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Hey Friends! I am 8 months post-op and down 60 lbs; I am experiencing body aches more now than ever. Especially in my lower back/sciatica. I have lost a lot of weight in my legs and hips and when I sleep on my sides, my knees and hip bones literally hurt from the lack of padding....(I guess!) anybody else experience stuff like this? Another thing I'm wondering about is meloxicam and the sleeve. I had shoulder surgery a few years back and the meloxicam is the only thing that gives relief. My weight loss doctor will NOT allow me to have it at all - only tylenol and I am now dealing with chronic pain. I thought I would be able to take it once healed, doc says never. I need to hear from people on this! Thx friends!

I am 14 months out, I have dizziness issues as well and just feeling weird. My blood work was great, so I know it's not that. sometimes I wonder if its dehydration as its difficult getting the fluids in. I also feel hungry ALL OF THE TIME and can never seem to eat enough to overcome that feeling. It's difficult to cope with. Down 70 lbs and life is much better, but still there is this annoying struggle to feel really good. Anybody else feel like this?

I take my bariatric vitamins but I also take the Centrum flavor burst (like skittles) throughout day to keep my vitamin levels going through the day.

Yes, I was there exactly one year ago, and I drink at least 2 25 gram Protein drinks a day still. That being said, I can also eat a vast amount of things as well. It's hard to explain, but you will spend the coming months learning how to eat in a much different way. I don't EVER dump or vomit, but I will know in an instant if I have taken one bite too much and stop mid chew sometimes. If I grill hamburgers, I will fix it with cheese and mayo, one side of bun, cut into fourths and nibble it, literally. Not good with veggies or drinking cold stuff. Leaves me with a knotted type feeling, or overly full real quick. At Xmas I nibbled goodies as everyone else gobbled them up, difference is - I had NO guilt and I lost while they gained! Good luck and contact me any time!

I had surgery done one year ago 2-15, 2012. The day of surgery I was 220 today I am at 148! This past year has been challenging, confusing, frustrating but also quite successful for me. It can be very tough those first 3 months, but after that everything starts coming together. A year later I can eat just about anything, but don't really have the same need or desires to do so. I go out to dinner with my husband and friends, order steak or grilled shrimp, eat about 1/4 of it, take it home and make 2 more meals from it! My point is - I have given up nothing but obesity since my sleeve. (On Valentines Day, I had a piece of chocolate! But I literally nibbled on that one piece most of day instead of eating whole box!!) I can run, chase the grandkids, ride the 4-wheeler EVERYTHING is easier! No depression about the impending dieting that starts every Monday. Life is better I promise! Also want to mention that I had NO dramatic weight loss. 50 lbs first 4 months, 25 lbs in the last 6 mos. went from sz 24 to a 7/8! Hang in there!!