Pre surgical lumbar pain

[kfulcer 31]

I understand that many issues such as diabetes, hypertension, etc., are corrected by WLS. Has anyone had relief of chronic lumbar pain and/or pain associated with fibromyalgia?

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[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

I cannot speak to lumbar pain, but I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees. My ortho surgeon has been after me to replace them for years, but wanted me to lose weight first. My knees are so much better now. I'm down 105. I can move so much easier. I was taking one Vicodin a day pre-surgery to deal with my pain, along with anti inflammatories.

Now, I fence 5 hours a week. I'm in the gym 3 days a week. I can walk for miles I ran a 5k. None of that would have been possible carrying 271 pounds on my 5'3" frame.

[kfulcer 31]

I cannot speak to lumbar pain, but I have severe osteoarthritis in my knees. My ortho surgeon has been after me to replace them for years, but wanted me to lose weight first. My knees are so much better now. I'm down 105. I can move so much easier. I was taking one Vicodin a day pre-surgery to deal with my pain, along with anti inflammatories.
Now, I fence 5 hours a week. I'm in the gym 3 days a week. I can walk for miles I ran a 5k. None of that would have been possible carrying 271 pounds on my 5'3" frame.

That is so good to hear! I'm trying to avoid Vicodin or any other opioid until surgery, but that's not until March or so. At this time I can do housework in 15 min increments, grocery shopping is 30 min max. The pain is also due to osteoarthritis. Not ready for spinal fusion though!

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