Hi. I am being sleeved in June (scared to death) I have lots of aches and pains (knees, feet, back, shoulders) I was wondering if anyone else had these problems, and did the pain go away as you lost weight? The pain is one of my reasons for having the surgery. Ty

For me I was in pain anytime I tried to walk. My back would seize up and my knees were in constant pain. I took at least two Aleve a day and was terrified after because we aren't allowed that pain reliever anymore. After about 20 pounds I was moving around one day and noticed my back DID NOT hurt. Now...after almost 80 pounds in 6 months, my back isn't bothering me at all!!!!

Yes, I too have pain in both knees. According to my othepedic the weight is causing the discomfort in my joints. I'm hoping to lose a few pounds during pre op. And relieving some of the pressure. I will be attending the first phase of WSL next week. I can't hardly wait.

Hi. I too have knee and back pain. I also have restless legs. I am 5'2 and weigh 215. My dr says it's from my weight. It takes me awhile to get up after sitting. Pretty sad It has come to this. Im hoping with weight loss the pain will leave

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I have really bad back stiffness and pain in my back. It started out only being in the mornings, now, it lasts most of the day. I can no longer tie my right shoe by myself because I can't bend to that size. I can't shave my legs in the mornings, and nowx my feet have gotten very painful. I believe I need to lose 120lbs (I weigh 275) but I am scared that the first few days will be harder on me.sincevthe more I lay or sit around, the worse the pain is. I REALLY hope losing weight takes the pain away!

Hi. I too have knee and back pain. I also have restless legs. I am 5'2 and weigh 215. My dr says it's from my weight. It takes me awhile to get up after sitting. Pretty sad It has come to this. Im hoping with weight loss the pain will leave [emoji4]

I hope so too. My knees are VERY weak after sitting too long.

I had terrible sciatica prior to surgery. I was looking at back surgery, but they wouldn't do it unless I lost weight, so I finally made the decision to do WLS. The first few weeks were fantastic, but lately the pain has started coming back. That's also in part because I had to get off my arthritis meds prior to surgery. I'm getting ready to get back on them so hopefully that will help. All in all I feel so much better now that the weight is coming off. My knees don't hurt like they did along with other joints. It has definitely made a difference.

I was sleeved 3 yrs ago...had both knees replaced..my neck has had surgery...now my back... I have spinal senois...more surgery ahead... I'm 63... I almost have to starve..to lose a pound..with my pain... Can't walk to far.. Plus have a balance problem.. Now going to try Yoga

Hi. I am being sleeved in June (scared to death) I have lots of aches and pains (knees, feet, back, shoulders) I was wondering if anyone else had these problems, and did the pain go away as you lost weight? The pain is one of my reasons for having the surgery. Ty

I have body pain in all of my joints. Severe pain wakes me up all night long. My body is suffering greatly. I've been overweight for ten years and my body really started suffering pain since last year, my body is finally saying enough already. Finished all my six months of Dr appointments and six months of nut appointments, paperwork is to the insurance company last Friday and hopefully will have a surgery date soon.

I was sleeved 3 yrs ago...had both knees replaced..my neck has had surgery...now my back... I have spinal senois...more surgery ahead... I'm 63... I almost have to starve..to lose a pound..with my pain... Can't walk to far.. Plus have a balance problem.. Now going to try Yoga

Im so sorry. It makes my pain seem like nothing. Good luck i hope u find relief

I have body pain in all of my joints. Severe pain wakes me up all night long. My body is suffering greatly. I've been overweight for ten years and my body really started suffering pain since last year, my body is finally saying enough already. Finished all my six months of Dr appointments and six months of nut appointments, paperwork is to the insurance company last Friday and hopefully will have a surgery date soon.

I know how you feel, I have been overweight forever, obese for about 20 yrs. I just want to feel GOOD!!! Good luck!!!

My knees, ankles and one foot hurts all the time. I have planters fasciitis in the one foot and am praying it goes away after my surgery in July. It is too painful to exercise on the one foot so that has slowed my pre-op weight loss down drastically. I need to lose 10 lbs. by end of May and I am struggling .

My knees, ankles and one foot hurts all the time. I have planters fasciitis in the one foot and am praying it goes away after my surgery in July. It is too painful to exercise on the one foot so that has slowed my pre-op weight loss down drastically. I need to lose 10 lbs. by end of May and I am struggling .

I guess I'm lucky in that aspect, I don't have a weight loss requirement. But I know what you mean about the foot pain, I have it in BOTH feet! I am also hoping it goes away as I lose weight. I lost over 100lbs on my own a few yrs ago (I wasn't even finished losing before I gained it back) and nothing hurt. Hopefully I feel as good this time! Well, I am on my way into my nut appt. Good luck!

Nomorefattypatty: could you possibly have fibromyalgia?

Nomorefattypatty: could you possibly have fibromyalgia?

I asked my dr, he said the blood work came back neg. He says arthritis. I hope it gets better as I lose weight.

My orthopedic surgeon says every extra pound on your body is 5 pounds to your knees. I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees. Eventually I will need replacements, but I'm going to be able to put it off for a few years. I'm down 86 pounds. My knees don't get nearly as stiff. I work out 3-5 times a week, including fencing for 2 hours 2 times a week.

If arthritis is your problem, as you lose weight, the pain will subside. My knees will need to be replaced because I am bone on bone (no cartilage) in areas on my knees and no matter how much weight I lose that's not going to change. (I was an athlete before I got fat.)

This was the best decision I has ever made.