new to the group

[Guest guest]

Hey monica,

It's me Carla from the ossg central Florida group you are on. I am pregnant too,

but you probably knew that fromt he other group. Congratulations, that is too

cool. I am happy for you and " your man " . Take care and best wishes.

Carla

New to the group

Hello all. I took a HPT the other day and WHAMMO, I'm preggo. We've

been sorta trying (grin). I haven't confirmed with my doctor yet.

That is my next step. But I went ahead and joind this list because

quite frankly when I put in 'ossg' and 'pregnancy' in the search, I

didn't expect to find anything. The number of OSSG lists has

quadruples since I first started looking (and joined ) ossg lists a

year ago.

I had my surgery in Melbourne, FL with Dr. Tenewitz over a year ago.

Because of the distance and right now I cannot drive (long story

ending in a rt leg bk amputation) right now, I havent consulted him.

I was hoping to gain some insite on what to look forward to as an wls

person being preggo.

My name is . I am 32yrs old and this will be my first child

ever. woohoo.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/12/2002 3:10:43 AM Central Standard Time,

a3xsmom@... writes:

> Hey monica,

> It's me Carla from the ossg central Florida group you are on. I am pregnant

> too, but you probably knew that fromt he other group. Congratulations, that

> is too cool. I am happy for you and " your man " . Take care and best wishes.

> Carla

Hey Carla.. ya know, I was looking at that email addy and thinking " dang that

looks familiar " . Congradulations girl.

My fiance is very happy. I think partially because *I* was the one pushing

back the wedding from this year (2002) to next year. But now this changes

things. lol... not that I'm afraid of marriage.. but I wanted to get some

financial stuff straight with my self first.

Carla do u know if you are having a boy or girl yet? I can't wait until

Monday. I am going to try and call the doctor's office again. My doc is a GP

whom I like a LOT. I hope he doesnt refer to a OB. If my grandfather were

still practicing, I'd have him deliver my baby. He delivered my cousin.

[Guest guest]

Congrats and welcome to our group!!!!!!

Sandi

Mesquite, TX

VSRG 3-13-00

Dr. Bryce @ Pathweigh

highest 350+

date of surgery 3-13-00 257 lbs.

3-13-01 185 lbs.

10-27-01 I am a 31 waist!!!!!!

11-3-01 I am in my goal size 10!!!

11-26-01 OMG I AM PREGNANT!!!!!!!

New to the group

Hello all. I took a HPT the other day and WHAMMO, I'm preggo. We've

been sorta trying (grin). I haven't confirmed with my doctor yet.

That is my next step. But I went ahead and joind this list because

quite frankly when I put in 'ossg' and 'pregnancy' in the search, I

didn't expect to find anything. The number of OSSG lists has

quadruples since I first started looking (and joined ) ossg lists a

year ago.

I had my surgery in Melbourne, FL with Dr. Tenewitz over a year ago.

Because of the distance and right now I cannot drive (long story

ending in a rt leg bk amputation) right now, I havent consulted him.

I was hoping to gain some insite on what to look forward to as an wls

person being preggo.

My name is . I am 32yrs old and this will be my first child

ever. woohoo.

Children are a reward from the Lord.

Psalm 127:3

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Welcome, !

I'm from MA, too. I had Dr. Thayer. Who was your surgeon?

- Alice

RNY 4/25/00

236/157

chrismn02360 wrote:

>

> Hello everyone!

>

> My name is and I'm from Massachusetts. I

> had an open rny in April 2001, and I've lost 115 pounds. I still

> have about 50 to go and the scale seems to be moving ever so slowly

> these days. My one year anniversary is coming up, and I'd like to

> try to get pregnant this summer. I have 2 boys ages 7 and 4, and I'm

> gonna try my best for a girl this time cause this will be my last

> baby. I am an R.N. and have specialized in obstetrics for almost 12

> years but I have not had one patient that has had gastric bypass

> prior to becoming pregnant. I did talk to one girl at a support

> group meeting a long time ago that had 2 kids after her surgery, and

> everything went fine for her. I'm so glad that this site exists, and

> that there are so many members!! It makes me feel so hopeful to see

> so many happy stories out there. I'm glad to be a part of it, and

> hopefully in the next few months I will post that I am pregnant too!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Anne Marie. We have all found great comfort pre

