Question please for those who have had lap cholecystectomy: I am approximately 5 weeks post-op and feeling pretty good and am in general pleased with the surgery, but have a few very brief (just a few seconds to a couple of minutes) episodes of sharp pains in the mid-epigastric region. They seem to be rather close to where the uppermost incision was made (I had four incisions).
I have noticed this only a few times, and have experienced other, different types of pains all around the abdomen at various times that I assume are gas, since the surgery.
I was told pre-op to expect various discomforts for awhile, but am wondering if the epigastric sharp pains are normal or not. My gastro doc is currently out of town, as is the surgeon. I guess they are entitled to their vacations!
In truth, I have noticed these pains primarily when I am either stressed or have just eaten inappropriately, i.e., I was at a concert last night (Simon and Garfunkel at Hollywood Bowl!) and had consumed nothing in hours other than a very rich brownie and some M&Ms. (I know, I know, that's probably asking for trouble.)
Another time the pains occurred after eating my regular cereal with soy milk, and were on the morning I was returning to work for the first time after the surgery (two weeks post-op).
Without any professional advice, I wondered if anyone who has had lap chole experienced mid-epigastric sharp brief pains at any time in the post-op period, say, within a few weeks to months.
I am certainly hoping that this is just bile irritation or something like that. It doesn't feel like the pain of gas, nor does it feel like the pain of a stone passing. Like I said, it's sharp, brief, like little stabbing pains that quickly abate.
Thanks in advance for any comments anyone can contribute!
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