Weird Post Op Pain....

Krystalized58 · Mar 18, 2020

So I am 9 days post op from LGS. Pain after that first 30 hours has been pretty much minimal 2-3/10 and mostly when I twist a hair too far or try to take a slightly too big sip. However this am I woke with pain in the back of my neck, upper back, and epigastric/sternum area. I was thinking this is normal areas for pain post laparoscopic surgery but it seems weird this far out. Anyone else experience this?

3momchaos · Mar 18, 2020

Sounds like the gas trying to leave your body, but I’m not totally certain.

Brenda2010 · Mar 18, 2020

Krystalized58 said:
So I am 9 days post op from LGS. Pain after that first 30 hours has been pretty much minimal 2-3/10 and mostly when I twist a hair too far or try to take a slightly too big sip. However this am I woke with pain in the back of my neck, upper back, and epigastric/sternum area. I was thinking this is normal areas for pain post laparoscopic surgery but it seems weird this far out. Anyone else experience this?

I agree that it sounds like gas pain but it couldn't hurt to call the doctor in the morning for peace of mind.

Bill S. · Mar 18, 2020

I had the same thing it was gas but if you’re not sure I would call your dr.

Krystalized58 · Mar 19, 2020

I also that gas pain. I’ve been walking a lot. Just seemed weird out of the blue. If it doesn’t go away in the am I will call. Thank you all!!!

Krystalized58 · Mar 28, 2020

I called the doctor and we tried a muscle relaxer and gas x and that didn’t help so I called him again and he ordered some labs and esophagram. Well turns out it was a perforation in my stomach. It is contained so we are trying antibiotics and repeating the esophagram on Friday to see if it goes down some. If it doesn’t well I guess we will cross that bridge then I guess. I’m a bit down at this point. Things seem to be not going as I expected.

3momchaos · Mar 28, 2020

I’m sorry it wasn’t an easy solution. I hope you can start feeling better very soon!

Krystalized58 · Mar 28, 2020

3momchaos said:
I’m sorry it wasn’t an easy solution. I hope you can start feeling better very soon!

Me too. It’s been rough.

Bill S. · Mar 28, 2020

Hope you get better

Krystalized58 · Apr 3, 2020

So I had my appt and the perforation is not better. Sooooo now I’m admitted in the hospital for a PICC line and TPN. NPO for the next few weeks. What a mess.

3momchaos · Apr 3, 2020

Oh no! I’m sorry everything’s such a mess

I hope you feel better soon

Krystalized58 · Apr 3, 2020

3momchaos said:
Oh no! I’m sorry everything’s such a mess I hope you feel better soon

Thank you. One day at a time!

Matia · Apr 3, 2020

I am sorry to hear you are admitted to hospital. I am glad you are getting the care you need and I hope you have a good recovery!!

Brenda2010 · Apr 4, 2020

Oh no. I'm certainly glad that the doctors know what is going on at least. Sometimes things go undetected for a while, either the patient is afraid to make a fuss or the doctor doesn't take them seriously. I'm happy for you that this will be resolved. I'm sure it is an interesting time to be in the hospital for sure, what state are you from?

Krystalized58 · Apr 4, 2020

Brenda2010 said:
Oh no. I'm certainly glad that the doctors know what is going on at least. Sometimes things go undetected for a while, either the patient is afraid to make a fuss or the doctor doesn't take them seriously. I'm happy for you that this will be resolved. I'm sure it is an interesting time to be in the hospital for sure, what state are you from?

Texas. I work in the ER of the hospital I’m admitted to. It has been very crazy here.

Brenda2010 · Apr 4, 2020

Krystalized58 said:
Texas. I work in the ER of the hospital I’m admitted to. It has been very crazy here.

Wow, I'm sure it's been crazy there.