I'm glad you're doing so well. That's inspiring, 4 miles a day! Pain doesn't sound good though! How long does the pain last? Does it hurt all the time or do pain meds keep the pain under control? I am a big baby, worse so after this last surgery. How long were you laid up before you could get out and kinda get back to a normal life? Thats also one of my concerns. My 8 year old granddaughter lives with me, and when I'm laid up it takes time away from her life as well. I hate the thought of feeling like I'm wasting her life away. Course I realize too, the better off I am, the more things we can go and do together. Sorry, didn't mean to make this so lengthy. Thanks for the info! Good luck to you too. You're from Iowa too, huh?

I'm looking at having one at the end of August, just curious about how painful it is. I just had a panni removal/tummy tuck May 4th, that wasn't bad except for an infection I developed. Otherwise, not painful. Just wondering how knee replacement pain compares.  I dread the idea of another surgery, but it is needed. For those who've had it done, how painful was it? Thanks for any replies!

Hi Amy,

Good to see you post...I'm Kathie from Castaic; neighbors. Since you posted on the arthritis page, do you suffer? I had a total hip replacement 6 months after my RNY. Today I'm happy to say that life is wonderful and I'm pain-free and living life to its fullest.

If you have questions, I'm here to help support you.

Kathie

Sorry that the steroid shot is not helping you, Janice.  I haven't had that, but I'm due to have Synvisc shots in my knees.

Good luck to you.

I had a steroid shot in my lower lumbar nearly 3 weeks ago , it took 4 days to kick in and seems to have worn off already.. Anyone have any luck with steroid shots?? pls tell me what i can expect. I had mine for siatica .

ty janice