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What Could Cause Left Sided Pain Under Rib?

Hi, I had a lap band put in last tuesday..8-28-12. I started having these horrific sharp, stabbing pains about 3 days after surgery. Pain is on my left side, feels like right under the edge of my ribs. It only stops when I lay flat on my back. Any ideas what this could be? Thank YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain due to recent chest surgery.
During Chest surgery, ribs and intercostal muscles tend to pulled. Anderson they cannot cause sharp, stabbing pain post operatively.
So apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drug.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week.
If you fail to improve after 1 week then consult your operating surgeon.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Could Cause Left Sided Pain Under Rib?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain due to recent chest surgery. During Chest surgery, ribs and intercostal muscles tend to pulled. Anderson they cannot cause sharp, stabbing pain post operatively. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drug. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. If you fail to improve after 1 week then consult your operating surgeon. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.