and post op from this site. It is a really great source of

information and sometimes humour. It is also a wonderful way to

follow the progress of the procedure on a world wide scale. Although

I can't answer your question about osteomyelitis I can sympathize

with your pain. I am 8 weeks post op and feeling great. Everyday gets

better. Interesting thing happened today. I woke up with a tooth

bothering me. You know the feeling where you want to clamp down on it

because somehow the enforced ouch makes it feel better. I laughed

because that is how I constantly felt with my hip. Always a throbing

ache, awake and asleep. I am grateful that I only have sensitive

teeth now. Wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

Dannielle

C+, feb 12/02, Canada

> Hi and Guten Tag to everybody!

>

> I am Anne-Marie from Germany and I am waiting

> for my BHR scheduled for late August.

> I am so glad I found your group. I am visiting you

> almost every day and reading your e-mails gives me a

> lot of courage so I'm not so desperate anymore. I know

> there are you who share the same pain. I have a 24hour

> pain (you know what I mean), no matter what I am doing

> or not doing, and I am really counting the days until

> August. I read so many great things about resurfacing

> that I am really looking forward to it.

>

> But there is one concern: My OA is the result of

> an osteomyelitis of the femoral neck (septic bone

> infection) when I was 13 years old, I am now 35.

> Is there anybody who was suffering from an

> osteomyelitis or has heard of anyone whose OA

> results from osteomyelitis? I am very interested

> what kind of precautions did you get. I have been

> told by 3 doctors that the osteomyelitis germs can be

> still alive (eventhough the infection is cured

> completely)but encapsulated and while surgery there is

> the danger that they will go into the blood

> circulation. This really worries me, more than the BHR

> surgery itself!

>

> Thank you for your attention,

> See you,

> Anne-Marie

>

> PS Many thanks to who answered my first

> questions so kindly and introduced this group to

> me.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Maureen and welcome to the

group. Sorry it has been so long since i have responded but i have not

been feeling my best. The pain is aweful but now i have a doc who is

working with me but only because i have pancreatitis.

When that is gone so will be the pain meds. I live in Tennessee I hope

you are feeling better today.

Give thanks to the Lord

Jan

[Guest guest]

Maureen,

When I spent a lot of time in hospital a year ago and then in rehab, I

remember what kind of reaction I got from the health care professionals

who REALLY knew about our illness. It's the " poor thing " kind of

treatment, but I really feel we deserve a little TLC.

I'm not much in for talking about my own case (try to shut me up later),

but we are talking about you.

For pain, and there are many different kinds:

For my trigeminal and other kinds of neuralgia (the burning pain and the

ice-pick-behind-the-eyes) I take Neutontin and Klonipin. They were

developed for seizures, but are used for pain very widely now (not so

when I started taking them 7 years ago, but I'm so glad that they're

more prescribed now).

I take Vioxx -- for the osteoarthritis I have after being on prednisone

(which they gave me partially for my pain).

I also have a Duragesic 100 mcg patch which I change every three days.

It works like a smoking patch and delivers fentenyl -- an opiate.

The last two pills I take aren't directly for pain but they help me

cope. First, I am on Zyprexa for depression/anxiety/psychosis.

Sometimes I can get very suicidal just because I have this damn

illness. But I'm feeling better. The last pill is Ambien -- a great

sleeping pill that helps you sleep even through terrible pain and leaves

you without hangover.

I also take Advair and Nasonex for my respiratory health, and actonel to

try to reverse the damage being on 60 mg of pred. daily for over a year.

Whew! I'm not sure that's it. OOPS!!!!! one more. I have to take

prevacid for acid reflux. The prednisone also ripped up my stomache and

everything on the way.

Soooooooo. As you can see there's a lot available. But TELL YOUR DOC.

You are not being any kind of hero if you just " tough it out. " The

ones who suffer most are the ones around you all the time that you are

gritting your teeth while totally distracted!

