Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I am a little disappointed that I don’t see any males posting to this group but at the same time I am not surprised. I fly out of here (Eureka, Ca) tomorrow Am and Surgery is Thursday. Jessie I think the name you are looking for is Isopure. My only real concern is the fills. I live in a rural community that is often impossi ble to get out of in winter due to all roads closed by slides. I can’t really afford the plane fare to San Diego for fills., it is outrageous because of the small community airport, It is close to an 18-20 hour drive to Mexicali and I would only have at most 2 days. I only get one day off at a time. Anyway, my question revolves around the fact that my doctor lin the Diabetes clinic up here is willing to learn to do the fills if he is given the criteria etc. The problem would be if it was necessary to do it with a fluoroscope, which we don’t have. The question, finally, is how many of you have really needed to have it done with flouoscopy versus just feeling for the port ang going for it? Craig Carothers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 thanks graig i appreicate it jessie Craig <ccarothers@...> wrote: I am a little disappointed that I don’t see any males posting to this group but at the same time I am not surprised. I fly out of here (Eureka, Ca) tomorrow Am and Surgery is Thursday. Jessie I think the name you are looking for is Isopure. My only real concern is the fills. I live in a rural community that is often impossi ble to get out of in winter due to all roads closed by slides. I can’t really afford the plane fare to San Diego for fills., it is outrageous because of the small community airport, It is close to an 18-20 hour drive to Mexicali and I would only have at most 2 days. I only get one day off at a time. Anyway, my question revolves around the fact that my doctor lin the Diabetes clinic up here is willing to learn to do the fills if he is given the criteria etc. The problem would be if it was necessary to do it with a fluoroscope, which we don’t have. The question, finally, is how many of you have really needed to have it done with flouoscopy versus just feeling for the port ang going for it? Craig Carothers Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!!*** See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi Craig, I also live in an isolated community and am snowed in a lot of the time. I go to a fill Dr. in a small town in Nebraska. He is willing to work around my " snowed in " days, and the fact that it is a 4 hour drive to get there, but it has not been a problem. You really don't need fills that often and it is not a truely urgent matter at any time --unless of course, the band slips which is very rare. Anyway, my Dr. does not use the flouroscope and it has not been a big deal. I am satisfied with how he does it and it only takes a few minutes. It doesn't hurt and you still drink some water to make sure everything is going down right. I think it would be great to have your local Dr. learn how to do the fills--wish someone up here at our clinic would do it! Best wishes to you on your new journey! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Penny Penny Manville Walden, Colorado DOB 9/26/05 230/185/135 1st fill 12/9/05 1cc 2nd fill 1/27/06 0.5 cc 1.5 cc total 5'4 " __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 That's a cool idea, Dawnita! You could do fills and maybe even have support group meetings in various places. And, you'd be a walking ad for the band procedure! Phyllis Re: Here I Come :-) I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!!*** See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 yeah dawnita put me on your list for fills lol"Phyllis D." <tobygirl5@...> wrote: That's a cool idea, Dawnita! You could do fills and maybe even have support group meetings in various places. And, you'd be a walking ad for the band procedure! Phyllis Re: Here I Come :-) I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!!*** See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Hey, I think that you have a great idea.....just get a RV, and travel around the country....work on wheels and see the country......jessie harding <hotontop42@...> wrote: yeah dawnita put me on your list for fills lol"Phyllis D." <tobygirl5@...> wrote: That's a cool idea, Dawnita! You could do fills and maybe even have support group meetings in various places. And, you'd be a walking ad for the band procedure! Phyllis Re: Here I Come :-) I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!!*** See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Dawnita, Your weight loss is such an inspiration. You are doing so great. I wish I was a little further a long but I just now have started excercising. Hopefully that will push me through. I'd think you'd be a great fill Dr. Jocelyn LaMotta DOB 11/19/05 215/185/145"dawnita3@..." <dawnita3@...> wrote: I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie.BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGSDawnita MayLowpass, Oregon10/05/05 dob "Iraida" 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!!*** See Mylatest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Dawnita it really is a a good idea, you could get the training, it is not hard. In many places the doctor does not do the fill but nurses or radiology technicions, etc. There are some states that are so expensive, like Georgia that I am sure you would have a long list of people wanting fills. Nina That's a cool idea, Dawnita! You could do fills and maybe even have support group meetings in various places. And, you'd be a walking ad for the band procedure! Phyllis > Re: Here I Come :-) > > > I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie. > > > BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGS > Dawnita May > Lowpass, Oregon > 10/05/05 dob " Iraida " 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!! *** See My > latest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Molly, here to your left on the database section you will find a list. Nina That's a cool idea, > Dawnita! You could do fills and maybe even have support group > meetings in various places. And, you'd be a walking ad for the band > procedure! Phyllis > > Re: Here I Come :-) > > > > > > I had no problem without flouro for my first fill, and I foresee > none when I have the next one either. When I lie on my back, and > press outward with my stomach I can feel the port quite clearly with > my hand...and so can my doctor! I think it is great that your doc > will get trained to do it. I would like to learn how to do it, and > just travel around doing them in different parts of the country...I > am a trained phlebotomist...so the needle part is no biggie. > > > > > > BIG HUGS, AND GOD'S BLESSINGS > > Dawnita May > > Lowpass, Oregon > > 10/05/05 dob " Iraida " 209/165/135 5ft 3inches ***30 lbs to GOAL!! > *** See My > > latest photos at: http://dawnita1961.myphotoalbum.com/ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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