Question:
anyone else having severe back pain?

I never has any severe back pain before surgery. I am now almost 9 months post-op and have lost 115 pounds. I have awful back pain!! I have been to the dr.'s office twice in the last 2 months with it. Has anyone else had severe back pain after surgery? Any suggestions on how to help it? Thanks    — Kimberly V. (posted on March 28, 2003)

March 28, 2003
herre is only a guess, but if you have a hanging Apron, that can be part of the cause. Also, large/ pendulous breasts. Try this if that is the case...first, make sure that your bra fits well, adn gives you good support. Second, get a garment to support your abdomen also, like a well fititng panty girdle. See if that helps. Otherwise, I do not have a clue.
   — Vicki L.

March 28, 2003
Hi I am almost 7 1/2 months post op and have lost 105 pounds. I too am having that problem have been doing ab and back muscle exerecises for the strength. My PCP has decided to put me in physical therapy, the kind with traction, ultrasound and theraputic message. I hope it helps,I am also wearing a girdle on most days to support this nasty apron of crud I have hanging off of me. I will be seeing my plastic surgeon in September for a scar revision from my breast reduction and we will discuss the panni at that time. I am also on anti inflammatory Diclofenac and that has helped a bit. I suggest you call your PCP and see if he/she can help you. Good luck and congrats on your loss!!
   — Stephanie B.

March 28, 2003
I am 3yrs out of surgery and have lost a little over a 100lbs. I have had some back problems since my surgery. It hurts right below my bra strap like there is a wedge in my spine. I have had every test under the sun done, but they(the Dr.s) can't say what's the cause. I now wear a tens unit for most of the day. The next step is to meet with a neroligest (sp?). So I can relate to your back pain.
   — melissa B.

March 28, 2003
hi kimberly: after working in an orthopedic office for over a decade, let me take a guess as to what your back pain is about... picture your vertebrae, like little blocks, one on top of the other. the muscles and ligaments attacked to your spine support your torso. for years and years, they lived happily doing their job. recently, with all your weight loss, the stresses on these ligaments have lessened. suddenly these ligaments aren't pulling and tugging like in the past, and your vertebrae are readjusting as are the muscles and ligaments... i'm experiencing exactly what you are... that mid back pain, it gets worse at night after i've been up all day. i'd suggest stretching exercises (physical therapy) or an Osteopath (like a chiropractor, only better). i'm betting what we're experiencing is muscle and ligament pain. good luck to you... :o)
   — Karen D.

March 28, 2003
ok, it's late and my back hurts... LOL. spelling correction: below that should read 'attached'... not 'attacked'... :o\
   — Karen D.

March 28, 2003
Well I am 7 months post op and yes I am starting to have back pain. I've told my doctor once and I'll tell him about it again next time I go see him. I don't know what the cause but if it's because of my hanging tummy and will help get a tummy tuck approved I want it documented. Carrie
   — Carrie D.