Joint Replacements May Aid Weight Loss
In a study of 196 patients who had received a hip or knee replacement, researchers found that nearly 20 percent of these patients had significant weight loss and decreased body mass index after undergoing the joint-replacement procedure.
August 28th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Weight loss….. how much is too much?
I had been taking Prednisone for YEARS as a part of my Dr’s arthritis regimine for me. In January of ‘05 I took myself off of it cold turkey (no, you should NOT do this without consulting a Dr) and in the past 17 months I have lost a total of 80+ lbs. (I am a 5′6" tall female, just had my 50th birthday). My question really is…how much is too much? I have loose skin on my upper arms, abdomen, chest, thighs. I don’t THINK this loose skin can be exercised away…does anyone know? I have severe Rheumatoid arthritis, am on Disability, and definitely can’t afford plastic surgery.
Because of my arthritis, I do little to no exercise. (My left knee and right elbow are ‘contracted’ - those limbs are bent and won’t straighten without joint replacement). No exercise means very little muscle mass under the skin. I’ve been told I look skinny in the neck and shoulders (and I’m down to 133 lbs. Sz 8 from a sz 16). What can I do to build muscle & not hurt myself?
August 28th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
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August 28th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
I would see a dietitian and a personal trainer and or physical therapist. With the amount of weight loss the skin will not go away. Have you check with your insurance co. to see if can be covered as a health issue more than cosmetic.
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August 28th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
you should get your cosmetic surgery and knee replacement surgery in INdia.Both are very cheap and the services are world class.my cousin got her all the surgeries done in India.i am seruous.
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