I was surprised to learn that people who have had surgery suffer from back n hip pain due to rapid weight loss. I was stunned since this is one of my reasons for surgery. How long did it take body to adjust n pain subside? I have bad sciatica n herniated disks for over 29 yrs n cortisone injections just don't last as long n pain prevents me from walking far etc. Thanx for feedback

I did not have back issues before surgery. I find myself twisting to pop my back into place. I plan on finding a chiropractor to work my back into alignment. I agree it is due to the weight loss.

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Edited December 18, 201411 yr by islandsneezer

This thread just reminded me that my back doesn't hurt anymore! (How did I not notice that?)

I had lower back pain before surgery. The pain continued (although it changed slightly, but still hurt) post-op through about (I'm trying to remember here) ... 10-12 weeks post-op. I'm now 16 weeks and 2 days post-op.

So that was my experience.

I've read somewhere that that can happen because of the reasons already mentioned. Our center of gravity changes and different muscles have to do more work. Having a strong core helps prevent and correct this, and I'm a big believer in chiropractic care. But In my case, all of my lower back, knee and ankle pain completely went away within 2-3 months of surgery. (I broke L4 and L5 when I was 18, so I know about chronic lower back pain!).

Thanks much for feedback. Yay Us! Getting closer, hopefully around Valentine's!

A year post op, I have more hip pain than I had when I was heavy. I attribute some of that to being more active. I had to have a cortisone shot in one hip and think I may need one in the other hip relatively soon. I wake up in the middle of the night hurting sometimes. I had my gall bladder out three weeks ago, as soon as I am able I'm going to focus less on weight loss and more on strength training, specifically my glutes and core. I hope this will help!

Thanx much