Guest guest Posted July 3, 2002 Report Share Posted July 3, 2002 Hi Friends...today was an appt. with my rheummy...he was very happy with my response to Remicade. He says he notices how much less stiff my whole body is, as well as the particular troublesome joints. He is keeping me on a 7 week Remicade cycle. After I heal from this throat surgery, he is encouaging me to follow up with the neurosurgeon re: the hernations at L4, L5 and the pronounced foot drop. He also wants me to really address losing some weight. Sigh...that is the hardest thing I think, but I really want to. I am still inquiring about weight loss surgery, but the truth is that there is no guarentee my insurance will cover it and I don't have $20,000+ in my pocket - most folks don't. So, I need to begin seriously addressing this " morbidly obese " issue the best that I can on my own. I cannot wait months or years for a surgery to be approved. All your prayers regarding this are requested. I am grateful the Remicade is working well, and I feel very fortunate to be receiving it when others are on various waiting lists for the medications they need. I love you all dearly, and you are always in my prayers. Many Hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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