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  • I have arthritis in my lower back, and I also lived on Motrin pre-op! Physical therapy was critical to improving my strength and flexibility, and reducing pain. I allow myself Motrin when I get a deep tissue massage 1x per month (I take it before I go), and occasionally if I know I'll be engaged in an activity like…
    in Motrin just once? Comment by TakeANumber March 2015
  • I am 8 months post-surgery, and began to experience intense exhaustion at about 6 months. My program doesn't do bloodwork until end of the first year, but I've had problems with low iron in the past. I added a daily Feosol about 3 weeks ago, and feel so much better. I'm also being VERY careful to make sure that I don't…
    in Tired all of the time Comment by TakeANumber March 2015
  • I am 51 and was already into the menopause process (skipping months at a time, but still having the occasional cycle) when I had my surgery last July. I had two (!) periods in August, then skipped several months again. The periods I have are very different than pre-surgery (will spare you all the details!). I have noticed…
    in Question for the women in the group Comment by TakeANumber January 2015
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