Questions

[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 am 3 months post op and feeling great. I have some food questions. I was

seeing a nutritionist but I lost my medical insurance and I can't afford to go

right now. I was wondering what foods we can have at this point. Can I eat some

fruit if so what kind? Also do we have to stay away from carbs like pasta and

potatoes? If so why, are they harmful to your pouch? I know not to eat bread

it is not good at all for you. Can someone tell me what foods I can have now.

Up til this point I have not had many problems. I have dumped a few times

because I wasn't ready for that particular food and also I drank to soon after

eating is that normal not normal but ok it won't kill me right? What is the most

important foods you should not eat after having the WLS?

Please answer I know these questions seem weird but I am just trying to get

some answers from everyone until I can get back to the doctors when my

insurance kicks in again. Not untill July.Thanks for everything.

Chris

Lap RNY 03/05/04

246,195,140

[Guest guest]

I am 3 months post op and feeling great. I have some food questions. I was

seeing a nutritionist but I lost my medical insurance and I can't afford to go

right now. I was wondering what foods we can have at this point. Can I eat some

fruit if so what kind? Also do we have to stay away from carbs like pasta and

potatoes? If so why, are they harmful to your pouch? I know not to eat bread

it is not good at all for you. Can someone tell me what foods I can have now.

Up til this point I have not had many problems. I have dumped a few times

because I wasn't ready for that particular food and also I drank to soon after

eating is that normal not normal but ok it won't kill me right? What is the most

important foods you should not eat after having the WLS?

Please answer I know these questions seem weird but I am just trying to get

some answers from everyone until I can get back to the doctors when my

insurance kicks in again. Not untill July.Thanks for everything.

Chris

Lap RNY 03/05/04

246,195,140

[Guest guest]

I am 3 months post op and feeling great. I have some food questions. I was

seeing a nutritionist but I lost my medical insurance and I can't afford to go

right now. I was wondering what foods we can have at this point. Can I eat some

fruit if so what kind? Also do we have to stay away from carbs like pasta and

potatoes? If so why, are they harmful to your pouch? I know not to eat bread

it is not good at all for you. Can someone tell me what foods I can have now.

Up til this point I have not had many problems. I have dumped a few times

because I wasn't ready for that particular food and also I drank to soon after

eating is that normal not normal but ok it won't kill me right? What is the most

important foods you should not eat after having the WLS?

Please answer I know these questions seem weird but I am just trying to get

some answers from everyone until I can get back to the doctors when my

insurance kicks in again. Not untill July.Thanks for everything.

Chris

Lap RNY 03/05/04

246,195,140

[Guest guest]

Robbie,

I don't know the answers on the enzymes.... but I'd recommend you go to

DeFelice's website www.enzymestuff.com ..... likely you'll be able to sort it

out there. Glad to hear about .

Patti

Questions

1st here's some good news - my ds , who has UC, is doing much better. I

posted a lengthly vent in here as we just went through a really rough spot. In

a way, I'm greatful, as it pushed me to take care of some things, namely to get

his meds legal. His pharmacist wasn't too helpful in the beginning and I backed

down, but I was very stern this time and he worked with me and we got 's

meds legal. And, his GI doc increased his meds, but did not put him back on

prednisone! I've seen steady improvement and yesterday we had formed stools!

Still a little mucous, but so so so much better than what we have been seeing!

Now I feel I must focus on (20 mo celiac) - who, since his intestinal

virus, hasn't been the same. More sensitive to foods. But no behavioral

issues... just losse stools, foul, acidic (diaper rash) and undigested food.

His alternative practitioner thinks it is his pancreas that is stressed and

isn't producing enzymes to digest properly. Brocolli and green beans have never

been a problem before now, but he can't eat those without a reaction, and many

fruits (grapes, pineapple, apples - even cooked). Any suggestions? I have some

enzyme supplements by Houson but don't know which one might help or how to give

it to him or how much - I have no phenol, peptizyme, and zyme prime.

Robbie

[Guest guest]

> How often does Incompetent Cervix happen with a BU?

