Questions

[Guest guest]

Yes,

I go through this all the time. I woke up fine this morning then I

spent an absolutely miserable day at work today.

Tomorrow I may be fine or worse or both depending upon the time of day.

Things do seem to get worse for me at night.

So no, it's not all in your head, this is just the way the disease is. I

went to the Symposium in Indiana and there was a nice long talk about

pain managment and how our disease goes like this. The doctor said that

the best way is to get a long acting medicine to take over and get

preventive about a lot of the pain and then have a break through pain

med for those times when it gets worse and you need something NOW. I'm

in the process of trying to get into a pain managment clinic that will

help with this.

Kimber

--

Kimber

hominid2@...

California State Chapter Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Yes,

I go through this all the time. I woke up fine this morning then I

spent an absolutely miserable day at work today.

Tomorrow I may be fine or worse or both depending upon the time of day.

Things do seem to get worse for me at night.

So no, it's not all in your head, this is just the way the disease is. I

went to the Symposium in Indiana and there was a nice long talk about

pain managment and how our disease goes like this. The doctor said that

the best way is to get a long acting medicine to take over and get

preventive about a lot of the pain and then have a break through pain

med for those times when it gets worse and you need something NOW. I'm

in the process of trying to get into a pain managment clinic that will

help with this.

Kimber

--

Kimber

hominid2@...

California State Chapter Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Yes,

I go through this all the time. I woke up fine this morning then I

spent an absolutely miserable day at work today.

Tomorrow I may be fine or worse or both depending upon the time of day.

Things do seem to get worse for me at night.

So no, it's not all in your head, this is just the way the disease is. I

went to the Symposium in Indiana and there was a nice long talk about

pain managment and how our disease goes like this. The doctor said that

the best way is to get a long acting medicine to take over and get

preventive about a lot of the pain and then have a break through pain

med for those times when it gets worse and you need something NOW. I'm

in the process of trying to get into a pain managment clinic that will

help with this.

Kimber

--

Kimber

hominid2@...

California State Chapter Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How are you doing??

The pumkin spice muffins are just the spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin (you

might need to add a little water to get the right consistency----sometimes I do

and other times I don't).

We haven't heard anything from Maggie.

Maureen

questions

hey everyone

three things, having spaghetti for dinner tonight along with a salad, .

my next quesiton is those pumpkin spice muffins, are eggs added or is

just th emix, how is maggie doing,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How are you doing??

The pumkin spice muffins are just the spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin (you

might need to add a little water to get the right consistency----sometimes I do

and other times I don't).

We haven't heard anything from Maggie.

Maureen

questions

hey everyone

three things, having spaghetti for dinner tonight along with a salad, .

my next quesiton is those pumpkin spice muffins, are eggs added or is

just th emix, how is maggie doing,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

How are you doing??

The pumkin spice muffins are just the spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin (you

might need to add a little water to get the right consistency----sometimes I do

and other times I don't).

We haven't heard anything from Maggie.

Maureen

questions

hey everyone

three things, having spaghetti for dinner tonight along with a salad, .

my next quesiton is those pumpkin spice muffins, are eggs added or is

just th emix, how is maggie doing,

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanatta - Your feelings are natural. You gotta have faith in

your doctor. Don't worry..... it'll all be fine.

Why are you having the genio?

Take care,

Randy

> I was just worrying about something...what if I don't come out

> looking like I thought I would? Like, not as good? I'm getting

upper

> and lower jaw surgery plus a genio, and I'm sure I'll look

different,

> but what if the surgeon doesn't do what I think he's going to do?

Did

> anyone else have these concerns before surgery? I only have 17 days

> left to go!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanatta - Your feelings are natural. You gotta have faith in

your doctor. Don't worry..... it'll all be fine.

Why are you having the genio?

Take care,

Randy

> I was just worrying about something...what if I don't come out

> looking like I thought I would? Like, not as good? I'm getting

upper

> and lower jaw surgery plus a genio, and I'm sure I'll look

different,

> but what if the surgeon doesn't do what I think he's going to do?

Did

> anyone else have these concerns before surgery? I only have 17 days

> left to go!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hey Randy,

I'm having the genio because my chin is too long, I have some

pictures up in the photos section. It's under Jeanetta. Oh, and

thanks for the encouragement!

