5 Weeks Post Op Upper Back Pain

[henabena 15]

I am currently 5 weeks PO and have been dealing with upper back pain or maybe rather soreness (it's hard to explain) since surgery. At first I knew it was gas but now I have no clue. I have had tests ran and everything comes back good. I am taking a PPI twice a day, but still can't see to find out why I am having so many aches and pains. I even bought a sleep number bed to accommodate the changes and it's still not working. Has anyone had the same issue?

[timshel 2]

Hello! I’m now about 10 weeks out and had a similar issue at 5 weeks. My doctor told me to (1) buy a new bra and (2) get regular massages. Those two things helped immensely.

I was in shock at how much my band/cup size has changed in just a few short weeks. My current bras hadn’t been helping my back out in the support department at all.

As we lose weight, our body is rearranging the way it holds us up to accommodate this new state. The massages help your muscles relax and get used to the different ways they’re holding you up.

A third reason you may be having back pain (mine was more mid back) is that your abdominal wall is healing, so your back muscles are compensating for that lack of support. Massages will help with that too!

Good luck, and hope you feel better soon!

[henabena 15]

4 minutes ago, timshel said:

Hello! I’m now about 10 weeks out and had a similar issue at 5 weeks. My doctor told me to (1) buy a new bra and (2) get regular massages. Those two things helped immensely.

I was in shock at how much my band/cup size has changed in just a few short weeks. My current bras hadn’t been helping my back out in the support department at all.

As we lose weight, our body is rearranging the way it holds us up to accommodate this new state. The massages help your muscles relax and get used to the different ways they’re holding you up.

A third reason you may be having back pain (mine was more mid back) is that your abdominal wall is healing, so your back muscles are compensating for that lack of support. Massages will help with that too!

Good luck, and hope you feel better soon!

OMG I haven't even thought about my bra. I have already lost a lot of weight in that area and they have been uncomfortable to wear. Thank you so much, I will look into a massage also, they always make things so much better

[wowerinreally 22]

I know you said all of your tests have come back fine, but what about an ultrasound of the gallbladder? Gallstones can cause upper back pain. Hopefully it’s as simple as buying a new bra (great suggestion).