I'm having back pain after surgery has anyone experience that??

Gas pain that has moved to your back or having to sleep on your back

For me back pain was worse than any other pain after surgery. My doctor told me it was weakness from my muscles due to surgery. Im 3 months out and i still have back pain at times Hope you feel better

Ok thank you ! I'm not used to sleep in my back so maybe that can be it!!

for me, back pain was the worst pain after surgery also....lower back muscle pain....but I am 5 days out now and it is much better.

I had horrible gas pains (in the back and shoulders) day 2 and 3 after surgery. My doc just told me to walk walk walk.

Ok thank you ! I'm not used to sleep in my back so maybe that can be it!!

sleeping on my back is the worst for me... I'm use to sleeping on my side or stomach....

I had horrible gas pains (in the back and shoulders) day 2 and 3 after surgery. My doc just told me to walk walk walk.

Well for me... I walk then when I get tired I lay flat on my back... The pressure of that helps push the gas... Up or down...

Thank you for your response I'm using my heating pad this back pain is no joke and to top it of my heart burns are killing me !

Thank you for your response I'm using my heating pad this back pain is no joke and to top it of my heart burns are killing me !

Are you taking your ant acids... My doctor has me on one because after surgery we can still make acid like we still have a whole stomach

No not yet I'm here at the hotel I'm leaving home in a couple of hours ! I had my surgery on 5/4/13 here in TJ !

It sounds like you are having a rough time. Not good! Hope you feel better soon. In the meanwhile, you can get a PPI prescribed by your doctor (surgeon or PCP) to take care of the acid. You can also buy some PPI like Prilosec OTC in a store that sells pharmaceutical stuff. Not sure where you would find one in TJ though. Since you are newly sleeved, it sounds like your back pain may be gas pain or it could be something more urgent. Definitely keep an eye on it. If you suspect it is not gas pain, it would be wise to place a call to your surgeon. I remember all the aches and pains from week 1 recovery. The good news is that every day will feel a little better. Give yourself the time to rest and recover. Have your minions (e.g. Family) do things for you u til you have your energy and strength back when you get home. Good luck!