[JulieD0814]

Let me start first by saying "Hi Everyone!" I haven't been posting much (life), but I do get on pretty much everyday to see how everyone is doing, I am truly saddened to hear of Peanut's diagnosis and also to hear of Annie being in the hospital. Hope they are doing well!!!!!

Now on to my vent!!!! I am so very frustrated right now! I am 10 months post op today and down 119 pounds, (That is not my frustration) and I am having extreme knee problems!!! (This is my frustration)

First a little history...... I have had 2 knee surgeries one in 1999 and the other in 2001, I have had numerous cortisone injections, I played sports for years and did a lot of damage to my knee.

I have had my knee drained and had cortisone injections twice since August and just started receiving injections of synvisc which is supposed to lubricate the joint and make it better. My orthopedic doctor just told me today that my MRI was really bad and that he will most likely have to do a total knee replacement w/in a few years. I am only 33 so this is not good news! I literally burst into tears and pretty much bit his head off..... "I am having more knee problems now at 159lbs than I ever did at 278. I've been told since I was 20 that if I lost weight my knee problems would go away" The poor doctor just stared at me open mouthed....... I apologized to him and he said he understood, but unfortunately the damage is done and there is really nothing he can do at this point. I asked him why it would be like this now and he thinks that it has to do with losing so much weight and becoming active so quickly. UGH!!!!! I am just so frustrated, I haven't been able to go to the gym since the beginning of July because of this, I still try to walk 3-4 times a week, but the pain is too much sometimes.

To all the newbies and those waiting to have surgery PLEASE don't take this as anything but a rant, I would not change my mind about doing this even if I knew my knee would be messed up again. THIS SURGERY CHANGED MY LIFE AND FOR THAT I AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL!!!! I am just venting now about my frustration. Today is a bad day, tomorrow will be different!

Thanks for listening!!!

~Julie~

[country_strong]

Awwww, that's what we are here for! You are justifiably frustrated right now, and I totally understand why! You have done so much so far, and with such a positive attitude, I know that you will be just fine! HUGGGGGGSS!

[Perfesser]

At least they'll be able to get you the right size of knee. Peanut had a total knee replacement a year before her RNY. Because of her weight she had pain in it just about every day until she had lost 40-50 pounds post-op. Since then it's been relatively pain free. But the steel knee was sized for someone 100+ pounds heavier than she is now! So now the artificial knee is a size or two larger than her natural knee!! But we figure anyone who looks that close is looking too close!!



CT

[JulieD0814]

Originally Posted by Perfesser

At least they'll be able to get you the right size of knee. Peanut had a total knee replacement a year before her RNY. Because of her weight she had pain in it just about every day until she had lost 40-50 pounds post-op. Since then it's been relatively pain free. But the steel knee was sized for someone 100+ pounds heavier than she is now! So now the artificial knee is a size or two larger than her natural knee!! But we figure anyone who looks that close is looking too close!!



CT

My dad said the same thing! He had both knees done and then lost a ton of weight so his knees look very odd! Guess there is a bright side to everything!!

How is Peanut doing? How are you holding up? Please know you are both in my prayers.

[judst]

Julie, I'm sorry you're having so much knee pain. You are really young to be looking at a total replacement! I understand your frustration though of not being able to do the things you want because of pain. I've had ankle and foot surgery on my right foot and even when I walked 4 miles a day each step I took hurt! It sure doesn't make things much enjoyable. Now I've noticed my knees are getting worse but I'm older than you so some of it's to be expected. Please know that we care and that you can vent all you need here! I really hope and pray that you can get some relief from your pain. Hugs

[dixieladybug]

I have had both knees replaced. I am much older than you are though. I had one done a few weeks before my surgery and the other done a few months later. My knees were bone on bone and I could barley walk. I had needed it for a long time but just would not give in. They didn't want to do my knees when I was in my early 40s but by the time I gave in they were shot. Let me tell you with my wls and new knees I can do things I never dreamed of before. No pain in them at all. This has changed my life. I would do it again if I had too. It is not easy to recover from but like RNY so worth it.

[DocSanae]

(((HUGS))) Have you talked about PT to tide you over for the time being? It takes time and patience, but strengthening the muscles around your knees will help some.

[merrynail]

I have a bad knee and your issues worry me. Does anyone know if we can take glucosamine(probably misspelled)? I would love to try and put off issues as long as possible. I hope things settle down for you. You stay positive.

[JulieD0814]

Originally Posted by DocSanae

(((HUGS))) Have you talked about PT to tide you over for the time being? It takes time and patience, but strengthening the muscles around your knees will help some.

Thanks Doc! I actually planned on talking to my doctor next week about maybe doing some pt. It helped before, so hopefully it will help again and buy me some time.