jessiam 1 Posted August 4, 2013 I keep getting a lot of back pain every few weeks (normally times I'm dropping weight fast). My Dr doesn't know anything about it. It's my middle back and it gets so bad along my rib cage bothers me. Is this normal ? Or am I doing something wrong? Afraid I'm eating too much or sitting wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparklette 381 Posted August 4, 2013 I don't know, I'd talk to your doctor about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlange68 24 Posted August 9, 2013 I'm only a week out post opp but I have the same feeling. I was told to walk it out. I think it feels like there is air trapped in my chest and it goes through my back. I'm sorry but you're not alone. HW 375<br />SW 337<br />CW 328<br />SURGERY DATE 7/31/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deaddemmama 474 Posted August 9, 2013 I keep getting a lot of back pain every few weeks (normally times I'm dropping weight fast). My Dr doesn't know anything about it. It's my middle back and it gets so bad along my rib cage bothers me. Is this normal ? Or am I doing something wrong? Afraid I'm eating too much or sitting wrong. I was told that this is a common place for back pain because it is where the ribs stop supporting the spine. I was told that as my abs get stronger it should improve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicki s 146 Posted August 9, 2013 I also get it on the left side, it is very annoying and sometimes very uncomfortable...no one seems to know what im talking about either... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberly7280 5 Posted August 11, 2013 my back pains started about a week post op. my surgery date was july 23rd and sometimes it is unbearable....i purchased a treadmill and after 10 min i had to stop because of the pain in my back was taking my breath away....i also have been experiencing pain in my hips when i go for my walks...which i never had before..and starting two days ago i also have been having pain in my left side. i blamed that on sleeping too much on my side but i see i am not alone in that pain either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trish44 4 Posted August 13, 2013 I had my surgery one week today. I too have back pain and pain on the left side. I feel like I am in need of an adjustment from a ciropactor. Because we are losing weight so fast our bodies become out of aline. Checking to see if it is ok to go and see one let you know what I find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberly7280 5 Posted August 13, 2013 I seen my surgeon yesterday and he was not concerned over the side pain. ..his nurse also had the surgery and she said it was linked to the gas painand bowel movements (or lack of lol)... she did say m.o.m worked wonders for her. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberly7280 5 Posted August 13, 2013 I had my surgery one week today. I too have back pain and pain on the left side. I feel like I am in need of an adjustment from a ciropactor. Because we are losing weight so fast our bodies become out of aline. Checking to see if it is ok to go and see one let you know what I find out. I was wondering about that because when I walk my hips are now hurting as well.... isn't losing weight fun:) 1 vicki s reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimi_love2013 12 Posted August 13, 2013 im having the same problem with back pain and hip pain there nothing i can take but tyenol it sucks 1 vicki s reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trish44 4 Posted August 13, 2013 I had both pains before the surgery. I did get hip relief from my ciropactor. Stretching helps too. Hang in the as I am always told this shall pass lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimi_love2013 12 Posted August 16, 2013 thanks for the advice trish44. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trish44 4 Posted August 17, 2013 You are welcome how is it going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites