Re: what a great group

July 27, 2003

Welcome Annie, you sure have quite a load to bear. I am sure we will learn

much from you. We are survivors here.

Fay Bayuk

**300/168

10/23/01

Dr.

Open RNY 150 cm

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July 28, 2003

Hello and Welcome,

I was dx'ed with Charcot in May and have been in an aircast since so

I know exactly what you mean about the exercise thing. My proximal

RNY was 12/00, started at 264, lost a little over 100 but I have had

about a 7 to 8 pound regain with the darn Charcot. My movements are

not quite as restricted as yours but I am to stay off the foot as

much as possible and absolutely no weight bearing without the cast.

No weight lifting of any kind unless it's sitting on my behind on

lying on my back, no stationary bike, no treadmill, etc. I use the

motorized shopping carts at the store in order to shop. I am

however, allowed to use the pool since the buoyancy of the water

keeps the weight off the foot. It is tough to not eat when that's

about all you can do so I sympathize completely with you. I have

adult onset diabetes and it was not " cured " by the gastric bypass. I

was able to stop the insulin but had to increase the oral meds. So

not only are we fighting the weight but also hard to control the

blood sugars without some exercise.

Are you on meds for the depression or just fighting it on your own?

Alice

The Loon

RNY 12/28/00

> Hello everyone...My name is Annie. I had a RNY in October 1998. I

> only lost a dismal 72 pounds (I started at 262) gained back 10 and

> have been stable at 200 since June 1999. Losing weight has become

> almost impossible no matter what I do.

>

> I am a juvenile diabetic (39 years now)with a deforming disease of

> the feet called Charcot Foot. In 2002 I had lymphoma, got an

> ulceration on the bottom of my left foot which did not heal because

> fo the chemo. For the last 14 months I have been in a soft cast and

> the only walking I am allowed to do is limited to bathroom runs in

> my house. It is not the ideal situation for doing exercise and not

> gaining weight has been burdonsome. The depression has me either

> eating or engaging in retail therapy on the shopping channels.

>

> My sister who has just had a RNY told me about this site and I am

> suddenly exhilerated. I have spent the last 3 hours reading

> postings and have thought " Oh I can relate to that " more than I can

> count.

>

> Hope to " talk " with many of you soon.

July 30, 2003

Welcome Annie..........Boy.....you have certainly had your share these last

few years!! My heart really goes out to you. While I was reading your post

I was reminded of a program that we had on our public station (in

Pittsburgh, PA).....it was called " Sit and Be Fit. " I was thinking that

maybe starting REAL small with some 1 or 3 pound hand weights while doing

some upper body lifting might really be a key for you. I think it would

really help with the depression and diabetes also. If you need any help

getting started I would be happy to try and help you as much as I can. I am

not an expert, but have been working out for years. Hang in there.......we

are all pulling for you P.

what a great group