Knee, Hip & Leg pain!

[mrs.papa923 3]

Hey guys!

I'm 4 wks post op. Lost 22lbs so far

But now I am have pain in knees, hips & legs.

Bad mussel pain to where is burns. Anyone else having this! I'v had pain before surgery but not like this. My knees feel like there going to break.

[gowalking 10,790]

I've been on this forum for quite some time and I've never heard of this complaint before. You should make an appointment to see the doctor. You just never know what could be the reason for this pain.

Good luck, hopefully it's an easy fix, whatever it is.

[teacherlady2133 258]

I will tell you that I ache too. I rub my legs and arms and my hands a lot. I told my husband I think my body hurts as it eats itself. Might sound weird but I feel sore too. It started around a month out and it still does it some days. I am 3 months out.

[teacherlady2133 258]

Ok I am 6 months out and talked to my Dr about this. I still hurt and ache. Little things are more painful than others. When I asked the Dr about it I found his answer interesting and things I never considered about the body.

He said being heavy for so long can create nerves and muscle damage from being over stretched. He said some of that can never be fixed but can be managed.

He then talked about how the center of gravity has shifted and now my bones and body is getting a natural readjustment. Even bones are shifting back into place.

Areas of my body need time to realign and heal and that is the pain and aching.

Exercise will help with strengthening the weaker areas

Just wanted to share what I found out.

[gowalking 10,790]

Same thing here teacherlady. I had to have both hips replaced and am still dealing with back, leg, sciatica, tailbone, and other assorted pains. I have to learn how to redo everything based on my new size. I still walk with my legs far apart when there's no flesh there anymore. Even the physical therapist has told me that I must work on getting my 'core' stronger. I've been at this for more than two years so know that it's not an easy fix.

The good news is that I am still 1,000% better than I was prior to WLS and hip replacement surgery.