Pain
on 7/4/18 1:55 pm
Hi All,
I'm 9 months post op VSG and down 83 pounds so far. Lately I've noticed when I sleep I get pains in my shoulders and hips from laying on them where the fat used to be. Is this normal I understand the extra padding is gone anyone have any fixes for this cuz it disturbs sleep and hurts?
Thank you
Sadly my best advice, having dealt with this myself, is to a) give it time and b) learn to sleep on your back.
Building muscle will also help.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I haven't reached that stage myself, so I can't confirm that a mattress topper will help this problem. However, it's a relatively inexpensive way to upgrade your bed. I suggest you look for a "memory foam" mattress topper that is at least 1.5 inches thick. It will distribute your weight more evenly so that it's not concentrated in a few tender spots.
