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[JoannMarie 0]

Joann,

After your knee replacement were you able to come home from the hospital or did you have to go to a rehab place? Going to a rehab place scares me the most.

Have you tried steroid injections? I did one in May before my cruise and it worked about a day or so and no more. I am wondering if another one of those would help in the short term until I got to goal. It scares the bajeebies out of me to reach goal, get knee replacement and then gain weight due to lack of working out. But heck, that will still be better than where I started at 300+ lbs!

Long, I was in the hospital for 3 days and then home. DH took a couple of days off work and stayed with me, then the weekend - same scenario. For the next week he came home for lunch to get my lunch and make sure I was doing everything I was supposed to do (is there such a thing as a "Father" hen???) After that I was on my own, and actually would have been okay fixing my own lunch during that week. He was just worried. The physical therapist came to my house 3 days a week for 2 or 3 weeks, and the visiting nurse came to give me an injection of coumadin a couple of times a week. I used a walker for a few days, then crutches, then a cane. I was driving by the fourth week and drove to my physical therapy sessions. It was a LONG time before I could sit comfortably in a regular chair - apparently the tissue in the back of the knee was traumatized and the pressure of the chair was very painful. In fact, that is the pain I remember the most. Walking was okay, therapy hurt some, but that improved quickly. I know of people who go back to work in a couple of weeks, but I could not sit in an office chair for more than 5-10 minutes - I have wondered if the fat tissue behind my knee was part of that problem. I was away from work for 3 months. Fortunately I worked for a good company and had good disability insurance. I also had a great doctor who insisted I NOT go back until I was ready.

It will be helpful for you if you have some help from friends and/or family for a week or so. You should not need someone with you all the time, but a little help with everyday tasks at first would be a good thing and should keep you out of a rehab center. Remember too - I was 60 years old when I had this done - you are 10 years younger. You will do fine. (so will I...)

Just don't live in pain when there is something you can do about it. You will have your band to help with the weight issue, and you will be surprised at how quickly you will be active again. The only time I think of that knee now is when I go through the metal detector at the airport (allow plenty of time for them to check you out).

[Charlene K 1]

Well, I am back from getting a fill. I only got .4cc and then I will go back in three weeks for another. Of course he asked how I was doing, and I told him about the Christmas baking. He said"noooooo, you can't do that". My DH consulted with him about gastric bypass and he said there wouldn't be a problem getting him approved. So, now we will be on the same eating plan. It will just make this journey so much easier.

Dr. Davis has a new book out on a complete guide to WLS. I ordered it from Amazon and he said he would sign it. I asked his PA about Big Medicine. They are still planning to have more episodes ,but don't have a date yet.

Long, I am so tempted to watch QVC,but with my husband's job still hanging in the balance I can't afford to be tempted. QVC is one of my favorite places to shop.

[bochs 0]

Hey there tonight gang (Monday). Had a good day today. On QVC issue, I have jewelry mostly but I have developed a love for that polish pottery. It is expensive but gosh it is so beautiful. My dh would not like how much that stuff costs but I got two pieces of it and I am hooked. Can't wait to get my kitchen done. Did okay on eating today. Pretty uneventful today. Hope everyone is doing good and behaving.

Beckyo

[Great2BThin 5]

Hope the fill works for you Charlene. I remember you had trouble with the last one I think. Is your hubby also looking at the band or just bypass? I wish him luck in his decision it is such a individual one and not one procedure is the right one for everyone. He will have a great care giver in you since the diets are about the same you will know what he can and can't have.

[Charlene K 1]

Hope the fill works for you Charlene. I remember you had trouble with the last one I think. Is your hubby also looking at the band or just bypass? I wish him luck in his decision it is such a individual one and not one procedure is the right one for everyone. He will have a great care giver in you since the diets are about the same you will know what he can and can't have.

Thanks Long. I really have been working on my bites and chews so I am hoping I do better with this fill. My husband is getting bypass. He doesn't like needles of any kind.

