Question:
I am just a little over 5 weeks post op. I have been noticing

pain in my ribs and mid-back? Anyone else have this problem? What kind of meds can I take to help alleviate the pain/discomfort? Thanks so much, Lisa    — Lisa D. (posted on October 17, 2003)

October 17, 2003
I found that seeing a chiropractor and getting a massage was way more helpful than any pill on the market. At the least you could ask your doc for a muscle relaxer.
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October 17, 2003
Lisa, I'm 4 weeks out and the same thing was going on with me. My back and the left side rib area hurt. I was told that it was most likely my body getting used to carrying my weight differently. I was using muscles that I had not used prior to surgery. I also felt like I was "protecting" my incision area and maybe compensating for my abdomen muscles that were still tender with my back muscles. Hope that helps! Best to you!
   — bloom

October 17, 2003
It is probably just pains from the healing inside your body, but, you should probably mention it to your sutgeon. I had steady pains in my ribs and back. I was given and ultrasound and they found gallstones. I had my gallbladder removed only to still have the pain. Final;ly, we found out it was an ulcer. Probably caused by an irritation form a staple inside me. Any way, the doctor put me on Prevacid to keep the acid out of it and it healed nicely. No more pain. The moral of my story is, it is always better to tell your doctor. Good luck.
   — lmaxwell

October 22, 2003
I AM 3 WEEKS POST OP & HAD THE SAME THING. MR DR PUT ME ON PREVACID ONCE A DAY FOR A POSSIBLE UNCER & SINCE THEN NO MORE PAIN. I WOULD TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT IT. BEST OF LUCK!!
   — PATRICIA S.