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Why Am I Losing Weight Since Rotator Cuff Surgery?

I am a 59 year old woman, history of breast cancer (31 years ago), have RA and osteoarthritis. For weeks ago, I had rotator cuff surgery. Since then, I can t keep food in me (one end or the other) and have dropped my weight from a mere 131.5 to 118. I am 69 tall. Naturally, I feel totally wiped out. What can I do? I will be seeing my family doctor in two days. What questions should I ask?
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
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After going through your query I concluded that you have got rotator cuff surgery. You are already have RA and osteoarthritis. I think any of drugs you are talking may be causing anorexia leading to weight loss. You should ask your doctor about it while you go for appointment. Other causes of weight loss can be general debilitating due to aging and any undiscovered disease. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your query.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Why Am I Losing Weight Since Rotator Cuff Surgery?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you have got rotator cuff surgery. You are already have RA and osteoarthritis. I think any of drugs you are talking may be causing anorexia leading to weight loss. You should ask your doctor about it while you go for appointment. Other causes of weight loss can be general debilitating due to aging and any undiscovered disease. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to answer your query. Wishing you a good health. Take care.