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Topic: RE: Hip or knees
JD,
I am assuming you have the band? I have lost more in 4 months than I lost in the first year with the band, I am loosing slow but I think it is because I am not eating till about 1 p.m....just talked to the NUT today.
My surgeon sells surgery , I have been seeing the phisatrist in the office and they "did not renew his contract" could it be that he helped so many people that they didn't need surgery??? Hip surgery runs about the same risk as RNY .03 same as a hysterectomy.
I really think I might TRY loosing another 40 and see where I am at , My NUt says she is posative tat I can loose 20 in a month , even thou I went 2 months and only lost 3...so I WILL do what she says.
I just have days when I just don't know how long I can go on like this I am taking about 6 Norco in 24 hours, have new script for pain patch, I am not sure how that will effect weight though.
Celibrex will be out if you convert to RNY as it is an NSAID .
I LOVE the RNY no pain when I eat...wonderful
P.M. me anytime , believe me I know how discouraging it is to gain the weight back , I am afraid of doing it even with RNY !!
I am assuming you have the band? I have lost more in 4 months than I lost in the first year with the band, I am loosing slow but I think it is because I am not eating till about 1 p.m....just talked to the NUT today.
My surgeon sells surgery , I have been seeing the phisatrist in the office and they "did not renew his contract" could it be that he helped so many people that they didn't need surgery??? Hip surgery runs about the same risk as RNY .03 same as a hysterectomy.
I really think I might TRY loosing another 40 and see where I am at , My NUt says she is posative tat I can loose 20 in a month , even thou I went 2 months and only lost 3...so I WILL do what she says.
I just have days when I just don't know how long I can go on like this I am taking about 6 Norco in 24 hours, have new script for pain patch, I am not sure how that will effect weight though.
Celibrex will be out if you convert to RNY as it is an NSAID .
I LOVE the RNY no pain when I eat...wonderful
P.M. me anytime , believe me I know how discouraging it is to gain the weight back , I am afraid of doing it even with RNY !!
Donna Q. --5'8" -60 years old
Band 2005
hw320 sw276 lw with band 195 gw 160-180?
Bypass 4/4/2012
pre sw 258 lw RNY 162 cw 203
Topic: RE: Hip or knees
JJ
I can only speak about knees. Mine had been shot for over 10 years. They were both bone on bone. Losing pounds helped but not nearly enough. I had my first one replaced in January and was going to have the other done this coming January but I am seriously thinking about a revision as I have gained back a significant about of weight.
Currently I am taking Celebrex, Cuymbalta (more as an anti-depressent but I understand it is also a pain reliever) and 30 mg of Oxi per day. Some days I have to add an Aleve. However there are some days that I can get by on nothing but then I don't do very much.
What does your ortho surgeon say? Which would s/he wish to replace first? Which gives you the most pain? While I was in rehab there was mixed group of hips and knees one woman had her hips done and then a week later went in for her knees. She was in mid fifties and she must have been healthy to be able to handle that. I guess what I am trying to say is that unless the surgeon has a preference it may not matter. To put your mind at ease, all of rehab did very well (an all over 45 crowd) and there didn't seem to be any strong complaints about pain.
Good luck to you. If you don't mind I might PM you later to find out aobut your revision from Band to RNY
Jeanne
I can only speak about knees. Mine had been shot for over 10 years. They were both bone on bone. Losing pounds helped but not nearly enough. I had my first one replaced in January and was going to have the other done this coming January but I am seriously thinking about a revision as I have gained back a significant about of weight.
Currently I am taking Celebrex, Cuymbalta (more as an anti-depressent but I understand it is also a pain reliever) and 30 mg of Oxi per day. Some days I have to add an Aleve. However there are some days that I can get by on nothing but then I don't do very much.
What does your ortho surgeon say? Which would s/he wish to replace first? Which gives you the most pain? While I was in rehab there was mixed group of hips and knees one woman had her hips done and then a week later went in for her knees. She was in mid fifties and she must have been healthy to be able to handle that. I guess what I am trying to say is that unless the surgeon has a preference it may not matter. To put your mind at ease, all of rehab did very well (an all over 45 crowd) and there didn't seem to be any strong complaints about pain.
Good luck to you. If you don't mind I might PM you later to find out aobut your revision from Band to RNY
Jeanne
Topic: Hip or knees
I had BAND in 05 and RNY 4/12 My knees and hips are bad , left medial knee is the worst and right hip joint is caput. I have been haveing injections, steroid and supartz in the knees and steroids in the left hip and right glute.
My question is which would you do first hip or knee?
I have been using liquid norco and pill norco for pain and am thinking of switching to patch and pill ...any thoughts? If I take pills only I need at least 6 in a 24 hour period
Thank you !!
My question is which would you do first hip or knee?
I have been using liquid norco and pill norco for pain and am thinking of switching to patch and pill ...any thoughts? If I take pills only I need at least 6 in a 24 hour period
Thank you !!
Donna Q. --5'8" -60 years old
Band 2005
hw320 sw276 lw with band 195 gw 160-180?