Take care,

REnee

maureen teague wrote:

>Hello my name is Maureen and I'm new to the group.I

>just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I'm a

>34 year old divorce mother of 3 who had neurosarcoid

>since March 1,2003,if anyone could give me any advice

>on what to do about the horrible pain(pain meds is not

>working)I would greatly appreciate it.Hey,I'm from

>B'ham,Al.if anyone in the group is from here also and

>know of a good doctor let me know.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

welcome carl.

lori h.

> I to am new to the group.Have almost been apart of this group for

a month.

> Yes i to have learned a lot,and it has helped me to get myself

ready for the new me.

>

>

[Guest guest]

See my post about

meetings that I just sent out. I know that there is going to be a meeting

starting soon in Pleasanton that should be posted on this email list.

Re:

new to the group

Hey Pat I am in Livermore(Close to dublin

pleasanton) do you know where the closest group is for me and when they meet? I

am waiting for my surgery date should get it by Monday(crossing fingers) was

supposed to find out today but Dr. is on vacation. But I woul dlike to

attend a meeting and find one I like for before and after surgery. Thanks Pat!!

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[Guest guest]

Sharon, we are practically identical twins! I also had LAP RNY on

July 17. I started this journey at 324 and was down to 306.5 the

morning of surgery. Today, I am at 258.5. See? Twins, huh?

As far as the digest goes, if you click the Edit My Membership link

in the upper right of the screen, you will find an area to switch to

the regular email option. Sometimes it takes a few days for the

changes to update, so don't think you did something wrong if it

doesn't swich over right away.

I'm so glad I saw your post! So, tell me...how tall are you? I'm

right around 5'3 " , I think. Oh, how I wish I were taller! I hate

it when I go to the store by myself and I have to ask for help to

reach things on the top shelves! But you know, when I go with my

husband, who is about 6'1 " , short women borrow him all the time!

See ya!

- in CA

LAP RNY 07-17-03

324/258.5/130?

> HI. My name is Sharon. I had RNY Lap July 17 at Baptist South

> Hospital in Miami. My Dr. was of the Miami Hope

> Center.

>

> I think I weighed about 315 pounds just before surgery and now I

> weigh 260. I have about 110 pounds to go!

>

> I have a question. When I first signed up for the group I

selected

> the " daily digest' option. I didn't really like the format and

have

> been trying to change it to just emails on the yahoo groups site

for

> this group. It hasnt' changed yet. I am still getting the daily

> digest. Can someone change it for me?

>

> Thanks

> Sharon

[Guest guest]

Sharon, be sure to save your changes at the bottom.

Stef

Re: New to the group

Sharon, we are practically identical twins! I also had LAP RNY on

July 17. I started this journey at 324 and was down to 306.5 the

morning of surgery. Today, I am at 258.5. See? Twins, huh?

As far as the digest goes, if you click the Edit My Membership link

in the upper right of the screen, you will find an area to switch to

the regular email option. Sometimes it takes a few days for the

changes to update, so don't think you did something wrong if it

doesn't swich over right away.

I'm so glad I saw your post! So, tell me...how tall are you? I'm

right around 5'3 " , I think. Oh, how I wish I were taller! I hate

it when I go to the store by myself and I have to ask for help to

reach things on the top shelves! But you know, when I go with my

husband, who is about 6'1 " , short women borrow him all the time!

See ya!

- in CA

LAP RNY 07-17-03

324/258.5/130?

> HI. My name is Sharon. I had RNY Lap July 17 at Baptist South

> Hospital in Miami. My Dr. was of the Miami Hope

> Center.

>

> I think I weighed about 315 pounds just before surgery and now I

> weigh 260. I have about 110 pounds to go!

>

> I have a question. When I first signed up for the group I

selected

> the " daily digest' option. I didn't really like the format and

have

> been trying to change it to just emails on the yahoo groups site

for

> this group. It hasnt' changed yet. I am still getting the daily

> digest. Can someone change it for me?

>

> Thanks

> Sharon

[Guest guest]

.

I am 5'6 " . LOL I am down to 258 today too! I've been back to work

full time since the begining of the month.

