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Topic: RE: Hip replacement and WLS- which first
I can empathize with you Debra. I had my RNY in June 06, some plastics in 08 and then finally January 2012 I had the first of my knees replaced. I was over 500 when I started and lost aroung 270 lbs. quickly. My knees were destroyed so even if I weighed 100 lbs. I was going to be in pain. Unfortunately, the knees were so bad that my movement was very restricted and due to other problems I gained back 80 lbs. I still have over 100+ to lose but even with the one knee I can feel the difference.
I had to do it this way as not many surgeons will replace a knee on a SMO person.
Ask yourself how much pain are you in? Can you wait another year? That will tell you what you have to do. The less you weigh the less risk of complications in surgery.
I flew through all of my surgeries with no problems, thank you God.
I also was in rehab with several hip replacement people. They seemed to do very well only a day or so after surgery.
Good luck with your decision. I hope this helps.
Jeanne
I had to do it this way as not many surgeons will replace a knee on a SMO person.
Ask yourself how much pain are you in? Can you wait another year? That will tell you what you have to do. The less you weigh the less risk of complications in surgery.
I flew through all of my surgeries with no problems, thank you God.
I also was in rehab with several hip replacement people. They seemed to do very well only a day or so after surgery.
Good luck with your decision. I hope this helps.
Jeanne
Topic: Hip replacement and WLS- which first
I am investigating both hip replacement and gastric bypass. Any suggestions which should come first based on you experience.
I am in a catch 22. I really need the hips (s) but I am thinking that recovery would be better if I losing weight. What do you think!
I am in a catch 22. I really need the hips (s) but I am thinking that recovery would be better if I losing weight. What do you think!
Topic: The dreaded GOUT
Hi everyone,
I have been having extreme issues with gout.
My uric acid has been high for about 7 years but it was asymptomatic (I did not have any symptoms or ill effects due to it). However, I did not have my first flare up until after my surgery (first flare up in March).
Since then, I have had a total of 4 or 5 gout flare ups. It feels like I have it more often than not and it is EXTREMELY debilitating and painful. It leaves me basically unable to walk. I know an attack is coming because I wake up to a sore ankle and the pain then moves to my feet and worsens within 1-2 days.
I was prescribed indomethacin but it makes me vomit every time I take it, so I gave up on that.
I realize rapid weight loss triggers gout flare ups, as does cold temperatures, as does foods high in purines, so what I am wondering is:
HOW IN THE HECK DO YOU PREVENT ATTACKS AND HOW DO YOU LOWER YOUR URIC ACID LEVELS?
I have been having extreme issues with gout.
My uric acid has been high for about 7 years but it was asymptomatic (I did not have any symptoms or ill effects due to it). However, I did not have my first flare up until after my surgery (first flare up in March).
Since then, I have had a total of 4 or 5 gout flare ups. It feels like I have it more often than not and it is EXTREMELY debilitating and painful. It leaves me basically unable to walk. I know an attack is coming because I wake up to a sore ankle and the pain then moves to my feet and worsens within 1-2 days.
I was prescribed indomethacin but it makes me vomit every time I take it, so I gave up on that.
I realize rapid weight loss triggers gout flare ups, as does cold temperatures, as does foods high in purines, so what I am wondering is:
HOW IN THE HECK DO YOU PREVENT ATTACKS AND HOW DO YOU LOWER YOUR URIC ACID LEVELS?
Topic: RA and bypass
I am new to the site, and wondered if anyone could give me some advise on dealing with RA and gastric bypass. My surgery date is scheduled June 5th, and I am very excited and nervous at the same time.
I have had RA for 10 years now, and have had problems finding medication that works for me. I have been on Pred for about 3 years now, and contribute most of my weight gain to the drug. Although the drug is helping me move everyday, I worry about the long term effects of it. I have found myself to be hungry all the time.
I am at my heaviest weight right now, and have started to have problems cleaning personal areas in the shower, and decided that was the last straw. Last June my RA doc told me that all my joints were very swollen and I need to begin IV medication. I was placed on Actemra, and for the first time I have not reacted to the medication, and at times feel pretty good. I also take plaquenil and lipator. The lipator is due to the increase in cholesterol due to the actemra.
