Long term physical considerations

[swimbikerun 1,038]

OMB ... no one knew about tardive dyskinesia? Are we talking a GI who didn't know? That may not surprise me because I had a GI recommend Boost and Ensure to me and couldn't figure out to do a gastric emptying study.

[moonlitestarbrite 902]

OMB ... no one knew about tardive dyskinesia? Are we talking a GI who didn't know? That may not surprise me because I had a GI recommend Boost and Ensure to me and couldn't figure out to do a gastric emptying study.

no, my surgeon gave it to me post op when my stomach wasnt squeezing. my PCP just continued the script , and recently i changed docs and my new PCP never said a word. my mom says her GI guy told her all about the possible side effects. she too has gone off it, and hasnt felt any difference, which made her feel it wasnt the right drug for her anyway.

[swimbikerun 1,038]

I am so sorry.

I have gotten used to reading about any drug I get. Its gotten me in trouble (lol with some doctors) as I've found issues like you have, and asked about them. Its not that they are always bad, but you have to know that not everyone knows everything. You do want them to investigate before they give you something, but I never rely on them to do that. My surgeon taught me that important lesson.

[septappt 74]

After losing 80#'s my body "shifted" causing me to have a pinched nerve in my back which in return gave me a drop foot. I also went to the chiropractor and literally was stretched on a table a couple days a week. I was unable to exercise, try walking on a treadmill with a drop foot lol not fun at all ! 100% better now but wow I can't believe losing weight does this. My mother also stated I walk funny and I hunch over.

[Georgia 2,908]

I am constantly hunching over. I have to remind myself to sit up! Also, had to learn how to sit without constantly crossing my legs. I developed a type of numbness in one leg and foot caused by impinged nerves running down one leg due to extreme weight loss. It has since improved but only if I don't allow myself to fall back into that same habit.

[Georgia 2,908]

Oh, and BTW, bone density revealed osteopenia and PCP started me on Boniva. . Take your Calcium and vit D. Even though we have no malabsorption, it is critical, especially for women, to keep vit D and calcium levels up

Edited May 20, 2014 by Georgia

[Georgia 2,908]

After losing 80#'s my body "shifted" causing me to have a pinched nerve in my back which in return gave me a drop foot. I also went to the chiropractor and literally was stretched on a table a couple days a week. I was unable to exercise, try walking on a treadmill with a drop foot lol not fun at all ! 100% better now but wow I can't believe losing weight does this. My mother also stated I walk funny and I hunch over.

I also developed drop foot from impinged nerves behind my right knee due to WL. Better now.

[sarsar 824]

Fiddle, this is an excellent topic! I have had to basically relearn everything as far as exercise goes. It's been a hard and long process but it's also been very rewarding.

What was brought to my attention was that I wasn't using my glutes (butt) at all while working out or even while doing basic movements that are done on a daily basis. In turn, this caused problems with my lower back and abs and hip flexors. I had an excellent trainer that was able to see this issue. Then I started working with an excellent chiropractor that also is a trainer. She started me on some serious stretches and I learned how to use my muscles the correct way. I'm still a work in progress but I am much stronger now and very in tune to my body and what I need to do to keep it working the right way.

This is a serious issue for a lot of weight loss patients. For years, most of us were just getting by and learning to compensate for all of the extra weight we were carrying around. Now that it's gone, our muscles are a mess!n I believe this is why there are a lot of injuries.

[sarsar 824]

I forgot to add that stretching, balance and getting a strong core is what really helps with these issues but they have to be done the correct way or it'll be a waste.

[septappt 74]

After losing 80#'s my body "shifted" causing me to have a pinched nerve in my back which in return gave me a drop foot. I also went to the chiropractor and literally was stretched on a table a couple days a week. I was unable to exercise, try walking on a treadmill with a drop foot lol not fun at all ! 100% better now but wow I can't believe losing weight does this. My mother also stated I walk funny and I hunch over.

I also developed drop foot from impinged nerves behind my right knee due to WL. Better now.

Glad to hear !!! I was nervous about it, to think I lost all this weight and can't enjoy myself without tripping every where

[JeanZ_RN 378]

Wow, excellent thread! Thanks, Fiddleman! I haven't had any of those problems yet, but now I'll be on the lookout for them.

[CrazyJaney 775]

I've lost 62 with 98 to go. I've got neck and shoulder blade "knots" from hell. I've noticed the bones in my feet are "loose" and popping. And my hip! I just said I'm the only person I know who loses 60 pounds and their hip falls apart. I just keep moving and figure my skeleton will keep adjusting and eventually figure itself out. It's got to be happier even if my muscles aren't! I'm really interested in trying yoga but I have no idea how to start. I feel so out of place in a classroom. I still have a long way to go.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Janey... many of us had a long way to go.... don't make that hold you back from fitness goals. Some health clubs like the ymca have classes for beginners. ..101 classes they called them. Also you can buy a yoga dvd ..read the reviews on Amazon to be sure you are getting a good one.

[Roo101769 742]

This is a topic long needing discussion!! Before weight loss I had horrible arthritis in both my knees. I was getting to a point where replacement was a serious consideration and I could hardly tolerate the pain I was dealing with. Since I have loss 90lbs my knees never hurt now! I can walk forever, even wear heels and no problems. But......my lower back is now hurting quite often. I was told by a sports physiologist that it was due having a different gait from weight loss, therefore using different muscle groups. I have not found any strengthening exercises yet that have helped, and the pain has been pretty constant. Yet I can manage it and will continue looking for an answer. A post above mentioned glutes. I just tried tightening them (SQUEEZE!!!!!!!!!!!!) and guess what? My lower back pain eased up! So....guess I need to start doing some major glute work to get the back in shape, with a side benefit of making my rear tighter!!! LOL Seriously though, I never thought about how weight loss could CAUSE pain until the sports physiologist explained it to me. Seems like something that should be covered somewhere along the pre op journey, so that we aren't left to think we did something wrong!

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Okay, so even though the sleeve is not malabsorptive, it seems like something is different that we are prone to these kind of problems.

Oh, and BTW, bone density revealed osteopenia and PCP started me on Boniva. . Take your Calcium and vit D. Even though we have no malabsorption, it is critical, especially for women, to keep vit D and calcium levels up