yes, two years ago. I had to convince my doctor that something was going on and it wasn't old age alone. I am a very active woman who went from osteopenia to osteoporosis very quickly. Through urine tests and blood work, then an ultrasound of my parathyroids, it was discovered that one of the glands was over active and pulling calcium out of my bones. I did start Fosomax because my bone loss was sugnificant. After one year, my dexa scan showed that my bones were strengthening. I'm due for another dexa scan early next year. As for the surgery, I was happy to have it and recovered quickly. Good luck,