Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 we are glad you found us too and welcome HELLO > Hi, My name is Marilyn, I just joined, thought I'd say hi. I had the > gastric by-pass done on november 26, 2001. I weighed 458 pounds at > the time. Today I weigh 328 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so > far. Two problems I have, the doctors think my gallbladder is acting > up, and they also think I have an ulcer, as I can't seem to keep > anything on my stomach lately unless its really bland. I tell you, it > gets boring sometimes but its either that or I have heartburn and > naeusae all the time. Which is worse? I can't tell you yet! Anyway, I > just wanted to say hi. > If you want to learn more about me and my surgery and for pics, I > started a website, its: > http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html And > again, I'm glad I found the group. > > Marilyn > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 Welcome to the group,Marilyn. Sounds like you're doing great,weight loss wise. Sorry to hear about the gallbladder/ulcer. Hope it gets resolved soon. Where do you live?.........Betty S in TX " marilyn36nc " wrote: >Hi, My name is Marilyn, I just joined, thought I'd say hi. I had the >gastric by-pass done on november 26, 2001. I weighed 458 pounds at >the time. Today I weigh 328 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so >far. Two problems I have, the doctors think my gallbladder is acting >up, and they also think I have an ulcer, as I can't seem to keep >anything on my stomach lately unless its really bland. I tell you, it >gets boring sometimes but its either that or I have heartburn and >naeusae all the time. Which is worse? I can't tell you yet! Anyway, I >just wanted to say hi. >If you want to learn more about me and my surgery and for pics, I >started a website, its: >http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html And >again, I'm glad I found the group. > >Marilyn > > > -- Learning from your mistakes makes you smart. Learning from other's mistakes makes you smarter. __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 welcome Marilyn and I hope you feel better soon TN HELLO > Hi, My name is Marilyn, I just joined, thought I'd say hi. I had the > gastric by-pass done on november 26, 2001. I weighed 458 pounds at > the time. Today I weigh 328 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so > far. Two problems I have, the doctors think my gallbladder is acting > up, and they also think I have an ulcer, as I can't seem to keep > anything on my stomach lately unless its really bland. I tell you, it > gets boring sometimes but its either that or I have heartburn and > naeusae all the time. Which is worse? I can't tell you yet! Anyway, I > just wanted to say hi. > If you want to learn more about me and my surgery and for pics, I > started a website, its: > http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html And > again, I'm glad I found the group. > > Marilyn > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2002 Report Share Posted August 3, 2002 HI, well water is about the only thing I can drink that doesn't give me heartburn, though sometimes it does. I think it did start suddenly one day, its hard to remember. I have had problems with acid reflux alot, but NOT like this. I have been scoped, my staple line is fine. I have to have an endoscopy done on August 19, and I have to have a sonogram of my gall bladder on August 8. Hopefully everything there will turn out fine. The hardest part like I said is the constent naeusea and heartburn. I hate it. I eat tums and rolaids daily, take nexium and prilosec, but it just helps alittle bit. My dad said drink milk, but someone else said milk is bad for ulcers. So any ideas? Let me know. Thanks. Marilyn Vitalady wrote:Coupla questions. How does water taste? Did your heartburn start rather suddenly one day? Have you been scoped for staple line disruption? Thanks, Vitalady T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com HELLO Hi, My name is Marilyn, I just joined, thought I'd say hi. I had the gastric by-pass done on november 26, 2001. I weighed 458 pounds at the time. Today I weigh 328 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so far. Two problems I have, the doctors think my gallbladder is acting up, and they also think I have an ulcer, as I can't seem to keep anything on my stomach lately unless its really bland. I tell you, it gets boring sometimes but its either that or I have heartburn and naeusae all the time. Which is worse? I can't tell you yet! Anyway, I just wanted to say hi. If you want to learn more about me and my surgery and for pics, I started a website, its: http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html And again, I'm glad I found the group. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Marilyn, welcome to the group. You have found a group of wonderful, supportive brothers and sisters, we also have a Mom (hi ). Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss, keep up the good work. I'll be joining you on the other side next month, in Sacramento, CA RM2003VR158 @ aol.com Dr. in Burlingame pre-op, Sept. 16 380-322-130? " The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don't let them put you in that position. