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hello, i would like to know, what complications you can have if ,you do not take rny gastric bypass vitamins daily?
Well, for good or bad, I am pretty much a professional dieter! And had always done it all on my own - but that was before menopause. Post-menopause, I just look at food and I gain weight. All my old diet staples don't work. I always drink a lot of water, no sugar, no wheat, only good carbs, or at least carbs that do not contain bad stuff (sugar, hydrogenated oils, wheat, etc.), I always did a lot of label reading. I've tried multiple times since '08, for weeks at a time an the most I ever lost was 9 lbs. Talk about discouraging. This is why I'm finally giving in and agreeing to weight loss surgery, if I can get Medicaid. This is NOT how I envisioned the second half of my life, alone, morbidly obese and mental....... {insert sarcasm wherever you deem appropriate!}
Peace,
Gin
"The best laid schemes of mice and men / Often go awry" --
John Steinbeck
Yes, my doctor is fine subscribing Cymbalta, it's the money that is stopping me. Having not worked for over two years, and my husband gone, my meds are almost my biggest expense. I believe it's supposed to come out in 2014 as a generic, and is already available in generic form in Canadian Pharmacies (found that by accident looking a pretty price than local prices).
Lately, they thing that has totally side-lined me is CFS. I had not had to battle that for years. It went into remission after my first knee replacement, and I could not believe how I felt, it was incredible. But it's back now, worse than before. I don't know if it's from the pain, the depression or the issue I had at school earlier in the year that cause a nervous breakdown, OR all of the above. I remember when I had it before, there wasn't even really anything they gave me just for that. But I can't make myself do much of anything. I have zero energy. By the time evening gets here, it gets a little better. I never go shopping until late at night because I just have no energy. I can't make myself go to class, I just can't. The lymph edema makes it horrible to get dressed, hard to get in the car. And that is a variable, it gets better, then gets worse. I think the hot humid weather here at the moment is making it worse.
But by far and away the biggest issues right now is the pain, and the CFS, oh, an the Urinary Incontinence. Hard to ick the winner in this trifecta.
Peace,
Gin
"The best laid schemes of mice and men / Often go awry" --
John Steinbeck
on 9/11/13 2:54 am
I have had very good results taking Cymbalta for my severe osteoarthritis for 2+ years. My surgeon approved its continued use after my RNY surgery and it has not caused any issues for me post-op.
I had a hip replacement 5 years ago and now need both shoulder joints replaced. The left shoulder will be done in late fall and the Cymbalta makes the pain manageable until then. The only alternative I had for pain was Vicodin, but I can't work or function adequately during the day if I take it. Cymbalta keeps me comfortable, but on days when I've stressed the shoulder, I use Voltaren gel, a prescription NSAID that can be used after surgery because it is a gel applied to the skin that does not affect the digestive system. If I have a really bad day and my pain goes to 8 or 9, I will take a half or a whole Vicodin at night to ensure I get a restful sleep, but that only happens a couple times a month.
Cymbalta also works well on the depression that many of us with chronic pain experience. I find that with Cymbalta's help on that score, I feel and function much better than I did on a combination of Lexapro for depression and an ADHD med. Don't want to sound like a Cymbalta ad, but I told my doctor I feel 15 years younger and much happier and calmer since I have been taking it.
Please ask your doctor if Cymbalta would be an option for you. Good luck--it sounds like you are about to turn the corner to a better life!
Holly2212, I had my surgery (Bi-lateral Knee Replacements) done back in 2008 I was 52 yrs old. My surgeon who by the way is not a hack-knew I had been dealing with the pain for 7 yrs...he did have me wait until I was over 50, so I think it's time you looked for a new surgeon. I believe it is a decision you and your surgeon should make together to get you relief...this surgeon you have now seems to have a lack of compassion and concern about your health and well being!!! Hang in there and find someone else to assess your needs. God bless and best wishes in your endeavors.
So glad to hear that it went so well! Sounds a lot like mine except I only had conscious sedation so no nausea :o) I am just this week four months out and feel amazing too. I still have some thigh numbness and like you said, it is more bothersome than anything else. My surgeon said that it should decrease over a year but some main remain--an easy tradeoff for me.
Glad to hear that about being able to walk up the bleachers!! Isn't it a wonderful feeling after all those years of having to limit ourselves. Keep up the great work!
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Hi Amy,
Thanks for checking in on me!! My surgery went well. It was scheduled for 6:30 am. My husband and I were back home by 1:30 pm. I was walking with the walker from the car into the house. I still find that amazing! As I figured the sedation meds caused severe nausea. The anesthesiologist even used all his "tricks" to prevent the nausea to no avail.
Physical therapy wasn't too bad at all. I only used walker for a few days, then by the weekend I advanced to a cane. Only using the cane for a week. I do have the thigh numbness that you mentioned. Although, it has decreased somewhat, it is more bothersome than any discomfort. Every once in a while I feel a stabbing sensation in the thigh area, but it is quick. Otherwise, I feel great! I will definitely not wait so long if my "good" hip goes bad to have hip replacement surgery. Actually, this was the easiest surgery I have ever had.
My nephew has a starting position on our high school football team. Of course, a proud aunt & uncle have to go to the game to support him. My husband asked me if I wanted to sit in the first row at the stadium (like years past). No way!! I was able to walk up as many steps as I wanted to get to a seat with a great view of the entire field. All pain free!! Still amazing!
Yesterday was my post-op appointment. The surgeon was very pleased with my progress. He released me to return to work.
Thanks again!
Robin
Hi Robin!
I wanted to check in to see how your surgery went and how you are feeling now that you are about a month out? Was thinking about you and your surgery--hope all is well!
Amy
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