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Hi Everyone.
I have been lurking for a few days. And seeing lots of new faces, and some wonderful ones from the past. It has actually been many months since i have been here to post. and kind of an update. I need to put up a new pic as this one is close to a year old, and more changes have occurred. My life has been so full, that time just gets away from me. Unlike days pre-op where i was more of a couch potato. I have had one laughable experience -- but I want to share it with you just to give some of you all, a little reminder. One of the things that happened to me post op about 8 months out was I developed right foot drop. I didnt know what it was, or what was causing it, AND typical of many of us, just thought it would work itself out, and didnt go to a doctor until a month ago. It turns out I have peroneal palsy in my right leg. After many tests, questions, studies, etc. My neurologist confirmed the diagnosis, and walked me thru what had been happening. Get this gals and guys. Prior to surgery I had a lot more *padding* around my knee, once I began to lose weight, I could cross my legs again. (AND I LOVED IT!) I crossed my legs all day long while working and at night if I was sitting doing anything in front of the tv. That constant crossing applied pressure and injured the peroneal nerve that runs just along the outside of the leg. The damage is serious enough that it caused the right foot drop and the inability to lift my foot at the ankles or move my toes etc. The muscles are weak, and walking is often more a matter of falling. Who would have thought? However the good news is that I no longer cross my legs, and tho we often hear that nerves dont regenerate themselves, in this kind of a case, the damage can be resolved with time, and a change in sitting habits. LOL.
I am now 15 months post op, around 155 down from 301. I love my life, I love getting up in the morning and starting a new day. I find **for me** that not standing out in the crowd, and being more like everyone else lets me be more comfortable in most situations. My grandkids keep me moving. And life is full. This was the best thing I have ever done for myself, AND FOR THOSE THAT LOVE ME. I am off all my medications, including my insulin pump. My AIC's are down to 5.6 for the last two times i was tested -- which is a complete remission of the diabetes. I dont take high blood pressure meds, I dont take cholesteral meds, or those for edema, or anything else. These days it is the vitamins. WOW, is that a world of difference of what. I feel like I am a happier and more complete person. Does this change a persons personality -- not the basic person no, but definately when we are more comfortable with who we are, and what we look like, we also find that we extend that energy outward.
What a wild and wonderful ride!!!
Just wanted to share, watch for my updated picture. Love ya all.
I have been lurking for a few days. And seeing lots of new faces, and some wonderful ones from the past. It has actually been many months since i have been here to post. and kind of an update. I need to put up a new pic as this one is close to a year old, and more changes have occurred. My life has been so full, that time just gets away from me. Unlike days pre-op where i was more of a couch potato. I have had one laughable experience -- but I want to share it with you just to give some of you all, a little reminder. One of the things that happened to me post op about 8 months out was I developed right foot drop. I didnt know what it was, or what was causing it, AND typical of many of us, just thought it would work itself out, and didnt go to a doctor until a month ago. It turns out I have peroneal palsy in my right leg. After many tests, questions, studies, etc. My neurologist confirmed the diagnosis, and walked me thru what had been happening. Get this gals and guys. Prior to surgery I had a lot more *padding* around my knee, once I began to lose weight, I could cross my legs again. (AND I LOVED IT!) I crossed my legs all day long while working and at night if I was sitting doing anything in front of the tv. That constant crossing applied pressure and injured the peroneal nerve that runs just along the outside of the leg. The damage is serious enough that it caused the right foot drop and the inability to lift my foot at the ankles or move my toes etc. The muscles are weak, and walking is often more a matter of falling. Who would have thought? However the good news is that I no longer cross my legs, and tho we often hear that nerves dont regenerate themselves, in this kind of a case, the damage can be resolved with time, and a change in sitting habits. LOL.
I am now 15 months post op, around 155 down from 301. I love my life, I love getting up in the morning and starting a new day. I find **for me** that not standing out in the crowd, and being more like everyone else lets me be more comfortable in most situations. My grandkids keep me moving. And life is full. This was the best thing I have ever done for myself, AND FOR THOSE THAT LOVE ME. I am off all my medications, including my insulin pump. My AIC's are down to 5.6 for the last two times i was tested -- which is a complete remission of the diabetes. I dont take high blood pressure meds, I dont take cholesteral meds, or those for edema, or anything else. These days it is the vitamins. WOW, is that a world of difference of what. I feel like I am a happier and more complete person. Does this change a persons personality -- not the basic person no, but definately when we are more comfortable with who we are, and what we look like, we also find that we extend that energy outward.
What a wild and wonderful ride!!!
Just wanted to share, watch for my updated picture. Love ya all.
Annette 
valerie...you have been missed--ya know i have a superspecial spot in my heart for anyone named valerie....
sorry about the leg and foot issue- interesting to know!
such a wonderful positive update tho--please stick around more ---we need you!!!!!!!!!!
hugs
sorry about the leg and foot issue- interesting to know!
such a wonderful positive update tho--please stick around more ---we need you!!!!!!!!!!
hugs
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
Valerie.....good to see you again. What a great recap of you life....thanks for sharing!
Congrats on the awesome weight loss and the wonderful rewards it has brought to you.
Hope the foot thing does improve quickly. Crossing legs...who would have thought that could cause damage...I do it and don't even think about it everytime I sit....in fact my legs are crossed now.....I better work on that!!!
Hugs, connie d
Congrats on the awesome weight loss and the wonderful rewards it has brought to you.
Hope the foot thing does improve quickly. Crossing legs...who would have thought that could cause damage...I do it and don't even think about it everytime I sit....in fact my legs are crossed now.....I better work on that!!!
Hugs, connie d
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