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Beamer
on 3/17/09 3:23 am - AL
on 3/17/09 3:23 am - AL
Topic: RE: ~Help-6 months out-pain unbearable~
I have had two back surgeries for herniated discs (had a two level fusion). I also have ankylosing spondylitis. I use duragesic patches. They are strong med and not something you want to take unless a last resort. They have helped because of the malabsorption of oral meds. I go to a pain clinic and they have been wonderful for me. I do deal with some depression and I must admit that after losing 118 lbs, I have lost all of my padding on my hips and back. I can't sit for extended periods of time without some pain. I am very happy that I had the RNY. It has brought me from being pre-diabetic, hypertensive, high cholesterol, as well as other health issues to being normal in all of those areas. My Dad died at 56 so I am working hard t keep that from happening to me.
Prayers for you.
Prayers for you.
Because He Lives....
Topic: RE: Exercise for knees?
Unfortunately my body is plagued with arthritis. I have already had one hip replaced and have one crushed ankle both a result of arthritis. I use the Wii Fit and also ride a recumbent bike 30 minutes a day. This may not work for you but it does great for me!
Topic: RE: Arthritis as a GB Complication?
You may want to try a Gluten-Free diet. Many people with untreated/undiagnosed Celiac Disease (a malabsorptive disorder) develop auto-immune disorders. In Celiac patients, these tend to clear up after going on a GF diet; I don't think that WLS patients will be able to completely eliminate these issues, but a GF regimen may help in some way. For more information, go to www.celiac.com - this is an excellent website with lots of different information about Celiac Disease/Gluten Sensitivity and lots of links and resources.
Teresa Koch
Fort Worth, Texas
Teresa Koch
Fort Worth, Texas
Topic: RE: Torn Meniscus?
Highest - 309
Wt @ first appt - 305
Weight loss pre-op -- 13 pounds
CW - 251.8
I too had a torn minescus and had artoscopy surgury on it, it was over 10 years ago, it feels a lot better now, just akes when it is cold and when I go up stairs. I am hoping that the weight loss helps as well. Before I had the surgery though, I could hardly even bend my leg.
Good luck, hope all goes well
Amber
Good luck, hope all goes well
Amber
Highest - 309
Wt @ first appt - 305
Weight loss pre-op -- 13 pounds
CW - 251.8
Topic: RE: NSAIDS and Bariatric Surgery?
All of that is true for the usual bypass tupe surgery, but I hear that NSAIDs are allowed in the gastric sleeve. That's what I hope to have.
Pshock
Pshock
Topic: RE: Exercise for knees?
Ask your PCP for a 'script to a pysical therapist due to OsteoArthritis in the knees.
I finally got up the nerve to ask for one, and it has helped SO MUCH!. She has me do quad and hamstring stretches, Butt squeszes, leg lifts, even ankle exercises, all kinds of things. BUT my knees do not hurt nearly as bad as they have in the past. AND i can bend and streighten them better than i could three months ago too!
I have had Arthritis in both my knees for 16 years, and have had 4 knee surgeries, 2 on each knee, but I have not had either one replaced yet becaue the stupid insurance claims you don't need a joint replaced before the age of 45, and I am only 36 this year. As if age has anythng to do with when your joints wear out, please! Sorry mini rant over!
Anyway, ASK for a 'script to PT. you will be amazed at how much better it will feel with the right exercises
I finally got up the nerve to ask for one, and it has helped SO MUCH!. She has me do quad and hamstring stretches, Butt squeszes, leg lifts, even ankle exercises, all kinds of things. BUT my knees do not hurt nearly as bad as they have in the past. AND i can bend and streighten them better than i could three months ago too!
I have had Arthritis in both my knees for 16 years, and have had 4 knee surgeries, 2 on each knee, but I have not had either one replaced yet becaue the stupid insurance claims you don't need a joint replaced before the age of 45, and I am only 36 this year. As if age has anythng to do with when your joints wear out, please! Sorry mini rant over!
Anyway, ASK for a 'script to PT. you will be amazed at how much better it will feel with the right exercises
Anna
RNY 10/14/08 LBL 6/14/11 135 pounds lost, after bounceback regain. And I am OK with that. It enabled me to have double hip double knee replacements in the 9 month periond between Oct 2011 and June 2012.
Topic: Numbness in Foot and Down L5 Nerve
Oy, does anyone know how to alleviate this? I'm so excited about my upcoming surgery and now really distracted by the sudden revelation that I have a herniated L5.
I had an MRI on Friday, will know for sure what this is soon.
I'll call my doc about this, but do you know if numbness alone is a reason for bedrest and avoiding my usual activity. I LOVE to swim and take water aerobics.
