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Anyone have back pain in one side after surgery?

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Margie122    845

Margie122
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Hi,

Has anyone had back pain after surgery that gets better when you lie down? My mom had surgery on 3/21 and is having terrible pain in her left lower back that gets better when she lies down. I'm waiting for a call back from the surgeon but I figured I'd ask the boards if anyone experienced this. The pain has been coming/going for over a week.

THanks

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OzRoo    1,492

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Best to wait for surgeon's call back.

There could be few factors, contributing:

1. age factor

2. previous back/disc problem

3. thyroid

4. prolonged lying in one position

5. surgery gas

6. drainage tube site

I had my pain post surgery, in my left front/side due to large drainage tube.

It eased off after drainage tube was removed.

Some pain lasted for few days post release from hospital.

My back pains (chronic on and off for years) are caused by previous tearing/injury, and my thyroid disease.

With thyroid treatment these pains have majorly eased off.

So, I hope the surgeon has called back by now (I am in a different time zone), and that your Mum is finally getting relief from her back pain.

Best wishes

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OzRoo    1,492

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Forgot to add that with me, the worst pain was caused by the inflation of my abdomen by surgical gas during my op.

Gas is used to give the surgeon better view of internal organs.

Then the drainage tube. It was more painful than any stomach pains.

Surgical Gas pains can last few days.

Also, possible Constipation and with it trapped regular gas (flatulance)

Anyway, the surgeon will have the answer.

Good luck!

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Margie122    845

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The surgeons office did call back and made some medication recommendations that have helped. I also got her a heating pad. The pain seems to be better controlled. They are going to check in on her again tomorrow and she sees them Friday. Thanks for your input.

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pjames123    31

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I have been hurting in my back on the left side and the only time I get any relief is when I stand up, or lay on my left side. But it's best to let the surgeon answer what's going on. I am to waiting on a call back as well.

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agalindo17    331

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It could be the surgical gas... Help her walk at home I know when I got back home I used to walk in the morning for a bit so all the gas can get out!! Best of luck and hope she feel better soon! Because it will get better! :)

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Margie122    845

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She saw the doctor and the surgeon feels the pain is coming from her stitches. Nothing major and it should go away on its own :)

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traceywood    5

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I had the same thing is the weight shifting and pulling different on stuches it went away two weeks later. As your body changes the fat shift and can pull different on muscles I'm seven weeks out. I sleep with heat pad

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NeedaBreak4Me    1,755

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Hi,

Has anyone had back pain after surgery that gets better when you lie down? My mom had surgery on 3/21 and is having terrible pain in her left lower back that gets better when she lies down. I'm waiting for a call back from the surgeon but I figured I'd ask the boards if anyone experienced this. The pain has been coming/going for over a week.

THanks

Hey....

I had the band a few years ago and since i had the surgery i had back pain that would hurt when i laid down. It felt a little better when i laid on my side.

This lasted months after surgery till a family member recommended to get an adjustment from a chiropractor.

Turns out i was misaligned from force.... we assumed it was from them having to move a 120kg body on and off the surgery table....

Perhaps that will help...

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