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In a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, tamimh@... writes:

My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning.

I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about after the surgery. I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it now.

The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when you have this done. I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from 4-7 days.

Tami

Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now. I had to beg to get another look taken at mine and I was 45. I was in the hospital 4 days. I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.

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I'm 64 and I'm having to beg to get mine done. It's because I don't have arthritis. I "only" have grade IV chondromalacia (lifestyle-limiting) and menisci that are falling apart (very limiting). I think doctors should have to go to a class in thinking outside the book.

Ann

Re: HELLO

In a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, tamimhcharter (DOT) net writes:

My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning.

I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about after the surgery. I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it now.

The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when you have this done. I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from 4-7 days.

Tami

Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now. I had to beg to get another look taken at mine and I was 45. I was in the hospital 4 days. I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.

[Guest guest]

what about blood transfusions? do most people need them?

Tami

Re: HELLO

In a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, tamimhcharter (DOT) net writes:

My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning.

I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about after the surgery. I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it now.

The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when you have this done. I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from 4-7 days.

Tami

Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now. I had to beg to get another look taken at mine and I was 45. I was in the hospital 4 days. I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.

[Guest guest]

I had to donate two pints of my own blood for my first TKR sand did not

need it. This time I opted not t donate and didn't need any

transfusion either. You can built up the blood loss if it is two pints.

There was no need and giving blood bugged me.

On Aug 20, 2006, at 3:43 AM, Tami wrote:

> what about blood transfusions?  do most people need them?

>  

> Tami

>> Re: HELLO

>>

>>

>>

>> In a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time,

>> tamimh@... writes:

>>>

>>> My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning. 

>>>  

>>> I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about

>>> after the surgery.  I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it

>>> now. 

>>>  

>>> The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when

>>> you have this done.  I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from

>>> 4-7 days. 

>>>  

>>> Tami  Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now.  I had to beg to

>>> get another look taken at mine and I was 45.  I was in the hospital

>>> 4 days.  I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.  

>>>

>>

>>

>

" If you are all wrapped up in yourself, you are overdressed. "

[Guest guest]



unforatly I can not donate blood for myself or anyone else. I have ITP which is simular to a hemophelac.

Hopefully I will not need any

Tami

Re: HELLOIn a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, tamimh@... writes:

My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning. I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about after the surgery. I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it now. The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when you have this done. I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from 4-7 days. Tami Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now. I had to beg to get another look taken at mine and I was 45. I was in the hospital 4 days. I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.

"If you are all wrapped up in yourself, you are overdressed."

[Guest guest]

I needed 2 pints of blood after my TRHR. I am also on 350 mg of Iron.

Arianne

>

> > what about blood transfusions?  do most people need them?

> >  

> > Tami

> >> Re: HELLO

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> In a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time,

> >> tamimh@... writes:

> >>>

> >>> My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning. 

> >>>  

> >>> I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about

> >>> after the surgery.  I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it

> >>> now. 

> >>>  

> >>> The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when

> >>> you have this done.  I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from

> >>> 4-7 days. 

> >>>  

> >>> Tami  Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now.  I had to beg to

> >>> get another look taken at mine and I was 45.  I was in the hospital

> >>> 4 days.  I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.  

> >>>

> >>

> >>

> >

> " If you are all wrapped up in yourself, you are overdressed. "

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/20/2006 4:36:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, tamimh@... writes:

what about blood transfusions? do most people need them?

Tami

Hi Tami, I didn't need a blood transfusion. It was weird, the blood that was draining out of my knee they were putting back in. Very cool huh?

[Guest guest]

Hi Tami,

I had a LTKR in March and I was off work for 4 months. My surgery was

a bit more complicated than most others (I was in the OR for almost

5 hours) and was in the hospital for 5 days. My knee was pretty

screwed up to begin with, I had lots of hardware in there that had to

be removed, and had 4 previous surgeries. Like they say, everyone

heals at a different pace. And you're young so I bet you'll heal

faster.

I'm 5 months post-op now and doing great...and the best thing is NO

PAIN like I had before. Good luck!!

Debi

>

> My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning.

>

> I am having total knee replacement and have many questions about

after the surgery. I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it now.

>

> The main question I have is how long usually are you off work when

you have this done. I know I will be in the hospital anywhere from 4-7

days.

