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AnnB
on 2/10/07 10:26 am - Pooler, GA
on 2/10/07 10:26 am - Pooler, GA
Topic: RE: all the help
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
They get you out of the bed at the hospital the next day. Some surgeons will get their patients up the same day if they are awake enough.
They brought a walker into the room for me to use and helped me move from the bed to the chair for lunch and dinner. I was "allowed" breakfast in bed every day. They hooked me up to a CPM every day to help the knees bend. After surgery, the thigh muscles don't want to work. The surgeon told me the thighs are the last to "wake up".
It was no picnic, but it gets better.
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
Topic: RE: all the help
Girl was it hard to get up ? when did you get up ? what kind of exsirsize do you do ? i'm more scared of this then my wls ..lol... Brenda in tx 
was 400+ june 15th,06,..now 145-150 as of may15th,09 ...
wow!!!what a ride 
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wow!!!what a ride . AnnB
on 2/10/07 9:29 am - Pooler, GA
on 2/10/07 9:29 am - Pooler, GA
Topic: RE: Remicade and WLS...I have a date but...
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
I'm waiting on a WLS surgery date also. I'm on diclofenac and worried about going off it before surgery also.
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
AnnB
on 2/10/07 9:16 am - Pooler, GA
on 2/10/07 9:16 am - Pooler, GA
Topic: RE: all the help
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
:::::::::::::waving:::::::::: ME! ME! ME! I did! 
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
Topic: all the help
Hi anyone that has had knee replacement in both knees at same time ? i well have mine done on the 27th of this mo ...Brenda in tx thank you
was 400+ june 15th,06,..now 145-150 as of may15th,09 ... wow!!!what a ride .
wow!!!what a ride . 
Topic: RE: FMS and WLS
I have degenerative disc disease also and Fibro.Oh I have TMJ real bad and having surgery on that Wed.They told me today I will have to have Total Joint Replacement in the right TMJ joint. My jaw is killing me and if I am not working I am taking Lortabs.I hate it and hope after this surgery I get some relief.I know I have Artheritis bad and its getting worse even though I lost 110 lbs.Any advise is needed and appreciated.I went through RNY last June then a mass on my Adrenal gland and had that taken out 6 mo ago.Now this .It never ends for me.My heart,BP and diabetes is gone as well as my sleep apnea.So that is good huh? Dee
Dee
RNY 6/6/06
286highest/255 surgery/186present/125 goal
AnnB
on 1/26/07 4:38 pm - Pooler, GA
on 1/26/07 4:38 pm - Pooler, GA
Topic: RE: Total knee replacement and not over 50 with Rheumatoid arthritis
Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
I had bilateral total knee replacement surgery about 3 yrs ago. You'll be glad you did it. Granted, the surgery and immediate post-op is not much fun, but it gets better and even goes away. Y ou're welcome to email me if you have any questions.
Y ou're welcome to email me if you have any questions. Be who you are and say what you feel,
cause those who matter don't mind
and those who mind don't matter.
.....Dr Seuss
Topic: RE: Total knee replacement and not over 50 with Rheumatoid arthritis
I can idenitfy with you somewhat. I have osteoarthritis and have had both knees partially replaced. Just came home yesterday from the left knee replacement surgery. It is not total knee, just the inside of each knee. Had the right done last year. I can tell you that besides my WLS, it is the best thing I could have done. I too was told no because I was under 50. They say that because the knees wear out after 10-15 years depending on your activity level. I am not a jogger or very physical. The pain in my right knee has gone away and that made the decision for me to go ahead and get the left one done. I tried the shots and fluid replacement, they didn't help. I had no alternative. You deserve to live without pain and you can insist it get done. If it has to be replaced in 15 years, so be it. You will not regret it.
Best wishes.
Patty
Topic: Remicade and WLS...I have a date but...
Hi All,
I am taking Remicade for RA and now my surgeon is worried about doing the surgery because Remicade can cause infections and my doctor is worried that my pouch will not heal and it can cause holes etc. I do have a surigcal date of March 5th if the research shows if I come off Remicade that I may be fine during surgery and after. I really need WLS and I was so excited to get my date now I am scared. Does anyone else on Remicade before surgery?
Thanks,
Clare
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Topic: RE: Total knee replacement and not over 50 with Rheumatoid arthritis
Patty yes thank you for the reply. I have medicare only and since having wls have had 2 additional surgeries. Paying on bills and 20% can add up. I have Rheumatoid and it affects every part of my body and some organs. I have bone spurs and nodules that can be a pain at times cause they are between my knee joints. I am sorry that you have arthritis and have had so many surgeries. I put off so many medical things cause of financial difficulties. I put this off for so long that it has gotten to where I hate being mobile sometimes. I guess being told that I am not 50 also made it a harder decision and thinking medicare would not pay for it cause I was not 50 or older. I wish you much prayer and hope you get some relief as I wish the same for me. I have surgery february 6th. LOL.
Ms Pisces
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