I started back with the weight loss bible study tonight. We got a special blessing.....two members of the church are fitness trainers and they are helping us without charge. They gave us a nutrition class tonight. I am excited about getting my body fat down. They also gave us some resistance training. I know things WILL change. I don't have any excuses now.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hey Gang..

Charlene - great about dh and bypass - I think it's very individual too - I know 2 pple who wanted bands but ended up with bypass the are both doing great..

QVC - Ya I too have to take a break everynow and then myslef - really shoud never watch it again - that polish stone wear will look great in your new kitche..

ok - it's 9 I gotta hit the hay - will talk to you all tomorrow

[IndioGirl55 32]

GOOD MORNING !!!!

How is everyone this morning - I bet alot of you are watching TV this morning - Since I have to work I will be watching via computer - plus I am tivoing it too..

History is being made today - regardless of your political view and I firmly beleive that we all have the right to our personal opinion without being attacked or critizied.. Today is a great day in the History of Amercia...

Ok off my soap box :wink2:

[Great2BThin 5]

No TV watching for me today. Busy busy day. Though I just keep praying for our country.

Arelene, that's great about the personal trainers! What a wonderful gift to your group. Good luck with that! Do you know when your husbands bypass will be? I am glad he has found the right procedure for him.

Well gang, I am feeling the burn from my workout yesterday. It's not super sore but I can definitely feel I've done something. I go again today at 230pm. Today we workout with cords.

[boos02 0]

Hi everyone -

Just checkin in. Love to hear how you are all doing. I'm still struggling, but I'm not letting it get me down. I see the doc on Thursday and will have a real head-to-head about my disappointing weight loss. We'll see.

Kathy

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi everyone -

Just checkin in. Love to hear how you are all doing. I'm still struggling, but I'm not letting it get me down. I see the doc on Thursday and will have a real head-to-head about my disappointing weight loss. We'll see.

Kathy

Hey Kathy

Yep - your doc sound like he wants the $$$ from the surgery but he thinks that all the work is up to you - it that was the case - then you didn't need surger - remember tell him about the steak.... If you had proper restriction you couldn't eat that much steak... Period end of story and tell him I said so.:thumbup:

[Charlene K 1]

No TV watching for me today. Busy busy day. Though I just keep praying for our country.

Arelene, that's great about the personal trainers! What a wonderful gift to your group. Good luck with that! Do you know when your husbands bypass will be? I am glad he has found the right procedure for him.

Well gang, I am feeling the burn from my workout yesterday. It's not super sore but I can definitely feel I've done something. I go again today at 230pm. Today we workout with cords.

Well, call it old age or ADD I forgot about the fill and ate chicken for lunch. Two bites into it and yep, slimed and pb'd. You would think I would learn. I am sipping on warm tea and ate Cream of Wheat for dinner.

My DH is going for bypass. The thought of getting fills and sliming is a real turn off to him. He has to lose at least 130lbs. At least we will be a team. We got fat together and we will get skinny together......all in a span of 40years.

I am excited about the personal trainers. I was embarrassed when she measured my fat, but she put me at ease. She really encouraged me. She said to only eat whole grains and keep my sugar intake to 40grams a day.She didn't say anything about carbs. I think she said 50 grams of Protein, but I know to eat more. Oh, and she said to weigh only once every two weeks. Don't know if I can do that. As far as training we were given resistance exercises with bands.

[bochs 0]

Today is a historical day in our Country. I watched the Inaguration but then had a Board meeting tonight, I tried to eat a piece of meatloaf today and got stuck. My eating patterns are not great. I have been under alot of stress lately and having a hard time with food so guess what? I am eating soft stuff to get something down. Today I had coffee, unjury with skim milk, lunch was meatloaf (had a hard time with that.) Then had a Protein bar. Tonight came home and had some cheese. Thats it for today. Oh yea I had brussel sprouts and would you believe I got stuck on those. Didn't walk either. Gotta get my A@#$ back into gear. I am playing with the same lb back and forth. Anyway to another subject, I thought the Innagural ball gown that Mrs. Obama wore was absolutely gorgeous. Well thats all today. Gonna get my hair done tomorrow.

