Question:
When does the back pain go away??? I'm now 5 months and still have it.
My back pain is just like the gallbadder, But My was remove in surgery. It hurts more at the end of the day that all the time. I'm sleeping in the recliner still. Lost about 83 Lbs. Any help???? — Rhodina A. (posted on April 4, 2004)
April 3, 2004
I'd demand answers from my DR. He needs to check you out becasue at 5 mo it
is NOT normal to have pain. Best of luck hon.
— ZZ S.
April 3, 2004
oops, I just saw the BACK pain, I was reading too fast and thought pain
from surgery.... Have you tried a chiropractor? The do wonders with
diagnoising and treating back pain. I wouldn't go to one that sets up a
huge schedule however. If no results in about 6 visits I'd see an ortho for
eval.
— ZZ S.
April 3, 2004
The fast loss changes how we carry ourselves, and it takes time for the
body to adjust. I got to goal in 6 months and had back pain for most of a
year, its pretty common. Do call your surgeon and see your PCP muscle
relaxer pills can help a bit. Check it out but dont panic its pretty common
— bob-haller
April 3, 2004
Mine took 1.5 years to finally go away.
— bob-haller
April 4, 2004
Please see your doctor to rule out anything serious. I had back pain, a
dull ache, which turned out to be constipation. I was having regular BM's,
but the X-ray showed constipation. I saw three different doctors to get
that answer! One said that it was sore because I was getting over the flu,
another said that my gallbladder was acting up. Finally me Endocrinologist
diagnosed me, at first she thought it may have been kidney problems, so she
ordered urine, blood tests and X-rays. I an adding colace and benefiber to
my daily regimen. I am so happy that it was not serious. Take care.
Allison
— Allison M.
April 4, 2004
<b>I just returned from seeing my doctor because of back pain, test
were done and she believes that it's because of the fast wt loss and my
hanging apron and breast. I do notice that my posture when standing and
walking seems to have me leaning forward. so I do believe this is what's
causing my backache.</b>
— B4real
April 4, 2004
I had some pretty serious back pain as I was losing quickly. My doctor said
it was from the readjustment to such a rapid change in weight. I had been
in a car accident just prior to WLS surgery so I had an MRI and everything
was fine so I now agree with my surgeons assessment of the situation. I am
15 months out now and at or very near goal for the last 4 or 5 months and
the back pain has completely disappeared. It used to get really severe with
every 20 pounds I lost and then fade for a week or two until I lost the
next 20. I too would make sure there is nothing really wrong but I have met
numerous people who have had the very same experience.
— Carol S.
April 7, 2004
Between 3-9 months post op I had terrible back pain/muscle pain and my doc
said it was because of the shift in my weight loss. I took lost of tylenol
and hot showers and finally after loosing about 75 lbs it passed. good
luck
— Jodie S.
April 7, 2004
Most of my back problems alleviated when I started running. I was on
muscle relaxers and all kinds of stuff to help with the pain in the large
muscles of my back. An MRI showed arthritis in my lower back. As long as
I run every day, I don't even have to take anything for it on most days.
And I'm even beginning to enjoy the running--kind of a rush when it's over.
— Cathy S.
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