You guys....I'm MISERABLE. For two days now the worst lower back pain on the left side, radiating up towards my upper back. I have no fever and can drink fine (although the clear Protein shakes have begun to make me gag but that's another story entirely).

Is this normal? I can't find our heating pad and I think that's part of what is attributing to my very very bad mood! I don't feel well and I have no idea how hard this recovery would be and right this second I'm so freaking OVER IT!!!! :-((((((

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How much are you drinking? Possible kidney stones?

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@@KLSUMM I'm coming pretty close to my Fluid intake each day. Nice light colored urine.

Someone told me that the stitches/staples are on that side and their nurse said that left lower back pain is normal....but I just wanted other opinions.

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Gotcha. Stay on those fluids. It gets easier I promise!

Nothing worth achieving comes easy. It took years to get to need surgery. You know this is a good secession. Just stay strong and know these hard days too will pass. Chin up

Edited April 10, 201610 yr by KLSUMM

Anyone else? It's not getting any better and now in worried!

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Try taking something for pain and for gas. If you can, walk around and see if it improves. Call your Surgeon to tell them and get their input - they should be available 24/7. Hope you feel better soon!

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My lower back on my right side hurts. It almost feels bruised, but it is not. My two week appointment is tomorrow, so I will definitely be asking. I was wondering about kidneys, too. Why are you drinking clear shakes? Yuck.

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Find your heating pad stat or buy another one. I had that random pain for over a week and remember how painful it was. I also used the pain meds my dr sent me home with.

Put a call in to your Bariatrics Surgeon. They need to be aware even though it's probably not a serious problem.

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I'm 15 days post op and have been dealing with pain at waist & lower back on right side. My surgeon says its normal, so I take Tylenol and use my heating pad.. It's getting better everyday and I'm sure it will disappear eventually. Hang in there, your not alone.