Left side pain in stomach and back

[berries16 3]

Hi there! Almost a week post op and returned to work today. It was good to be out of the house and feeling back to somewhat normal. I am already 20lbs down and people at work already noticed which was pretty cool. One thing I wanted to ask you all was, I notice that every time I "eat" ( I am still on liquids) I get an awful pain in my left side that radiates to my back. It's so painful that I usually need to lie down for a good hour before it goes away. I have tried walking and stretching and nothing seems to help aside from laying down. This happens every time I have anything - Water, smoothie, Protein Shake, anything.

Have any of you experienced that in your journeys? Thanks!

[Hope-fully 1]

I had terrible pain in my back and between my shoulder blades for 3 weeks. Talked to dr. And it was the gas they put in your stomach. Mostly gone now week 4.

[SageTracey 608]

Make sure that you are sipping slowly. You have associated the pain with your eating so it may be that.

[**G** 4]

I had that too. It lasted about 5 weeks. My doc said its inflammation. Your body is still getting used to a foreign body inside and it could take some time to heal. Try some Tylenol 30 minutes before a meal. A few times a day to lower inflammation. Also try sipping some warm liquid prior to your liquid meal. It's soothing and the dr recommended that to me and it helped a lot! Good luck!

[berries16 3]

Thanks you guys. I will try all suggested!! Appreciate the advice!

[SaraWalk 30]

I dont get the back pain, but my left side hurts! Thanks for posting, i was wondering if anyone else was experiencing this!