degenerated disc disease in my neck now

well now I have DDD in my neck. That has probably been my pain in my shoulders too. I have not talked to the doc yet, just the nurse told me what my Xrays showed. I imagine that I will have to have an MRI. Could think I lost all this weight so I can havean MRI now. This will limit me on my meds because of my gastric by pass. Life is FUN !!!!

Hang in there.  At least now you will weigh less so your joints will have less stress on them.  That is a good thing.  I'm in the same boat with you.  Hopefully you do not need neck surgery. celebrex is what my doctor will put me on ater my RNY.