Hi there! Almost a week post op and returned to work today. It was good to be out of the house and feeling back to somewhat normal. I am already 20lbs down and people at work already noticed which was pretty cool. One thing I wanted to ask you all was, I notice that every time I "eat" ( I am still on liquids) I get an awful pain in my left side that radiates to my back. It's so painful that I usually need to lie down for a good hour before it goes away. I have tried walking and stretching and nothing seems to help aside from laying down. This happens every time I have anything - Water, smoothie, Protein Shake, anything.

Have any of you experienced that in your journeys? Thanks!

I had terrible pain in my back and between my shoulder blades for 3 weeks. Talked to dr. And it was the gas they put in your stomach. Mostly gone now week 4.

Make sure that you are sipping slowly. You have associated the pain with your eating so it may be that.

I had that too. It lasted about 5 weeks. My doc said its inflammation. Your body is still getting used to a foreign body inside and it could take some time to heal. Try some Tylenol 30 minutes before a meal. A few times a day to lower inflammation. Also try sipping some warm liquid prior to your liquid meal. It's soothing and the dr recommended that to me and it helped a lot! Good luck!

Thanks you guys. I will try all suggested!! Appreciate the advice!

I dont get the back pain, but my left side hurts! Thanks for posting, i was wondering if anyone else was experiencing this!