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Topic: RE: My bones
Hi,
ah yes joints. Even after losing 65% of my excess weight I still have joint pain. I have had both knees replaced, one twice, 3 shoulder surgeries due to torn rotator cuff, capral tunnel, and 2 surgeries to my left foot and ankle.( plus 5 other surgeries, and I am only 54)
I did not realize they replaced shoulders. I imagine after healing you will feel much better. I know after my shoulder surgeries, I had to sleep in a reclining chair for about 3 months, so if you do not have one, but can borrow one, that might be a good idea. Also consider getting the wrap around gel pack for shoulders, it is easier and lighter way to keep it iced after surgery. Be sure to stay on top of whatever exercises and therapy they give you, and don't be like my friend who decided to try some on her own which had not been recommended!
Ps don't forget to ask for liquid pain medication and nausea medicine!! And try to get it filled before surgery, so you do not have to stop on the way home.
Blessings!
Topic: RE: having problems
I had mine out more than 10 years before this surgery, and my dr does it at the same time if patients have not had it. I really do not understand how it occurs that one gets problems post op since the main problem is from eating highly fatty foods...( they said "fertile fat and forty" are the heavy hitters for this) that is how I had the problem. If we eat that type of food now I would think it would make us sick, let alone make losing weight harder. The stones certainly do hurt though, don't they?
As far as the surgery goes, I presume they will do it laproscopically. I did airplane production work back then, and only missed 2 wks of work. I will warn you about one thing, whatever foods they tell you not to eat afterward, believe them, because I did not follow the plan and got very ill, and you certainly do not need that at this point.
I am sure your surgery will go well, and you will be feeling much better soon.
Blessings.
Topic: RE: feeling hungry alot lately
Hi, Jan. What I meant by the honeymoon being over is that, for me, the rapid weight loss is over. I'm no longer dropping several pounds per week. Now, I'm lucky if I get 5 pounds per month. I work out 5 days per week, eat two protein supplements per day, and I don't eat sweets. I snack too much some days which I think is slowing down my weight loss. I hope I didn't discourage you. My doctor just told me the first 6 months is the rapid weight loss phase. Take care and best wishes.
Sherry
Topic: RE: might need help...
Hi, Diana. Does your surgeon have an aftercare support? I'd start there. No, I don't think you're crazy. This surgery works on our tummies, not our heads. I do not believe most people became moribidly obese ONLY because they love food. There are many factors. I would start with your surgeon and if they don't help, contact the help line through your employer. Keep us posted and best wishes.
Sherry
Topic: RE: My bones
Hi, Petty. Remind us again when your surgery gets closer. I want to be sure to pray for your speedy recovery and to check in on you to see how you are doing! Take care.
Sherry
Topic: might need help...
i was wondering maybe .well i'm still throwing up and even if food doesn't get stuck,if i think i ate too much orit was too fattening it's gotta come out.i'm not binge eating and not pigging out i might maybe get about 400-500 cal in. i don't keep track.i can't belive i'm doing this .it's not every day but darn i thought i was stronger than that..please don't think i'm crazy.just a normal girl .i think ive gotten a little carried away..i keep thinking of calling a help line we have here at work then they will probably find me a dr to talk to.no one really knows whats going on...god am i a head case ,,geez??? thanks diana
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on 9/5/06 8:53 am - SC
on 9/5/06 8:53 am - SC
Topic: RE: My bones
I'm sorry to hear about all your pain, Petty.
But I'm glad to hear you are going to have it fixed. I'll pray the surgery goes well and after the healing, you'll be pain free and doing this, 
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Take care,
Jan
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Take care,
Jan 
Topic: RE: Onderland is wonderful!!!!
Congratulations - my date was Dec 20th and I just reached 100 pounds lost also... Then the next day I was struggling to pick up a 48 pound bag of weed and feed and realized I had lost 2 of them!!
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