In orthognathicsurgerysupport , shavis121

<no_reply@y...> wrote:

> Hi Jeanatta - Your feelings are natural. You gotta have faith in

> your doctor. Don't worry..... it'll all be fine.

>

> Why are you having the genio?

>

> Take care,

> Randy

>

>

> > I was just worrying about something...what if I don't come out

> > looking like I thought I would? Like, not as good? I'm getting

> upper

> > and lower jaw surgery plus a genio, and I'm sure I'll look

> different,

> > but what if the surgeon doesn't do what I think he's going to do?

> Did

> > anyone else have these concerns before surgery? I only have 17

days

> > left to go!!!!

[Guest guest]

Hey Randy,

I'm having the genio because my chin is too long, I have some

pictures up in the photos section. It's under Jeanetta. Oh, and

thanks for the encouragement!

In orthognathicsurgerysupport , shavis121

<no_reply@y...> wrote:

> Hi Jeanatta - Your feelings are natural. You gotta have faith in

> your doctor. Don't worry..... it'll all be fine.

>

> Why are you having the genio?

>

> Take care,

> Randy

>

>

> > I was just worrying about something...what if I don't come out

> > looking like I thought I would? Like, not as good? I'm getting

> upper

> > and lower jaw surgery plus a genio, and I'm sure I'll look

> different,

> > but what if the surgeon doesn't do what I think he's going to do?

> Did

> > anyone else have these concerns before surgery? I only have 17

days

> > left to go!!!!

[Guest guest]

Honey, how much and whether you smoke (and maybe what) definitely

could affect your lungs and breathing, and general anesthesia gets

really into your lungs and breathing... You essentially turn the

breathing over to those taking care of you.

How much you drink, (Or I do) can affect our mutual general health

and body chemistry and how able the liver and lights are to get rid

of the stuff they pump in to knock us out or keep us going during

surgery.

If you're doing drugs, even if it's sudafed or aspirin, (totally

legal, totally honorable, totally wonderful) they can affect the way

your body responds. For instance, when I have even the teeniest bits

of oral surgery, my docs plead, " Please leave off the low-dose

aspirin " that my other docs have said, " Please take it once daily to

prevent stroke. "

I find most, and certainly the best, docs to be non-judgmental about

such things. Just wanting info to know how best to help you. In mine

own notions, honesty will serve you best.

Cammie

> I went to my pre-op physical a couple days ago, and my surgeon

asked

> me if I smoke, drink or do drugs. Why does he need to know that?

> Would it affect anything if I did?

[Guest guest]

Honey, how much and whether you smoke (and maybe what) definitely

could affect your lungs and breathing, and general anesthesia gets

really into your lungs and breathing... You essentially turn the

breathing over to those taking care of you.

How much you drink, (Or I do) can affect our mutual general health

and body chemistry and how able the liver and lights are to get rid

of the stuff they pump in to knock us out or keep us going during

surgery.

If you're doing drugs, even if it's sudafed or aspirin, (totally

legal, totally honorable, totally wonderful) they can affect the way

your body responds. For instance, when I have even the teeniest bits

of oral surgery, my docs plead, " Please leave off the low-dose

aspirin " that my other docs have said, " Please take it once daily to

prevent stroke. "

I find most, and certainly the best, docs to be non-judgmental about

such things. Just wanting info to know how best to help you. In mine

own notions, honesty will serve you best.

Cammie

> I went to my pre-op physical a couple days ago, and my surgeon

asked

> me if I smoke, drink or do drugs. Why does he need to know that?

> Would it affect anything if I did?

[Guest guest]

Honey, how much and whether you smoke (and maybe what) definitely

could affect your lungs and breathing, and general anesthesia gets

really into your lungs and breathing... You essentially turn the

breathing over to those taking care of you.

How much you drink, (Or I do) can affect our mutual general health

and body chemistry and how able the liver and lights are to get rid

of the stuff they pump in to knock us out or keep us going during

surgery.