In the meantime does any one have ANY ideas for getting the sensation back, especially in my right foot!
Thanks a million.
I had an MRI on Friday, will know for sure what this is soon.
I'll call my doc about this, but do you know if numbness alone is a reason for bedrest and avoiding my usual activity. I LOVE to swim and take water aerobics.
In the meantime does any one have ANY ideas for getting the sensation back, especially in my right foot!
Thanks a million.
Topic: Exercise for knees?
I have Osteoarthritis in both knees. I am looking for types of exercise that will not make them worse but strengthen them. Water exercises are out, no pool i nthe are unfortunately.
I was doing treadmill and Wii Fit in December at least 1/2 and hour a day 6 days a week. Now walking causes pain for the rest of the day. I am hoping that when the weather clears up, it will get a little better since it seems to have gotten worse wiht the weather (If I am wrong please do not tell me yet, I am enjoying the thoughts of it tight now,
it is keeping me going wiht exercise even though it is only 3 days a week
. )
Tried talking to PCP but he did not have anything on hand at the time.
Any help woudl be greatly appreciated.
Michele S.
I was doing treadmill and Wii Fit in December at least 1/2 and hour a day 6 days a week. Now walking causes pain for the rest of the day. I am hoping that when the weather clears up, it will get a little better since it seems to have gotten worse wiht the weather (If I am wrong please do not tell me yet, I am enjoying the thoughts of it tight now,
it is keeping me going wiht exercise even though it is only 3 days a week. )Tried talking to PCP but he did not have anything on hand at the time.
Any help woudl be greatly appreciated.
Michele S.
If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies. ~Author Unknown
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Topic: RE: Severe OA, Spinal Stenosis and sciatica in lower back
My doctor had me stop any medication the could increase bleeding, like blood thinner or anything with aspirin prior to my surgery. Are you sure that your doctor wants you off of your pain meds indefinably. I excited for thate you're having the surgery.
Topic: RE: Severe OA, Spinal Stenosis and sciatica in lower back
Wow, Renee!!! You used most of the words the doctor used when explaining to me what's wrong with my back....about the only three he didn't use were Thoracic Instability, Retrolisthesis, and the anterior Hemangioma Mass. And, he said that a fusion and decompression are definitely on my horizon. Not looking forward to that.... but I found out last week that about 10 years ago, while my dad and I were estranged, HE had that surgery, and he came through it just fine. I've always taken after him, so maybe it won't be so bad. Right now, though, I'm just hoping that the RNY will help me take enough weight off that it will remove some of the pressure from my spine, and therefore reduce the pain. But in the meantime, as the weight is coming off, I'm thinking pretty seriously that I'm going to have to do the injection sometime shortly after the surgery, as much as the idea of a needle in my back freaks me out.
I am so looking forward to the surgery on Monday. I start my clear liquid diet tonight - NOW, as a matter of fact. And I have to take some laxatives over the weekend to clean out my intestinal tract, so, I'll probably be staying close to home. We're going to make a bunch of one ounce sugar-free jello cups and let them set up, then throw them into gallon ziplocks to have available for when I get home. I am not nervous, and don't think I'll get that way. The way I look at it, this is a second chance at life for me, and I'm so excited that I could just shout from the rooftops. It was really hard not telling anyone at work.... but I have a few co-workers who would definitely have opinions and would not keep them to themselves. And I didn't want to deal with negativity, or people telling me that I could do this without surgery if I just put my mind to it. Maybe when the weight begins to fall off, I'll tell them, but until then, it's nobody's business but mine and my family's....
Thanks for your good wishes.... I'll be back online as soon as I can after surgery to let everyone know how it went!
Blessings,
Erica
I am so looking forward to the surgery on Monday. I start my clear liquid diet tonight - NOW, as a matter of fact. And I have to take some laxatives over the weekend to clean out my intestinal tract, so, I'll probably be staying close to home. We're going to make a bunch of one ounce sugar-free jello cups and let them set up, then throw them into gallon ziplocks to have available for when I get home. I am not nervous, and don't think I'll get that way. The way I look at it, this is a second chance at life for me, and I'm so excited that I could just shout from the rooftops. It was really hard not telling anyone at work.... but I have a few co-workers who would definitely have opinions and would not keep them to themselves. And I didn't want to deal with negativity, or people telling me that I could do this without surgery if I just put my mind to it. Maybe when the weight begins to fall off, I'll tell them, but until then, it's nobody's business but mine and my family's....
Thanks for your good wishes.... I'll be back online as soon as I can after surgery to let everyone know how it went!
Blessings,
Erica
Erica Alikchihoo 
"She changes everything She touches,
and everything She touches, changes!"
"She changes everything She touches,
and everything She touches, changes!"
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