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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?

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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!

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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.

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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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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Thanks everyone this site is sooooo helpful I love it.

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