I am a very active person and have learned great ways to mentally block out the pain. It took me many years to realize I could sit at home in pain, or do the things my body would allow. I learned quickly there were some activities that were needed for my mental health and a little physical pain was worth it. Soccer is one of those activities for me. It can be such a mental battle in order for me to play. Although I am excited to lose the weight my goal out of this surgery is to play soccer without pain, and get off the steroids for good!
I worry about two things with the surgery and would like advise on.
First has anyone been on long term pred and had this surgery? What were the first few weeks after surgery like? Did pain increase? did the steroids make your stomach upset? Was you hunger controlled?
Second for those who are married? Once you begin losing the weight and feeling better did your spouse have a hard time with it. My husband has cared for me for so many years, and I am worried about the effects of this surgery on him. We have talked at length about it, but the unknown is scary.
Please any advise would be appreciated.
Samantha
I have had RA for 10 years now, and have had problems finding medication that works for me. I have been on Pred for about 3 years now, and contribute most of my weight gain to the drug. Although the drug is helping me move everyday, I worry about the long term effects of it. I have found myself to be hungry all the time.
I am at my heaviest weight right now, and have started to have problems cleaning personal areas in the shower, and decided that was the last straw. Last June my RA doc told me that all my joints were very swollen and I need to begin IV medication. I was placed on Actemra, and for the first time I have not reacted to the medication, and at times feel pretty good. I also take plaquenil and lipator. The lipator is due to the increase in cholesterol due to the actemra.
I am a very active person and have learned great ways to mentally block out the pain. It took me many years to realize I could sit at home in pain, or do the things my body would allow. I learned quickly there were some activities that were needed for my mental health and a little physical pain was worth it. Soccer is one of those activities for me. It can be such a mental battle in order for me to play. Although I am excited to lose the weight my goal out of this surgery is to play soccer without pain, and get off the steroids for good!
I worry about two things with the surgery and would like advise on.
First has anyone been on long term pred and had this surgery? What were the first few weeks after surgery like? Did pain increase? did the steroids make your stomach upset? Was you hunger controlled?
Second for those who are married? Once you begin losing the weight and feeling better did your spouse have a hard time with it. My husband has cared for me for so many years, and I am worried about the effects of this surgery on him. We have talked at length about it, but the unknown is scary.
Please any advise would be appreciated.
Samantha
Topic: RE: Naproxen Sodium popper
Naproxen is a "pouch burner." A year before my RNY I developed 2 ulcers from long term use of Naproxen. When I was preparing for surgery I was told NEVER to take Naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen or any NSAIDS for the rest of my life. I have arthritis in my knees and hands, but I will suffer with pain from that rather than take meds that will destroy my pouch.
You need to get off of the Naproxen. Know it won't be easy. But you don't need a damaged pouch on top of everything else.
You need to get off of the Naproxen. Know it won't be easy. But you don't need a damaged pouch on top of everything else.
Carol , East Texas
Topic: RE: Newbie with PsA
Update: arthritis did flare, and took close to 6-8 Weeks for biologic to kick back in. no regrets, would do it again.
Topic: RE: 100% FREE DISABILITY DIGEST
I created a website to mostly help those who are already on disability or are about to apply, I will add your website to it, www.freepeoplehelpingpeople.com
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on 4/24/12 1:46 am
on 4/24/12 1:46 am
Topic: RE: 100% FREE DISABILITY DIGEST
There are actually quite a few resources online to help people who are filing for disability or considering filing for disability. The problem with a lot of them, however, is that they are basically thin marketing vehicles. In some cases, they are just the websites for attorneys. And there's nothing wrong with that. In other cases, they are simply attempts to generate leads for lawyers and lawfirms. Technically, there's nothing wrong with that either...as long as the website in question is providing good, helpful, and factually correct information. I'm a former disability examiner for the Social Security Administration's DDS (disability determination services) and I use my background to answer questions on www.ssdrc.com. However, if anyone here has questions about filing or appealing (which is usually the case), I would be more than glad to participate in forum threads here. Good luck to anyone trying to get through the process.
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