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I’m in the process of having a gastric sleeve surgery. I’m probably 130 lbs overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, BMI of 44-45 and some sleep issues and occasional low pack pain. However the main reason I’m having the surgery is due to two compressed nerves in the area of my waist. Meralgia Paresthetica is the term I’ve been diagnosed with for one of the compressed nerves. I’m a big guy and I’ve allowed my pants to ride lower and lower over the years without going to a larger size. They are no longer riding in the area of my true waist/hips and are compressing these nerves. All the doctors I’ve seen tell me that if I lose weight the problem should correct itself. The condition causes numbness and pain in my leg.

Has anyone else had bariatric surgery partially due to a similar compressed nerve in the waist are?

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Hllo, sir. I hope you're still out there. I have the same condition, meralgia paraesthetica. I am very hopeful it will improve after getting sleeved. It causes tingling, burning, and numbness. I haven't felt the side of my thigh in a few years. So many reasons to lose weight!

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