A QUESTION ABOUT MY KNEES...

I just seen a orthopedic doctor about my knees. I was given a diagnosis of PF Chondromalacia. Does anyone has this and could tell me more about it??? I don't know if having this and a BMI of 52% is enough for Washington State Medicaid to approve me for the WLS. I am hoping this is weight related enough.

That's a new one on me hon. Try webmd.com for info. I do know though, that for every 5 pounds you loose you will take 15 pounds of pressure off of your knees (or so I was told). I will be 2 yrs post-op in November and the main reason I had the surgery was because of my knees. Losing 116 pounds helped me regain mobility that I had lost because of my knees. I had gotten to the point where I was basically existing, not living. My orthopedic doctor didn't recommend that I lose weight (duh!), but as a last resort, I decided to have the surgery - for which, I am very grateful. My insurance would not cover my surgery because my BMI wasn't high enough and my only co-morbidity was my arthritic knees. I haven't posted on this website in ages and the only reason I came back today was to try & get some answers about my knees. They've been great until about 2 months ago and have now regressed.......I'm seeing a Rheumatologist, but cannot get in until Sept. My point in telling you all of this is, no matter HOW you have to have the WLS, I would absolutely tell you to. (Just my opinion.) From your photo, you look like you are young (and very pretty I might add). Don't wait like I did. I was 50 yrs old when I had my WLS. If I had done it sooner, I might not have damaged my knees so badly. Now, I am miserable, in pain and cannot take alot of arthritic medications post-op. Best of luck to you sweetie.

Thank you Donna for your response. And thank you for your kind words. I am 35 years old and I am heavier now than I was in that picture. I had OH post that picture of my fiance and I on my profile and I had no idea they were going to use my face from that pic whenever I post anything or reply. Lol! I am sorry to hear about your knees. And I am sorry about the pain you feel. I said a prayer for you Donna. I wish the best for you. Congratulations about your wls. I still have to be approved for each of three stages before I can have surgery. And if I get denied, I plan to appeal it. Take good care Donna and I hope your knees will get better with no pain. The best of health to you Donna! With love and prayers, Debbie

Debbie, I can't answer your question about the diagnosis or insurance in your State. But were I live in CA and with Health Net as my provider, just having a BMI of 40 or more qualifies for the RNY gastric bypass. I just had my surgery two weeks ago with no problems and so glad I did. You should not delay and start the process ASAP. At BMI 52 you should qualify.