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Thats just it, the doctors don't know whats wrong. My doctor in Greenville NC, the ones who did the surgery, think its an ulcer, thats why they ordered an endo. My main doctor has ordered a sonogram of my gallbladder and another x-ray, and before that I had an colonoscopy. I just hope they figure out soon what it is. I actually ate a little bit of a taco supreme, the smaller one, and didn't have heartburn, but I only ate two or three bites, my sons ate the rest. Thanks foro the encouragement, I'll let everyone know what they find out. Marilyn 11/26/01 458 07/01/02 328 http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html wrote:Marilyn, Does he think the acid in your stomach might be related to you gallbladder? I have a sick gallbladder right now and my reflux seems to be coming back. I m not sure if the two are related, but they seem to have started around the same time. I can't have a SLD because I'm transected. Good luck with the doc I hope they figure it out soon for you! in WA -- Re: HELLO HI, well water is about the only thing I can drink that doesn't give me heartburn, though sometimes it does. I think it did start suddenly one day, its hard to remember. I have had problems with acid reflux alot, but NOT like this. I have been scoped, my staple line is fine. I have to have an endoscopy done on August 19, and I have to have a sonogram of my gall bladder on August 8. Hopefully everything there will turn out fine. The hardest part like I said is the constent naeusea and heartburn. I hate it. I eat tums and rolaids daily, take nexium and prilosec, but it just helps alittle bit. My dad said drink milk, but someone else said milk is bad for ulcers. So any ideas? Let me know. Thanks. Marilyn Vitalady wrote:Coupla questions. How does water taste? Did your heartburn start rather suddenly one day? Have you been scoped for staple line disruption? Thanks, Vitalady T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com HELLO Hi, My name is Marilyn, I just joined, thought I'd say hi. I had the gastric by-pass done on november 26, 2001. I weighed 458 pounds at the time. Today I weigh 328 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so far. Two problems I have, the doctors think my gallbladder is acting up, and they also think I have an ulcer, as I can't seem to keep anything on my stomach lately unless its really bland. I tell you, it gets boring sometimes but its either that or I have heartburn and naeusae all the time. Which is worse? I can't tell you yet! Anyway, I just wanted to say hi. If you want to learn more about me and my surgery and for pics, I started a website, its: http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html And again, I'm glad I found the group. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Thanks!!!! Sometimes I need all the encouragement I can get. I feel like I'm not losing fast enough or something sometimes. Does everyone feel like that or is it just me??? Marilyn 11/26/01 458 07/02 328 http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html amyjudith wrote:Hi Marilyn! Welcome to the group. Your doing beautifully with your weight loss. Good luck with the gall bladder and ulcer problems. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Marilyn, I looked at your pictures and I can sure tell a difference. I think most of us have difficulty seeing the loss in ourselves. I know I do, so I just try to keep focused on other changes I see - like my clothes fitting looser, and being able to tie my shoes and cut my toenails easier, and not having to completely squash myself to get the seatbelt in my DH's truck buckled. In fact, as I have mentioned before, I don't even have scales and don't plan to get any. I only weigh at the doctor's office. Keep up the good work. Sheri In Sunny Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2002 Report Share Posted August 4, 2002 Thanks Sherri, I don't have scales at home either. I won't weigh myself unless I go to the doctors office. I'd be to scared of not losing anything. I know some that do get on the scale everyother day or something, but I'm not going to depress myself like that. I like looking at the monthly weigh ins and feel good about losing the weight. Marilyn 11/26/01 458 07/02 328 http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Welcome to our group, Marie. Glad to have you with us. Your big day is coming up fast. I know you need to plan on the surgery, so I would plan on everything coming through in time until someone tells you differently. But they won't. It's all gonna work out fine. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 268.5 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I hope they figure it out soon for you. That acid is so uncomfortable. That was one of the main reasons I had WLS in the first place. My reflux was so bad and my lungs were getting very damaged. Good luck with the tests! I'll be praying for a speedy resolution to whats going on with ya! in WA -- Re: HELLO HI, well water is about the only thing I can drink that doesn't give me heartburn, though sometimes it does. I think it did start suddenly one day, its hard to remember. I have had problems with acid reflux alot, but NOT like this. I have been scoped, my staple line is fine. I have to have an endoscopy done on August 19, and I have to have a sonogram of my gall bladder on August 8. Hopefully everything there will turn out fine. The hardest part like I said is the constent naeusea and heartburn. I hate it. I eat tums and rolaids daily, take nexium and prilosec, but it just helps alittle bit. My dad said drink milk, but someone else said milk is bad for ulcers. So any ideas? Let me know. Thanks. Marilyn Vitalady wrote:Coupla questions. How does water taste? Did your heartburn start rather suddenly one day? Have you been scoped for staple line disruption? Thanks, Vitalady T www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com HELLO Hi, My name is Marilyn, I just joined, thought I'd say hi. I had the gastric by-pass done on november 26, 2001. I weighed 458 pounds at the time. Today I weigh 328 pounds. I'm thrilled with my progress so far. Two problems I have, the doctors think my gallbladder is acting up, and they also think I have an ulcer, as I can't seem to keep anything on my stomach lately unless its really bland. I tell you, it gets boring sometimes but its either that or I have heartburn and naeusae all the time. Which is worse? I can't tell you yet! Anyway, I just wanted to say hi. If you want to learn more about me and my surgery and for pics, I started a website, its: http://www.geocities.com/marilynsweightlossjournal/HOME.html And again, I'm glad I found the group. