I was banded 17 days ago. Surgery was fine. Ever since surgery I have had a lower back crampy pain. As of yesterday it is really bad! It feels like the pain when you slept on it wrong but a bad case of it. It hurts to move. Anyone have this. I do not have pain medicine but could use some. Or a idea for over the counter medicine. Using a heating pad but not helpful.

If you're not used to laying on your back, being on your back during surgery can really mess with it. I know I was still and sore for a couple weeks after mine. The fact you may be moving a little awkwardly (without even realizing it) to favor your tummy could make it worse, too.

This is one thing the concerns me about my surgery. I had a car accident that messed my lower back up. That was the deciding factor on WLS. Mis73 is right laying on your back is a killer. Try putting a pillow under your knees.

I'm not a Dr but what works for me is stretching. Google- low back pain exercises. I don't know if you can get a cortisone injection, but I do know NO Aleve or aspirin.

Good luck!

PS sometimes ice works better than heat

I agree with Maddy. Switch from the heat to ice packs. Heat is comforting but it brings blood to the area and if you are having problems due to a pinched nerve, the heat can make it worse.

I had two ruptured discs back in the late 80s both due to auto accidents. I was in so much pain and found when I would go for physical therapy and the guy would place those hot packs on me, I would end up unable to walk afterward without holding onto something.

When I went into a pain clinic, they removed all heat and put me on ice packs. I was stunned... one hour on ice packs with my knees elevated above my low back (curving your back into fetal position relieves pressure between the vertebrae) would provide me immediate pain relief.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for all the suggestions. It hurts the most when I am laying or sitting down, Guess I will be standing alot more until the pain goes away.