Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Dani, this may be a hidden favor for you right now. It is not a good idea to have a major surgery when you are in what sounds like uncontrolled depression. It is better to have surgery, whichever one you eventually choose, later when your mood is more stable. The surgery itself can trigger depression in the post-op period so you can imagine how bad it could get if that were to happen in an individual who is already depressed and not controlled by meds. Use your coping techniques, listen to your docs and and take their advice and take care of yourself first before you worry about further surgery, okay? Remember, obesity just increases your risk factors, it isn't going to kill you overnight! Marta > > Hey Everyone! > I'm sorry that I've kinda been keeping pretty much to myself lately. > There are an extreme amount of things that are going on. My > depression is in the worst stages as it's ever been....snip.... I > would love to do the DS but I'm afraid > that I'm not gonna be able to afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Dani~ Do u mean ur almost at 225? because 125 is very good. I think u meant 225. I hope it all works out for u. Good luck! Jenni iamacwgl2ht4u2hndl wrote: Hey Everyone! I'm sorry that I've kinda been keeping pretty much to myself lately. There are an extreme amount of things that are going on. My depression is in the worst stages as it's ever been. They are on the verge of putting me in a program. As for the DS, I want to do it really bad. I really do. I wish I'd NEVER have done RNY at all, and now they want to do a revision??? I don't think. I need to do this bad. I feel like I'm losing life. Going back to being fat (Not to be offensive to anyone, I love you all here)it's killing me, both mentally and physically. I would love to do the DS as my revision, but I don't think that I'll be able to afford it. Plus there would be no one at all to help me after wards. No matter how much I exercise or anything I'm not losing anymore weight. I've gained almost all the way back up to my Pre-RNY. I'm at almost 125 pounds the last time I weighed and I start at 243 Pre-op. I've been extremely depressed and cry almost daily because of it. It all happened and it wasn't even my fault. I had to start eating the special diet for my Chronic Bladder Disease and it was completely the opposite of my GB diet. I would love to do the DS but I'm afraid that I'm not gonna be able to afford it. I have no friends anymore (for the most part outside of myspace and you guys). I have no clothes anymore because of my weight. I also found out the other day when I went back to Sansum that I have a severe Gastric Ulcer and moderate Hemmroids.I need this surgery and I just don't know. I'm sorry that I was bitching guys, that wasn't my intention I just am hoping that maybe someone can help me or give me some guidance. I'm sorry if I've ever offended any of you here. I consider you my good friends and not only that but all that I have. If you can find any answer to all of this, please contact me. If you'd just like to talk, feel free to contact me anytime. I've also got Yahoo Messenger if you'd like to reach me there Rdhdblueydcwgl02@... appreciate you taking the time to read and hopefully you can lead me in the right direction. Also, do any of you know how to get a medical card and stuff for Tulare County? If you know something, get back to me and you can talk to me in more detail. Thank you all very much, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 In a message dated 7/7/2006 8:51:37 A.M. Central Daylight Time, jenwyatt74@... writes: Do u mean ur almost at 225? because 125 is very good. I think u meant 225. I hope it all works out for u. Good luck! Jenni ___________________________________ I really felt bad about. this post because I was thinking maybe she meant 325...LOL. I mean I'm happy at my 220 ish wt. She would think I'm an absolute cow and a 1/2. Unless she is maybe 4 ft tall? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey Jenni, Yeah, sorry for the misunderstanding. Your right it was supposed to be 225. Dani Jenni Wyatt wrote: Dani~ Do u mean ur almost at 225? because 125 is very good. I think u meant 225. I hope it all works out for u. Good luck! Jenni iamacwgl2ht4u2hndl wrote: Hey Everyone! I'm sorry that I've kinda been keeping pretty much to myself lately. There are an extreme amount of things that are going on. My depression is in the worst stages as it's ever been. They are on the verge of putting me in a program. As for the DS, I want to do it really bad. I really do. I wish I'd NEVER have done RNY at all, and now they want to do a revision??? I don't think. I need to do this bad. I feel like I'm losing life. Going back to being fat (Not to be offensive to anyone, I love you all here)it's killing me, both mentally and physically. I would love to do the DS as my revision, but I don't think that I'll be able to afford it. Plus there would be no one at all to help me after wards. No matter how much I exercise or anything I'm not losing anymore weight. I've gained almost all the