Beckyo

[pj_txlady 0]

Janet, I got your message and that weekend will be great. I will find out where your aunt is and find us a place to meet. I'm so excited !! How do you send privage messages?

[IndioGirl55 32]

Well, call it old age or ADD I forgot about the fill and ate chicken for lunch. Two bites into it and yep, slimed and pb'd. You would think I would learn. I am sipping on warm tea and ate Cream of Wheat for dinner.

My DH is going for bypass. The thought of getting fills and sliming is a real turn off to him. He has to lose at least 130lbs. At least we will be a team. We got fat together and we will get skinny together......all in a span of 40years.

I am excited about the personal trainers. I was embarrassed when she measured my fat, but she put me at ease. She really encouraged me. She said to only eat whole grains and keep my sugar intake to 40grams a day.She didn't say anything about carbs. I think she said 50 grams of Protein, but I know to eat more. Oh, and she said to weigh only once every two weeks. Don't know if I can do that. As far as training we were given resistance exercises with bands.

Charlene - sugar really ise like carbs - carbs have tons of sugar so if you are eating 40 grms of surgar you will be limiting your carbs at the same time - I am looking at a can of green Beans at my desk - 4oz has total carbs 4 - sugars 2

South Beach ceral bar 15 carbs - 10 sugar - so they really go almost hand in hand..

Today is a historical day in our Country. I watched the Inaguration but then had a Board meeting tonight, I tried to eat a piece of meatloaf today and got stuck.

My eating patterns are not great. I have been under alot of stress lately and having a hard time with food so guess what? I am eating soft stuff to get something down. Today I had coffee, unjury with skim milk, lunch was meatloaf (had a hard time with that.) Then had a Protein Bar. Tonight came home and had some cheese. Thats it for today. Oh yea I had brussel sprouts and would you believe I got stuck on those. Didn't walk either. Gotta get my A@#$ back into gear. I am playing with the same lb back and forth. Anyway to another subject, I thought the Innagural ball gown that Mrs. Obama wore was absolutely gorgeous. Well thats all today. Gonna get my hair done tomorrow.

Beckyo

Becky- Yes stress can make your band tighter - Now redoing your kitchen should be fun not stressful... well not until the construction part - that will be a pain - but you gotta look at the end picture and quit sweating the small stuff - it will work out - just think about it - one way or another everything we every worry about usually works it's self out..

(that's my personal phlisolphy anyway - not to say I don't worry at times cuz I do - but I try to always find the lesson to be learn and know that this to shall pass)

Becky GF I want you to eat more regular foods!!!! I bet if you start eating regular foods and not all this Protein powder - Protein Bars those lbs will start coming off. How's your hunger - It just seems like I ate more food than you are at this stage - yes I was working out more - but that's cuz I have a gym - ok old age here - didn't you join one or were looking into joining one??)

Small bites - slow & chew... Sometimes if my meat is dry it will cause problems..

I want you to carve 1 hour out of your day for you... You can do that can't you.. Weather permiting go for that walk - if not drive to gym - or turn on the TV or Radio to your fave music and Dance around the house.. Move your butt in some way- Heck we are the same age - Were you a disco girl or a rocker chick - well just think back to those days and let loose...

I agree Michelle looked wonderful in her gown - and I gotta say you can see the love between the 2 of them.. It will be nice to see youth in the White House..

Janet, I got your message and that weekend will be great. I will find out where your aunt is and find us a place to meet. I'm so excited !! How do you send privage messages?

PJ

Click my name - then under my pic it says send message or something like that - I am not a good teacher - I gotta be doing it - I don't remember whats what _ I have to show pple how to do it :0) heck just email me

jwrightpim@aol.com

[Charlene K 1]

Yeah, I thought so on the carb thing. I have been looking on labels ..........I still am eating too many carbs, but with this new fill that may cut it down. I just ate a piece of fish....went down....but then I ate a piece of bread....yuk!...stuck! So, I will be cutting down on the carbs.