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Texas LAdy
11/24/08

I have knee replacements and can't walk very far.I have gained 50 pounds! help!

Before the operation ,I was walking 3x's weekly,three miles in 45 minutes. Operation wasn't a big sucess. I have only 30 degrees bend in left knee,66 in right.  Should have 180 in both .Severly inhibits me froom walking as I should. I keep gaining. Self esteem is in the pits..

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