So, it's official, I have arthritis in my knees. I had a feeling that I did, but today, it was confirmed by the orthopedic surgeon. I got a shot of cortisone in the left one, and it seems to help. Although, it's so chilly and rainy that I'm feeling achy in both knees. Actually, from the X-ray, the right one is worse than the left one, but it's not hurting me like the left one is. I think I'm going to pursue a treatment where a synthetic lubricant is injected into the joint. Three shots, and you supposedly get 6 months relief. Right now, that sounds wonderful.
One of the methods to reduce pain in the knees is to (guess what?) -- lose weight. Today the doctor asked me if I'd consider medifast. Um, no. Everyone I know who has gone on medifast, optifast or whatever they are calling it has gained all their weight and then some back. I told the doctor that I was thinking about and researching WLS, and he nodded and said that it was definitely something to consider. I don't think he recommends it, because it does involve abdominal surgery, which always has some risks. I have to do a bit more research, and probably attend an introductory seminar, and then make some sort of decision. This is something I have to decide in my own time, by myself. So, those friends who are pushing it, knock it off!
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