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You guys....I'm MISERABLE. For two days now the worst lower back pain on the left side, radiating up towards my upper back. I have no fever and can drink fine (although the clear Protein shakes have begun to make me gag but that's another story entirely).

Is this normal? I can't find our heating pad and I think that's part of what is attributing to my very very bad mood! I don't feel well and I have no idea how hard this recovery would be and right this second I'm so freaking OVER IT!!!! :-((((((

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How much are you drinking? Possible kidney stones?

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@@KLSUMM I'm coming pretty close to my Fluid intake each day. Nice light colored urine.

Someone told me that the stitches/staples are on that side and their nurse said that left lower back pain is normal....but I just wanted other opinions.

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Gotcha. Stay on those fluids. It gets easier I promise!

Nothing worth achieving comes easy. It took years to get to need surgery. You know this is a good secession. Just stay strong and know these hard days too will pass. Chin up

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Try taking something for pain and for gas. If you can, walk around and see if it improves. Call your Surgeon to tell them and get their input - they should be available 24/7. Hope you feel better soon!

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My lower back on my right side hurts. It almost feels bruised, but it is not. My two week appointment is tomorrow, so I will definitely be asking. I was wondering about kidneys, too. Why are you drinking clear shakes? Yuck.

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Find your heating pad stat or buy another one. I had that random pain for over a week and remember how painful it was. I also used the pain meds my dr sent me home with.

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I'm 15 days post op and have been dealing with pain at waist & lower back on right side. My surgeon says its normal, so I take Tylenol and use my heating pad.. It's getting better everyday and I'm sure it will disappear eventually. Hang in there, your not alone.

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