Question for those who have reached goal: Does your body hurt less?

I’m only about 5 weeks into my Zep journey, and while I’m already seeing the incredible results in terms of food noise reduction, appetite suppression, and pounds lost, I’m feeling a bit down because my body just hurts a lot. I have a history of lumbar issues (multiple herniated discs and surgery), and in the last year or so I’ve started to have hip pain. Knees bother me as well. Granted, I am still carrying a lot of extra weight. I just worry that I may always have to live and sleep and work out through pain. I want to know if others with chronic joint and back pain have experienced significant relief at goal. Is there hope??