Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I am 5 days post op and my back kills me. When I walk or set up. I thought it was gas but I dont think so after today. Lol. What could it be?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am 5 days post op and my back kills me. When I walk or set up. I thought it was gas but I dont think so after today. Lol. What could it be?

Back pain was bad for me too. A friend of mine said that they kind of stretch you back on the surgery table. I think gas settles in your back too. Hope you feel better soon!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think it may hve something to do with being on the operating table. My back just killed me for days. It's a little better now, but I try and stay off of it, too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery two weeks ago yesterday and my upper back kills me. Never had upper back pain always lower. Laying down is the only thing that relieves it. Pain killers do nothing. I hope this ends soon. I have lost a total of 51 lbs since I started my pre op diet on march 26. My surgery was April 23rd and I have lost 30 since then. Feel great aside from this damn back pain

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Best thing for back pain is a heating pad!!! It helped me a lot!

Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Best thing for back pain is a heating pad!!! It helped me a lot!

Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

I'm gonna search for mine for after surgery. I have back problems as it is. Have you ever hear that women but big butt always have back issues? That's what my therapist tells me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

WOW Krista! That is a lot to lose in such a short time. I know this is nosy, but what was your starting weight to lose that much ? I'm on my third week of Protein Shakes and sugar free liquids and I haven't lost near that much.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm gonna search for mine for after surgery. I have back problems as it is. Have you ever hear that women but big butt always have back issues? That's what my therapist tells me.

Yep I seriously think that's true my butt was huge before surgery and now almost 70 lbs gone and my back doesn't hurt me like it used to!

Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yep I seriously think that's true my butt was huge before surgery and now almost 70 lbs gone and my back doesn't hurt me like it used to!

Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Your telling me I'm gonna have pancake butt?? Oh no LMFAO my hubby is gonna leave me for someone else with big butt. That's the 1st thing he notice. Oh well what can you do. I still rather be skinny.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lol no I still have a butt just no where near as big!!!

Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Can u take Advil for back pain? My surgery is not until June 22 I have back and knee pain now but it's because I am heavy. And gas what can I take for it?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Joanna, check with your doctor on the Advil. Advil contains ibuprofen. May not be a problem pre-op but they told me it was a strict no-no post-op because of concern about developing ulcers. Alleve does not contain ibuprofen and might be a better option.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Can u take Advil for back pain? My surgery is not until June 22 I have back and knee pain now but it's because I am heavy. And gas what can I take for it?

No advil surgeon doesn't recommend it after surgery but before it's ok just don't take to much of it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Advil is not to be used at all I saw my surgeon yesterday I'm having my bypass on the 16. I lost 45lb but I'm still being put on a liquid diet up until surgery

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks everyone this site is sooooo helpful I love it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×