Burning and cramping - ThinnerTimes

nwangjs · 09-15-2007, 04:31 PM

This is my first entry. I am happy I found people who understand. I need help. I am 11 days post-op. I am having an intense burning sensation when I sit and stand. My stomach also feels like it is cramping. I have to hold it every time I move. Is this normal? I had so much energy and drive to walk the first few days out of the hospital.

I am following directions. I feel that something is not right.

moosie · 09-15-2007, 04:38 PM

Not sure if this helpful but I had a horrible burning sensation at one of my incisions areas for a couple weeks.

rgbmom1 · 09-16-2007, 01:05 AM

You did call the doc already right? I have it drilled into my head to call the clinic or go to the er if my gut tells me something is not right. Your in our thoughts,
health and happiness

Claire-in-Texas · 09-16-2007, 05:40 AM

I think a call to the surgeon is appropriate here.

nwangjs · 09-16-2007, 03:50 PM

Yes, I called earlier in the week. They told me it sounded normal and to take liquid tylenol. They have a hotline number that I called Sat and today. They did not respond.

Thanks for the advice. I am calling or maybe just going in there in the morning. It's no better today.

nwangjs · 09-19-2007, 03:18 PM

I finally got an explanation for my problem. The surgeon's PA said my pain on my left side is from a suture that is pulled tightly on that side. It is a long suture through lots of tissue. It should ease after a month when the suture dissoves.

Right now my new heating pad is my best friend. It helps more than the tylenol. I am finding that I feel better each time I get out and exercise. I am walking. I am now 15 days post-op (bypass-lap).

Thanks for all the help.