I will be two weeks post-op this Tuesday. For a few days now, I have had a really bad pain in my lower back. My prescription Tylenol works to knock it out but I feel like I'm only taking it for back pain and pain from my stomach. I do have a little pain directly in front of that on the front side but it feels more like my esophagus instead of my stomach.

I'm waiting on my surgeon to call me back. Has anyone experienced this?

The best thing for back pain is to walk and move around. I know it hurts but trust me, it's the only way. It's common to experience back pain when either losing weight or gaining weight. Your body is adjusting to the new changes.

The best thing for back pain is to walk and move around. I know it hurts but trust me, it's the only way. It's common to experience back pain when either losing weight or gaining weight. Your body is adjusting to the new changes.

Thank you so much for your reply, I just had a crying episode but the doctor said the same thing. I have to muster up some energy and get to it. Thanks again

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I read that somewhere too. chiropractic adjustments are recommended.

feel better.

Your back may hurt because you're sleeping differently too.

Your back may hurt because you're sleeping differently too.

Yes, I laid on the floor last night with a heating pad under me and it helped tremendously

Have you been opening your bowels with the pain meds from op. I have a bad back which is made worse if I not have regular bowl movements.

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Have you been opening your bowels with the pain meds from op. I have a bad back which is made worse if I not have regular bowl movements.

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I'm not exactly sure what you mean by opening with pain meds but I have not had a bowel movement since 2 days post-op, I am now 14 days post-op and I do believe once I have a good bm my tummy and my back will feel much better. Thankfully I have a follow up appt with my surgeon tomorrow.

I am post op day 9 and am experiencing lower back aches and aches in both my legs, it's a little hard to explain like when I stand it's a little straining. Anyone else have this happen????

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