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Question.

I'm 3 years RNY. I'm rusty on some things. I know I can't take ibuprofen, but what about corticosteroid shots in my ankle?

On ‎3‎/‎3‎/‎2019 at 1:16 PM, nomorefattypatty said:

I use Six Star unflavored Protein powder and it's pretty good. You can get a large canister at Walmart for 19.99

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May I ask which specific Six Star PP you get at Walmart?

On 3/8/2019 at 12:07 AM, wjgo said:

There are certainly exercises you can do at home. Just do some research or discuss the matter with your Dr's fitness advisor.

For example, at home, you can use light weights for a variety of uses. You can do partial push-ups against a counter. You can get a medicine ball and just throw it up in the air and catch it repeatedly. When you are obese, it's hard to do any movement to get into to cardio. Walking may be the only thing you can do. Try making your walks more brisk.

Walking is a good exercise. As you loose weight, it'll get easier and you can go faster, farther. Your knee pains may subside or go away, my left knee did. Fat around knees will reduce motion. My feet were suppinating pre op, now that I lost 160lb, my feet are normal, tread wear on my shoes are perfectly even.

Are you pre or post op, and if pre op, when is your surgery?

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Hate to answer that question but I will. I am post OP 3+ years, only down the same 35#'s from surgery. I did not follow the rules and got myself nowhere. Now I am starting one thing at a time. With that admitted, there are small exercises I do for my upper body ( without weights at this point) but I have severe foot problems and cannot really walk or stand. We're going through with surgery in a few months on both feet. So walking is out of the question at this point, hence joining the Y's pool. So, I'm getting there slowly.

Thanks for the exercise advice!

Can you guys remind me, re-educate me about how to drink before and after meals, like when? And also educate me on why. I'm trying to do the right thing, but it's been so long I forgot "the rules" and why. I fail at this miserably.🤯

On 3/26/2019 at 2:30 PM, mousecat88 said:

They sell Water weights you can use in the pool. You hold them at the surface of the Water and push down, adding resistance. I have arthritis, too, and used to do pool-only exercise. There's a bunch of different types of water weights you can get.

My rheumatologist told me to only walk on grass/dirt instead of concrete because it is lower impact on the knees. I've started doing *hard* workouts at the gym and my joints hurt very badly, but we don't have a pool here.

Mousecat88, thank you for the advice. I'm hoping the YMCA pool will have weights or an equivalent. My arms are mud, I could use the extra help. Thank you again. Do you think Amazon will carry water weights?

On 3/26/2019 at 8:10 PM, TracyS said:

I am super obese. Had a hip replacement. Currently need to have a total knee replacement and have tendonitis in both feet due to bone spurs. Not to mention back issues. My insurance paid for Water therapy. At the end they gave me a whole work out routine. So I do that about 3 times a week. Often times I will also stay for the Water aerobics class. You just do what you can to keep up. But it has helped with some of my issues and have lost weight. The goal is to keep moving even when you don't feel like it.

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Thank you Tracy's! I am super obese ( I hate saying that) and I have many of the issues you have. 2 TKR's, pain, etc. If YOU can do it, so can i! Thanks for the inspiration TracyS! ❤ 😁

I have arthritis in many parts of my body that a topical would be great for! Thank you for the diclofenac topical suggestions. Another question I have is related to my 2 knee replacements. I dont think I need revisions, idk but sometimes they hurt really bad like when basic shopping kills me. And, I dont know if the pain can be arthritis. Does anyone have any experience with this type of pain in a TKR? Would a topical help?

On 3/22/2019 at 4:46 PM, mousecat88 said:

I have arthritis and was prescribed Diclofenac Topical. It is an NSAID but my surgeon said it was fine and won't cause ulcers since it is topical. I've been using it for the last 2 months and it actually works, to my surprise. Prescription only. Just put some on my ankle and knee just now, actually. Tylenol does absolutely nothing and I hurt so bad after working out, I wouldn't be able to exercise with the

31 minutes ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

From what I understand is that it can cause ulcers. If it is for joint or back pain you could try Biofreeze.

What is Biofreeze?

I can't remember why ibuprofen is so bad for an RNY patient

I'm 3 years out and I totally suffer daily from arthritis as well as other chronic pain issues.

Any meds that help with these situations? Tylenol is as good as if i just took Water.

Heidi

On 3/8/2019 at 12:07 AM, wjgo said:

There are certainly exercises you can do at home. Just do some research or discuss the matter with your Dr's fitness advisor.

