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Originally Posted by SueZ
Oh Jenn, you are so honest! I sent you a private message about having the same doctor, but now that I read your intro I realize we don't. My doc is Luis Reyes...and I will be at the McAllen Heart Hosp.
I have several of the problems you have and did the alcohol medication route, too. It isn't easy to stop. I think about it a lot...every TV spot that has a martini glass in it has me squirming.
Now that I can't have nsaids I feel very stiff and achey.
I am hoping my surgery (next week) will reduce the pain I have in my knees and ankles. I walk like a 500 pound old man. The only remark my PCP made was, "Thin people have problem knees, too." She's not a fan of weight loss surgery, is very fit, does marathons. She's one of those people who raise their eyebrows and remark, "Why can't you just lose weight on a strict diet?".. ..well, duh! Why didn't I think of that?!
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Luis Reyes, that's it! I'm so sorry, I don't know why I had Carlos stuck in my head, must have been someone from work. So yes, we do have the same doc! (Need to edit that.)
I miss NSAIDS for my headaches; they never did anything for my legs. I LOVE your "I walk like a 500 pound old man" remark! That's *exactly* how I feel most of the time. I do try to walk "normally" when I'm in public and bear the pain, but it's getting harder to fake it.
I lot of people do have their joint problems improve with WLS, so don't let my problems discourage you! My problems are congenital and genetic, so they really weren't weight related ... But try getting a doctor to agree with THAT one!
McAllen Heart Hospital is an excellent facility; they did my "mother's" quadruple bypass there about five years ago without complications.
Off to change that name error!
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Jenn 5'8.5"
Lap RNY 6/22/05
Pre-Op: 367/ Current: 238/ Lowest: 228/ Goal: 175
Pounds from Goal: 63
Trying so hard to get back on track, face that I can't do it alone, stop beating myself up for my failings... UPDATE: Well, after the 7 lb. drop last week, this week I didn't lose *anything*.
Didn't gain, but it's discouraging.
Century Club: Feb. '06
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