If you're doing drugs, even if it's sudafed or aspirin, (totally

legal, totally honorable, totally wonderful) they can affect the way

your body responds. For instance, when I have even the teeniest bits

of oral surgery, my docs plead, " Please leave off the low-dose

aspirin " that my other docs have said, " Please take it once daily to

prevent stroke. "

I find most, and certainly the best, docs to be non-judgmental about

such things. Just wanting info to know how best to help you. In mine

own notions, honesty will serve you best.

Cammie

> I went to my pre-op physical a couple days ago, and my surgeon

asked

> me if I smoke, drink or do drugs. Why does he need to know that?

> Would it affect anything if I did?

[Guest guest]

Hi! I know that some of the medications I am on post-op have

warnings right on them about not mixing alcohol with them. I think

that's pretty standard for pain medications. I can only assume that

our doctors ask about drugs for the same reason - both legal and non,

I'm sure - to make certain that they won't interfere or cause adverse

reactions along with our prescriptions. As far as smoking goes, my

Dotor's advised that I not smoke 24 hours pre-op but didn't say

anyting about post-op ... so I'm not sure.

Carol

> I went to my pre-op physical a couple days ago, and my surgeon

asked

> me if I smoke, drink or do drugs. Why does he need to know that?

> Would it affect anything if I did?

[Guest guest]

Joy, you will definately be in my prayers on May 5th. I know you will be

fine...have faith and keep good thoughts... D

[Guest guest]

Joy, you will definately be in my prayers on May 5th. I know you will be

fine...have faith and keep good thoughts... D

[Guest guest]

Joy, you will definately be in my prayers on May 5th. I know you will be

fine...have faith and keep good thoughts... D

[Guest guest]

i had both and was on meds for both problems. since

the surgery i am not on any meds and don't have any

more problems. i never had or have ups and downs. i

can't see myself ever having downs....i am happy. down

80lbs and love life now..nora

--- jtaz64 wrote:

> Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I

> have been doing

> alot of talking about the surgery he is very

> supportive of it but is

> also worried cause i do suffer from depression and

> sever anxiety

> which I take medication for both of them we where

> both wondering how

> you all felt emotionally while you where recovering

> from surgery and

> how your emotionally doing after being healed from

> the surgery?? does

> anyone else suffer from depression and anxiety? and

> if so can you

> tell me how you delt with the ups and downs of your

> recovery and

> suggestions and comments will be very helpful please

> keep me in your

> prayers and thoughts as I go therough surgery on May

> 5th I am scared

> to death but know that I will come out of it all

> right thanks for

> listening...Joy

>

>

=====

Freedom Prevails Because Hero's Serve.

- Trulock Family

[Guest guest]

i had both and was on meds for both problems. since

the surgery i am not on any meds and don't have any

more problems. i never had or have ups and downs. i

can't see myself ever having downs....i am happy. down

80lbs and love life now..nora

--- jtaz64 wrote:

> Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I

> have been doing

> alot of talking about the surgery he is very

> supportive of it but is

> also worried cause i do suffer from depression and

> sever anxiety

> which I take medication for both of them we where

> both wondering how

> you all felt emotionally while you where recovering

> from surgery and

> how your emotionally doing after being healed from

> the surgery?? does

> anyone else suffer from depression and anxiety? and

> if so can you

> tell me how you delt with the ups and downs of your

> recovery and

> suggestions and comments will be very helpful please

> keep me in your

> prayers and thoughts as I go therough surgery on May

> 5th I am scared

> to death but know that I will come out of it all

> right thanks for

> listening...Joy

>

>

=====

Freedom Prevails Because Hero's Serve.

- Trulock Family

[Guest guest]

i had both and was on meds for both problems. since

the surgery i am not on any meds and don't have any

more problems. i never had or have ups and downs. i

can't see myself ever having downs....i am happy. down

80lbs and love life now..nora

--- jtaz64 wrote:

> Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I

> have been doing

> alot of talking about the surgery he is very

> supportive of it but is

> also worried cause i do suffer from depression and

> sever anxiety

> which I take medication for both of them we where

> both wondering how

> you all felt emotionally while you where recovering

> from surgery and

> how your emotionally doing after being healed from

> the surgery?? does

> anyone else suffer from depression and anxiety? and

> if so can you

> tell me how you delt with the ups and downs of your

> recovery and

> suggestions and comments will be very helpful please

> keep me in your

> prayers and thoughts as I go therough surgery on May

> 5th I am scared

> to death but know that I will come out of it all

> right thanks for

> listening...Joy

>

>

=====

Freedom Prevails Because Hero's Serve.

