Kmom2

Oh, need2lose2.......how awful is that? I had a similar experience except it was the first time anything like that had happened to me and I had no idea what was about to happen......so I just threw up in front of everyone sitting around me in the restaurant....on Mother's Day! It was awful......lol I went to see a movie last Saturday night and everyone in my party was eating popcorn and one of my friends asked me if I wanted some and I said "No thank you. I haven't tried popcorn yet and I'm sure not going to try it in public!" She laughed and agreed with me but said she felt bad sitting there snarfing it all down and I just said "It smells heavenly, but you would be surprised how much of a detterent public vomiting is." Then she really laughed.....put her arm around me and hugged me. I definitely go for the soft foods and just figure I will drink a protein shake when I get home or make up for it the next day.

OH I bet you are frustrated. Hang in there....these things take time unfortunately. You are doing so great, down 53 lbs, so just keep on going. Use all your tools, eating slow, chewing thoroughly and stick to your calorie count. Good luck, dear!

I was on my period when I had my surgery. Surgeon didn't say anything about it.....had the surgery, did fine. I'm not on BCP, so I don't know about those affecting the surgery or medications, sorry. I had no problems.

I'm 47, have had a partial replacement (right leg) and a total replacement (left leg). I am walking on an underwater treadmill and a wellness center near my home. I have lost 50lbs, but want more off as the partial replacement has to become a total replacement. I want as much weight off as possible before that surgery happens. Water exercise is the best I think. Good luck to you dear!

Thanks btyboop58. I don't think I was truly being realistic with myself. This isn't my first time to the rodeo, I know this pain. But I was fooling myself into thinking losing the weight would make it all better. I'm kinda silly about my knees. My family calls it "denial".....lol lol
My heart goes out to you as I have a friend that suffers from RA. So happy to hear you can walk to the store and back! YOU GO GIRL!