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I'd say any weight loss is going to help ease some of the pressure and pain. With what you are describing, I doubt your pain will completely go away just with WLS. Nerve issues are horrible - as I am finding out personally. I am sorry to hear you are dealing with so many painful conditions so young.
I, too, am pre-op. My RNY is a week away, today. I have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibro, myofascial pain syndrome, nerve damage, and moderate scoliosis. I am in my mid-thirties now and I was budging up to a 50 BMI. In the last two years I have lost about fifty pounds, thirty of that in 2013.
Talk to your doctors and gather information. And remember that support is out there if you ask for it.
Good luck!
Debra been following your progress, your an inspiration, I just met my surgeon, was approved by my insurance co. and waiting for date. I have very bad knees and both need to be replaced. The right one will be first ,than , the left. I am have the sleeve done to lose weight to be able to have these replaced. My ortho dr would not even consider it until my BMI is under 40 , so it has been a long haul to this point, anxious , and scared in a way too. I read about people like you that has had tremendous journey that has been positive, your have worked hard thru this but have regained your life back in doing so. I am so anxious to be able to walk and walk pain free. I am so anxiously waiting for a date. but thanks for sharing your story, by the way i am 62.thank s, jo
Thank you, I hope so too - that's amazing that you can job up stairs without hurting with RA, I'm happy for you - thank you for sharing :)
I have RA and so far (20) days out 25 pounds lost I have more energy then I've ever had and less pressure on my joints has been amazing. I can jog up the stairs without hurting.
Hoping you will get some huge relief too. ;)
Thank you so much for your reply. It's great to know it does get better.
You will do fantastic I am sure. I am off to the doctors in another 15 minutes to see him about having my other hip done in March.
Today, I am able to walk, over the holidays, I was able to walk the mall while Christmas shopping. I haven't done that for years.
I am sure that you will do as well. I am 58 and I feel like I am 40.
I had gout for about 4 years before I had RNY on 7/9/13. Had been taking 200 ml or mg (can't remember what is on bottle). After surgery I stopped taking most ally meds due to severe nausea. After a couple if months I had two episodes of gout and resumed allopurinol. All is well now, but if I am not careful in what I eat, I become nauseated. Have the surgery. Life is better after. I am 68 and have lost 90 lbs. Should have done it sooner.
That's fantastic News. Congratulations! I too will be having a hip replacement once i get some weight off following my Vertical Sleeve procedure. You are a beam of hope for me and i look forward to following your progress.
Sincerely, Sharon
when I read your reply to another, I felt inspiration. I too have bad knees , just had surgery recently and found out it is gone too,.The right one has been bone on bone for 2 years now the left is too. I am so hoping to follow in your foot steps and have the sleeve done and than when weight is off enough Have the right one done than the left soon as I can , than I am so looking forward to walking, playing with my grandchildren.Talking a walk will be so wonderful. I will follow you if I may to see how you have done and to stay inspried. Prayers to you and thanks for letting us know how yours did. .... Snowdove
I , too have problems with my knees and that is why I am having the sleeve done. The ortho Drs won't do anything untill I can lose weight , which I understand why, it is just so hard for me to lose with out exercise. I have finished my 6 months with the nutrician and have lost some, waiting for the surgeons date. I hope you are doing better, but I sure understand the pain in the knees situation. does make it harder. If you have any ideas as you go along on your journey please email me and let me know , and I will do the same for you. Prayers and good luck..... Snowdove
