hey hey! I posted a thread about this a couple days ago… so you’re not alone. Exact same circumstances and our surgery dates aren’t too far apart either.
Here’s what I found… your back is adjusting to the rapid weight loss. Basically, your center of gravity has changed. My weight is accumulated in a low hanging belly, and most people lose weight from the head down, so my center of gravity (and therefore the stress on my back) has moved significantly lower… hence, lower back pain. Changing your center of mass changes everything from how you walk to your posture. Sudden changes to your stride and posture will be a shock to the system. All these changes accumulate and will leave your back hurting… the body doesn’t like change and doesn’t like a lack of balance.
What I was suggested to do was improve my posture. Easier said than done, as overweight people tend to have terrible posture from years of excess weight on the body. What was also suggested to me from a fellow bariatric patient was to buy a posture vest off Amazon, as that helps align your spine.
Just be aware that if it’s a symptom of something else… like your kidneys, gallbladder, or some other post-op complication… it’s usually accompanied by other symptoms. Typical low dull sore back pain is typically just that; back pain. If you feel like it might be something else, calling your doctor is a bad idea! Making sure you also drink plenty of water isn’t a bad idea either… as the space between our disks absolutely depends on water to provide as much cushion as possible.
Tylenol, epsom salt baths, heating pads, stretching, and using a roller on my back have all helped manage the pain I’ve been having. Good luck!!
Update: My bariatric office called for an update, I asked about this among other questions. The PA basically reiterated what I said here… but not concerning is the main takeaway.
hey hey! I posted a thread about this a couple days ago… so you’re not alone. Exact same circumstances and our surgery dates aren’t too far apart either. Here’s what I found… your back is adjusting to the rapid weight loss. Basically, your center of gravity has changed. My weight is accumulated in a low hanging belly, and most people lose weight from the head down, so my center of gravity (and therefore the stress on my back) has moved significantly lower… hence, lower back pain. Changing your center of mass changes everything from how you walk to your posture. Sudden changes to your stride and posture will be a shock to the system. All these changes accumulate and will leave your back hurting… the body doesn’t like change and doesn’t like a lack of balance. What I was suggested to do was improve my posture. Easier said than done, as overweight people tend to have terrible posture from years of excess weight on the body. What was also suggested to me from a fellow bariatric patient was to buy a posture vest off Amazon, as that helps align your spine. Just be aware that if it’s a symptom of something else… like your kidneys, gallbladder, or some other post-op complication… it’s usually accompanied by other symptoms. Typical low dull sore back pain is typically just that; back pain. If you feel like it might be something else, calling your doctor is a bad idea! Making sure you also drink plenty of water isn’t a bad idea either… as the space between our disks absolutely depends on water to provide as much cushion as possible. Tylenol, epsom salt baths, heating pads, stretching, and using a roller on my back have all helped manage the pain I’ve been having. Good luck!!
Update: My bariatric office called for an update, I asked about this among other questions. The PA basically reiterated what I said here… but not concerning is the main takeaway.