> With my son i did not have Incompetent cervix, but had preterm

> labor at 26 wks. If i didnt have it with him are my chances good

> of not having it this time?

, I'm pretty sure that if you did not have problems with IC

your first time around, you should be fine. IC is more common among

women with MA's, but many MA women do not have any problems at all.

> Also, since i did make it to 36 wks with him are my chances very

> good of making it that far this time? or close?

It is likely that your uterus is capable of carrying you to 36 weeks

again, as you know it can stretch that large. I would guess that you

may still have problems with PTL, and need bed rest. I'm not an

expert though. Hopefully some of the BU women out there will respond

with some first hand experiences.

Best of luck throughout your pregnancy.

, SU resected, 7w6d pg

[Guest guest]

> How often does Incompetent Cervix happen with a BU?

> With my son i did not have Incompetent cervix, but had preterm

> labor at 26 wks. If i didnt have it with him are my chances good

> of not having it this time?

, I'm pretty sure that if you did not have problems with IC

your first time around, you should be fine. IC is more common among

women with MA's, but many MA women do not have any problems at all.

> Also, since i did make it to 36 wks with him are my chances very

> good of making it that far this time? or close?

It is likely that your uterus is capable of carrying you to 36 weeks

again, as you know it can stretch that large. I would guess that you

may still have problems with PTL, and need bed rest. I'm not an

expert though. Hopefully some of the BU women out there will respond

with some first hand experiences.

Best of luck throughout your pregnancy.

, SU resected, 7w6d pg

[Guest guest]

> How often does Incompetent Cervix happen with a BU?

> With my son i did not have Incompetent cervix, but had preterm

> labor at 26 wks. If i didnt have it with him are my chances good

> of not having it this time?

, I'm pretty sure that if you did not have problems with IC

your first time around, you should be fine. IC is more common among

women with MA's, but many MA women do not have any problems at all.

> Also, since i did make it to 36 wks with him are my chances very

> good of making it that far this time? or close?

It is likely that your uterus is capable of carrying you to 36 weeks

again, as you know it can stretch that large. I would guess that you

may still have problems with PTL, and need bed rest. I'm not an

expert though. Hopefully some of the BU women out there will respond

with some first hand experiences.

Best of luck throughout your pregnancy.

, SU resected, 7w6d pg

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

> How often does Incompetent Cervix happen with a BU?

> With my son i did not have Incompetent cervix, but had preterm

>labor at 26 wks. If i didnt have it with him are my chances good of

>not having it this time?

RE: Incompetent Cervix (IC) - I'm not an expert, but from what I've

researched and read on this group, IC is fairly rare, even for women

with MAs. I was told by my perinatologist that having an MA does not

cause IC, but that as an MA is a congenital anomaly, there is an

increased likelihood of a congenitally weakened cervix as well -

(there is also an increased likelihood of only having one kidney,

btw). I was monitored for IC during my 1st pregnancy last year, no

issues or problems at all (at least not until I was 30 weeks or so).

My doctors have told me that since it was not an issue during my

first pregnancy, it almost certainly won't be an issue for

subsequent pregnancies. Other women on this group know more about IC

than I, I'm sure they'll correct me if I'm off the mark here.

>since i did make it to 36 wks with him are my chances very good of

> making it that far this time? or close?

Same answer as above I believe. Again, I was told by my doctors that

as I made it to 40 weeks (!!) with my first child despite my crazy

uterus, I am unlikely to have PTL issues with subsequent

pregnancies. Apparently it is typical that MA women go a little

further along in gestation with each subsequent pregnancy - I guess

the uterus stretches out more with each pregnancy.

Also, as far as I understand it isn't possible to differentiate

between BU and SU by ultrasound. You could be either. At this point

it doesn't make much of a difference as both have similar risks in

the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. However, you will probably want to get a

definitive dx of BU or SU after the pregnancy, as an SU can be

corrected surgically.

Good luck and congratulations on your son and your pregnancy!

Cheers,

a

36

Complete SU

DD 10-7-2004

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for your response!