way back up to my Pre-RNY. I'm at almost 125 pounds the last time I weighed and I start at 243 Pre-op. I've been extremely depressed and cry almost daily because of it. It all happened and it wasn't even my fault. I had to start eating the special diet for my Chronic Bladder Disease and it was completely the opposite of my GB diet. I would love to do the DS but I'm afraid that I'm not gonna be able to afford it. I have no friends anymore (for the most part outside of myspace and you guys). I have no clothes anymore because of my weight. I also found out the other day when I went back to Sansum that I have a severe Gastric Ulcer and moderate Hemmroids.I need this surgery and I just don't know. I'm sorry that I was bitching guys, that wasn't my intention I just am hoping that maybe someone can help me or give me some guidance. I'm sorry if I've ever offended any of you here. I consider you my good friends and not only that but all that I have. If you can find any answer to all of this, please contact me. If you'd just like to talk, feel free to contact me anytime. I've also got Yahoo Messenger if you'd like to reach me there Rdhdblueydcwgl02@... appreciate you taking the time to read and hopefully you can lead me in the right direction. Also, do any of you know how to get a medical card and stuff for Tulare County? If you know something, get back to me and you can talk to me in more detail. Thank you all very much, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey Mel, I did mean 225 pounds. I'm only 4 foot 11 inches. I'm really short. No, I would never think that of anyone. Love ya, Dani MDL1031@... wrote: In a message dated 7/7/2006 8:51:37 A.M. Central Daylight Time, jenwyatt74@... writes: Do u mean ur almost at 225? because 125 is very good. I think u meant 225. I hope it all works out for u. Good luck! Jenni ___________________________________ I really felt bad about. this post because I was thinking maybe she meant 325...LOL. I mean I'm happy at my 220 ish wt. She would think I'm an absolute cow and a 1/2. Unless she is maybe 4 ft tall? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 In a message dated 7/8/2006 12:36:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mjs93311@... writes: If your income is so very low, there is a good chance you would qualify for MediCal, also, and thus your basic health needs would be met. ________________________________ Add to that the links I sent there are a world of resources out there if your income is basically low enough and your not just wasting money. I have a sister who constantly complains that she has no money and her income is too high for assistance but she wastes too much money on cigarettes, eating out, video games, ect and I have no pity for her. If someone is truly in need there are resources available. There is no reason for anyone to do without. I'm not sure what the red cross is like out there but they will buy meds here if you don't have the money. Almost no questions asked. I have referred numerous pts there through home health. Also our United way(do you have it out there?) has first call for help. They offer lots of medical help. They assist those truly in need with medical and dental. NEVER Assume that if your gaining weight that your absorbing adequately. I was a failed rny who was 377 lbs. I had a extremely high PTH level and had a spinal fractures. I deal daily with the damage that it did to my back. I lie with chronic pain. Take your supplements and assume that your malabsorbing calcium. Take multivitamins. If you don't you might end up in worse shape than your in now. As far as the RNY there are simple rules that you can go by to try and lose weight easier. There are rules. If you wish I will find them and send them to you. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Dani, Unfortunately you are living in what I believe is the second poorest county in California. I used to work for Family Healthcare Network. They have clinics all over the county and they are Federally funded to provide care to people who have no insurance. Prices are based on income. The docs there also have a very supportive environment to provide free medications from the pharmaceutical companies. That particular service is very well organized in their clinics. However, I am sure you know of them since you live in that county. If not, this information may help you. If your income is so very low, there is a good chance you would qualify for MediCal, also, and thus your basic health needs would be met. Being a post-op weight loss surgery patient, it is essential that you do not neglect your health, your nutritional supplements. Make it a priority now or you will regret it later. Regain, although unpleasant, is not the worst thing that could happen to you. Marta > > Any kind! I need something that will help me. I cannot afford to go the doctor or buy my meds or much of anything anymore. I am barely making it. I need to look into getting some kind of medical and financial help here in Tulare County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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