Question:
I will be 3 weeks post op on Tuesday. I have had so much pain in my lowerback
went in to mt family physcian thinking I had a kindey infection. It turns out I didn't.They said I was severely dehydrated and gave me 2 liters of fluid but no explanation for the pain? I have to go back and get 1-2 more liters this morning. The pain is now in my entire back and my my stomache hurts like it has never been. I am taking Gas X about 5 times a day, could that be the problem? I am in so much pain, I had to take tylenol with codiene has anyone ever experienced this before?? why can't I keep enough fluids down?? I am so frustrated I am in tears. — morganjohnsonandfamily (posted on October 2, 2009)
October 2, 2009
i am 8 weeks out.i had a lot more back pain the 2st two weeks.it did ease
though.and being dehydrated made me feel down alot more like no energy and
wieght came off slower.it is very hard to get in alot of fluids at first.i
couldn;t and was worried.it hurt when i drank water from a bottle ,even
small sips.i thought something was wrong but other rny patients said they
did the same.now at 8 week out it doesn't hurt anymore unless i forget and
take a big gulp.i also am getting in more fluids now.best wishes to you and
hopefully u get some relief.but plz call your dr if you don't.
— carolyn1970
October 2, 2009
I had severe pain in my lower back too, about three weeks post my WLS. I
had sciatica, I was in so much pain that I had to sleep in a recliner. I
went to the my Orthopedic Dr., he gave me a shot of cortisone, then I was
good to go.
Good luck
— FSUMom
October 2, 2009
Hi there I am 2 yrs post op I also had a bad back ache its from layin on
the table so long when they did ur surgery they probally turned u every
which way the pain does go away and you will feel better the out come is
awesome in 2 yrs LOL ,,Kaye
— angelscentt
October 3, 2009
I had severe back pain during the first month or so and I found out that my
adrenal gland was inflamed. I was losing weight fast and my body didn't
know what was happening and is causes your adrenal glands to hurt very
badly. It especially hurt at night and when I got up in the morning. I took
Panothenic Acid which is one of the B vitamins and an herb mix for Adrenal
support. It helped greatly. I also visited my chiropractor because as we
lose weight our spine realigns and can be painful. I am 6 months out have
lost 80 and recently had to have my back readjusted again to help and it
made a big difference. You can get panothenic acid at GNC or places that
sell herbal supplements. Natures sunshine has a web site where you can get
good qauality natural products. I hope you feel better soon. Also
dehydration will cause back pain and your adrenal pain so keep your fluids
up. I drank decafinated iced tea that I sweetend with stevia and I found it
easier to drink that water. I hope this helped a little.
— Lisa von Wallmenich
October 3, 2009
Have you made an appt with your surgeon to make sure nothing is wrong? Many
times your family doc doesn't know what to do with WLS patients. My
surgeon told me that if I have severe stomach pains to call him
immediately. I have done that a couple of times. There are problems you
could have with your stomach the family doc may not think about. I would
suggest you call your surgeon immediately.
— Dawn A.
October 4, 2009
I am 4 months out and I have experienced a lot of back pain since I had
surgery. I agree with a previous poster - this is my spine realigning and
not having to compensate for an extra 84 lbs, much of which was around my
stomach. This same thing happened when I was pregnant with my son, and
after I had him my back hurt for months as my spine was changing. I am
going to have to find a chiropractor. Good luck!
— stellarsan
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