Home from Surgery 11/18

Well, I got home from the hospital today. The abdominal pain is not nearly a severe as I anticipated. However, my back has been killing me. I think that they did somehting to my back when I was strapped on the operating table. I have never had back problemsbefore. My. doc says it is likely positional, but to let him know if it doesn't go away. Well, I am very tired, but just wanted to post quick hi. I hope that my twins Dee Dee and Kam are doing well. Also, all of the other November 18 surgery folks. R. SPerry

I also had back pain, right after surgery. It finally went away. Nurses said it was gas, and the surgical table, but what ever its gone... thanx goodness. Hope you have a speedy recovery, and feel better soon. rhonda

I had back, neck and shoulder pain on my left side for about 7-10 days post-op really bad. It was caused from the air they put in my abdomen during surgery (i had laproscopic). It takes a while for all that air to come out. Taking Gas-X helped, I think, and that's an approved medication to take post-op. My neck/shoulder hurt worse than my abs, as I can recall. So it's normal. It'll go away in a few days. Just hang in there. Glad surgery went smoothly and you are home!! Trisha Down 115 lbs since March PhoenixWLS Support Group Leader http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PhoenixWLS/ "You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be."

I just got home from my surgery,Sat.mine was11/17.I also have lower back pain,but it is getting better each day.Very little pain ,otherwise,I'm really suprised.I know what you mean about being tired!Glad your surgery went well. Deb