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 Welcome Marie! If you need anything just holler! Theresa H~IL *The most beautiful things in the world can not be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. ~Helen Keller~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2002 Report Share Posted August 10, 2002 Hi Layne, Do you have an angel? If not, I would like to volunteer. Email me privately at noliptoday@... and give me the info on the hospital, phone number and such, your real name, first and last, and who will be with you please, also your home number so I can call ya the night before, for encouragement. And check on ya after your home too. That way I can check on you and let the group know how you are doing, until your able to get back online. If you already have an angel, terrific...... Hugs, Romero Hello, everyone. I am new to this group, but I belong to the Wings of WLS in Huntsville, AL. I've been through the whole process: initial appt., insurance approval, surgery scheduling, etc. I am scheduled for surgery on Monday, August 12th. That is just the day after tomorrow. I can hardly believe it. I just happened upon your egroup and thought I would pop in to say hello. Please pray that the Lord will be with me through it all and He will guide my surgeons hands. Oh, by the way, I also heard about a good cookbook " Bowens' Recipes for Gastric Bypass Patients " . Does anyone know how to get it? God Bless!! Layne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2002 Report Share Posted August 10, 2002 Hi, Layne (what a pretty name) welcome to the group. Congrats on your upcoming surgery. May you have an uneventful trip to the other side. There are a great bunch of people here.........Betty S in TX " luliesmom " wrote: >Hello, everyone. I am new to this group, but I belong to the Wings of >WLS in Huntsville, AL. I've been through the whole process: initial >appt., insurance approval, surgery scheduling, etc. I am scheduled for >surgery on Monday, August 12th. That is just the day after tomorrow. I >can hardly believe it. > >I just happened upon your egroup and thought I would pop in to say >hello. Please pray that the Lord will be with me through it all and He >will guide my surgeons hands. > >Oh, by the way, I also heard about a good cookbook " Bowens' >Recipes for Gastric Bypass Patients " . Does anyone know how to get it? > >God Bless!! >Layne > > -- Learning from your mistakes makes you smart. Learning from other's mistakes makes you smarter. __________________________________________________________________ Pre-order the NEW Netscape 7.0 browser. Reserve your FREE CD and pay only $2.99 shipping and handling. http://cd.netscape.com/promo_one/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2002 Report Share Posted August 10, 2002 Hi Layne, Welcome to the group! You and your family will be in my prayers throughout your surgery and hospital stay. I look forward to hearing from your angel about you progress. Take care. Jackie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2002 Report Share Posted August 10, 2002 congrats to you and you'll be in my thoughts on monday. check in with us when you feel up to it!! {{{hugs}}} kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal weight: 135lbs current weight: 130lbs > Hello, everyone. I am new to this group, but I belong to the Wings of > WLS in Huntsville, AL. I've been through the whole process: initial > appt., insurance approval, surgery scheduling, etc. I am scheduled for > surgery on Monday, August 12th. That is just the day after tomorrow. I > can hardly believe it. > > I just happened upon your egroup and thought I would pop in to say > hello. Please pray that the Lord will be with me through it all and He > will guide my surgeons hands. > > Oh, by the way, I also heard about a good cookbook " Bowens' > Recipes for Gastric Bypass Patients " . Does anyone know how to get it? > > God Bless!! > Layne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2002 Report Share Posted August 10, 2002 Layne be sure to put your date on the calendar and we will pray for you keep us posted hello > Hello, everyone. I am new to this group, but I belong to the Wings of > WLS in Huntsville, AL. I've been through the whole process: initial > appt., insurance approval, surgery scheduling, etc. I am scheduled for > surgery on Monday, August 12th. That is just the day after tomorrow. I > can hardly believe it. > > I just happened upon your egroup and thought I would pop in to say > hello. Please pray that the Lord will be with me through it all and He > will guide my surgeons hands. > > Oh, by the way, I also heard about a good cookbook " Bowens' > Recipes for Gastric Bypass Patients " . Does anyone know how to get it? > > God Bless!! > Layne > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 Welcome to our group, Layne. Best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. You will be in our prayers. Let us know how it goes when you feel up to it. Take care. Oh, to get 's cookbook, there is a link to her website from the GBIC site. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 266.5 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Dear , You are doing it correctly.. ask your questions and I am sure one of us will try and answer. Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Gwen, congratulations on your decision to have this surgery. And, we are having surgery on the same day. Where do you live? I will be more than happy to answer any questions as will anyone else in this group. Welcome aboard. in Sacramento Dr. in Burlingame Lap RNY 9-16-02 380-315-130? 