November 20, 2006
I had the last of the three shots in my knee this past week. I am so glad the shots are over. It was much worse when he drained water off my knee than it was when he injected the gel into my knee. I think the shots have helped some. I have not fallen when my knee goes out since the shots. I hope this lasts until I can have my surgery and drop some serious weight.
I did well in LEARN class again this past week. I lost another pound. This has brought my total loss since class started to 9 1/2 pounds. I am proud of myself. Of course I wish I could have lost more, however I will take all I can get.
I am supposed to have some blood tests done in about two weeks and sent to Mayo Clinic. I hope they come out well so I can schedule my surgery. It gets very frustrating when I get the news I am still not healthy enough for surgery, but I know gastric bypass is a risky operation and Mayo has my best interest in mind. It is scary to think other places would have done my operation two years ago when I first considered it. This surgery means I will be able to undergo the surgeries that will allow me to walk normally again. This makes me think a little irrationally sometimes when Mayo wants to postpone the operation.
I was thinking the other evening about what I will want to do first when I can walk well again. I know this sounds funny to some people, but I want to take the dogs for a walk with my family. This was one of the many things I took for granted for so many years. It sounds like a simple thing, however it is an impossible dream for me right now.
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Congrats, on the weight loss. Just remember every little bit counts. Keeping goals like walking your dogs again will help you get through this and recover faster. I hope your test results turn out well.
I’m glad the shots were effective. I totally get your wanting the simple pleasures in life. I’m sitting a mile from Mayo Clinic at this writing, praying for my little girl to get her hands back, to be able to lift a glass of water or put a shirt on. She has RSD in both her hands.
Mayo’s reputatation for excellence and my faith in God make me certain that both of you will be healed and return to a normal life.
I’m glad to hear you’re doing well! I’ve heard nothing but good things about Mayo, so I should think they do know what they’re talking about. Keep up the excellent work!
You’re getting closer!! Keep up the good work.
I never think of my health until I lose it. When I was young, I thought I was invincible. I played sports, jogged, etc. and now it would be impossible for me to do these things now. I hope all works out well for you, and that you can take your dogs for a walk someday soon.