Hi friends!

I have a couple questions for the community.

I was sleeved on August 14, 2014, so I'm almost 5 months out and 73lbs down.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced stiff joints or joint pain after weight loss. My hips are really bothering me(and have been for about a month), they feel stiff and painful. Has anyone experienced this? If so, are there any Vitamins or supplements that you would recommend to combat this? My doctor says it'll go away, but it's really bothering me.

My second question is about cooking! I love to cook; that hasn't diminished since having surgery. Does anyone have any recommendations for healthy cookbooks/blogs about cooking?

Thanks for your help!

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Hi! I just received 3 cookbooks I got off of Amazon.com:

-The Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Guide

-Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery

-Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies

There were a lot of other options, as well. Just got them yesterday, so I have yet to read them, but I'm liking the last one so far! As far as my hips go, I've always had problems with them, so I don't know what to tell you. Let us know what you find out ok? Good luck to you!

Are you taking calcium supplements? When is the last time you have your levels checked?

You know, I've been having issues with my hips (mainly the right) as well. I'm 3 months out. It came out of nowhere. Never had an issue with them before hand. I forgot to ask my doctor at the last check up but all my blood work was great.

Are you taking calcium supplements? When is the last time you have your levels checked?

Yes, I am on taking calcium chews. My blood work has never come back abnormal either!

Hi I'm new to this forum. I came across this post and kind of wanted to see what others say... I too have been getting pain. If I sit and then stand I get a pain but I can walk it off. Never had pain before.. I take my calcium but just went to my doctor to have my levels checked he said it may be my vitamin D that is low.. We shall see when the blood work comes back.

I just wonder if you are perhaps taking more exercise or walking more than you used to and that might be the reason for your sore hip.Best wishes.Pippinleicester.

I had surgery Nov 18 but I do have hip pain and wondered if it's from loosing weight and maybe loosing the cushion we used to have. Mine almost feels like more like a shifting pain when I walk for long periods of time. I have not ask my Dr but if it continues I may.

Hi all!

I've been to my doctor, and she wasn't all that helpful.

She said that all of my blood work came back normal, and calcium is fine. So, if it's still acting up in a month I have to go back and she'll take a look again.

It could possibly be inflammation from weight shifting(or something about adjusting to a new center of gravity)!

Hi friends!

I have a couple questions for the community.

I was sleeved on August 14, 2014, so I'm almost 5 months out and 73lbs down.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced stiff joints or joint pain after weight loss. My hips are really bothering me(and have been for about a month), they feel stiff and painful. Has anyone experienced this? If so, are there any Vitamins or supplements that you would recommend to combat this? My doctor says it'll go away, but it's really bothering me.

My second question is about cooking! I love to cook; that hasn't diminished since having surgery. Does anyone have any recommendations for healthy cookbooks/blogs about cooking?

Thanks for your help!

I have just recently experienced stiffness in my hands. I googled it and it may be a Vitamin D deficiency so I went to my GP and he checked my levels, all is fine so now we are ruling out RA and other possibilities. But I have started to take more vitamins and I do feel better!

There are several facebook groups that post recipes post sleeve. Rock's Kitchen is one of them that I love! Also pinterest has lots of ideas!!

Yes I have had some hip pain as well. I am 4 months out and it seems to have started about a month or so ago.

I hadn't thought that it might be related to wls. Now I am wondering. Hmmm