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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?

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

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.?

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?

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?

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

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

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!

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?