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Have any of you guys experience this? I've been in sooo much pain this last month, I'm 3 months post op. They told me not to take any pain medication. But what am I supposed to do then 🤦

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I had a lot of joint pain after I started losing weight. I think as you lose weight your body begins to move around and change so things hurt. I kept walking every day and started swimming and I now no longer have pain. I also went and had a few massages. I think I just needed to make my self stronger to alleviate the pain.

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I had a lot of joint pain after I started losing weight. I think as you lose weight your body begins to move around and change so things hurt. I kept walking every day and started swimming and I now no longer have pain. I also went and had a few massages. I think I just needed to make my self stronger to alleviate the pain.


I'm going to the gym and swimming too. I'm hoping it'll help

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Swimming takes a little while but helps. If you don't have swim fins, invest in a pair. They help you have a better balanced workout.

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My joint pain is better when I walk 60 mins everyday at the gym. If I miss a day or do the bike or short walk and weights I have hip pain at night. So I think exercise does help. My ortho did tell me as I lose weight I may experience new or changing pain in my hips and back as my center of gravity changes and or loose skin begins to pull in different ways than the fat did. But he said that would get better too, over time. Hang in there, hopefully it will get better for you.

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I've also experienced this. My chiropractor said it's pretty normal when you fundamentally change the way you move, which we do (often without realizing it) after losing significant amounts of weight.

I'm treating mine with chiropractic care and trying to build some muscle to help properly hold joints and things in place. I also have a massage scheduled soon!

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I have joint pain too. And back pain. Doc said it is likely because our posture and gait fundamentally change when we lose weight and our bodies have to get used to it. He recommended physical therapy, which I'll start in a few weeks.

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