I have stomach cancer and had a sub-total gastronomy on 4th August. I finding that I cannot sleep for for than 3-4 hours without waking up with a very painful back from staying in one position. I naturally move in my sleep but cannot since the operation, I find that turning on my side is too painful, even when I try to support the stomach with pillows. I have exististing fatty tissue on my back which has become irritated and very painful. I feel this is because of not being able to move.
I was just wondering if anyone else experiences the same issues following surgery and how long should I expect the problem to last ?
I’m going to my GP this afternoon to have my staples removed and will see if I can get another appointment with a doctor. Although I’m not sure what they can do… they didn’t seems interested at the hospital and I felt disbelieved/overreacting when I spoke to my GP about this originally (approximately 4 years ago)
It might not sound much but this is affecting me more - through back and side pain and lack of sleep than the actual cancer op itself.
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
I hope you were able to chat through this problem with your GP when you saw them the other day and they have been able to offer help.
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Hi
Hope your post op pain is reduced gradually by now. My husband went through TG last year. He suffered back pain for nearly 1 month but shoulder/ arm pain lasted for nearly 2 months.
You will be fine gradually. Don't overthink else u won't get sleep.
I give my hubby half Melosoft tablet ( that is about 1.5mg ) for sleep. It is the best remedy I thought since it has no side effects.
Tonnes of love and wish u speedy recovery. 
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