Bypass 4/4/2012
pre sw 258 lw RNY 162 cw 203
Topic: RE: Anyone develop arthritis POST surgery as a complication?
Hi... I also has RNY in 2006 and now have arthritis that is very painful. I tried taking ALEVE which helped but now that is bothering my pouch so I had to stop and the pain in my hand and ankle is terrible. I was looking online today to see what I could do and I found this site and your post.... What a shock to find that possibly RNY can cause arthritis??
Linda 
(deactivated member)
on 8/9/12 8:53 am - OH
on 8/9/12 8:53 am - OH
Topic: RE: knee replacement prior to age 60?
I was told that my knee need to be replaced and that i was to young I am only 33....i dont think i could wait that long eathier it is not good......So i am not sure what i can do
Topic: RE: The dreaded GOUT
I am wondering if I am having my first gout flare up. I will see my doctor this week, but my guess is that drinking enough water will really help remove excess urea from the system, preventing gout in the first place... But I am pretty sure it is too late for that now. I am off to do research and see what I can do! Ugh! It hurts!!
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
I know this is an old topic and I hope everything went well . My grandfather ended up having two total knee replacements, one in each knee and though it was painful and it was a long recovery, he tells everyone he would go through it again if he had to because the ending result is he is free of pain and is able to get up and do things once again even with his old age.
The only concern we had was the bill when it came in, it was actually quite a shock. I found a calculator that might help you determine the bill, basically make sure it was fair. I know I compared it to my grandfather's bills and it was almost a perfect match. It takes into consideration your age, insurance, pre-exisiting conditions and even more important, your location and then produces an estimated bill for a knee replacement surgery. It even includes physical therapy in the bill. I found it was really great. I hope it helps you as it did for me!
http://www.healthline.com/surgery/total-knee-replacement/costs
The only concern we had was the bill when it came in, it was actually quite a shock. I found a calculator that might help you determine the bill, basically make sure it was fair. I know I compared it to my grandfather's bills and it was almost a perfect match. It takes into consideration your age, insurance, pre-exisiting conditions and even more important, your location and then produces an estimated bill for a knee replacement surgery. It even includes physical therapy in the bill. I found it was really great. I hope it helps you as it did for me!
http://www.healthline.com/surgery/total-knee-replacement/costs
Topic: RE: Hip replacement and WLS- which first
I opted for WLS first because my doc said they would be reluctant to do surgery on me ( bothe knees and r hip) because of my weight and frankly I was hoping if I could loose at least 80 lbs I MIGHT not need knee replacement.
My knees feel better already , but still hurt , my hip is better after the last injection. I do NO exercise , only stretching.
If you opt for WLS first , your other issues may help you get it !!
Good luck
My knees feel better already , but still hurt , my hip is better after the last injection. I do NO exercise , only stretching.
If you opt for WLS first , your other issues may help you get it !!
Good luck
Donna Q. --5'8" -60 years old
Band 2005
hw320 sw276 lw with band 195 gw 160-180?
Bypass 4/4/2012
pre sw 258 lw RNY 162 cw 203
happydsr
on 7/9/12 12:35 pm
on 7/9/12 12:35 pm
Topic: RE: NSAIDS
I looked up Cipla - Wikipedia says "Cipla is a prominent Indian pharmaceutical company, best-known outside its home country for manufacturing low-cost anti-AIDS drugs for HIV-positive patients in developing countries."
it seems that India allows its manufacturers to ignore North Americian patents so it can sell cheaper aids drugs to the third world. It seems they might be using this exception to manufacture other drugs, then ship them back to the US.
yes, I am in Canada, and these sites are not making the drugs available to us, so that might protect them from Canadian patent contravention laws. Not sure if the US law has an issue with importing Indian knock-off drugs while patents are still protecting them. Or maybe India and the US are both ok with earlier access to the drug rights?
I can't comment on the effect of high heat on the drugs.
If I were in your position, I would want to know more about the quality control on these drugs. They may be perfect substitutes, but without trusted pharmacy standards you wouldn't know
I looked up Cipla - Wikipedia says "Cipla is a prominent Indian pharmaceutical company, best-known outside its home country for manufacturing low-cost anti-AIDS drugs for HIV-positive patients in developing countries."
it seems that India allows its manufacturers to ignore North Americian patents so it can sell cheaper aids drugs to the third world. It seems they might be using this exception to manufacture other drugs, then ship them back to the US.
yes, I am in Canada, and these sites are not making the drugs available to us, so that might protect them from Canadian patent contravention laws. Not sure if the US law has an issue with importing Indian knock-off drugs while patents are still protecting them. Or maybe India and the US are both ok with earlier access to the drug rights?
I can't comment on the effect of high heat on the drugs.
If I were in your position, I would want to know more about the quality control on these drugs. They may be perfect substitutes, but without trusted pharmacy standards you wouldn't know
Topic: RE: NSAIDS
BTW, the manufactuar is called Cipla. So the box says. I still have it here. I asked a local pharmacist if it's safe to take and she said it might not if it's been in heat above 86 degrees so not taking it.
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
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