Ever since I was in the hospital I have been experiencing sciatic nerve pain. It's becoming more frequent. At first I thought it was a result of the hospital bed and laying in unusual (for me) position for so long, but it isn't going away. I have this pain every now and again, but never this constant. Any suggestions? I don't see my surgeon again until 10/15.

If I were you, I would go see my PCP. don't wait til your next appt

I had the worst back pain in my life for 2 weeks after surgery. It was the gas pain many people talk about. Mine never traveled to my shoulder like they said it would. It just sat there and was so painful that I started taking the pain pills again just so I could sleep at night. After the 2nd week it suddenly went away. This could be whats going on with you. If not, do you have a good chiropractor you could go to?

It sounds like the normal gas pain from the surgery. They put gas in you to help lift your organs during surgery but it will subside with time. Just keep moving around, stretch, use a heating or cooling pad. Don't worry it will go away.