I had a sleeve gastrectomy 2 weeks ago and I just started feeling this sharp pain 4 days ago in my abdomen on the right lower quadrant. The pain is nowhere near my incision. It is just lateral to my bellybutton. It feels like I'm being stuck by a knife or pinched really really hard. The pain is the worst when I'm sitting, when I lean up when sitting, or when I bent over to pick something up off the ground. This is excruciating pain. Is this something to worry about?
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It’s concerning that you’re experiencing vomiting five years after your gastric sleeve surgery, especially after eating only a few bites. While some food intolerances can persist or develop over time, consistent vomiting should never be ignored.
From what you’ve shared, it seems the episo...
The time it takes to return to work after a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) depends on the type of job you have, your recovery speed, and how well you manage post-surgery adjustments. Most people can return to a desk job or light work within one to two weeks, while those with physically...
It's possible that your weight loss stalled due to a combination of factors, including the small pouch above your sleeve, the ventral hernia, and bile reflux. While your sleeve appears intact, any anatomical changes, such as the pouch in your chest cavity, could affect digestion and how food...