I have spent the last 4 weeks with the most severe back pain of my life. Of course, we overlook the obvious. I thought for certain I was having a heart attack, or kidneys failing, kidney stones or gallbladder issues -- none of which would be out of the question.
My fiancé suggested that perhaps the pain was directly associated with my lap band as the pain started immediately after my last fill. No, I assured him, I am having a heart attack.
Now, I have done a little research and am stunned to find out there are others out there that have experienced the same.
The pain is intensely sharp, like a dagger to my mid back. Much. much worse at night and thankfully, my fiancé CAN seem to massage some of the pain away.
The flatter I lie, the more intense the pain is. I can hardly roll myself out of bed.
I cannot sleep, the pain is THAT intense. It often radiates all the way to my chest.
I don't currently have health insurance so I cannot afford to seek medical help, especially if I will put through a ringer of tests.
Please, please help me if you, too... have experienced this!
Terri
