Soreness after Acute Pancreatitis

[CPTX]

I had my first attack of acute pancreatitis last week.  It was a mild attack.  I spent a couple of days in the hospital on IV.  I'm feeling much better and haven't had another painful attack.  However, I still seem to have soreness on my left side, but not in the same location as the pancreatitis pain.  My stomach is also still bloated.  My attack was 5 days ago.  My question is; is it normal to have some residual soreness after acute pancreatitis?  If so, how long will should the soreness last?

[rebizzy]

What are the symptoms of pancreatitis?  A gastroenterologist asked me if I ever had it, and I asked him, "How would I know?"  I don't think he was amused.

[crambone]

did they say what caused the pancreatitis?,,,alcohol?...ya,the pain could last SOME TIME...and if it was alcohol,,stop drinking!,,or youll soon get it again!