So about two years ago, when I started to put on my last 40 pounds. I developed like severe lower back pain. I can't walk long distances without wobbling like a pregnant woman from this pain.

My ankles are like in constant pain from carrying this extra weight. Every morning I wake up and wince at the pain, because they're sore from the day prior.

I just wanted to see if anyone post- op out there has experienced the same level of pain and discomfort and how are you managing if necessary at all. I'm really hoping that with the more weight loss that it removes a lot of the stress the extra weight has put on my joints. Making it more comfortable.

I'm only 23 and I haven't been able to stand long periods of time, wear heels, walk long distances (ie walk around the mall) without that sharp pain, sit long periods of time without feeling the same.

I'm currently waiting to hear back from my insurance on whether my claim has been approved or denied. This is my third time submitting to insurance, as I recently started a new job and got new, better coverage. The first time I was denied, the second we withdrew as we realized that by the wording my insurance used I was still not technically eligible. Even though they updated the policy and said I would be.

I have lost over 50 pounds since August, and I am already feeling so much better. I used to have a strong burning/pulling pain around my hip/buttock when I would walk or stand. I now no longer feel that pain.

Even when I was thin, I have had ankle problems. My ankle problems began when I turned 14 and weighed 120 pounds. I think I just have bad ankles. But I truly believe that yours will definitely feel a lot better once you lose the first 30 pounds.

I have lost over 50 pounds since August, and I am already feeling so much better. I used to have a strong burning/pulling pain around my hip/buttock when I would walk or stand. I now no longer feel that pain.

Even when I was thin, I have had ankle problems. My ankle problems began when I turned 14 and weighed 120 pounds. I think I just have bad ankles. But I truly believe that yours will definitely feel a lot better once you lose the first 30 pounds.

Thank you so much! I just found out I was approved when I called my health insurance over my lunch break. I'm really hoping my back and ankles get better.

Edited November 9, 20169 yr by magnificent2015

I have lost over 50 pounds since August, and I am already feeling so much better. I used to have a strong burning/pulling pain around my hip/buttock when I would walk or stand. I now no longer feel that pain.

Even when I was thin, I have had ankle problems. My ankle problems began when I turned 14 and weighed 120 pounds. I think I just have bad ankles. But I truly believe that yours will definitely feel a lot better once you lose the first 30 pounds.

Thank you so much! I just found out I was approved when I called my health insurance over my lunch break. I'm really hoping my back and ankles get better.

Congrats on being approved! I truly think you will notice an improvement on how you feel once you begin losing a good bit of weight (probably within the first few months). Good luck!