It has helped ease my mind alot!

Have any of you also had a subchorionic hematoma with your MA??

I have one right now, and dont know my chances of it going away. My

doctor said it was because of my BU.

My doctor did also mention an SU, and said he will check everything

out after i have the baby, and maybe operate.

That is so great you made it to 40 wks!

Were you on bedrest or anything?

Right now im on restricted activity/moderate bedrest, and between 20-

25 wks my doctor will put me on strict bedrest.

How do you find out if you have only one kidney?

Thanks again!

-

>

> Hi ,

>

>

> > How often does Incompetent Cervix happen with a BU?

> > With my son i did not have Incompetent cervix, but had preterm

> >labor at 26 wks. If i didnt have it with him are my chances good

of

> >not having it this time?

>

> RE: Incompetent Cervix (IC) - I'm not an expert, but from what I've

> researched and read on this group, IC is fairly rare, even for

women

> with MAs. I was told by my perinatologist that having an MA does

not

> cause IC, but that as an MA is a congenital anomaly, there is an

> increased likelihood of a congenitally weakened cervix as well -

> (there is also an increased likelihood of only having one kidney,

> btw). I was monitored for IC during my 1st pregnancy last year, no

> issues or problems at all (at least not until I was 30 weeks or

so).

> My doctors have told me that since it was not an issue during my

> first pregnancy, it almost certainly won't be an issue for

> subsequent pregnancies. Other women on this group know more about

IC

> than I, I'm sure they'll correct me if I'm off the mark here.

>

> >since i did make it to 36 wks with him are my chances very good of

> > making it that far this time? or close?

>

> Same answer as above I believe. Again, I was told by my doctors

that

> as I made it to 40 weeks (!!) with my first child despite my crazy

> uterus, I am unlikely to have PTL issues with subsequent

> pregnancies. Apparently it is typical that MA women go a little

> further along in gestation with each subsequent pregnancy - I guess

> the uterus stretches out more with each pregnancy.

>

> Also, as far as I understand it isn't possible to differentiate

> between BU and SU by ultrasound. You could be either. At this point

> it doesn't make much of a difference as both have similar risks in

> the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. However, you will probably want to get

a

> definitive dx of BU or SU after the pregnancy, as an SU can be

> corrected surgically.

>

> Good luck and congratulations on your son and your pregnancy!

>

> Cheers,

> a

>

> 36

> Complete SU

> DD 10-7-2004

[Guest guest]

Ok, thank you, lol, sorry im still so new to this.

-

>

> ,

>

> > so a bicornuate uterus isnt an MA?

>

> Yes, BU (bicornate uterus) is definately a MA (mullerian anomoly).

>

> C.

> 28, UD

[Guest guest]

Ok, thank you, lol, sorry im still so new to this.

-

>

> ,

>

> > so a bicornuate uterus isnt an MA?

>

> Yes, BU (bicornate uterus) is definately a MA (mullerian anomoly).

>

> C.

> 28, UD

[Guest guest]

- I did have a subchronic hematoma, it did eventually go away

on its own. I also had placenta previa, another complications that is

slightly more common in women with uterine anomalies. Both issues were

cleared up by the end of my 2nd trimester. There is another yahoo

group for women with subchronic hematomas, you may want to check it out.

I was monitored every two weeks (approx), from 12 weeks on. I was

taken off work on put on modified bedrest (i.e., I can get up and move

around, but essentially did almost nothing) from 14-20 weeks due to

heavy bleeding from the placenta previa. The previa cleared by 20

weeks and I was back at work at 21 weeks. My cervix started to dilate

at 28 or 30 weeks, and I stopped working and went on sick leave again

at 30 weeks. From 30-34 weeks I was on modified bedrest (some docs

think that strict bedrest may cause more problems than it solves and

isn't necessary except in the most acute cases) but I was on a strict

no exercise (even walking), no lifting anything, etc. regime.