I've been to the edit membership page, it hasn't worked so far. How

many days does it take? It's been three now....

> Sharon, we are practically identical twins! I also had LAP RNY on

> July 17. I started this journey at 324 and was down to 306.5 the

> morning of surgery. Today, I am at 258.5. See? Twins, huh?

>

> As far as the digest goes, if you click the Edit My Membership link

> in the upper right of the screen, you will find an area to switch

to

> the regular email option. Sometimes it takes a few days for the

> changes to update, so don't think you did something wrong if it

> doesn't swich over right away.

>

> I'm so glad I saw your post! So, tell me...how tall are you? I'm

> right around 5'3 " , I think. Oh, how I wish I were taller! I hate

> it when I go to the store by myself and I have to ask for help to

> reach things on the top shelves! But you know, when I go with my

> husband, who is about 6'1 " , short women borrow him all the time!

>

> See ya!

> - in CA

> LAP RNY 07-17-03

> 324/258.5/130?

>

[Guest guest]

,

Someone may have already mentioned this (I've been away and am behind in reading email), but at Richmond they do not put the catheter in until you are unconscious. So don't worry...you won't feel a thing :-)

M.

9/2/03

Dr. Fisher

320/260

I think I might be able to handle the pain, but the one thing I am not looking forward is the cathader, but in the long run I know it is all worth it.

[Guest guest]

welcome sharon!! & wtg on the w l!!

lori h.

miami

> HI. My name is Sharon. I had RNY Lap July 17 at Baptist South

> Hospital in Miami. My Dr. was of the Miami Hope

> Center.

>

> I think I weighed about 315 pounds just before surgery and now I

> weigh 260. I have about 110 pounds to go!

>

> I have a question. When I first signed up for the group I

selected

> the " daily digest' option. I didn't really like the format and

have

> been trying to change it to just emails on the yahoo groups site

for

> this group. It hasnt' changed yet. I am still getting the daily

> digest. Can someone change it for me?

>

> Thanks

> Sharon

[Guest guest]

Hi I am new to the group. I had open gastric bypass surgery March 25

2003 as to date I have lost 75 pounds. And feel great. This site has

answered alot of questions for me. I really enjoy reading the

different e-mails. I am doing the protein and drinking lots of water

was at a standstill for awhile but have started to loose again.I hope

to loose about 50 pounds more. Thanks for this site

[Guest guest]

welcome aboard. & wtg on the w l!!

lori h.

> Hi I am new to the group. I had open gastric bypass surgery March 25

> 2003 as to date I have lost 75 pounds. And feel great. This site has

> answered alot of questions for me. I really enjoy reading the

> different e-mails. I am doing the protein and drinking lots of

water

> was at a standstill for awhile but have started to loose again.I

hope

> to loose about 50 pounds more. Thanks for this site

[Guest guest]

Gemello- welcome to the group

> Hello people:

>

> I'm new to the group. I had my gastric bypass in June of 2003, and

> I've lost 125 lbs so far.

>

> Tomorrow I see my PCP so that we can set a final goal weight. Glad

> to be part of the group.

>

> Gemello

> -125 lbs

[Guest guest]

Hi Aziza,

I was one who quit on the surgery at first (and second) and then with 's tremendous help was able to see that surgery was really what I wanted. I am one of those people that tells just about everybody who listens about my surgery. Before and after the fact. I have gotten some bad reactions but, I always put it down to them having a problem, not me. I am very glad that I went ahead and had the surgery. Getting ready for surgery I exercised all the time and lost 75 lbs. I had lost 80 and then when I decided against surgery the weight started to come back. I put on 20 of the lost and then had to try and get it off. Not because the surgeon said I needed to but, because I wanted to be as close as possible to where I had been. I came within five pounds of that. Weight was always pretty easy to get off but, to keep it off was the real war.

Try not to let others discourage you from your path if you believe you are on the right one. It is yours not theirs to walk. They don't have to walk in your oversized body that tires out quickly or worry about diabetes or aching joints. The only one with you on your path is God. He will see you through.

Tami

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