I keep getting a lot of back pain every few weeks (normally times I'm dropping weight fast). My Dr doesn't know anything about it. It's my middle back and it gets so bad along my rib cage bothers me. Is this normal ? Or am I doing something wrong? Afraid I'm eating too much or sitting wrong.

I don't know, I'd talk to your doctor about it.

I'm only a week out post opp but I have the same feeling. I was told to walk it out. I think it feels like there is air trapped in my chest and it goes through my back. I'm sorry but you're not alone.

HW 375<br />SW 337<br />CW 328<br />SURGERY DATE 7/31/13

I keep getting a lot of back pain every few weeks (normally times I'm dropping weight fast). My Dr doesn't know anything about it. It's my middle back and it gets so bad along my rib cage bothers me. Is this normal ? Or am I doing something wrong? Afraid I'm eating too much or sitting wrong.

I was told that this is a common place for back pain because it is where the ribs stop supporting the spine. I was told that as my abs get stronger it should improve.

I also get it on the left side, it is very annoying and sometimes very uncomfortable...no one seems to know what im talking about either...

my back pains started about a week post op. my surgery date was july 23rd and sometimes it is unbearable....i purchased a treadmill and after 10 min i had to stop because of the pain in my back was taking my breath away....i also have been experiencing pain in my hips when i go for my walks...which i never had before..and starting two days ago i also have been having pain in my left side. i blamed that on sleeping too much on my side but i see i am not alone in that pain either.

I had my surgery one week today. I too have back pain and pain on the left side. I feel like I am in need of an adjustment from a ciropactor. Because we are losing weight so fast our bodies become out of aline. Checking to see if it is ok to go and see one let you know what I find out.

I seen my surgeon yesterday and he was not concerned over the side pain. ..his nurse also had the surgery and she said it was linked to the gas painand bowel movements (or lack of lol)... she did say m.o.m worked wonders for her. ...

I had my surgery one week today. I too have back pain and pain on the left side. I feel like I am in need of an adjustment from a ciropactor. Because we are losing weight so fast our bodies become out of aline. Checking to see if it is ok to go and see one let you know what I find out.

I was wondering about that because when I walk my hips are now hurting as well.... isn't losing weight fun:)

im having the same problem with back pain and hip pain there nothing i can take but tyenol it sucks

I had both pains before the surgery. I did get hip relief from my ciropactor. Stretching helps too. Hang in the as I am always told this shall pass lol.

thanks for the advice trish44.

You are welcome how is it going?