Back Pain?

[lilymorg 4]

I am almost 1 week post-op, and there is 1 incision that hurts, especially when I cough/sneeze.

But also almost directly on the other side of me on my back, theres something there that hurts too...

Its on my left side...tummy area, and left side back area...

anyone else have back pain?

[SuperMom 33]

Gas bubbles get trapped inside your body and have to work their way out after surgery. I was having severe shoulder pain. It was gas. At week three it got better. This too shall pass. Gas X does seem to help. Also having my hubby chop massage my back helped too. Good luck!

[lilymorg 4]

It only seems to hurt after moving around a bit...after too much walking around, the area of the 1 incision hurts, and my back at the same time. A heating pad seems to give some relief once it is hurting...and then after sitting for a bit it goes away. But once I get mobile again, it takes no time really and the pain is back. That's gas??? I sure hope it passes...it really makes life difficult. LOL I know Im only 1 week out, so I shouldn't complain. I just dont see my surgeon until the 2 week mark, so if its something thats irregular Id like to get it checked out sooner...

[Kaywieny 2]

Gas-X was a miracle drug for me 1 week post op. I too had some pretty severe back pain, lower right side, I think mine was gas too. Another possibility, just remember too that you had some muscles cut into and since they all work together, you're back might be reacting. Whether you noticed or not, you have/are sitting different or even walking or laying different. Subtle changes can effect other parts of the body.

If it's not getting any worse, just treat it like you are now. Heat pad, hot shower, buy some gas-x..you are still storing it, believe it or not.

Do you have spasm medication, or did the Dr give it to you? Does it help?

[lunabella007 37]

Yes, yes and yes! My back actually hurts worse than my belly and I'm only 3 days post op. The nurse also offered me a pneumonia shot since I care for my elderly mother in law who is a cancer patient, and the site of the injection hurts more than my belly!

I had pretty bad gas pains on day one and day two. I passed my first air today and let me tell you it helped! Shoulder pain, chest pain, and back pain, and they're all getting better with passing the air.

It is fairly common I think!