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    Just call me Bionic knees

    I go into the hospital tomorrow for my first knee replacement. I have yet another 'revised plan of action' to take with me. I have a small bag of acceptable foods that I am taking in my suitcase for "JUST IN CASE moments". I have filled out my 'health accessment form" and underlined in the space entitled Special dietary needs...LOW CARB FOODS ONLY

    I have fixed a magnitude of meals for myself and froze them in the freezer for when I return home. I learned from previous experiences that my kids don't want to spend time in the kitchen cooking up my low-carb meals. They'd rather run to Pizza Hut or Taco Bell and bring me unacceptable foods to eat. So, if it can be popped into the microwave with little fuss, I will be safe. I've bought a case of waters and put in the room by my bed. I have my DANDR and my journal on my bedside table and I think I am ready to go.
    Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



    Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.
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    Re: Just call me Bionic knees

    Good for you for being so well prepared! Will send waves of positive health vibes over the ocean for you while you're in hospital. I'm sure it'll all go splendidly and you'll be so relieved to have it out of the way (or half of it, if you have to do the other one).

    All the very best.... hugs
    Sal
    Before and after:






    PLEDGING FLIGHTS
    Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

    Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
    F/56yrs/5'.4"
    SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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    • #3
      Re: Just call me Bionic knees

      Best of luck to you! Wishing a speedy recovery!!
      BARB

      Life is what happens to you
      while you're busy making other plans!
      15.38 miles biking this year


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      • #4
        Re: Just call me Bionic knees

        Best wishes crossing cyberspace from me to you Becky too!

        You are doing great on the planning and I am sure it will make life so much easier for you to stay on plan and positive while you recuperate.
        Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
        Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



        Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





        F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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        • #5
          Re: Just call me Bionic knees

          Blessings for a safe surgery and speedy recovery!
          I so admire you Becky planning ahead like you are - good for you!

          Lady Hawke

          Attitude Changes Everything.
          Just like the butterfly, I too will awaken in my own time.
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          • #6
            Re: Just call me Bionic knees

            We will be praying for you. (((((((((((((((((((((((Becky)))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))
            ~Lauren~



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            • #7
              Re: Just call me Bionic knees

              I am really impressed that you are so well prepared. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery.

              Terry Lynn
              F/53
              5'7"
              196/181/135


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              • #8
                Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                Becky hope it all went well for you yesterday. Sending positive thoughts your way.

                Kathy


                SW 277 left photo 203 right photo F

                1st new goal, back to the right photo weight
                next goal 170
                “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.”—LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

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                • #9
                  Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                  I hope all is well.
                  Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
                  he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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                  Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
                  Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
                  Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


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                  • #10
                    Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                    Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Good for you for being prepared with your foods.
                    My hubby & I in the Smokies!




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                    Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
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                    • #11
                      Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                      Becky, best of wishes for a successful op and speedy recovery.

                      Once you have this knee done, please, please don't be too 'shy' to use a walking stick to take the strain off the other knee. You will tend to favour it and that could slow your recovery on what will now be your good knee. I have seen people who were too vain to use a stick because it would 'make me look old', and one lady ruined the first knee op because she put all he weight on it most of the time and strained everything badly.
                      How long do they think you will have to wait for the other one, once you have recovered?

                      Love from Oz!
                      Odille

                      Start 10 Sep 05
                      F, 170cm (5'7"); 53
                      ----------------------------
                      I lost 11kg or 25.4lbs in 14 days on Induction!
                      131 kg (HW/est SW)/ 104.3 (CW)/ 63 (GW)
                      288.5 lbs / 223.5 / 138 (1kg = 2.202 lbs)
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                      • #12
                        Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                        Becky: I wish you a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration to me with all your planning. I will be having knee replacement in the future, too. Looking forward to seeing you back on the boards soon.

                        buttons44

                        Start date 4/13/06
                        HW257.5/CW232.5/GW140 F

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                        • #13
                          Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                          Well, I thought I'd take a few minutes and update you on how my PLAN worked for me in the hospital. I wrote on my dietary sheet LOW CARB MEALS ONLY. The first day they let me eat, they sent me spaghetti, salad loaded with carrots, croutons and beets, cake, and milk. I didn't complain. I picked at the salad and ate what I could, then I ate one of my emergency packets from my suitcase. So, when I sent the tray back nearly untouched...a guy came to my room from the cafeteria. He wanted to know if there was a problem. I said, "No, there is no problem, I eat low-carb" He said, "Oh, you're on a low-carb diet?" I said, "I live a low-carb life-style and the foods you sent don't agree with my plan." He then read off a bunch of food choices that I could have for all three meals. After that...I had delicious meals that fit my life-style. I even had two nurses come in and ask about my meals and weight-loss. When I left, they both said they were going to buy the book and give Atkins a try. But, what I want to say is that you never know when you will need your plan. Have one with you every where you go. There are no excuses for not having a plan. We all generally have an idea where we are going each day and what obstacles we might face. We should always plan for negative people and/or foods that will tempt us. I always carry an emergency baggie with me. Even if I don't think I'll need it. Just in case
                          Starting Date 3/12/04 285/165/145 - F



                          Dedication gives wings to our dreams and keeps them in flight! In One Word...COMMITTMENT.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                            Terrific that you were well prepared for that first meal! And great that you were able to spread the word to the nurses!!

                            Get well soon!
                            Sal
                            Before and after:






                            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                            F/56yrs/5'.4"
                            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                            • #15
                              Re: Just call me Bionic knees

                              how is your knee doing? I am impressed by your preparedness! I'm glad the hospital staff actually took the time to find out what was wrong after you didn't eat the first meal, cept the salad.

                              restarted 7/23/09 HW 338/SW 280/ CW 261.2/ GW 185 37yrs/5'11

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