I am feeling great but have intense lower back pain when I lay down. I have support pillows, etc.

is this related?

Mine happens every 15 pounds I lose actually. Just I think my body re establishing i think

I have had a lot of back problems since my surgery on June 12th. I thought that I might have injured my back trying to avoid the abdominal muscle pain I experienced post surgery. I'm now experiencing what my doctor thinks is sciatica (never had it before surgery) and I'm seeing a specialist next week. Figures, I lose 40lbs and THEN develop back problems!

I am about 4 months out and started having back pain. Nothing like I've experienced before. I was telling my brother who also went through weight loss surgery about 10 years ago. He's always had back problems but they became a lot worse after surgery. He was told by his back doctor that it was caused by the muscle loss in his back due to the surgery. This may be the same reason you all are experiencing this. I've been working out and trying to build my muscles back.

Hi Chan,

I read a couple things about the back pain. First off, it could still be trapped gas that got into the muscles. Second, a lot of people depended on those extra pounds to sort of prop themselves up, as you lose weight you lose the padding around the middle and force all new muscles to compensate. Additionally, you could be avoiding use of your abs forcing your back muscles to work harder. If you have someone to massage you, make a deal with them for daily rubs. Make sure to stretch during the day. I would actually avoid the support pillows because you are going to wind up making those muscles weaker.

I've been having the same thing. 2 wks post op having pain on left side lower back. I never thought about trapped gas and the over compensation. Thanks for thread. This site has been a LIFE saver!! Love u all and the honest responses????