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Happy Days

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queenbee
queenbee

Well as promised I'm back to report that I'm off the Prednisilone. After two and a half years I'm finally there. I took the last one almost two weeks ago and so far so good. My only worry is that I am on pretty strong pain killers until I get my hip replacement on 8th October and they are masking anything. I don't think so though because my good leg and shoulders etc seem to be OK. It's so much better to be off the steroids and the weight is slipping away, peach skin and moon face gone (wrinkles back but hey ho!). So for all of you who are now where I was this time last year and feeling like there would be no end to this miserable complaint it does happen eventually so hang on in there and just be kind to yourself until it passes. My good wishes to you all.

Betty x x

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  • RBLO
    RBLO

    Posted

    I am so glad to read that you are now feeling back to normal.I have had a not so good day today though yesterday was great, so your news cheered me up. Thankyou
  • BettyE
    BettyE

    Posted

    Splendid and encouraging news Queenbee. Best of luck with the hip replacement. BettyE
  • MrsO-UK_Surrey
    MrsO-UK_Surrey

    Posted

    Hello Queenbee and fantastic news to hear that you have reached the end of this very long tunnel. I'm thrilled for you and thank you so much for sharing the news which will, I'm sure, give everyone a well-needed boost on their own personal journeys. My weight doesn't seem to be shifting even though I'm only on 1mg but perhaps it's because I've only got about 5/6lbs extra to lose. I hope, like you, that it will somehow be easier to lose those few pounds when and if I manage to come off altogether. Very best wishes for your hip op next month. Keep well.

    MrsO

  • Dublin,_Ireland
    Dublin,_Ireland

    Posted

    Hi Queenbee,

    Congratulations and long may you be pain free...hope all goes well with the hip replacement for you.

    best wishes,

    Pauline, Dublin.

  • Mrs_G
    Mrs_G

    Posted

    Great news

    I hope after the hip operation you will feel fully fit

    Best wishes

    Mrs G

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