Back Pain post-op

[Guest guest]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has had back pain

post-op. The pain is on the left side by the bottom

part of the rib cage. I asked my surgeons office about

this and the nurse said it has something to do with

the position they put you in during surgery. I still

aches now 11 days post-op and I cannot get in touch

with my surgeons office. They never call back even

though I have been leaving messages since Friday at 6

am (I also have other questions for them about meds).

I am a little concerned about this throbbing back. The

percoset doesnt even help.

Thank you for any help.

Jill K in NY

BPD/DS--Dr. Gagner--4/5/01

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jill- Sorry I couldn't call last night and I won't be home this evening

but I will get to you. Having read posts in the past alot of people

complained about pain in their back and legs and I understand it was

positioningm during the surgery. I have a lingering back pain and went to my

orthopedic surgeon and he says it is my sacorilliac. It started after the

surgery and I still have pain every so often from it. I was told to

strengthen my stomach muscles with exercise and you can always go for rehab

and they will work with you on thearea. My pain is just below my waist.

Yours sounds different. Try to call and speak with Gagners nurse for help

with this. I never had the problem of not getting a call back with Dr.

Herron or his nurse. Be strong when you call in and tell them you must speak

to any of the surgeons or a nurse. That is rediculous. I hope you feel

better but don't let this go. Love, Ellen