I have 2 in my lower back and was just curious if anyone else had them and if it gets better? I'm 2 weeks out and down 35 pounds since Jan. and I think I can tell a difference.

Hi finallyformyself,

I don't have herniated disks or bulging disks but I work for a doctor that treats them. Yes, weight loss will certainly help with discomfort that can come having a bulging disk. Think about it, you're not putting as much pressure on your back. As you continue to lose weight and exercise (core strengthening especially) you will feel much better and hopefully won't ever have to have treatment. I hope this helps.

Hi, I haven't been sleeved yet (meeting the surgeon the first time on Wednesday), but I do have bulging disks in my lower spine. In fact in 2007 I underwent an operation for one of them because it was pinching the nerve that went down my right leg - so much so that it hurt constantly and I actually could not move a couple of days because of it. My doctors at the time (the surgeon and my gp) all told me that if I was to loose weight it would help the situation in my back. I'm finally getting around to following their advice after living with the pain for all these years. I truly hope they are right.

It would certainly make sense for the pain to ease up - after all your back is supporting your entire torso. And if your overweight, it has even more to support and thus under more stress. By loosing the weight, it removes some of that burden so reduces the stress on your back.

Hi!! Just wondering...are your hernias in L4-L5 % L5-S1? Let me know, that way I can give you some good advice on some novel treatments. Also, do you have numbness in your extremities, or tingling sensations?

Congrats on the recent weight loss!!

Yep my back is better - have 3 hd's - and my end stage arthritic knees are a lot better too. I still am careful but haven't had a bad flare up in months.

My l5 is herniated and I've noticed such a difference. I'm 5 weeks today and down 35lbs and don't have the back pain or pain in the s1 that I used to have. Good luck to you!

I have a herniated disk in my neck and had been going to physical therapy for about 4 months 3x a week prior to being sleeved. So far so good. Haven't even had to go to therapy since surgery.

My back is SO MUCH BETTER. I have L4 and l5 bulging. I have had only 2 flairs since Nov. Chiropractor put things right back in order!

Oh my goodness! Mine is in my neck and PRAYING weight loss will help! I had not thought of that since it's in my neck....just didn't think weight loss would improve it. Tired of going to the chiropractor without much improvement. You all have given me hope! Like a bonus Fingers crossed!