O for heaven's sakes - that is very old school on your knees. You are NOT too young for surgery. Any chance you can find a new surgeon? It is absurd that you are in this much pain. Prior to my surgery I was taking Arthritis Strength Tylenol (8-hour) 24/7 every 8 hours and it really did help. But, you have to take it every 8 hours and give it a day to build up in your system. I am so sorry Katrina.....
Omg, Katrina, this is sadistically hilarious. Which I've learned is your style. I love it.
I get it - the chronic pain part and the weight gain part. Chronic pain depletes a person. Also increases the depression, at least in my case.
I wonder if you're weight gain was from gaining muscle. Could that be? I know, when I first lost postpartum weight, the scale looked nice. Now I'm 20 pounds heavier, but my clothes still (mostly) fit and my legs look, well, thick.
I can do weighted squats now with zero problems. So... yeah. Maybe that's part of your weight gain.
Also - insurance. Ugh. Sarah has 12 specialists, and dealing with managed care is totally unmanageable. You have my many condolences.
What could this miracle weight loss drug be? You sure you didn’t lose fat & gain muscle? Swimming is a whole body exercise -- that seems more likely what happened! Yes indeed-- chronic pain sucks big time...
Cannabis can truly help. Don’t get discouraged -- the injections may do the trick! Replacements don’t last forever -- so try everything else first. Your glass is half Full -- Cheers!😉
Ugh, what a clusterfuck, Katrina. I’m sorry for all the anguish you’ve had. FWIW, I had the hyaluronic acid injections in my knee (three injections spaced out over several weeks). It kicks in about two weeks after the last injection. That for me was in December and I’m still getting relief from it. Also, once you can comfortably use your knee more, it’ll lubricate itself a bit (the old, “motion is lotion” hypothesis). Good luck with everything! Hope any hallucinations you have are the fun kind 🤪
YOU are your best and wisest counsel. Only do what feels right for you, even if you change your mind endlessly. The pain is the pits and I'm sorry you are in it as you are. Gentle, gentle care as you make your way. 🙌🏽
First thought, get a second opinion on the knee. I've known plenty of people who just needed to find the right doc to get what they need.
Second, don't be afraid to push back a little on all this "body weight" stuff. Muscle, fat, whatever, it's your body and your body isn't a wrong thing to be eliminated or squished or morphed by lack of sleep and drug interactions. I'm constantly side-eyeing all the BS in the world that's done under a "healthy weight" guise.
Oh my dear friend.. 1- I'm sorry you didn't get the news you'd hoped for and 2- I'm sorry for giggling at the end, but gosh sometimes when the sh*t hits the fan..all you can do is laugh. Sending you gentle hugs and hoping insurance gets their sh*t together and you get some relief soon!! Xoxo
I'm glad you're getting a second opinion. The "you're too young" is BS...my wife had knee replacement in her 50s because she wanted to live an active life, and her doctor supported her decision. I'm getting the hyaluronic acid injections in my knees later this month so I can hold off a few years. Getting old sucks!
O for heaven's sakes - that is very old school on your knees. You are NOT too young for surgery. Any chance you can find a new surgeon? It is absurd that you are in this much pain. Prior to my surgery I was taking Arthritis Strength Tylenol (8-hour) 24/7 every 8 hours and it really did help. But, you have to take it every 8 hours and give it a day to build up in your system. I am so sorry Katrina.....
Omg, Katrina, this is sadistically hilarious. Which I've learned is your style. I love it.
I get it - the chronic pain part and the weight gain part. Chronic pain depletes a person. Also increases the depression, at least in my case.
I wonder if you're weight gain was from gaining muscle. Could that be? I know, when I first lost postpartum weight, the scale looked nice. Now I'm 20 pounds heavier, but my clothes still (mostly) fit and my legs look, well, thick.
I can do weighted squats now with zero problems. So... yeah. Maybe that's part of your weight gain.
Also - insurance. Ugh. Sarah has 12 specialists, and dealing with managed care is totally unmanageable. You have my many condolences.
Hang in there. Santa will still come for you. 😊
What could this miracle weight loss drug be? You sure you didn’t lose fat & gain muscle? Swimming is a whole body exercise -- that seems more likely what happened! Yes indeed-- chronic pain sucks big time...
Cannabis can truly help. Don’t get discouraged -- the injections may do the trick! Replacements don’t last forever -- so try everything else first. Your glass is half Full -- Cheers!😉
Ugh, what a clusterfuck, Katrina. I’m sorry for all the anguish you’ve had. FWIW, I had the hyaluronic acid injections in my knee (three injections spaced out over several weeks). It kicks in about two weeks after the last injection. That for me was in December and I’m still getting relief from it. Also, once you can comfortably use your knee more, it’ll lubricate itself a bit (the old, “motion is lotion” hypothesis). Good luck with everything! Hope any hallucinations you have are the fun kind 🤪
YOU are your best and wisest counsel. Only do what feels right for you, even if you change your mind endlessly. The pain is the pits and I'm sorry you are in it as you are. Gentle, gentle care as you make your way. 🙌🏽
First thought, get a second opinion on the knee. I've known plenty of people who just needed to find the right doc to get what they need.
Second, don't be afraid to push back a little on all this "body weight" stuff. Muscle, fat, whatever, it's your body and your body isn't a wrong thing to be eliminated or squished or morphed by lack of sleep and drug interactions. I'm constantly side-eyeing all the BS in the world that's done under a "healthy weight" guise.
Oh my dear friend.. 1- I'm sorry you didn't get the news you'd hoped for and 2- I'm sorry for giggling at the end, but gosh sometimes when the sh*t hits the fan..all you can do is laugh. Sending you gentle hugs and hoping insurance gets their sh*t together and you get some relief soon!! Xoxo
I'm glad you're getting a second opinion. The "you're too young" is BS...my wife had knee replacement in her 50s because she wanted to live an active life, and her doctor supported her decision. I'm getting the hyaluronic acid injections in my knees later this month so I can hold off a few years. Getting old sucks!
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