I had a DS 3 yrs ago. About 14 months ago I started with serious aching pain in the soft tissue of my hips. Tylenol didn't work. Hydrocodene didn't work. it got worse. Both hips hurt. If I got up and walked, it was better. I learned to prop pillows under both thighs. It is not sciatic pain. I had a steroid injection for bursitis. Didn't do anything. I iced it, heated it. Stopped walking my 3 miles. then the interrupted sleep became an issue. I take 1 Tylenol arthritis at night with 1 Tylenol PM. It still hurts but less but i'm Sleeping through it better. I saw ortho, had x Ray was perfectly normal. I am a very healthy and active person. This hip thing was game changer. You are the first person who I have read about having the same thing. It doesn't bother me during the day

Way to go! You are so right that everyone's body loses at their own pace. 100 pounds in a year is amazing. We all go into this wanting to feel so much better and if you feel fantastic then you have accomplished one of your goals. You had surgery about 2 months before me and I have enjoyed following your progress. Enjoy the new 'you'!

Good Stuff! Congratulations!

Generally this is sciatic pain from the lower back. I've had this for years. Also , strangely, after a 140 lbs loss I have hip pain from the angle of my skinny legs. I use a pillow made to pad between the knees. Really helpful. If you don't think this is your issue check with your doc ?

I guess at the appointment they prep you for potential non-life threatening complications and what not, but this recovery has been a breeze. I had surgery on Friday (the 4th). Friday and Saturday were the worst of it. I had ZERO abdominal pain except when trying to roll over. I mainly had back pain. I had nausea on Friday, but it was gone by Saturday. I was on prescription pain meds on Friday and Saturday but for my back, not cause of the surgery. I was able to be discharged on Saturday, but stayed until Sunday due to my hotel booking. On Sunday and Monday I tired easily and felt ZERO pain except, of course, when rolling over in bed and now getting out of bed 'cause I had no adjustable bed anymore. By Tuesday I was back to normal. I was doing everything I normally do except for lifting anything over 10lbs. At my one week post op appointment I was cleared to light fitness walking at the gym. I have had regular poops since Sunday, no upset stomach or vomiting. Nothing. I kind of regret taking a month off. I could have gone back on Wednesday. I don't know if this is typical or not, but not all recoveries are horrible. I am soooooooooooooooooo bored.