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I was surprised to learn that people who have had surgery suffer from back n hip pain due to rapid weight loss. I was stunned since this is one of my reasons for surgery. How long did it take body to adjust n pain subside? I have bad sciatica n herniated disks for over 29 yrs n cortisone injections just don't last as long n pain prevents me from walking far etc. Thanx for feedback

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I did not have back issues before surgery. I find myself twisting to pop my back into place. I plan on finding a chiropractor to work my back into alignment. I agree it is due to the weight loss.

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This thread just reminded me that my back doesn't hurt anymore! (How did I not notice that?)

I had lower back pain before surgery. The pain continued (although it changed slightly, but still hurt) post-op through about (I'm trying to remember here) ... 10-12 weeks post-op. I'm now 16 weeks and 2 days post-op.

So that was my experience.

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I've read somewhere that that can happen because of the reasons already mentioned. Our center of gravity changes and different muscles have to do more work. Having a strong core helps prevent and correct this, and I'm a big believer in chiropractic care. But In my case, all of my lower back, knee and ankle pain completely went away within 2-3 months of surgery. (I broke L4 and L5 when I was 18, so I know about chronic lower back pain!).

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Thanks much for feedback. Yay Us! Getting closer, hopefully around Valentine's!

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A year post op, I have more hip pain than I had when I was heavy. I attribute some of that to being more active. I had to have a cortisone shot in one hip and think I may need one in the other hip relatively soon. I wake up in the middle of the night hurting sometimes. I had my gall bladder out three weeks ago, as soon as I am able I'm going to focus less on weight loss and more on strength training, specifically my glutes and core. I hope this will help!

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