October's 5K

(deactivated member)
on 8/31/08 10:07 pm - Hagerstown, MD

Well sad to say guys that my training has been halted. My arthritis is back with a vengeance and I'm on crutches until I can get an appointment with my orthopedist. Needless to say I won't be in good enough shape to do the 5K but I'll cheer everyone on. I think my next option with my knee is to get it replaced.

This royally sucks :(

Darla P.
on 8/31/08 10:23 pm, edited 8/31/08 10:24 pm - Timonium, MD

RNY on 07/05/07

That really does suck: all I can do is sent (((((((((((((((Huggs)))))))))))))))))))))

Please take care of yourself.

Darla

itsjust4me
on 8/31/08 11:33 pm - MD

RNY on 02/27/07

Aaron,

I am so sorry. I hope there is something that can be done for you. Maybe getting a new knee is the answer if all other options fail.

I know that it must be hard on you to have lost so much and to know be on crutches. Again, I am sorry.

While I do not have knee issues, my back is killing me. Funny how it got worse when I lost most of my weight. I have been given three options. Do nothing, then have surgery. Take meds then have surgery or just have surgery. Not feeling great about any of the options but after last night I know I need to do something. I have had steriod injections, physical therapy and have tried chiropractic. Nothing has worked to this point.

Know that you are in my prayers and I will be thinking of you.

Kim

Heather M.
on 9/2/08 3:47 am - Rosedale, MD

Revision on 06/11/09

Kim, funny you say that. I never had pain from veins when I was 320, but now that I've lost 80 pounds I get the throbbing vericose vein pain. UGH! Good luck with your back. I'm heading back to physical therapy for my sciatica this week. Just got an updated script from my primary today.

Revised to VSG (6/11/09) weighing 253...

April B.
on 9/1/08 1:07 am - Laurel, MD

RNY on 10/06/08 with

Aaron while there is not much that I can that will will help

I just wanted to offer words of support and encourgement. You have done such an AMAZING job with your weight loss whatever has to be done for your knee you will totally rock it because you are awesome!!

~*April*~

(deactivated member)
on 9/1/08 1:42 am - Hagerstown, MD

RNY on 05/08/08

oh that's a great new avatar April!!!

April B.
on 9/1/08 2:28 am - Laurel, MD

RNY on 10/06/08 with

thanks!!

~*April*~

(deactivated member)
on 9/1/08 10:26 am - MD

DS on 10/02/08

Oh Aaron, That does suck! I had knee repair surgery last year and I have arthritis in most all of my joints so I know how it aches when it acts up. You must be in a lot of pain. ((HUG)).
I hope your orthopedist is able to repair or replace you knee very soon so you'll be off those crutches soon. Remember to RICE your knee.....rest, ice, compression, elevation.