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Jane - If you had to do it over again, would you forego the ability to take pain meds and have the surgery anyway?

Thanks all, I appreciate the support!! Belladonna - I am also on prednisone Thing is it makes me feel great. they have tried weaning me off it but as soon as they lower the dose, the pain comes back. I have to go to another rheumatologist next Thursday for a 2nd opinion.

Thank you Melody!! Just reading that was encouraging! You have no idea. Will look for the thread you mentioned!

My surgery had been scheduled for this Tuesday, September 10th. On Thursday I went for my pre-surgical clearance from my PCP. Turns out that through the whole recent process (PST, Anesthesia consult, class) nobody 'noticed' that I am taking a high dose of steroids for the last month for what they 'think' is arthritis, although I have written it on each sheet I have filled out. Apparently as it turns out they are not only hurtful to your stomach, but they also slow down the body's ability to heal...not cool side effects for surgery that involves ones stomach... PCP didnt clear me I TOTALLY understand intellectually that postponing is the right thing to do, but I was emotionally ready, 5 days from something I have been actively working towards since the beginning of the year with tests etc. Now I am kind of up in the air until we can figure out what the deal is with my joints (wrists and hands) before we can reschedule my surgery Just wanted to vent, thanks for listening. (I posted this in the wrong forum and cant figure out how to remove)

My surgery had been scheduled for this Tuesday, September 10th. On Thursday I went for my pre-surgical clearance from my PCP. Turns out that through the whole recent process (PST, Anesthesia consult, class) nobody 'noticed' that I am taking a high dose of steroids for the last month for what they 'think' is arthritis, although I have written it on each sheet I have filled out. Apparently as it turns out they are not only hurtful to your stomach, but they also slow down the body's ability to heal...not cool side effects for surgery that involves ones stomach... PCP didnt clear me I TOTALLY understand intellectually that postponing is the right thing to do, but I was emotionally ready, 5 days from something I have been actively working towards since the beginning of the year with tests etc. Now I am kind of up in the air until we can figure out what the deal is with my joints (wrists and hands) before we can reschedule my surgery Just wanted to vent, thanks for listening.

That is terrific!!

Your Doc hasnt given you a diet to follow? The nutritionist in my Docs group office give a 2 week plan, but my Doc wants his patients to do it for 4 weeks. In the case of mine, it is liquid during the day and then a lean and green dinner. Or if I chose I can do liquid all day. Protein is the name of the game. High protein.

Hi All - I am new to the site. Have my date set for September 10th at Syosset Hospital. Am very nervous. Could definitely use a buddy!! Marg

I am a newb here and my surgery is September 10th! I am sooo nervous and excited!