Back pain since surgery... anyone else????

Hi all, 

I had surgey one week ago yesterday and have done well in the front! No problems with my pouch so far (knock on wood!) and my incisions are looking good. However, I have had constant back pain since the moment I left recovery, It's my mid-back left side and it's always there!!! I cannot take any of the painkillers we've tried because they give me horrible nightmares and general nastiness. I am using tylenol and Robaxacet and heat pads.... sometimes I get a bit of relief, other times not. Sleeping has also been very difficult because of this. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long did it last? Can you recommend anything else?

Thanks,

Jennifer

it could be tension from the surgery still. I had laporoscopy a few years ago and my whole midsection hurt for a while. Also, if you had a cold before surgery, that could be it too. There is a virus going around right now with a terrible cough and whole body just aches. Hope you feel better soon

Talk to your clinic, perhaps they can give you a suggestion for relief.  Or at least give you a prescription for a massage therapist which might help.  I remember getting one when I was soon out of surgery.  It did help me.  Some it does, some it doesn't.

Cathy

I have not yet had my gastric bypass surgery but I did have my gallbladder out 6 months ago. And my back killed me! I thought it was because I couldn't sleep on my side for a few weeks after the surgery only on my back. My surgery was laprascopic as well. I'm not sure what can be done but i totally feel for you!

I just had two operations on my kidneys, and I found that ice actually gave me more relief than heat...if there is any sort of inflammation there, ice will bring it down...heat will bring blood to that area....I know its cold and yucky out there...but give it a try. Wrap the rest of yourself up in a warm blanket.  I also have chronic back issues and again, ice is the better choice for me...

Hope you feel better soon,

Vicky

I'm going to try this!

I had surgery november 20th. I also have pain in my back mid left. But I find it is directly related to gas in my body. Taking gas x almost immediatley helps. And if that doesn't work, i move around the house doing crazy stretches till the gas comes out, lol. Then I feel soo much better. The sharp pain leaves.

Interesting! I'll try Gas-X right now,  I hope it helps!

It seems you may have solved te mystery of my back pain. Started with Gas-X yesterday and pain is definitely less severe. Thanks!!!

Jennifer, I haven't had surgery yet but wanted to say I hope you feel better soon!