>

> Tami

>

[Guest guest]

Tami,

At the hospital I was at it was mandatory you donated 2 pints of

blood. Lucky for me my husband is the same type as me, so he gave me

one of his It was also mandatory you went to these classes on

TKR. As for driving, it was about 6 weeks till I drove, but it was

only like a block away to my PT. We live way out in the boonies and

I'd have to get on the freeway to go anywhere....my work is 45 miles

one way. So no driving for me for a long time. I couldn't climb up

in my SUV anyway!!!

Oh yea, I should clarify something about my answer to your previous

post about the length of being off work. I was off work for so long

because I am on my feet walking around alot at work. There was no

way I could have gone back there till my ROM was better. Now my job

gives me lots of PT as well.

Deb

>

> what about blood transfusions? do most people need them?

>

> Tami

> Re: HELLO

>

>

>

> In a message dated 8/18/2006 9:00:26 A.M. Central Standard Time,

tamimh@... writes:

>

> My name is Tami and I just joined the group this morning.

>

> I am having total knee replacement and have many questions

about after the surgery. I am only 34 and I have a dr who will do it

now.

>

> The main question I have is how long usually are you off work

when you have this done. I know I will be in the hospital anywhere

from 4-7 days.

>

> Tami

> Hi Tami, I've had both of my knees done now. I had to beg to

get another look taken at mine and I was 45. I was in the hospital 4

days. I don't work but I was allowed to drive at 4 weeks.

>

[Guest guest]

That is very cool

Tami

Re: HELLO

In a message dated 8/20/2006 4:36:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, tamimhcharter (DOT) net writes:

what about blood transfusions? do most people need them?

Tami

Hi Tami, I didn't need a blood transfusion. It was weird, the blood that was draining out of my knee they were putting back in. Very cool huh?

[Guest guest]

john,i have been with the group for several years and the atmosphere has changed time and time again. i guess "evolves"is a good way to put it. right now we are at a very relaxed and friendly stage. to me the way it should be! but there have been times when someone with a problem, other than a hip, have been made almost not welcome. or other times when off topic or friendly chatter was un-welcome. we now have a group of adults (i've been called otherwise) that understand each other and KNOW what the delete button is for. we know the difference between off-color and disgusting. we also understand that a "smart" reply/comment is not always mean spirited. the moderators and time have both been good for this group and i hope it stays this way for a long time! w. coffey (gimpy)

[Guest guest]

I had lots of problems with my first and it didn't want to have the same. It been 4 wks and I'm doing so much better than the first one. >>> Glad 2 hear your recovery is going better this time around Shirley... may it be a rapid and well one in the days 2 follow! I know a few patients that's had a time with the first implant and yet the second leg has been a breeze. Goes to show ya... every experience is it's own~ even in the very same body! Well walking 2 ya... and I hope how soon your life finds a peaceful pain-free walk better then you've ever known previously.

[Guest guest]

Hi – I am having the lap band

surgery on Sept 22, so I will still be there on the 23rd. I would

love to meet/talk to you –

Be sure to stop by and say HI – if you

don’t see me wondering the halls.

Any one else scheduled for surgery on

9/22?

Rhonda

From:

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Behalf Of danellewaller

Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006

3:54 PM

To:

Subject:

Hello

I was wondering if anyone is going or will be in the

area on Sept. 23?

I am having my first fill-I am a little nervous-not sure why. Thanks,

Danelle

[Guest guest]

I live in Tampa FL and I have been flying back and forth to MX...I either go on the fill date or cheapest air fare. The lowest I have found round trip is $218 out of Tampa. I spend $80 for the fill and another $80 if I spend the night. The whole thing is around $378 for a fill.

I haven't found a dr in the area who will give me a fill plus flurosopy. The closest I have come is the Miami area Dr Henandez-Cruz (I think). With gas and the 8 hour trip...I decided just to fly back and forth.

Hope this helps...I have had 2 fills...just came back from my second one.

Dee

Tampa FL

In a message dated 9/7/2006 12:34:34 PM Eastern Standard Time, miamiangel888@... writes:

Is anyone in the East Central Florida area? I am currently in Palm Bay and have spent the last two weeks since my surgery calling doctors from the database here, FillCenterUSA, and anywhere else I can find from Miami (250 miles away) to Orlando (about 150 miles away). Absolutely none of them will take a patient who has not had their surgery done by them; not for fills, or even check-ups.Is it going to be easier just to fly back to Mexico each and every time I need to be checked or filled? Although not very convenient, it seems to be my only option at this moment.

[Guest guest]

I will definately look you up then and see how it is going. I'm really

looking forward to meeting some bandsters.

