Back Pain

[Tonilyn 6]

Never had any problems with my back and now it hurts all the time! I can't sleep at night, can't Stan for too long, it sucks, I'm 10 days post op, could gas still be trapped in my back? is this a side effect that I missed? Does anyone else has this problem??

[clarks4willie 153]

Yup. I was banded aug 15th and every few days I've got awful back pain. gonna talk to surgeon when I go for first fill sept25th.

[Tonilyn 6]

I sure hope we don't have to deal with this back pain forever. Mine is horrible!!!! And it's everyday! I go to the doctor for my follow up on the 6th. I will be asking about it

[smc4 3]

Back pain here also! Banded on the 23rd. Mine is lower back pain. I read that I may not be drinking enough but I feel like thats all I do.

[tahbu2 0]

At seven months post-op, this type of pain is my only real issue. I am an RN, and realize that this is due to nerve stimulation where the band restricts my stomach. If you pay close attention, you may find that the pain starts about 15-30 minutes after eating. Since whatever you eat stays in your upper pouch for up to 4 hours, the nerve can be continuously stimulated for quite a while.

[Tonilyn 6]

At seven months post-op, this type of pain is my only real issue. I am an RN, and realize that this is due to nerve stimulation where the band restricts my stomach. If you pay close attention, you may find that the pain starts about 15-30 minutes after eating. Since whatever you eat stays in your upper pouch for up to 4 hours, the nerve can be continuously stimulated for quite a while.

this makes complete sense... Mine does hurt after eating as well... but it the worst at night and in he morning. My back KILLS me when Im laying down for bed/waking up in the morning. I thought that it may still be the gas pain but I'm now 11 days post op. I don't see how that would be possible. Oh well no pain no gain... or in our case loose. Somethings you just gotta learn to deal with, however I will still be addressing this with my doctor to ensure that there is nothing I can do to help with this issue.

[sp1587 27]

See, since my last fill, I've started getting that awful shoulder pain (which I had after surgery but went away). I've been trying to keep track of when it happens, and it actually seems like its when I should feel hungry. So strange...

[Tonilyn 6]

See' date=' since my last fill, I've started getting that awful shoulder pain (which I had after surgery but went away). I've been trying to keep track of when it happens, and it actually seems like its when I should feel hungry. So strange...[/quote']

This whole thing is strange lol

[clarks4willie 153]

Back pain here also! Banded on the 23rd. Mine is lower back pain. I read that I may not be drinking enough but I feel like thats all I do.

I AM not drinking enough. I just don't know why!! I hate Water and havecto start getting on that!!

[MissE44 27]

I too have bad back pain and 4 days post op I figure because I am not really bending the way I normally do. My stomach muscles are sore and I can't bend down or pick things up my back is paying for it and tensing up. I am hoping once fully healed I can at least get a massage.

[jen_1381 446]

My band sits so it slightly irritates my Vagal Nerve. (Google it - it may explain some of your symptoms) It only bothers me when 1) I eat too much or 2) I get a fill. It's a piercing pain under my shoulder blade for about 3 days after a fill then it goes away.I

I asked my surgeon about it after my first fill, and he explained about Vagal Nerve irritation, and that if it's too bothersome he can go in and adjust the band.

For me, it's only temporary, I know exactly what it is, and it's not world-ending, so I ride it out. After a fill, I sleep with my hot pack.

It's my only small sacrafice to having the band. Everything else has been great.

Also - if you're fresh post-op - you may have been laying in a position on the OR table (they usually strap you down) and could be feeling pain from that. Is your normal sleeping position compromised? I spent the first two days on the couch, and my lower back was killing me.

[Tonilyn 6]

My band sits so it slightly irritates my Vagal Nerve. (Google it - it may explain some of your symptoms) It only bothers me when 1) I eat too much or 2) I get a fill. It's a piercing pain under my shoulder blade for about 3 days after a fill then it goes away.I

I asked my surgeon about it after my first fill' date=' and he explained about Vagal Nerve irritation, and that if it's too bothersome he can go in and adjust the band.

For me, it's only temporary, I know exactly what it is, and it's not world-ending, so I ride it out. After a fill, I sleep with my hot pack.

It's my only small sacrafice to having the band. Everything else has been great.

Also - if you're fresh post-op - you may have been laying in a position on the OR table (they usually strap you down) and could be feeling pain from that. Is your normal sleeping position compromised? I spent the first two days on the couch, and my lower back was killing me.[/quote']

Ouch that does not sound good, these are the things I wish I was told before. However I done over a years worth of research, I thought I knew what was going on, I have not had a fill yet, I'm really hoping I don't get the shoulder pain tht everyone talks about. I was lucky enough not to have that gas pain in my shoulder and I seriously do count my blessings on that.

It seems like my back pain is more dull then what it was.. I am 11 days post op so I would think the positioning of the OR table would still be hurting my back, however I'm quickly learning more and more. My first 7 days I slept in a recliner chair because anywhere else was really just unbearable. I have moved to my bed, that used to be oh so very comfortable to me.... Now.... Eh not the greatest.

[texas-bandette 9]

Post lap band I stated having serious back problems.. Come to find out I have several protrusions in my back. Go see your pcp.. Might need an MRI!

Banded 7/5/2012