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Topic: RE: R.A. after RNY
Amanda
SW 269 CW 135.6 GW 140
I am sorry that you are suffering. I too have RA and the mornings are the WORST! Do you exercise at all? Even though it is very hard, I try to move as much as possible. It seems to help somewhat. I have the DS so I am not much help on the drug front. I hope that you find the answers that you need.
AmandaSW 269 CW 135.6 GW 140
Topic: RE: Knee Problems pre-surgery
Sorry I just saw your post and hopefully by now you are on the Loser's Bench. I have both bone on bone knees and walking is extremely painful. I am about 60 lbs. from getting the surgery even though I had wanted to lose more. I am also 4 years out. I started to take Celebrex and it has helped otherwise the only other thing was the Percocet and they only make you stupid for 4 hours at a time.
Check with your WL surgeon about Celebrex. Also hopefully they would have talked to you about a Vena Cava Filter to help with bloodclots.
Best Wishes to you
Jeanne
Check with your WL surgeon about Celebrex. Also hopefully they would have talked to you about a Vena Cava Filter to help with bloodclots.
Best Wishes to you
Jeanne
Topic: R.A. after RNY
I have read many posts about R.A. after gastric bypass. I never thought it would have anything to do with my RNY. My rheumatologist put me on methotrexate pills and after 12 weeks she took me off because I was getting worse. She wants me to start methotrexate injections in 2 weeks. I am allergic to sulfa drugs so she said I can't take anything else. I worry about the bad side effects of methotrexate. Anyone have any other ideas? I am tired of being in pain all the time. The mornings are worst, but now it is attacking my back. Thanks for all your help.
Topic: RE: Knee Replacements at age 40??
I needed a Total Knee Replacement in my Right knee. When Surgeon told me that in Oct 2008 I started crying. At that Point I already had meniscus tear Surgery 2x's. I felt everytime I tore my Meniscus. I leaned down at work and it pulled my knee. That was the last time. 3x at that point. Went to see the Ortho Dr and he said Total Knee this time. I was 38 Years Old and the youngest one in the Hospital that had a Replacement done. I felt very out of Place but not sorry I had it done. I could hardly walk at the time because of so much pain. I do need my Left one replaced but am waiting to have that done till after my RNY. Want to see if losing weight will make a difference. Yes it does Hurt but to me the PT was the hardest. I cried cause that hurt me so much. But at the end of the day I was Glad that I decided to get it replaced
Topic: RE: OsteoArthritis
I am a little scared of the pain medications. I know it is better to be pain free, but not at the cost of an addiction. If you can, let me know if and when you get back to therapy how it goes. But I think that is the major concern.
Topic: RE: OsteoArthritis
You do know that if you went with the Sleeve or the DS you could still take NSAIDs, right?
Topic: RE: Bayshore Hospital in Pasadena, TX
Wishing you all the best in your search for a surgeon. I didn't have my wls at bayshore but have lived in the pasadena area for most of my life and I will say that I wouldn't go to bayshore unless I was going to die before getting somewhere else. This hospital is known for making mistakes and not being a great place. Most people you talk to in this area will tell you to stay away from there. I am sure there are other HCA hospitals around. Hope this helps you. I am sorry to be negative about this hospital just want to be honest.
Topic: RE: who's had a total knee replacement??
Hello,
I just had my left knee replaced 12 weeks ago. Not fun, but it had to be done. Yes it's painful. They do some very nasty things to your bones and they have to disect a lot of muscle to get to the joint. I am still in PT (because I also have a hip issue).
Pain meds will be your friend for a little while ;-) I was only taking them at bedtime after a week or so. (I'm pretty stubborn).
I don't think anyone would tell you it's easy. But it's doable and gets better with time. You can do hard things!
Good luck to you and take good care, Pat
I just had my left knee replaced 12 weeks ago. Not fun, but it had to be done. Yes it's painful. They do some very nasty things to your bones and they have to disect a lot of muscle to get to the joint. I am still in PT (because I also have a hip issue).
