Question:
8 weeks post op rib and hip bone pain.
I am 8 weeks post op laprny and have been having aching rib bones on both of my sides under my arms and both my hip bones. I haven't had any injuries and find no reason for the pain. Has anyone else experienced this. Just seems like my bones ache. I have lost 47lbs so far and otherwise feel good. Thanks! — hannahsmom1014 (posted on October 25, 2008)
October 25, 2008
I didn't have aching rib bones, but I did ache just about everywhere else
when I had to be off my Celebrex for surgery. My hips, back, legs,
shoulders and neck were absolutely miserable. As far as the ribs go...
have you been doing a lot of coughing or something that would make the
muscles between your ribs sore? Have you stopped taking your
anti-inflammatories? If so, could have something to do with it.
I remember after an exploratory laparotomy many years ago, my worst pain
was my sternum,,, even worse at times than the surgical pain. After a
couple of days... a huge bruise developed and what my surgeon figured out
was that it was where one of his assistants rested his/her elbow while
holding back retractors for a long time while he worked inside the
abdominal cavity. Ouch.
Don't know what to tell you, my hips are always aching with my arthritis.
Check with the doc and see what he thinks. Swimming is about the only
thing that helps me.
Best of luck,
Dawn
— DawnVic
October 25, 2008
congrats- welcome to the world of weight loss and all the little foibles
that come with it. I will be 5 yrs out in march, and since i was maybe 5
weeks out, i have hurt in and on the craziest places. My hind end is just
bone, when i sit, OMG, i still have to switch from one bun to another
frequently. My ribs still hurt, you can feel all the ridges of my spine
etc. You will be colder this winter, hotter in summer. You are losing
your bodies insulation. I hated sleeping with anything that had sleeves or
legs- even in so calif, its sweat pants and sweatshirt during the winter- i
shudder to think if i were in iowa, i would need to be wrapped in fur LOL.
Get used to it, the pains are worth being slim and gorgeous! Cindi
3.24.04 -230#
NG, i still have to switch from one bun to another frequently.
— DollyDoodles
October 25, 2008
Your ribs might hurt due to many things. Most likely because they had to
rest on them to perform the surgery. I know mine did, for a few weeks...
Ask your surgeon about it, just to make sure nothing else is going on. Good
luck !!!
— maria09elena
October 25, 2008
Have you had labs? Vit D deficiency can cause aching bones! Unlike
osteoporosis which is painless until you break something...Vit D def can
cause bones to ache and is often misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia...Hope you
are taking your calcium citrate with Vit D3...
This info from the "American Society for Nutrition"
— .Anita R.
October 26, 2008
Hi, Robin. I agree with other responses posted here. To throw one more
thing into the mix, you might want to check with your doctor to rule out
any problems with your gall bladder.
— jujuprof
October 26, 2008
Hello, Well at least I am not the only one that had rib and hip pain.I am
alommost 1 year posy op rny and as I have been losing the weight especially
if its a week that I have been that I lost more weight than others I may
get these pains. i have gone to the doctor they ran many tests from blood
work, to ultrasounds and x-rays, they just told me that it was due to the
muscles tightening, and spasming. I would still call your doc just to see
what he says, and make sure that you don't have any mineral or nutrtion
defiences. have you been carrying your daughter alot, this could also
cause some muscle pain, especially if your are carrying her around the
house on your hip, like us moms do, or have you been exercising like doing
sit ups, or crunches, that also could
cause some discomfort. Hope this helps! Take Care Lisa
— lisa3959
October 26, 2008
Give it time. Use your pain meds and rest. Your body needs time to heal.
Vinnigirl, RN
— vinnigirl
October 26, 2008
I don't hav the pain in my ribs, but if you figure out what is going on
with your hips please let me know. I am 8 weeks out RNY and my hipps hurt
all the time. It is like it is in the joint.
— phyllismmay
October 26, 2008
Try a good "liquid" vitamin / mineral supplement like VEMMA. Is
"packed" with anti-inflammatory nutrients and 1000 IU Vitamin D3,
very important for calcium absorption. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com
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