So, I like to crack my back and one of my co-workers was going to crack my back for me today and I didn't have him do it. He'll crack people's backs with them standing directly in front of him, his arms around the chest (not sure where his arms would be on me exactly) and then he lifts you up. I didn't have him crack my back, because 1) I didn't want to be embarrased by my weight with him picking me up, even though I watched him crack the backs of a couple of our male co-workers who have to weigh more than me (he's a big guy, so it's not like he couldn't pick me up) and 2) Most importantly, I was worried about doing something to my port. It's sewn to the muscle, but I'm scared that it would hurt it.

Anyone have any issues with cracking their backs like this?

I wouldn't let anyone that is not licensed to mess with my back. Go to the chiropractor and ask for a back adjustment.

I wouldn't let anyone that is not licensed to mess with my back. Go to the chiropractor and ask for a back adjustment.

^What she said! If your coworker were to do damage you would be S.O.L., possibly for the rest of your life. Don't let some untrained, inexperienced person do what chiropractors spend 7 years learning.

Thanks. I appreciate the input. I have been considering a chiropractor. Could there still be an issue with the port possibly getting "messed up" even if I had a back adjustment by a chiropractor? Like the muscle it's sewn onto pulled?

You are crazy to even think about letting someone "crack" your back.....I did that twenty years ago and ended up injured for 2 years! Like they said....go to the chiropractor, and no there are no issues with your port, as I have been adjusted twice since banding.

I would never let someone who isn't a professional crack my back. It's just not worth the risk to me. I got WLS so I could relieve pressure on the herniated disc that I have, and I am quite picky about what gets done to my back.