Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 --- hi kathy... well, i am pre op, but i sure do know about that kind of back pain.. i went to the dr's numerous times over the last few months because of it. was tested for everythig .. even had ultra sounds of my organs. it turns out, i was dehydrated! drink drink drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 In a message dated 11/8/01 7:16:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, andem4@... writes: > Subj: Extreme back pain > Date:11/8/01 7:16:51 AM Eastern Standard Time > From: andem4@... > Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto:duodenalswitch " >duodenalswitch </A> > To: duodenalswitch > > > > > I am not sure if this is related to my DS or not, but I thought all of your > medically knowledgable people would know. I had my DS about 4 months ago. > I have been taking all my vitamins except for the calcium. I haven't been > able to find one that I can take without gagging on the large pill or > feeling sick to my stomach. About a week ago my back started bothering me. > At first I figured it was due to my monthly visitor so I wasn't too > worried. The pain kept getting worse each day and 2 days ago my visitor > showed up. Yesterday the back pain got really bad and this morning I can > barely move. What really bothers me is that this is the exact same kind of > pain I had with each of my miscarriages (3). I am wondering if the pain > could be due to lack of calcium or just from the hormone surge. I have > been taking Motrin and it helps some, but I am still in a lot of pain. By > the way, I know I didn't injure my back either. > > Kathy M. > DS 7/19/01 > 213 preop > down about 65 lbs. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Kathy, I have also had some back pain since my surgery back in April. I have lost over 110 lbs and it seems my back hurts all the time. Especially by the end of the day. I think it must have something to do with the redistribution of my weight. I now have a really big heavy hanging apron that I am dealing with and I think it pulls more on my back than it used to when I was heavier. Most of the wt loss has been up in my upper body...shoulders, arms, neck, face etc. I feel like my belly is bigger than it ever was. But actually I think its just " looser fat " . LOL Anyway, I would say if you have really severe pain, talk to your surgeon. I had trouble with my ankle at one point and he gave me some vioxx and after just one day on it I was lots better. I dont take it unless my ankle acts up. Pain is not normal in any case so if you really want peace of mind, give your doc a shout. Good luck to you! a Gossman -- In duodenalswitch@y..., andem4@a... wrote: About a week ago my back started bothering me. The pain kept getting worse each day and 2 days ago my visitor showed up. Yesterday the back pain got really bad and this morning I can barely move. What really bothers me is that this is the exact same kind of pain I had with each of my miscarriages (3). I am wondering if the pain could be due to lack of calcium or just from the hormone surge. I have been taking Motrin and it helps some, but I am still in a lot of pain. By the way, I know I didn't injure my back either. > > Kathy M. > DS 7/19/01 > 213 pre-op > down about 65 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 I was and still have some low back pain on the sides, usually the right. It falls just below the ribs. About a week or so after surgery I noticed too that when I wiped I had a slight pink tinge-- there wasn't enough blood to show in the urine in the toilet. Dr. B said it was from not drinking enough water--the kindney was working too hard. On days I don't drink well--I get the ache on the right side. Pammi > About a week ago my back started bothering me. The pain kept > getting worse each day and 2 days ago my visitor showed up. Yesterday > the back pain got really bad and this morning I can barely move. > What really bothers me is that this is the exact same kind of pain I > had with each of my miscarriages (3). I am wondering if the pain > could be due to lack of calcium or just from the hormone surge. I > have been taking Motrin and it helps some, but I am still in a lot of > pain. By the way, I know I didn't injure my back either. > > > > Kathy M. > > DS 7/19/01 > > 213 pre-op > > down about 65 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 Steve, I have had 3 stones myself and know how terrible they can be. My God, when you say that you have passed 12 since sept 11 it blows me away. In reading these postings re: the back pain, that is the first thing that came to my mind but am pre=op and don't know what its like to have a hanging apron (yet!) I have an upcoming appt with Dr Herron for the BPD/DS and one of the main things I want to discuss with him is my history of kidney stones. I have gotten them twice after high protein quick weight loss diets. I am planning to ask him if there is any medication for the " prevention " of forming them in the first place. I think drinking water is great for everyone, but I'd rather not get them in the first place. Have you ever asked about meds? Lydia Re: Extreme back pain At 7:15 AM -0500 11/8/01, andem4@... wrote: >I am not sure if this is related to my DS or not, but...About a week >ago my back started bothering me. At first I figured it was due to >my monthly visitor so I wasn't too worried. The pain kept getting >worse each day and 2 days ago my visitor showed up. Yesterday the >back pain got really bad and this morning I can barely move. It is just possible that you have a kidney stone. It is not a usual occurrence after the DS, but not unknown, either. I passed 12 stones in the three days following 9/11. I was just over five months post-op at the time. Then, about a week later, another three stones. All were 100% uric acid. That could implicate all the protein that I have been eating, as uric acid is one of the breakdown products of protein metabolism. Best way to deal with kidney stones, BEFORE THEY HAPPEN, is to drink, drink, drink at least 2 quarts of water a day. For me, that is difficult, because I am no fan of drinking water, but I try. Again, your problem may not be kidney stones at all, but it is worth considering as a possibility. There is one other possibility, too. Several folks get back pains after dropping a fair amount of weight. One explanation is that the re-distribution of weight puts new strains on the spine and back muscles, and until the body re-adjusts, there is great pain. As I type, my back has been killing me for the past four days. Sitting makes it much worse. I do not know if it is more kidney stones or weight re-distribution, or just plain old age. Hoping you feel better soon, Steve -- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51 BMI on 10/25 = 39 (-75 lb.) -- No longer M.O. Losing more slowly than most, but enjoying renewed health and life in general. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 Lydia, I believe that the high protein is what did it to me, because the stones were 100% uric acid, and that is a breakdown product of protein metabolism. So, for that there is a medication: something to turn your urine alkaline to dissolve/retard uric acid stones. I take six huge potassium citrate (UROCIT-K) pills daily now, plus I do my level best to force at least 2 liters of water down my gullet every day (ugh!). There are also meds for calcium oxalate stones. Try http://www.webmd.com and search on " kidney stones. " --Steve- At 6:50 PM -0800 11/8/01, LYDIA SILVAS wrote: >Steve, >... > >I have an upcoming appt with Dr Herron for the BPD/DS and one of the >main things I want to discuss with him is my history of kidney >stones. I have gotten them twice after high protein quick weight >loss diets. I am planning to ask him if there is any medication for >the " prevention " of forming them in the first place. I think >drinking water is great for everyone, but I'd rather not get them in >the first place. > >Have you ever asked about meds? -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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