Joints ache

[MzB 297]

Suddenly both of my hip joints are hurting. I am walking about 40 minutes a day now, but I didn't figure that this would be a side effect ????. Anyway, my question is: can I take Aleve? I remember being told something about not doing it but I thought maybe that was just in those first weeks after surgery. I have no issues with pills in general so that isn't a problem.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

You're probably hurting from the new exercise routine and your own body adjusting to losing weight. We are supposed to stay away from Aleve and other NSAIDS...they are a definite no no because of an increased risk of gastric ulcers. This is forever, not just for the first few weeks.

[skinnyrita 188]

My doc has me off all Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs and many WLS patients are told not to take them due to the potential to ulcerate the stomach lining. I had a shoulder problem and got permission to take them for a couple of weeks, but it's not allowed routinely. There may be other things you can do- have you asked your doc for a referral to physical therapy? Maybe they can help you build up strength?be sure to let your WLS doc know about your hips and joints.????

[MzB 297]

Thanks for the quick answers. ???? I will mention it to the PA next week and see what she says.

[Dub 9,922]

I did not receive the same information about NSAIDs from my surgeon with the sleeve.

Make sure you check with your surgeon about this.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I suffered through alot of aches and pains as i was losing. I was told that it is a big adjustment... balance and everything is different when you used to be a very round apple and turning into a peach (or whatever is cuter than an apple!).

Anyway, I think it is normal and I would ask for surgeon advice on pain reliever. I tend to just deal with it.

I do have some sad news to share, that hopefully doesn't apply to you. About 2 years after getting to goal I started having persistant right hip pain. Bottom line, arthritis from all those years obese. I will need a replacement in 3-5 years, but in the meantime staying active and enjoying life... with the help of joint injections!

[MzB 297]

@@CowgirlJane

I am so sorry to hear that. Good news is they have gotten very good at hip replacements. My Friend was just in his late forties when he had his done and it made a world of difference. He even went back to bowling with us. ???? that being said, I hope you don't have to do it before you are ready.

[akreese02 174]

My hips are hurting as well. I was worried its arthritis but now it is gone! I could barely walk for about a week!

[MzB 297]

My hips are hurting as well. I was worried its arthritis but now it is gone! I could barely walk for about a week!

This is encouraging to hear. I hope this goes away soon. I am beginning to feel A little decrepit. Feels almost like the fat was holding everything together and now all the joints are just loosey-goosey.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Pre-op I had arthritis in my left knee from a torn meniscus while skiing. I actually developed arthritis in my right knee after surgery. The good news is I've caught both instances early enough that the doctor says as long as I am staying active and keep losing knee replacements are off the table.