For example, at home, you can use light weights for a variety of uses. You can do partial push-ups against a counter. You can get a medicine ball and just throw it up in the air and catch it repeatedly. When you are obese, it's hard to do any movement to get into to cardio. Walking may be the only thing you can do. Try making your walks more brisk.

Walking is a good exercise. As you loose weight, it'll get easier and you can go faster, farther. Your knee pains may subside or go away, my left knee did. Fat around knees will reduce motion. My feet were suppinating pre op, now that I lost 160lb, my feet are normal, tread wear on my shoes are perfectly even.

Are you pre or post op, and if pre op, when is your surgery?

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Thank you for the suggestions, I will certainly discuss them with my podiatrist tomorrow.

3 hours ago, S@ssen@ch said:

First, congratulation on your decision to get moving and get healthy! Water-based exercise can be very beneficial, especially if land-based exercise is difficult or could exacerbate other conditions.

Water walking is great! And that's probably where you'll want to stay for a while. But there are actually a lot of water-based exercises. Like squatting against the wall, leg lifts. I've taken a "water aerobics" class in the past and found that the exercise felt more like playful fun instead of exercise. YouTube has a lot of great videos that will show you the exercises.

I can't tell you when you'll "feel more limber". For me, the physical benefits of exercise has been a very gradual change. Aside from the soreness I sometimes have the day after my exercise routine, I really didn't notice the effects for months. After months of participating, I just kind of realized how much easier I walk. I'm still amazed sometimes with the new changes I'm noticing and I've been participating for 1.5 years.

Thank you S@ssen@ch, I'm definitely going to check out various Water exercises on YouTube! Never thought of that, and I YouTube everything. I'm going to take it not-too-slow and then move up to classes. Slow but steady.

I hope I don't feel "hurt" after watercizing, I don't mind a good sore but I can't deal with yet more "hurt". I'll take it easy, I'll know when I get there and start! - Thanks again.

Hi, I just joined the YMCA where there's a pool. I'm super morbidly obese, have 2 knee replacements, chronic back pain and feet so bad I can only walk very short distances. I'm going to use the pool for exercise (with Hubby!😁) and other than Water walking I don't know what to do. Very weak muscles and horrible range of motion in knees. We're not utilizing the Silver Sneakers/classes so soon, but will when we feel more limber. Any help out there? Thank You!

On 2/23/2019 at 7:43 AM, FluffyChix said:

Very timely and well-thought post! Thanks for sharing this with us. It's 100% true!

I saw this yesterday and it kinda addresses a little of what you're talking about: How to Develop Healthy Habits for Life

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/8-ways-make-healthy-habit-stick/?utm_source=mfp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MFP_Extra_HealthyHabitsforLife_20190222&os_ehash=55@sfmc:181675394

Excellent article, Thank You!

Among other things I live with are Major Depression, PTSD, etc. I completely sabotaged my diet from soon after 3rd month post-op. In hindsight, I was not at all psychologically ready for life with an RNY. I should have been denied. We didn't delve deep enough, and I regret things weren't addressed. Please be more aware and more aware from that, for others, before you get GBS. Slippery slope!

Good point. I'm talking to my husband right now about the work I'm going to have ahead of me and the mental/ financial stress it's going to bring about. But I have this very strong pull to just do it. Either I do it or I don't, right? As for the forever, I think "forever" is the point however I can only survive if I think in the AA way, take it one day at a time. But forever is ideal.

Thank you, I've been in therapy for a few things for years. I think it's time I address what you've mentioned. 😊

Thank you. I feel restriction if I eat a normal adult sized meal, as opposed to my usual smaller quantities. I eat all foods, good and bad, 3 to 4 times a day. Ease is key, as I live with very painful mobility (hopefully for the moment only!) I don't eat much, just the wrong choices.

Hi, I had my RNY done back in 15. I did not adhere to my doctor's suggestion of the South Beach Diet. Reasons shmeezuns. I never lost much weight, 35#'s +/-. I still weigh 35#'s from my surgery weight. I am mobility impaired, I'm scheduled to help that soon, so I can get out and swim at the YMCA. Just joined. Imobility and refusal/fear of following the diet have ruined me. I'm not offering excuses, but I ask two things in all seriousness....is it too late for me to try again, and actually lose 100 to 150 pounds? Is my stomach shot for good?