Posted 2/23/2012 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
about two weeks after the surgery to build my pouch, I came down with an abdominal abscess. They put a drain in which took care of it, but that area seemed to stay achey for a long time. On the opposite side of my abdomen, I also had an achey sort of pain and I can remember being constantly worried that an abscess would pop up on that side. It eventually went away, but seemed to take forever.
It really could be nothing, but if it is persistent and worrying you, then make a call into your surgeon's office to discuss your symptoms. They will be able to tell you what to look out for and what circumstances would require you to come in to be seen.
I hope you feel better soon!