- Trulock Family

[Guest guest]

Just wondering, I am on Wellbutrin XL as well, pre-op. But... was

told after surgery (5/6/04)any WLS patients could no longer take

anything that was time released or suspended. I have gone back to the

older regular Wellbutrin. Anyone else familiar on this subject?

Thanks, Dana

> Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I have been doing

> alot of talking about the surgery he is very supportive of it but

> is also worried cause i do suffer from depression and sever anxiety

> which I take medication for both of them we where both wondering how

> you all felt emotionally while you where recovering from surgery >

> and how your emotionally doing after being healed from the

> surgery??

[Guest guest]

Just wondering, I am on Wellbutrin XL as well, pre-op. But... was

told after surgery (5/6/04)any WLS patients could no longer take

anything that was time released or suspended. I have gone back to the

older regular Wellbutrin. Anyone else familiar on this subject?

Thanks, Dana

> Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I have been doing

> alot of talking about the surgery he is very supportive of it but

> is also worried cause i do suffer from depression and sever anxiety

> which I take medication for both of them we where both wondering how

> you all felt emotionally while you where recovering from surgery >

> and how your emotionally doing after being healed from the

> surgery??

[Guest guest]

Just wondering, I am on Wellbutrin XL as well, pre-op. But... was

told after surgery (5/6/04)any WLS patients could no longer take

anything that was time released or suspended. I have gone back to the

older regular Wellbutrin. Anyone else familiar on this subject?

Thanks, Dana

> Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I have been doing

> alot of talking about the surgery he is very supportive of it but

> is also worried cause i do suffer from depression and sever anxiety

> which I take medication for both of them we where both wondering how

> you all felt emotionally while you where recovering from surgery >

> and how your emotionally doing after being healed from the

> surgery??

[Guest guest]

I was told the same thing about the time released medications. I got a

prescription for regular Wellbutrin and they were huge. Plus they only came in

75mg so I had to take two to get the correct dose. I cut them in half and they

were horrible. So I took my sample bottle of the Wellbutrin XL and showed them

to the surgeon and asked about the time released and he said that it was fine

for me to take them. So that is what I am doing. They are small and I only have

to take one of them. I'm not sure if your surgeon agrees or not.

Hope this helps,

Tina

> Re: QUESTIONS

>

> Just wondering, I am on Wellbutrin XL as well, pre-op. But... was

> told after surgery (5/6/04)any WLS patients could no longer take

> anything that was time released or suspended. I have gone back to the

> older regular Wellbutrin. Anyone else familiar on this subject?

> Thanks, Dana

>

>

> > Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I have been doing

> > alot of talking about the surgery he is very supportive of it but

> > is also worried cause i do suffer from depression and sever anxiety

> > which I take medication for both of them we where both wondering how

> > you all felt emotionally while you where recovering from surgery >

> > and how your emotionally doing after being healed from the

> > surgery??

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was told the same thing about the time released medications. I got a

prescription for regular Wellbutrin and they were huge. Plus they only came in

75mg so I had to take two to get the correct dose. I cut them in half and they

were horrible. So I took my sample bottle of the Wellbutrin XL and showed them

to the surgeon and asked about the time released and he said that it was fine

for me to take them. So that is what I am doing. They are small and I only have

to take one of them. I'm not sure if your surgeon agrees or not.

Hope this helps,

Tina

> Re: QUESTIONS

>

> Just wondering, I am on Wellbutrin XL as well, pre-op. But... was

> told after surgery (5/6/04)any WLS patients could no longer take

> anything that was time released or suspended. I have gone back to the

> older regular Wellbutrin. Anyone else familiar on this subject?

> Thanks, Dana

>

>

> > Hi I am 8 days from surgery and my boyfriend and I have been doing

> > alot of talking about the surgery he is very supportive of it but

> > is also worried cause i do suffer from depression and sever anxiety

> > which I take medication for both of them we where both wondering how

> > you all felt emotionally while you where recovering from surgery >

> > and how your emotionally doing after being healed from the

> > surgery??

>

>

>

>

>