I had my left knee replaced Jan 2009. It was horrible no doubt about it. Unfortunately the anesthesia caused heart palpatations and while dealing with that they forgot about my knee. I weighed 250 at the time with many other joints weak and degenerated. Also have fibromyalgia. I have been taking celebrex for years now and never stopped when I had my BPD in April 2010. The one thing I tell everyone that makes all the difference is this: Do NOT go straight home after the replacement surgery. I had it all planned out and had a room waiting for me at an in-patient rehab clinic. After being in the hospital for 4 days I then went to the clinic and was there for 4 weeks. And thank God because my knee had frozen due to staying in one place too long and it was a long haul getting it going again. 6 days a week, you get up, have breakfast, take a shower, get dressed and go off to PT. All that happens with Occupational Therapy help. PT lasts till lunch, back to your room, then they had me take a 2 hour nap. 3pm back to PT until dinner at 5. Then dinner, jammies and for me bed! Not much time for visitors, they keep you comfortable with whatever pain meds are needed, they keep an eye on infection, and you are sure to be eating healthy. Once I came home I had continued pt for 2 more months. I'm sure your thinking this broad is crazy but let me tell you. NO ONE can tell I have an artificial knee. No problems, pains, limps, crutches, canes or anything else. NONE. I have had 15 orthopedic surgeries and my next one is the shoulder. I wouldn't do it any other way, ever. Health insurance paid the whole thing.

 No, I do not take NSAIDS and I have not had my WLS. I've done well w/just Cymbalta, Neuotin and Zanaflex. If I am having terrible pain, I use ice.
I use to take NSAIDS, but my stomach just does not tolerate them, as I am prone to ulcers.
Have you shared your concern w/your PCP and Bariatric surgeon?

Have you had WLS?  My surgeon who did my sleeve surgery does not let me take NSAIDS.  Do you take those?  I'm terrified about having this big surgery without them.

I had rouen-y bypass 6 yrs ago and it is the best think I have ever done.  I lost and have kept off 106 lbs.  My problem is that I have OA and have developed fibromyalgia since surgery and am frustrated that I can't take NSAIDS,  I have seen a pain specialist who put me on oxycontin and then methadone with terrible side effects and a horrendous withdrawal.  I am now using 5mg oxycodone as infrequently as I can stand.  I believe if I could take a NSAID I wouldn't need these dangerous narcotics that get you addicted.  Does anyone else out there suffer with fibromyalgia since surgery?  If so, how do you cope?  Peace to you, Linda

Hello,
I just wanted to let people know and anyt there is a forum for the community and anyone who is friendly and want to stop by. I was very active 3 years ago and would like to see it become active again.   

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                                                                    Sean
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