Question:
Post lapband surgery and chronic back pain Increased!!

I am 3 days post Lapband surgery. I've had chronic back pain (although can't find the source of the pain), controlled with morphine, for the past 7 years from a car accident. From the second I woke up from surgery, the back pain is SO much worse! It's like it triggered or put pressure on whatever is causing the pain. Has anyone else had this happen?    — Libby R. (posted on March 12, 2010)

March 12, 2010
I too had a lot of back pain and even cramping in my left cheek (butt). It was worse than the actual stomach pain. I did a heating pad a lot and walking helped work it out. Mine lasted a week. If it hadn't have been for that I would have been feeling better so much quicker. Good Luck!!
   — Brandi0223

March 12, 2010
When I had my RNY surgery, the back pain was a bear, I had sciatica and I had to get a shot of cortisone.
   — FSUMom

March 13, 2010
hello, i had the lapband , and after i woke up from surgery the pain was really bad in the back pain, its even worse because of the beds u sleep in the hospital. it will get better.
   — sunrise78

March 13, 2010
I am 12 days post lap band surgery and the discomfort I felt in my back was from the gas that the doctor used to inflate me for the surgery. It took 3 or 4 days for it to dissipate by the body absorbing it. Hope you feel more comfortable soon.
   — bridget1970

March 13, 2010
It is pretty common to have back pain after any type of surgery. The way you are positioned on the OR table may put pressure on an area of your back, neck, etc. It will get better, just give it some time. Also, as someone said, the gas in your body can be a factor too. The answer to that is lots of walking. Best of luck!
   — Bonnie H.

March 17, 2010
I had it really... really bad prior to surgery (back pain). Due to the liquid diet, my kidneys were over stimulated and the high protein diet I switched to -- same deal. It got better, but for a few weeks prior to surgery and after I was miserable. It got better with time. Good luck.
   — jammerz