Re: A burning question-LOL and serious hoopla!

December 16, 2006

Hi Margaret,

I was one of those people who fought with nausea about 3 month after having

the MGB. At first they thought I had an ulcer but that wasn't the case. I was

so sick, when I describe my symptom my mother said it sounded like morning

sickness. Once I went on the patch, the nausea went away within a couple of

days. I stayed on the patch for just a month and since then everything has been

fine. I love the journey that I have been on and look forward to a long and

healthy life. I too was wearing size 28 and now I can wear size 12 and 14. It

is so much fun shopping and have a choice of clothing to choose from. I only

have good things to say about CLOS and the MGB.

Take care,

Neighbors

Dr.P - Houston

7/14/05

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Margaret <cooptwocats@...> wrote:

Hello All, Can anyone give me some insight about how the estrogen

patch helps nausea when it seems it may be prescribed to help with depression

after the MGB. I know it serves women well hormore-wise, so maybe this is what

helps with the nausea. I am doing so much better in regards to eating, etc. and

the ulcer. I let up on taking some of the meds about 2 to 3 months out, and got

an ulcer. I noticed a remarkable difference in the nausea after Dr. Rutledge

prescribed the patch. I was amazed. I had not been on any hormones in years, and

felt Dr. Rutledge was majoring in the minors everytime he mentioned the estrogen

patch! I was desperate because I was nauseated, so I got the prescription

filled. I am 6 months out, and finally feel wonderful. I cannot believe the

difference! I still have some eating issues if I skip one dose of the medicines

Dr. Rutledge prescribed.I can tell the ulcer is resolving itself, and I am very

happy! I am so glad I had the MGB and I

appreciate

every doctor that performs the MGB and everyone who works on each of the various

staffs. This message board has been so helpful too! UPDATE: I weighed 316 a

month before MGB. I weighed 307 the day of surgery.Today I weigh 222. I am

working out faithfully, and have a personal trainer. I have gone from having

very little stamina, feeling as if my life was about over, to having a renewed

zest toward living and I appreciate my health so much more than I ever have

before. The MGB journey started well, I detoured by not following Dr.'s

orders...BUT I can now say... the journey is beginning to be so much fun! I wore

a size 26-28 and a 52 F cup bra. I am wearing size 18/20 in clothes, 38/40 bras.

All newbies- Take your medicines, exercise, and get ready...it can be wonderful!

I am 6+ months out and feeling so much better! I appreciate everyone working

with the MGB. All the doctors and their staffs do a marvelous work! I have lost

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December 18, 2006

Hello ...I think...LOL- Thanks for the response about the patch. It has

been very odd to me for it to have helped me so much! I run out of the patches

and I get more nauseous within a short time. I am doing better now without it,

but still think I need it at times. Your letter really encouraged me about your

sizes before and afterwards. Thanks, Ann

Neighbors <mgbsuccess@...> wrote: Hi Margaret,

I was one of those people who fought with nausea about 3 month after having the

MGB. At first they thought I had an ulcer but that wasn't the case. I was so

sick, when I describe my symptom my mother said it sounded like morning

sickness. Once I went on the patch, the nausea went away within a couple of

days. I stayed on the patch for just a month and since then everything has been

fine. I love the journey that I have been on and look forward to a long and

healthy life. I too was wearing size 28 and now I can wear size 12 and 14. It is

so much fun shopping and have a choice of clothing to choose from. I only have

good things to say about CLOS and the MGB.

Take care,

Neighbors

Dr.P - Houston

7/14/05

311/158

Margaret <cooptwocats@...> wrote:

Hello All, Can anyone give me some insight about how the estrogen patch helps

nausea when it seems it may be prescribed to help with depression after the MGB.

I know it serves women well hormore-wise, so maybe this is what helps with the

nausea. I am doing so much better in regards to eating, etc. and the ulcer. I

let up on taking some of the meds about 2 to 3 months out, and got an ulcer. I

noticed a remarkable difference in the nausea after Dr. Rutledge prescribed the

patch. I was amazed. I had not been on any hormones in years, and felt Dr.

Rutledge was majoring in the minors everytime he mentioned the estrogen patch! I

was desperate because I was nauseated, so I got the prescription filled. I am 6

months out, and finally feel wonderful. I cannot believe the difference! I still

have some eating issues if I skip one dose of the medicines Dr. Rutledge

prescribed.I can tell the ulcer is resolving itself, and I am very happy! I am

so glad I had the MGB and I