Essentially I did nothing but sit & read, watch tv, go to the bathroom

& go to the kitchen to eat. At 34 weeks by doctor was much relieved

and said I could increase my activities if I wanted to. I didn't until

37 weeks. At 37 weeks I was off all restrictions, I went for walks,

did gardening, etc., etc., and I went into labour on my due date. My

docs were all amazed. I guess my uterus stretches very well!!

RE: the kidney, as soon as we found out that I had an MA (I wasn't

pregnant at the time) my doctor ordered an u/s of my kidneys to ensure

everything was okay. It was. The u/s was quick and easy.

Feel free to ask any questions at all, the women here are very

knowlegable!

Take care,

a

[Guest guest]

- I did have a subchronic hematoma, it did eventually go away

on its own. I also had placenta previa, another complications that is

slightly more common in women with uterine anomalies. Both issues were

cleared up by the end of my 2nd trimester. There is another yahoo

group for women with subchronic hematomas, you may want to check it out.

I was monitored every two weeks (approx), from 12 weeks on. I was

taken off work on put on modified bedrest (i.e., I can get up and move

around, but essentially did almost nothing) from 14-20 weeks due to

heavy bleeding from the placenta previa. The previa cleared by 20

weeks and I was back at work at 21 weeks. My cervix started to dilate

at 28 or 30 weeks, and I stopped working and went on sick leave again

at 30 weeks. From 30-34 weeks I was on modified bedrest (some docs

think that strict bedrest may cause more problems than it solves and

isn't necessary except in the most acute cases) but I was on a strict

no exercise (even walking), no lifting anything, etc. regime.

Essentially I did nothing but sit & read, watch tv, go to the bathroom

& go to the kitchen to eat. At 34 weeks by doctor was much relieved

and said I could increase my activities if I wanted to. I didn't until

37 weeks. At 37 weeks I was off all restrictions, I went for walks,

did gardening, etc., etc., and I went into labour on my due date. My

docs were all amazed. I guess my uterus stretches very well!!

RE: the kidney, as soon as we found out that I had an MA (I wasn't

pregnant at the time) my doctor ordered an u/s of my kidneys to ensure

everything was okay. It was. The u/s was quick and easy.

Feel free to ask any questions at all, the women here are very

knowlegable!

Take care,

a

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for telling me your story! I am so relieved to know

you also had an SCH, and even placenta previa (which i dont have),

and you delivered a healthy baby.

I am in the SCH group, ive been in that group for 6 wks, but no one

in that group has an abnormal uterus except one person but its not

the same as i have. Its a wonderful group though. Im so glad to know

your SCH was gone by the end of your second trimester!

Im on modified bedrest also. I will be put on strict bedrest, but i

was with my son too, because my uterus was very irritable and i had

PPROM, which is what they are most worried about with me. does having

an MA increase your chances of PROM? I forgot to ask my doctor.

I dont see my doctor for a month but then will be seen more often.

That is so wonderful your uterus stretches so well!

So i will ask my doctor if he will scan my kidneys after the baby is

born.

Thank you so much, you really have been so much help and have made me

feel so much more positive!

-

>

> - I did have a subchronic hematoma, it did eventually go

away

> on its own. I also had placenta previa, another complications that

is

> slightly more common in women with uterine anomalies. Both issues

were

> cleared up by the end of my 2nd trimester. There is another yahoo

> group for women with subchronic hematomas, you may want to check it

out.

>

> I was monitored every two weeks (approx), from 12 weeks on. I was

> taken off work on put on modified bedrest (i.e., I can get up and

move

> around, but essentially did almost nothing) from 14-20 weeks due to

> heavy bleeding from the placenta previa. The previa cleared by 20

> weeks and I was back at work at 21 weeks. My cervix started to

dilate

> at 28 or 30 weeks, and I stopped working and went on sick leave

again

> at 30 weeks. From 30-34 weeks I was on modified bedrest (some docs

> think that strict bedrest may cause more problems than it solves and

> isn't necessary except in the most acute cases) but I was on a

strict

> no exercise (even walking), no lifting anything, etc. regime.

