Posted by SILLYMIMI on January 30, 2003, at 15:23:31
In reply to Re: Topamax: weight loss/mild depression, posted by Karmagirl on December 27, 2002, at 15:08:54
I am curious about your weight loss. I have degenerative osteoarthritis in both my knees, feet and spine. I will have to have knee replacement very soon, but I will "wear out" the new knees if I do not lose weight. I am trying to decide on gastric bypass now. I am looking at this option, as well. I am like you, I have a "person" to lose. I know that has offend some, but I really don't mind the though of the "death" of that extra person. That person takes up too much space and is beginning to occupy my mind, too. It is very depressing to be in pain all the time. I have had a good self esteem for about 30 years. That is a long story, but post-partum depression was the problem then. I am not a spring chicken, as you can tell by the fact that my knees are "worn out", but I am a very young knee replacement candidate, I do not want to go through that again. I have tried many things to lose weight over the years and have never been successful. I want to go into all of this informed. I do not want to take a medication (no matter how severe or mild the adverse reactions) without being as informed as possible and knowing that the benefits out way the risks. I have enough risk ahead with one surgery, without the possibility of two. Thanks for you input.
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