Joint pain

[adora 0]

Im 2 weeks post op and every joint hurts. It is particularly noticeable when I lay down at night. Is this normal? Have other people gone through this? It isn't a sharp stabbing pain, just sore like its bruised kind of pain. Thanks.

[James Marusek 5,244]

After surgery it was difficult to sleep. I found that slipping a pillow between my legs at night helped. Also after losing weight, my extra padding was gone so that when I sat in a chair or in a car for a while it became somewhat painful. I am now using a gel cushion (from Bed Bath and Beyond) and it works fairly well.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am officially 12 months post op as of Saturday. I have lost 121lbs so far and have about 25 to go to get to my ultimate goal.

I have definately noticed a lot more joint pain but it has changed. Before surgery it was severe in my ankles and knees. I also have it in my hips, spine and shoulders.

I no longer have joint pain in my ankles and knees unless I go really crazy and over exercise. My shoulders, hips and spine however are much worse.

I do however have Psoriatic arthritis which is an autoimmune disease that I have had for years so I don't really know how much that is impacting me at this point.

I will say to Jame's point, from month 2 on, my behind is actually extremely painful. When you lose this much weight your tailbone begins to stick out.i no longer have any padding in my rear, in fact my husband keeps laughing at me because my butt is completely flat. Jokingly, I will say I went from fat ass to flat ass!

I cannot sit comfortably with using a A pillow designed to provide relief. I bought mine on Amazon, it is called a Coccyx pillow.

I have not tried a gel cusion but may have to give that a try.

I know the tailbone thing is a big issue for many on this site.

[Dar200 285]

At just two weeks out, that is different. I would probably check in with my doc. I can't imagine what it could be. People have so many different physical responses to the surgery in the beginning. But I would check in with the urge on to put my mind at ease.

[Buh Bye 63]

Yep! I've had that too especially when I wake up. Didn't have the problem before surgery. I'm 2 months post op. It's starting to get better now.

I read somewhere that people do experience this due to rapid weight loss, something to do with connective tissue and yadda yadda ... sorry I don't have an official place to quote.

I'm not too worried about it. My body is like "what are we doing"! I figure it's all changing and moving, redistributing but def see your doc if you need to!

[Dar200 285]

This is probably not the appropriate place to ask but SunIn Utah, is that your cat? Makes me laugh every time I see the photo. I always have had Siamese.

[Buh Bye 63]

@@Dar200 Haha! Thanks for asking! Yes, his name is Simon. Creative isn't? Sadly, he passed away last year but this picture is so cute and makes me laugh. Glad you like it! ????

[Lutasha 102]

I think I figured out why this happens to me, at least. When I don't get enough Protein, my knees start to hurt. When I get back to the recommended amount, it stop after two or three days of being consistent.

[Dar200 285]

Love to Simon. R.I.P. Beautiful

[Dub 9,922]

Im 2 weeks post op and every joint hurts. It is particularly noticeable when I lay down at night. Is this normal? Have other people gone through this? It isn't a sharp stabbing pain, just sore like its bruised kind of pain. Thanks.

Were you taking any meds for it prior to surgery that you've not resumed taking ?

How is you mobility been these last two weeks? Joints can sometimes get stiff and painful if they aren't used as much.

[adora 0]

I had great mobility and had not been on any meds. My pharmacist told me it can be a side effect of the lovanox. A week or so after it went away.