RA and wls

queenfairy
on 2/9/09 9:33 am - midland, TX
RNY on 02/17/09 with
ok i have reumatoid arthritis and am fixing to have my surgery on tues 2/17  for anyone taking  meds i take my meds 3 times a day how do we do it right after? break them mash them not take them ?  scared of flare up
tinkerjules70
on 4/25/09 12:37 pm - Alta Loma, CA
Hi,
How has it been since surgery.  I am going through the process right now.  I have a couple of tests left.  I too have RA and am worried about taking my meds.  But the Rheumy Dr. said I can take injection form of meds if it comes down to it.  Has it helped you, the surgery , I can't wait until I can get moving without this weight and without pain.  

I would love to here from you.
Julie
queenfairy
on 4/27/09 2:10 am - midland, TX
RNY on 02/17/09 with
hi julie   my name is tanya
and yes am sooo happy with my procedure... i havent hurt in a while i get the little jabs once in a while and (i know bad me) i forget to take my ra pills ....lol  i take them like three times a week when i remember and thank god so far my dr told me to cut them in half and take them twice a day  i was tking them four times a day ! so yes really saw improvement and he told me i might be able to get off completely once i reach 100lbs loss...really exicted i did not know we could take shots ..but again am early on the RA so i dont knwo if that makes a difference. so good luck to you and praying all goes well ...when is your surgery? talk to ya soon   Tanya
tinkerjules70
on 4/27/09 6:37 am - Alta Loma, CA
Hi Tanya,
What kind of pills are you on?  I have been diagnosed with RA for 2 years. I take my methotrexate once a week and 9 pills at t time.  I am also on Remicade infusions and they are once a month. 
I am not yet scheduled for my surgery.  I am jumping through hoops right now.
I am getting closer everyday.  I want to get this weight off so I dont hurt anymore. 
I was really glad to find your post.  talk to you soon.
Julie
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