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I had a VSG on 2/9/2016, only on my second week post surgery. The number one reason I sought out bariatric surgery was because of my chronic pain due to progressive osteoarthritis and disc disease. I had a total hip replacement two years ago and need both of my knees, right shoulder and right foot worked on as well. My Bariatric surgeon recommended the gastric sleeve over the bypass because of the NSAIDs. When the pain is too much and Tylenol does not work, I am allowed to occasionally take prescription strength Ibuprofen. I completely understand your fear and apprehension. Talk to the Bariatric surgeon you have chosen and just be honest about your fears. Another option is to research the medication Suboxone. My pain physician switched me to this in 2009 after being on narcotics for over 10 years. It was developed to treat narcotic dependency, but is also used for chronic pain. This medication has changed my life and I hope the VSG will help do the same. I am new at this but would be more than happy to answer any questions you have about my experience. Congrats on the 55 lbs lost so far, that is amazing!
Numbness in the toes can be due to just poor circulation. A likely culprit is diabetes causing the nerve issue. try to do something to increase the blood flow in your feet such as massage, rolling the foot or BFST Wraps (wraps that use electro magnetic energy to stimulate blood flow). Losing weight to decrease pressure, ensuring any deep inflammation is taken care of and keeping good blood flow should help. If your feet are inflamed be careful using any cold therapy. Nerve issues and cold do not mix. You do not want to numb the area and cause skin damage without knowing it.
Keeping good circulation is key. With arthritis it is hard some days to keep moving do to the pain. General movement helps your circulation. Targeting Blood flow by massage or BFST can help without causing additional strain on the other aches and pains. Worth a look into. Just a suggestion.
Does anyone have advise on how I put forth the preference for the VSG due to chronic arthritis and the need to take Nsaids .
I experience massive swelling in my feet and knees.( some of the joints in my feet are fusing) I have degenerative disk disease in my back.
Tylenol never works because my joints swell and that causes pain . I already use a tens machine , massage, physio. I am in contact with the arthritis association. I have tried acupuncture.
I need a hip replacement and so I take a narcotic which does not help the arthritis at all.
I have lost 55 pounds pre surgery and although there is improvement it's not a lot. (Most studies say I have already lost enough weight to feel any relief I am going to feel in the joints. )
I worry that if I have the RNY I am limiting my ability to treat my arthritis without taking major narcotics to live and I don't feel that narcotics are in my best interest.
I know about cortisone shots but that is not what I want to be doing at my age although I may end up there eventually.
So please, if anyone has advise, wisdom or any research you may have come upon during your journey to share, I would be grateful.
Surgery: 9/2/16 H.W. 340 S.W.254 C W 208
I too have osteoarthritis in both of my knees and will at some point will have to have both knees replaced. (unfortunately sooner than I planned) I also have had numbness in my big toe on my right foot for quite some time. I notice it more when I wear socks and shoes, than in the summer when I can wear flip flops or sandals. My regular doctor has not really addressed the issue when it has been brought up. We always have to fill out a form specifying any issues that we may be having, and I always mark the numbness in my foot and have even mentioned it to him to no avail. I had the sleeve done last year on 11/5/14, HW 389 and am currently at 250ish. Would like to get down to below 200 (ultimately I would love to get down to 150, but would be real happy at 175).
Severe causes of knee-pain are:
- Knee Pain and an Active Lifestyle
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Cartilage Tears
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Knee
- Post-Traumatic Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Diagnosing Knee Pain
- Treating Knee Pain from Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Plica Syndrome
- Bursitis
- Baker's Cyst
- Dislocating Kneecap
Well a quick update. I had the gastic bypass in april 2014. Two weeks later major complications . had to have a second surgery becausemmy body flipped out a bit from the bypass. It had nothing to directly do with the "bypass" itself. It was just what every body. Needs to always have in mind can happen from ANY SURGERY.Anyways i had a second surgery that left me laid up i n the hospital for over a month. But shortly after a 4 month healing process . i was off and running. Ok not really running. But i was losing the weight quickly. And in november 2014 i finally recieved my hip replacement. It was awesome i was doing so good after the surgery that within 3 months i was riding a bicycle . something i had not been able to do since 2006. I have gone from a wooping 360 plus pounds down to a mind blowing130. I feel great look awesome . and could not have wanted anything more. I recommend the gastic bypass to ALL WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM OBESITY.
on 11/5/15 2:19 am - Russia
Thanks, to share this with us. I had mined at long ago and I wish the pain had been gone all at once like vanish forever.
on 11/5/15 2:03 am - Russia
Thanks, to share this with us. I had mined at long ago and I wish the pain had been gone all at once like vanish forever.
on 11/5/15 2:00 am - Russia
I had mined at long ago and I wish the pain had been gone all at once like vanish forever.
on 11/5/15 1:41 am - Russia
I had mined at long ago and I wish the had been gone all at once like vanish for ever.
