Peroneal nerve palsy - Not to Scare anyone but to be Aware!

The orthopedic Dr told me that this complication is becoming more common with rapid weight loss.  I had done so much research on the RNY before starting the course and never heard or read about it anywhere.   I am posting this to say that if you start having any numbness on on or both feet or dragging a foot or not being able to bring your toes up - call your dr.   Don't wait like I did thinking it would go away or was related to my back problem.  Also get out of the habit of crossing your legs at the knees.  This compresses the nerve.  Its also called "Crossed Knee Paralysis".  I am not trying to scare anyone just make you aware of this.  I have learned alot in the last few weeks about this.  I am having the nerve decompression with no garantee that it will fix my problem.  I need to know if I have nerve damage that cannot be repaired or I will be back to normal. Shannon

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this Shannon!  What exactly is causing it?  How is WLS and rapid weight loss causing this exactly?  Is it related to a deficiency?  Or something else?

The peroneal nerve has lost the fat cushion between it and the bone causing the compression.   I put off going to the dr when it could have been caught early and with me doubling up on my minerals and all my B-vitamins it could have reversed it.   I am still doubling my zinc, magnesuim and my B vitamins in hope that it slows the progression of the damage. I am dealing with this as just another step I have to take with my weight loss - but look out friday if the surgery doesn't work I will be a basket case... Shannon

Hey Honey sorry I havent been on we have all been sick here...... CALL ME TOMORROW after work or If I ahvent heard from you by 6 I wll call you........Are they doing this there in K'ville or will u be in Columbia ??? If C'town I will be there!!!!!!! Call me