Left Back Pain - 9 Days Post Op

[Connorsmama7 3]

I am 9 days post op and have had serious back pain (kindof at the bottom of my ribs) for 4 days now. Did any of you experience this? I asked my surgeon at my 1 week post op visit and he didn't seem too concerned, just said to take some tyenol. I have been on a heating pad all day today and I'm just not sure what to do!

On a PLUS side - I'm down 22 pounds since my surgery date!

Thanks in advance!

[Melissayw816 62]

I had that same problem at about 4-6 weeks post op....the pain was on the left upper back side...and moved down my left arm and hand...

the pain was so unbearable I went to my surgeon and he didn't seemed concerned....so I went to urgent care and the doctor diagnosed it as Radiculopathy.....a nerve damage in my spine, and suggested I go to physical therapy, I wasn't convinced, so I went to my PCP and she suggested physical therapy as well

one therapy session and the therapist said my C2-C4 spine nerves had no Fluid moving thru them so she basically stretched out my neck and gave me some exercises to do at home, and literally the next day the pain was gone!

I haven't had that pain in about two weeks so maybe try some neck stretches to loosen that spine column in your neck...if I make any sense..

Or just try your Pcp for a referral for therapy...it really works hope that helps

[naje78 1]

I has severe back pain also. I went to me Dr in tears because the pain was so bad. They did dome blood test and a ultrasound. They admitted me in the hospital because they thought I may have Pancreasitis. It turned out I had a blood clot. If it is unbearable and you start to vomiting go to et if hour Dr doesn't do anything.