Question:
Back pain and just sore how long before I'll feel better?

Had surgery this past Tuesday the 28th and I'm still sore and have lower back pain. HELP! :)    — Julie H. (posted on September 1, 2007)

September 1, 2007
Hi, It will ease as time goes on. Remember you just had MAJOR surgery, give your body a chance to heal sweety. Best Wishes, Mickey
   — MCraig3

September 1, 2007
I had surgery on the 23rd and it took me a while to work out the kinks. Walking, resting, sipping have helped in my recovery. Every day is different. I am sure by next week you will be feeling much better. If not then see your Dr. Take care, Gale
   — mariamahoa

September 1, 2007
I had surgery on 8/17 and I am still sore. I did check with the doctor and this is very normal. The side where they do most of the manipulating with all of the Lap tools is where it will continue to hurt most. Keep your chin up and continue to take the pain meds to help keep the pain under control. Good Luck!!
   — MariaRN

September 2, 2007
I had surgery the 15th of August and still have some slight discomfort on my left side where the drain was and the camera went in (nothing to take any meds for) and I have some continuing back pain. When I saw the doc and complained of more than usual back pain, they told me that being on the small operating table in one position for so long without moving can cause the pain. Increase your exercise as you can and I have found that and my heating pad to help.
   — Elaine L.

September 2, 2007
I had HORRIBLE back pain before and after surgery. I will be honest, it got better with time, but I felt miserable for like a month. I couldn't get comfy, lost sleep and was grumpy as heck. My body was adjusting to the hi protein food - my kidneys were pissed. It passes, again, I started to feel better in like a month's time. Hot showers helped. I got a refill of my pain meds and it helped. But the main thing is walk, keep active no matter how much it hurts as in the end it does help work out everything. Good luck.
   — jammerz

September 2, 2007
Both will ease as time goes on as other posters have said. I find that everytime I dump more weight, I have back pain for about 4 days although lately it's gone down to mostly just one day now. Your back has to get used to not carrying the weight it once did and you have to re-strengthen your back muscle to get it used to the lesser weight at certain intervals. Hang in there and keep up with everything. It DOES get better! Keep the faith! God Bless and good luck!
   — crystalsno

September 13, 2007
You just had MAJOR surgery! It takes a while for the pain/discomfort to go away.
   — Novashannon