> Essentially I did nothing but sit & read, watch tv, go to the

bathroom

> & go to the kitchen to eat. At 34 weeks by doctor was much relieved

> and said I could increase my activities if I wanted to. I didn't

until

> 37 weeks. At 37 weeks I was off all restrictions, I went for walks,

> did gardening, etc., etc., and I went into labour on my due date. My

> docs were all amazed. I guess my uterus stretches very well!!

>

> RE: the kidney, as soon as we found out that I had an MA (I wasn't

> pregnant at the time) my doctor ordered an u/s of my kidneys to

ensure

> everything was okay. It was. The u/s was quick and easy.

>

> Feel free to ask any questions at all, the women here are very

> knowlegable!

>

> Take care,

> a

[Guest guest]

> So i will ask my doctor if he will scan my kidneys after the baby

> is born.

, I'm pretty sure they can check your kidneys now, at your

next u/s. They discovered at my 6 week u/s that I have a right

pelvic kidney, and my left kidney is fine. Because they can check

with the u/s, you may not have to wait until the baby is born.

[Guest guest]

oh ok, thanks! i will mention it at my next appt. wonder why he didnt

mention it.

-

>

> > So i will ask my doctor if he will scan my kidneys after the

baby

> > is born.

>

>

> , I'm pretty sure they can check your kidneys now, at your

> next u/s. They discovered at my 6 week u/s that I have a right

> pelvic kidney, and my left kidney is fine. Because they can check

> with the u/s, you may not have to wait until the baby is born.

>

>

[Guest guest]

oh ok, thanks! i will mention it at my next appt. wonder why he didnt

mention it.

-

>

> > So i will ask my doctor if he will scan my kidneys after the

baby

> > is born.

>

>

> , I'm pretty sure they can check your kidneys now, at your

> next u/s. They discovered at my 6 week u/s that I have a right

> pelvic kidney, and my left kidney is fine. Because they can check

> with the u/s, you may not have to wait until the baby is born.

>

>

[Guest guest]

oh ok, thanks! i will mention it at my next appt. wonder why he didnt

mention it.

-

>

> > So i will ask my doctor if he will scan my kidneys after the

baby

> > is born.

>

>

> , I'm pretty sure they can check your kidneys now, at your

> next u/s. They discovered at my 6 week u/s that I have a right

> pelvic kidney, and my left kidney is fine. Because they can check

> with the u/s, you may not have to wait until the baby is born.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have two questions which I am curious about finding how others feel:

1. Has anyone had any different or strange positive side effects after being diagnosed with celiac disease and being on a gluten free diet? For example, I had mentioned previously that I haven't had any sinus infections since being on this diet. I also had knee pain which went away, a lack of chronic fatigue, no problems with bad breath (at least I think not!) and a better attitude at work.

2. Do you find that everyone you talk to has some symptoms which could be caused by celiac disease? It seems to me alot of people could have it or do I just think that everyone else has it? Also, how many people have you met that could really have celiac disease but would not even consider being tested for it?

Randy

[Guest guest]

Randy,

I’m still waiting for those positive

but strange side effects to kick back in after my gluten challenge! Chronic

fatigue, go away, I say! My son is no longer insomniac gluten free which is a

HUGE relief.

And yes, everyone I know is probably a

celiac! I try to keep my mouth shut, but even when I do gently offer the

suggestion to those who have serious and obvious symptoms, I am surprised at

the unenthusiastic response.

Laurie

lbilyeu@...

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of randy brodsky

Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006

7:56 PM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Questions

I have two questions which I am curious about finding how

others feel:

1. Has anyone had any different or strange positive

side effects after being diagnosed with celiac disease and being on a gluten

free diet? For example, I had mentioned previously that I haven't had any

sinus infections since being on this diet. I also had knee pain which

went away, a lack of chronic fatigue, no problems with bad breath (at

least I think not!) and a better attitude at work.

2. Do you find that everyone you talk to has some symptoms

which could be caused by celiac disease? It seems to me alot of people

could have it or do I just think that everyone else has it? Also, how

many people have you met that could really have celiac disease but would not

even consider being tested for it?

Randy