Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

a lot of back pain?



Recommended Posts

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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... :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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. ...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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:)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

thanks for the advice trish44.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×