5'2 " " Dare to Believe... That you are a wonderful person. That you are a once-in-all-history event. That it's more than a right, it's your duty, to be who you are. That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish, and you'll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Gwen, congratulations on your decision to have this surgery. And, we are having surgery on the same day. Where do you live? I will be more than happy to answer any questions as will anyone else in this group. Welcome aboard. in Sacramento Dr. in Burlingame Lap RNY 9-16-02 380-315-130? 5'2 " " Dare to Believe... That you are a wonderful person. That you are a once-in-all-history event. That it's more than a right, it's your duty, to be who you are. That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish, and you'll be able to stay one up on what used to get you down. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Welcome to the group,Gwen and congratulations on you Sept. 16 date. Soon you'll wonder just what you were worrying about,when you start seeing those pounds disappear. May you have a safe and uneventful trip to the other side...........Betty S in TX " trustingone47 " wrote: >Hi > I have just recently joined this fine group. I live in Alabama and >I am scheduled to have my surgery on September 16. I have not had >but one other surgery in my life and I was very young then, so I am >really scared about the prospects of being put to sleep. Isn't it >funny I should be worried about how to deal with the *after life* but >I am sooooo ready for that. I have worried more about not waking up >after the surgery. I'm sure a lot of you that are post-op have been >through the same feelings that I am going through, and it is >wonderful to see all the success stories. I just ask that you all >say a prayer, chant, light a candle, or whatever your belief is that >all will go fine. I trust my doctor so much or I would not be >letting him do this for me. I also enjoy learning things that I will >need after I'm post-op so keep all the information coming... > >Thanks, >gwen > > > -- Learning from your mistakes makes you smart. Learning from other's mistakes makes you smarter. __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi Gwen, welcome. Please know you will be lifted up in prayers from our home. I think most folks worry about all of that, but the reality is you have a better chance of dying driving your car, than having this surgery..... so.... hang in there, and know you are being prayed for. Hugs, Hi I have just recently joined this fine group. I live in Alabama and I am scheduled to have my surgery on September 16. I have not had but one other surgery in my life and I was very young then, so I am really scared about the prospects of being put to sleep. Isn't it funny I should be worried about how to deal with the *after life* but I am sooooo ready for that. I have worried more about not waking up after the surgery. I'm sure a lot of you that are post-op have been through the same feelings that I am going through, and it is wonderful to see all the success stories. I just ask that you all say a prayer, chant, light a candle, or whatever your belief is that all will go fine. I trust my doctor so much or I would not be letting him do this for me. I also enjoy learning things that I will need after I'm post-op so keep all the information coming... Thanks, gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi Gwen, welcome. Please know you will be lifted up in prayers from our home. I think most folks worry about all of that, but the reality is you have a better chance of dying driving your car, than having this surgery..... so.... hang in there, and know you are being prayed for. Hugs, Hi I have just recently joined this fine group. I live in Alabama and I am scheduled to have my surgery on September 16. I have not had but one other surgery in my life and I was very young then, so I am really scared about the prospects of being put to sleep. Isn't it funny I should be worried about how to deal with the *after life* but I am sooooo ready for that. I have worried more about not waking up after the surgery. I'm sure a lot of you that are post-op have been through the same feelings that I am going through, and it is wonderful to see all the success stories. I just ask that you all say a prayer, chant, light a candle, or whatever your belief is that all will go fine. I trust my doctor so much or I would not be letting him do this for me. I also enjoy learning things that I will need after I'm post-op so keep all the information coming... Thanks, gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 This is my first post to this board.I find all of you so helpful with my A-fib problems. So let me say thanks before I fill you in. I have had A-fib on and off for 9 years.I am 61 years old. I also have uncontrolled hypertension.I have been cardioverted 6 times. The longest I have remained out of a-fib has been 1 year. The shortest was 3 months. I have been in nsr since March. My concern is the list of med's that I take. I take covera,maxide, toporol, diovan,cardura,and betapace. Everything is once a day except the betapace. That's twice a day.Everything is at the max dosage except toporol.Have any of you heard of anyones taking so many med's. Needless to say I am exhausted all the time..My Cardiologist said I am not a candidate for ablation. So anyone out there in the same boat as me,I'd love to hear from you. Your all so wonderful. You have made many a bad day for me, not seem so bad but just by reading on this board. Thank God for all of you. Pat in Keene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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