Question:
I had my surgery 3-21-01..This is 04-01-01...I'm having pain in my upper midback.
The pain is similar to hunger pain..comes and goes. I'm afraid I'm drinking too much liquid than not enough liquid. Go from one extreme to another. Sometimes feels like gas pains...Then I think maybe it's in my lungs. I'm scared about this. — Leewan V. (posted on April 1, 2001)
April 1, 2001
Call your surgeon. I have had this same problem and it only got worse. I
am being checked out now for ulcer(s), gastritis, pancreatitis, and a few
other things. Please let us know what it turns out to be, and I'll do the
same. Best Wishes, Jesse
— [Anonymous]
April 1, 2001
You know Leewan , the more you worry about this the worse it will get. You
need to call your doctor honey, especially if you are scared. God bless you
baby , just call , and put your mind to rest.
— Rose A.
April 1, 2001
I had surgery 3-28-01. I have had more back pain than anything else. It
has not gotten any better or any worse since the day after surgery. I am
not sure if it is gas, laying on the hard surgery table for 5 hours or
what. I have my first post op on Friday, you can bet I will be bringing it
up then if not before. I have heard of people who have had very serious
complication that started with back pain. Do not ignore it but do not
dwell on it either. If it is gas or muscular it will resolve on it's own
with time and exercise. If it gets worse, contact your doctor ASAP.
— smummert
April 1, 2001
If you still have your gallbladder, it could be gallstones. I had pain in
my upper back for a long time before I finally got the courage to ask a
doctor, it it turned out that I had to have my gallbladder taken out. The
test is just an ultrasound and then you drink icky stuff and lie under a
big machine that tracks the stuff through your system. Non-invasive. Don't
suffer, dear. It's probably minor but the anguish and pain will affect your
recovery so you really need to have it checked out.
— Veronica D.
April 2, 2001
Hi, I had my surg. on 3-22-01. I am also having some mid back pain, I think
it is due to the way we hold our selves
from the surg.( protecting Tender area) Do you notice it more if you are up
moving around alot.
I am up alot, but I find if I take a hot shower
and let the water run on my back it helps. Also when it starts hurting just
rest for a while. Hope this helps.
— Renee D.
April 25, 2001
It could be that you are producing too much acid. Your Dr. can give you a
prescription for prilosec.
— Cindy C.
April 25, 2001
I had the same pain in my back and on my right side.. consequently I will
be having my gallbladder taken out Tuesday :) I would have your doctor do
an ultrasound if I were you. Good Luck!
— audra H.
April 26, 2001
I realy doubt that it's your gallbladder. It's probably healing pains, You
should call your surgeon though to explain your pain, they should be able
to explain. good luck
— [Anonymous]
May 8, 2001
I had my surgery on March 27th and I am still having a lot of middle back
pain too. Especially if I stand or sit in a straight chair (at work) for
too long. I do not have a gall bladder and it does not feel like gas pain,
it is just straight pain.
— Christine J.
July 17, 2003
I had the same thing, and here's my theory: it's two things. One, when
you carry a lot of extra weight, the muscles are struggling to compensate.
Once the weight is gone, your body has to adjust...my posture is awful now!
I hvae to remember not to slouch, but that's what the muscles want to
do...you just have to retrain them. Plus, immediately post-op, there is
trapped air in the body cavity, and it usually rises to your upper back and
shoulders, creating a severe pain. Nothing you can do about it...I used a
hot water bottle until it worked itself out. I'm probably talking out my
rear, but that's my theory, and I'm sticking to it! Good luck to all...
— Mary Beth T.
July 17, 2003
I have also had this pain. I have always seen a Chiroprator and he told me
that losing the amount or weight that I have lost will cause this ache.
Your body has a lot of adjusting to do along the losing road. The middle
back area was holding up all the overweight and need to re-adjust itself.
It will get better. Exercise does help. Good Luck! LAP RNY 8-28-02 - 110lbs
— Linda K.
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