stayklassie 54 Posted February 22, 2021 Good afternoon! Had VSG December 2, 2019 - have since lost a total of 140 lbs. - with another 5lbs to goal weight - thankfully! In the last 5 months I’ve been experiencing ongoing back pain - especially when I’ve been on my feet a good amount throughout the day. I think my back doesn’t know how to adjust with all this weight loss? Have you noticed back pain since losing weight? If so, how are you finding relief? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackcatsandbaddecisions 852 Posted February 22, 2021 Thank you for mentioning this because I’ve noticed I get back pain when standing up for extended periods of time. I’ve only lost 100 lbs but my theory is that my weight distribution has changed and I’m still hunched over from a larger stomach that isn’t there anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms.sss 15,721 Posted February 23, 2021 Ugh, I had terrible back AND hip pain starting around 1 month post op and it lasted for a few months (maybe 2-3 months if I remember correctly). I too chalked it up to my bones and musculature adjusting to the weight loss. It went away eventually...hoping yours does too ❤️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristieshannon 1,668 Posted February 23, 2021 Consider asking for a referral from your PCP to physical therapy. I had back pain too, turns out my gait was all wonky. A couple months of PT had me pain free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayklassie 54 Posted February 23, 2021 Thanks all for your replies and suggestions. I’ll give my PCP a try and see what she says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