Danelle

> >

> > I was wondering if anyone is going or will be in the area on Sept.

> 23?

> > I am having my first fill-I am a little nervous-not sure why.

> Thanks,

> > Danelle

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I think you're absolutely right Dee, it's going to be easier just

to plan my trips back to Mexico. Not only as far as expense, but at

least Dr. Aceves knows his own work and I trust him to have my best

care in his hands.

Oh well, see you guys (whoever is there then) in early November.

>

>

> I live in Tampa FL and I have been flying back and forth to MX...I

either go

> on the fill date or cheapest air fare. The lowest I have found

round trip

> is $218 out of Tampa. I spend $80 for the fill and another $80 if

I spend the

> night. The whole thing is around $378 for a fill.

>

> I haven't found a dr in the area who will give me a fill plus

flurosopy.

> The closest I have come is the Miami area Dr Henandez-Cruz (I

think). With

> gas and the 8 hour trip...I decided just to fly back and forth.

>

> Hope this helps...I have had 2 fills...just came back from my

second one.

>

> Dee

> Tampa FL

>

> In a message dated 9/7/2006 12:34:34 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> miamiangel888@... writes:

>

>

>

>

> Is anyone in the East Central Florida area? I am currently in Palm

> Bay and have spent the last two weeks since my surgery calling

doctors

> from the database here, FillCenterUSA, and anywhere else I can

find

> from Miami (250 miles away) to Orlando (about 150 miles away).

> Absolutely none of them will take a patient who has not had their

> surgery done by them; not for fills, or even check-ups.

> Is it going to be easier just to fly back to Mexico each and every

> time I need to be checked or filled? Although not very convenient,

it

> seems to be my only option at this moment.

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome - it is a nice group:-))

......Irene (O-neg nonsecretor)

fantasia1777 wrote:

> hello everyone i'm a new member ,i have to say that i'm really

> surprised to find a group for bloodtype o which is really great by the

> way thanks for the effort.

>

--

Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.

P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.

www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)

" Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it. "

[Guest guest]

Hi,

This is from South Carolina. I am going to get a fill on

December 2nd. Feel free to email me if you'd like too. I had lapband

surgery September 28th. Things are going great so far.

Hope to hear from you.

[Guest guest]

>

> Welcome - it is a nice group:-))

> .....Irene (O-neg nonsecretor)

>

>Thank you ^-^ ,sorry but i have a question is it true that who has

bloodtype " o " is more addicted to protien such as red meat?? cuz

someone told me that and i kinda feel confused

[Guest guest]

fantasia1777 wrote:

>> Thank you ^-^ ,sorry but i have a question is it true that who has

> bloodtype " o " is more addicted to protien such as red meat?? cuz

> someone told me that and i kinda feel confused

Hi,

Nobody gets " addicted " to protein, but some blood types have a

metabolism that is different from others, more adapted to using protein

better.

So it is true that Type O does better on more protein - the reason

is that ion Type O, non-protein is burned up too fast and they get

hungry too soon after eating non-protein - and they need more protein to

maintain a feeling of being able to function without being hungry.

Even the kind of protein that works best for a particular blood type varies:

For example I am a type O-negative - and we need more protein than a

type O-positive.

For me it REALLY matters what protein I get:

I can eat chicken but will feel hungry again in less than an hour after

eating chicken. But if I eat the same amount of beef - I will not get

hungry for 4 hours.

So if I want to lose weight (as I do) I will eat plenty of beef and

I'll avoid chicken. That way I do not feel hungry too often, and will

not get fat from eating too often:-)

For me to eat beans and rice instead of meat for protein, will make me

into an elephant - as I will stay so hungry I will not stop eating.

If you look around at vegetarians - you will see that those who are Type

O are very obese, especially if they are O-negative :-) And even if they

can avoid obesity, their bodies are so inflamed from incorrect diet for

them, that they will tend to have inflamamtory illnesses like

fibromyalgia, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes etc.

Vegetarians of Type A usually also do not know enough to eat a healthy

balanced diet - but if they are careful, they will have less ill health

than Type O *if* they choose to be vegetarian. NOBODY is designed to be

vegetarian - so I am NOT suggesting type A people should try to be

vegetarian - on the contrary. But Type A will do better on chicken and

badly on beef and will do fine on beans and greens for example -

opposite to me.

Does that explain it a bit better?

