Back Ache Behind Stomach?

[LoserMama 37]

Hey there, I am two weeks post op and have been noticing some dull back pain basically right behind my stomach area, most noticeable when I am sitting up straight. Anyone else experienced this, is it related to vsg or just coincidental do you think?

It's not sharp pain, just dull.

[Lisa :) 231]

I had a back ache until about 3 weeks out....at my 10 day post op appt. my dr said it is common.

Hang in there...every day will get better!!

[peacequeen 434]

Your stomach muscles are probably weak and making your back work harder for the support.

[*Dingo* 0]

I am having the same problem, so I'm glad to see it wasn't something i did trying to roll over in bed or get up..etc.

[rebecca b 19]

same problem, in fact i think the back was more sore than the front, most of the aches an pains are gone now hang in there!

[LoserMama 37]

good to hear. I do have to add one new thing to the mix. took a nap and had chills as I was waking up from my nap. no fever though. Had this a couple of days after the surgery, too, and it went away, so I'm thinking just body adjustment, but....not sure.

[Terry H. 196]

Well, I can't speak for your general condition of course, but I was freezing sometimes in the early days (and sometimes now too). I'd be in warm clothes, under a blanket, with a heating pad. Still today I find, as do most, that I run cooler in general. I sometimes take a hot shower just to warm up and I am wearing an undershirt, shirt, and sweater most days. That would have suffocated me pre-surgery.

[LoserMama 37]

I dunno, its weird. I don't feel cold, I just got the chills, if that makes any sense. I have felt more cold in general since surgery, but not really THAT different. Well, it hasn't repeated, and nothing else weird, so I'm going to guess just weird body tricks!