Knee pain and sleeve

[Jenny Thom 25]

Has anyone experienced knee pain relief from the sleeve surgery. My ortho doctor suggest for me to do WLS first before knee surgery (if necessary). Said it was risky with my weight so he suggested bariatric surgery as he thinks it will help with my weight and knee pain. HELP!!!

[fernandfj 469]

I had horrible pains in my back, knees and legs and when I saw an orthopedist they told me they wouldn't operate until I lost a considerable amount of weight. A physical therapist hold me that it was quite possible that with the weight loss from WLS my symptoms could disappear. I am eight and a half months post op, and the pains I felt are a memory. Once I lost about 75 lbs, the pains really subsided and after 100 they were gone (along with high blood pressure and sleep apnea). My knees are still damaged and my back still has hernias, but he weight loss has alleviated the pressure and the pain. This was the very best thing I could have done for my pain.

[bellabill 253]

Has anyone experienced knee pain relief from the sleeve surgery. My ortho doctor suggest for me to do WLS first before knee surgery (if necessary). Said it was risky with my weight so he suggested bariatric surgery as he thinks it will help with my weight and knee pain. HELP!!!

Hi Jenny, I had the sleeve surgery a year and 4 months ago. I need knee replacement so yes I had this surgery so I can lose weight before surgery. It's been a long time I finally got a date this this summer. The problem I noticed is when the weight was coming off I was moving more and therefore more pain occured. I have not lost a whole lot since walking is an issue. I feel I am bone on bone, very painful. Once both knees are done the weight should come off as I do more walking. I hope this helps with a better I insight. Lisa

[hopeful one 86]

A friend of mine has the sleeve and she has lost 70 lbs. and she said her knees feel completely different , said it was much easier to walk and get around.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

I'm sure you'll get many more responses from people with their own tales to tell, but yes, many, many folks here have found remarkable improvement in knee pain, back pain, foot pain, you name it!

I do want to add, the improvement is from significant weight loss - only they can tell you how much of their weight they had to lose before noticing relief.

[Jenny Thom 25]

Fernandfj thanks. At least there is hope. I have excruciating pains and can't wait to get relief

[Jenny Thom 25]

@@bellabill good luck with the surgery and thx for the insight

[Jenny Thom 25]

@@fernandfj thx for sharing your experience. It's helpful

[Kindle 8,667]

I lived on tramadol and ibuprofen due to my foot, ankle and knee pain. I am now totally pain free.

A friend had bypass and although it helped with a lot of her aches and pains, there was already too much damage done to her knees and she had replacement surgery once she was down to goal weight. At least her recovery was a lot easier not having to lug all that extra weight around.

[Jenny Thom 25]

@@Kindle oh I can't wait! Thx everyone. Will continue to share my journey

@@2goldengirl and @@hopeful one

[reree6898 1,164]

Jenny, I had sleeve just over six months ago and prior to surgery I had knee pain, back pain, planter facetious, ibsd, and borderline high blood pressure. Everything has been resolved and I am virtually pain free at this point and I have been ever since losing the first 50-60 pounds or so a few months ago. I hope the best for you!

[bellabill 253]

I was told 10 years ago I needed replacement and look into bariatric surgery. I did not want a bypass at the time. I regretted not doing this sooner cause I would have been like most people...weight comes off pain goes away. I waited to long.

[Jenny Thom 25]

@@reree6898 thx for your advice. I am so looking forward to a relief. Can't suffer any longer. Will certainly update. Thx @@bellabill

[Christinamo7 4,041]

I have an overall pain reduction in my body of about 70-80 % this was before significant weight even came off, and I think it is due to the dietary (protein Protein protein) changes.

yes, this can really help. can't promise, but I can give you some hope.

[Jenny Thom 25]

@@Christinamo7 will up my Protein intake this week. Thx for advice