I did not have pain in my back and really didn't have that much Gas pain. I am not taking Gas X now. It feels more like pulling and burning pain in the lower stitch area. I can get up from a chair and even bed if I go straight up - anything lateral hurts and I feel the pain. I'm wearing the stomach compression belt that I got from the hospital to keep everything in tact. It does hurt when I sit for long periods of time and sometimes in the car I can feel the burn. Good thing is - I don't have fever, nauseated, and food is going down ok. Just need to figure it out the pain. I'm glad you are out of pain now. I see the dr. in a couple weeks so maybe it will go away before then. Good luck in your journey!!