Dr D'ADamo has put together the research on the healthiest way to eat fo

reach blood type. His book " Eat right 4 Your Type Encyclopedia " lists

what is good, better or worse, for each blood type, as far as we know so

far - which is getting to be quite comprehensive now.

So it is not a matter of addiction - but rather a matter of what works

best to be healthiest for each blood type.

Namaste,

Irene

--

Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.

P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.

www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)

" Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it. "

[Guest guest]

Irene,

Your post prompts this thought from me -- I seem to constantly be hungry

regardless of what I eat, unless I eat some small wheat thing, after which I

feel like I'm just ... full, but not pleasantly. I'm still breastfeeding, but

not tons (my dd is 18 mo). I often feel that when I start eating I feel like I

could keep eating forever! Usually I stop just because I need to do other

things, not because I'm stuffed/full.

My default is to eat more meat, but I know D'Adamo says even Os shouldn't belly

up to a 16 oz steak regularly.

Just curious -- does anyone else have these results?

Marie

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your help but i must say i feel the same way (as if i'm " o "

negative coz i can't stop feeling hungry when i eat certain kind of

meat)well i'm not fat i'm just a little bit choppy ppl say i don't need to

lose weight coz it's nice to look a bit curvy but i'm trying to lose it for

a simple reason " someday i might not control my hunger " and the reason why i

asked the question before is becouse i love carbohydrates more than protein

and my diet is based on carbohydrates more often than protein!

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[Guest guest]

emhosdil@... wrote:

> Irene,

>

> Your post prompts this thought from me -- I seem to constantly be

hungry regardless of what I eat, unless I eat some small wheat thing,

after which I feel like I'm just ... full, but not pleasantly. I'm

still breastfeeding, but not tons (my dd is 18 mo). >>

Geepurs - it is no wonder - your 18 mo is growing like a weed and you

are placing huge demands on your body to feed both of you - especially

for protein which is what's needed for growth.

What blood type is your youngster? After age 6 months any baby needs

more iron (from meat etc) than the best breast milk can provide - so

he/she needs meat too.

> My default is to eat more meat,

That's what I'd do in your shoes:-))

> but I know D'Adamo says even Os shouldn't belly up to a 16 oz steak

regularly.

I disagree with him.

I have a metabolic disease to feed rather than a baby to feed - but I

HAVE to eat at LEAST a pound of beef daily - or two - and if I do not,

my health goes downhill and I get fat.

My answer is to do a microwave beef roast weekly or twice weekly -

whenever I run low - and slice it very thick, and keep the slices handy

to snack on in the fridge any time.

I also keep mixed nuts handy to snack on.

Namaste,

Irene

--

Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom/D.Vet.Hom.

P.O. Box 4703 Spokane WA 99220.

www.angelfire.com/fl/furryboots/clickhere.html (Veterinary Homeopath.)

" Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt one doing it. "

[Guest guest]

>>What blood type is your youngster? After age 6 months any baby needs

more iron (from meat etc) than the best breast milk can provide - so

he/she needs meat too.<<

Dd is A+. We thought she was O until we discovered dh is A-. I had her eating

a lot of beef but have now switched to turkey and chicken (fish is iffy to her

palate yet).

>>> but I know D'Adamo says even Os shouldn't belly up to a 16 oz steak

regularly.

I disagree with him.

I have a metabolic disease to feed rather than a baby to feed - but I

HAVE to eat at LEAST a pound of beef daily - or two - and if I do not,

my health goes downhill and I get fat.<<

We bought 1/2 an organic cow in June, so since dh stopped eating beef (when we

discovered his real blood type -- btw he has since found his Red Cross card

which does also say he is A-), I started eating beef for breakfast and lunch,

when he's not home. So I have been eating sometimes a pound of beef just in

those two meals. Plus whatever protein we have for dinner.

I must say, though, that I feel much more energized when I have steak for

breakfast than eggs.

Marie

[Guest guest]

Me, too! Steak for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is my idea of a good day!

Thanks, Irene, for " permission " to eat lots of beef. It is the only thing I

eat that makes me feel like I am being nourished (along with vegetable).

Also, I have a question about olive oil. I ran out of it about two weeks

ago and I have been having lots of increased inflammation in an area of my

body that was previously injured and I have been receiving care for. I've

regressed and the only thing that has really changed is that I stopped

eating olive oil (and I haven't been able to buy more yet).

Thank you so much. I love the info I get here.

Marci

> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`

> I must say, though, that I feel much more energized when I have steak for

> breakfast than eggs.

>