Neuropathy or Sciatica history

[butterfly2014 128]

I have 2 herniated discs that are pressing against my nerves causing neuropathy and pinched nerve pain on my legs. I am wondering if anyone had the same thing and after surgery the pain went away or got relief?

[Texasmeg 568]

I do have the same thing (two herniated discs) and researched it before getting sleeved. It seems to make sense that loosing weight would relieve some of the pressure, right?

In my research I found that, for some people, it can actually cause pain when they didn't have it before. They think it is because they change positions (go from sway back to compensate for a large belly to standing straighter). The other thing is, my Doc. hasn't let me take NSAIDs yet (I'm usually on Meloxicam). He sad to wait for 3 mos. if I need them.

That said, I am 2 mos. out, 33 lbs. lighter, and my back has felt good. I had one small bout with pain - but not bad. Disclaimer: I did have cortisone shots 6 mos. ago and that may be the reason.

Good luck!

[Texasmeg 568]

One other thing - my insurance would not use herniated discs for a pre-existing condition (meaning, I assume, that they didn't expect it to improve with WLS).

[butterfly2014 128]

Thank u for sharing TexasMeg! Wish u the best on ur WLS journey!