Pain meds will be your friend for a little while ;-) I was only taking them at bedtime after a week or so. (I'm pretty stubborn).
I don't think anyone would tell you it's easy. But it's doable and gets better with time. You can do hard things!
Good luck to you and take good care, Pat
RNY 02/02/09 261lbs....... goal 148lbs.... wish me luck
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Topic: RE: OsteoArthritis
I am right there with you on this Malkee!
I went to University of Washington - did a few sessions, then laughingly, they said I was already in decent shape (was not breathless from walking - it was more for cardio therapy for the surgery). I went to a closer PT Clinic, did their program for three months, exercise & Ultrasound. I was not getting any imrpovement - their words - so I said I would continue the work I do daily, and maybe check back after Weight Loss Surgery.
The main component to weight loss & living for that matter, is movement. I get it. The pain wears me out, hurts, frustrates me, then I fight to not lose momentum. I made a decission yesterday, the Tramadol isn't enough. On my next appointment, I will ask if there is another drug between Tramadol & Oxycodone - if I can try that. If not, I will go back on a daily ONE pill of Oxycodone. I am sure that if I do not just take it to be taking it, I could posibly take it every other day. My big question to her will be: If I do not feel the pain, am able to exercise more, would I be doing any additional damage? I think this is an improtant question.
Without pain, weightloss was easier, sigh! Weird, when I lost 135 pounds 13 years ago, it was a breeze! I have only lost 17 pounds in five months - sad.
Brenda : )~
I went to University of Washington - did a few sessions, then laughingly, they said I was already in decent shape (was not breathless from walking - it was more for cardio therapy for the surgery). I went to a closer PT Clinic, did their program for three months, exercise & Ultrasound. I was not getting any imrpovement - their words - so I said I would continue the work I do daily, and maybe check back after Weight Loss Surgery.
The main component to weight loss & living for that matter, is movement. I get it. The pain wears me out, hurts, frustrates me, then I fight to not lose momentum. I made a decission yesterday, the Tramadol isn't enough. On my next appointment, I will ask if there is another drug between Tramadol & Oxycodone - if I can try that. If not, I will go back on a daily ONE pill of Oxycodone. I am sure that if I do not just take it to be taking it, I could posibly take it every other day. My big question to her will be: If I do not feel the pain, am able to exercise more, would I be doing any additional damage? I think this is an improtant question.
Without pain, weightloss was easier, sigh! Weird, when I lost 135 pounds 13 years ago, it was a breeze! I have only lost 17 pounds in five months - sad.
Brenda : )~
Topic: RE: OsteoArthritis
Like you, I am hoping the surgery will reduce the pain on my knee.
Can't help thinking some therapy might help a little. I just do simple exercises, mostly on my back, sometimes with 2 or 3 lb weights on my ankle. It's not perfect but it's helped a lot.
One thing: my therapist is in his 40s...his philosophy is that if you push too hard at the beginning it's one step forward and two steps back. So he says he just takes one and a half steps forward. I went to one therapist in his 20s who was really gung ho and pushed you...but the result was a tremendous amount of pain the next day. So you might want to consider somebody who takes the easy approach. I only say this because it has helped me.
Let me get through the RNY before I go on to the knee replacement. I am a little worried about surgery since you can't take NSAIDS afterward. I usually take three at night to sleep. Tylenol generally isn't as effective, but perhaps it will help.
Can't help thinking some therapy might help a little. I just do simple exercises, mostly on my back, sometimes with 2 or 3 lb weights on my ankle. It's not perfect but it's helped a lot.
One thing: my therapist is in his 40s...his philosophy is that if you push too hard at the beginning it's one step forward and two steps back. So he says he just takes one and a half steps forward. I went to one therapist in his 20s who was really gung ho and pushed you...but the result was a tremendous amount of pain the next day. So you might want to consider somebody who takes the easy approach. I only say this because it has helped me.
Let me get through the RNY before I go on to the knee replacement. I am a little worried about surgery since you can't take NSAIDS afterward. I usually take three at night to sleep. Tylenol generally isn't as effective, but perhaps it will help.
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