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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@hub172

Hello, my wife was diagnosed with MALS last year. She had surgery 4 days ago (robotic) here in Oregon for decompression of the celiac artery. She is in extreme pain in her back now after 5 days. They have her on opioids for pain, but she can lay down or seem to rest. Did anyone have similar issues?

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bfort | @bfort | Jun 26 2:45pm

When I had my robotic lap 2 yrs ago for MALS, I had severe pain that wrapped around to my back. They use a gas for surgery so they can see better, and it needs to work itself out. Walking is very good as much as she can tolerate. Gas x , peppermint hard candy also helps. Taking opioids are great for pain but will definitely cause constipation. Taking stool softeners also helps.
Remember that this is Major surgery. Even though it was robotic or Lap, there were a lot of things moved around and cut. It will take time to heal. Rest is important when she can and slowly moving. Recovery for some people could take up to a year.
Good Luck and a speedy slow recovery.

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