Did you guys suffer from extreme back pain before surgery to the point where you can't be standing for more than 20 mins ? If so did it go away after surgery?

I have back pain from an accident, so I would like to know this as well!

I had surgery to remove part of my L5/S1 in December of 2013, had problems with sitting and standing for long periods before surgery. I have lost a total of 41 lbs and have no problems with my back at all. It is a lot easier to move and get around with the extra weight putting strain on my back:) good luck to both of you as you start your journey!!!

Thank you for sharing !!

I have bulging disk between L5-S1 I am hoping to get approved for surgery October or November 2015. I have 100 pounds to loose and am hoping I'll have no back pain when I get to goal.

I had surgery to remove part of my L5/S1 in December of 2013, had problems with sitting and standing for long periods before surgery. I have lost a total of 41 lbs and have no problems with my back at all. It is a lot easier to move and get around with the extra weight putting strain on my back:) good luck to both of you as you start your journey!!!

wow that's amazing I'm hoping to have surgery in August or sept and for this back pain to go away

I have bulging disk between L5-S1 I am hoping to get approved for surgery October or November 2015. I have 100 pounds to loose and am hoping I'll have no back pain when I get to goal.

I have 140 pounds to lose hope we can lose this weight soon!

I have residual back problems due to a car accident in 2000, but slipped over winter and created new issues. What I noticed is that the weight I dropped in the weeks leading up to my pre-op diet, and during the Pre-op diet have helped the recent pain to diminish significantly. Hoping that some of the older pain will dissipate overtime as well due to the weight loss.

I have residual back problems due to a car accident in 2000, but slipped over winter and created new issues. What I noticed is that the weight I dropped in the weeks leading up to my pre-op diet, and during the Pre-op diet have helped the recent pain to diminish significantly. Hoping that some of the older pain will dissipate overtime as well due to the weight loss.

omg I'm glad you're okay aside from the back pain!! & I used to think it was the epidural that messed up my back but I'm starting to believe it's all this extra weight I have