I’m 1.5 years post op. Lost over 100 pounds. I’m starting to notice a lot of joint paint and muscle weakness. My knee gave out the other day. Has anyone experienced anything similar?

I have a weird question for you. Any chance you recently started taking a statin? My FIL (78) was in a trial where they were given statins as a preventative measure... within a week, his knee gave out and he had muscle weakness (mostly in the one leg). He stopped immediately, and it has taken several months to get back to normal.

No, I’ve had no changes as far as medication

People do loose muscle mass after surgery. Especially with the rapid weight loss.

Do you exercise? That could help? Even just some mild resistance bands?

Talk to your doctor? I am sure they can help!

17 hours ago, Hlyn said:

I’m 1.5 years post op. Lost over 100 pounds. I’m starting to notice a lot of joint paint and muscle weakness. My knee gave out the other day. Has anyone experienced anything similar?

When was the last time you had your labs checked? Are you taking your vitamins? Meeting your protein goals?

I have to say I have failed at exercising big time. I work such late hours and have such a long commute by the time I get home I cook and shower and head to bed. I’ve been taking my vitamins but I’m deff sue for labs

4 minutes ago, Hlyn said:

I have to say I have failed at exercising big time. I work such late hours and have such a long commute by the time I get home I cook and shower and head to bed. I’ve been taking my Vitamins but I’m deff sue for labs

Don't feel bad. I fail in the exercise field too! I want to, but have no motivation when focusing on everything else.

I feel myself getting weaker, I need to build back up my strength. I will eventually, but need to find the motivation NOW.

I would go to your family dr so they can run some tests but ask them to do your labs for your vitamins too. I am the same way with exercise. I can motivate myself to do just about anything in the world except for exercise. I hate it. And I can notice that I am getting a little weaker each year so I know I need to start before it gets too out of hand.

3 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

I would go to your family dr so they can run some tests but ask them to do your labs for your Vitamins too.

I agree. While this is probably just something like a vitamin deficiency, there are any number of other causes. You need to be screened for those to rule out anything more serious.

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