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MelissaMommyto5
VSG (02/16/12)
Member Since: 07/21/11
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Post Date: 2/10/12 8:04 pm
I've had knee troubles since high school & 4 surgeries.  I'd been doing pretty well for the last 2 yrs, other than aching from arthritis & carrying around over 300#s.  I got my left knee upset by wearing the wrong type of shoes about 3 wks ago & I think I have frayed a meniscus again.  I was just babying it, taking ibuprofen, & icing it & it was almost back to 'fine' when today I did something stupid...chased a 6 yr old, literally, the fat-woman was running!  I tweaked it again & it hurts bad, like bad enough I am crawling through my house in order to avoid putting weight on it because it pinches the meniscus. 

I'm scheduled for my sleeve on 2/16 & I can't take any anti-inflamatory medicines to help get it happier with me.  I don't want this to delay my surgery but I also know that I need to be able to get up & walk the same day & lots of walking afterwards to avoid blood clots.  I'm scared to call the dr's office Monday, but maybe it'll be better by then.  Anyone have any insight?
 HW: 336      SW: 316
1-mo: 291    2-mo: 281   3-mo:266     4-mo:     5-mo:     6-mo:  
            
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newme2011-2012
VSG (11/10/11)
Member Since: 09/23/11
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Post Date: 2/10/12 8:11 pm
How long will you be off after surgery??? Maybe it will have some time to heal while off. Do have crutches or a walker to use for now?? they can give you a walker in the hosp. for walking if needed.
Not being to take the meds sucks for sure!!!
Julie
  Highest weight 330 - GW 150  
      
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MelissaMommyto5
VSG (02/16/12)
Member Since: 07/21/11
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Post Date: 2/10/12 8:58 pm
I'm actually back to "work" 2/20 (5 days post-op).  I do daycare from my home & my mom is coming to town to help me with my children & the daycare kids for the first week.  I knew I was going to need help with my own children so it seemed kind of pointless to close down for that week & lose the income (much-needed-income). 

I don't have any crutches handy but could get my hands on some, I might need to go that way.  I have exercised at the gym 14 of the last 16 days & I was planning on working out until my surgery...totally bums me out that this is screwing up my new routine!  I may need to use the walker in the hospital but I'll deal with that as it happens.

I will put my big girl panties on...I WILL NOT allow this to alter my scheduled VSG:
Plan of action:
1) pray for God's healing power
2**** frequently
3) tylenol
4) brace if I can find one big enough
5) crutches if not better by tomorrow
6) see the ortho surgeon AFTER my VSG if pain is still interferring with motion
 HW: 336      SW: 316
1-mo: 291    2-mo: 281   3-mo:266     4-mo:     5-mo:     6-mo:  
            
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newme2011-2012
VSG (11/10/11)
Member Since: 09/23/11
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Post Date: 2/10/12 9:26 pm
I sympathize I had a torn menicus last year and had to have surgery.
Hang in there .. I hope it gets better. I will send prayers your way!!!
Julie
  Highest weight 330 - GW 150  
      
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MelissaMommyto5
VSG (02/16/12)
Member Since: 07/21/11
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Post Date: 2/12/12 9:02 pm
Quick update, knee already feels 90% better.  I'm going to try very hard to not do any more stupid things, but I'm sure I'm still good for Thursday now!  YIPPEE!
 HW: 336      SW: 316
1-mo: 291    2-mo: 281   3-mo:266     4-mo:     5-mo:     6-mo:  
            
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