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12 Hours Post-Op....back Pain

I've been having back pain on and off all day. I'm sure some of it is from gas, but I think some of it also is from the operating table and the way I have been sitting/laying today. It almost feels like my back needs cracked....normally, when I get that feeling I just bend backwards a little, it pops, and I'm great. However, with the incisions, I'm not willing to try that.

Is this normal? Any ideas on how to make it stop? Would a heating pad work?

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I had terrible back pain starting the second day. Lasted for a couple of days. I had to sit straight instead of leaning back in the chair more. It has helped. It is much better but if I stay I. Bed too long or sit around too much it does come back

I've been having back pain on and off all day. I'm sure some of it is from gas, but I think some of it also is from the operating table and the way I have been sitting/laying today. It almost feels like my back needs cracked....normally, when I get that feeling I just bend backwards a little, it pops, and I'm great. However, with the incisions, I'm not willing to try that.

Is this normal? Any ideas on how to make it stop? Would a heating pad work?

i reckon its from your position on the table as well... i wouldnt try cracking it the way you usually do. not yet. can your hubbie give your back a good massage?? definately heat packs.

Heat packs help the sore muscles in your back and gas pain :)

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