Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 Ruthann, I'm glad you're happy with the outcome sweetie! How do you cook flaxseed? Dawn Hi Hi Saw the doctor yesterday, he did stress that this surgery is serious and also reminded me I am in a higher risk group because of my age, 54 just turned 54, he wants me to lose 20 pounds if I can as then he can do it Lap which he says it is easier on your heart, he is also a heart surgeon, he is a great Doctor, he is recommended by all the Doctors around here even for people who live closer to another Doctor. He told me to swim and walk as Much as I can to get some exercise before. He even told me this interesting fact, he is a vegatatarian , and I was for many years and want to go back to being one, which he recommends if you can after the operation. He told me flax seeds were really good for arthritis, ground and added to your food. And using Flax seed oil to cook helps also. I use Flax seeds in my eye pillows so I am going to try it. So Now it is just waiting for the surgery. He is very through he even makes you have a Mental health counselor you see after the surgery to deal with any depression or food issues. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 Ruthann, I'm glad you're happy with the outcome sweetie! How do you cook flaxseed? Dawn Hi Hi Saw the doctor yesterday, he did stress that this surgery is serious and also reminded me I am in a higher risk group because of my age, 54 just turned 54, he wants me to lose 20 pounds if I can as then he can do it Lap which he says it is easier on your heart, he is also a heart surgeon, he is a great Doctor, he is recommended by all the Doctors around here even for people who live closer to another Doctor. He told me to swim and walk as Much as I can to get some exercise before. He even told me this interesting fact, he is a vegatatarian , and I was for many years and want to go back to being one, which he recommends if you can after the operation. He told me flax seeds were really good for arthritis, ground and added to your food. And using Flax seed oil to cook helps also. I use Flax seeds in my eye pillows so I am going to try it. So Now it is just waiting for the surgery. He is very through he even makes you have a Mental health counselor you see after the surgery to deal with any depression or food issues. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 Hi you don't cook it you grind it and add it to food, then they make flax seed oil to cook with you buy that in the health food store. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Hi Hi Saw the doctor yesterday, he did stress that this surgery is serious and also reminded me I am in a higher risk group because of my age, 54 just turned 54, he wants me to lose 20 pounds if I can as then he can do it Lap which he says it is easier on your heart, he is also a heart surgeon, he is a great Doctor, he is recommended by all the Doctors around here even for people who live closer to another Doctor. He told me to swim and walk as Much as I can to get some exercise before. He even told me this interesting fact, he is a vegatatarian , and I was for many years and want to go back to being one, which he recommends if you can after the operation. He told me flax seeds were really good for arthritis, ground and added to your food. And using Flax seed oil to cook helps also. I use Flax seeds in my eye pillows so I am going to try it. So Now it is just waiting for the surgery. He is very through he even makes you have a Mental health counselor you see after the surgery to deal with any depression or food issues. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 Hi you don't cook it you grind it and add it to food, then they make flax seed oil to cook with you buy that in the health food store. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Hi Hi Saw the doctor yesterday, he did stress that this surgery is serious and also reminded me I am in a higher risk group because of my age, 54 just turned 54, he wants me to lose 20 pounds if I can as then he can do it Lap which he says it is easier on your heart, he is also a heart surgeon, he is a great Doctor, he is recommended by all the Doctors around here even for people who live closer to another Doctor. He told me to swim and walk as Much as I can to get some exercise before. He even told me this interesting fact, he is a vegatatarian , and I was for many years and want to go back to being one, which he recommends if you can after the operation. He told me flax seeds were really good for arthritis, ground and added to your food. And using Flax seed oil to cook helps also. I use Flax seeds in my eye pillows so I am going to try it. So Now it is just waiting for the surgery. He is very through he even makes you have a Mental health counselor you see after the surgery to deal with any depression or food issues. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 Hi you don't cook it you grind it and add it to food, then they make flax seed oil to cook with you buy that in the health food store. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Hi Hi Saw the doctor yesterday, he did stress that this surgery is serious and also reminded me I am in a higher risk group because of my age, 54 just turned 54, he wants me to lose 20 pounds if I can as then he can do it Lap which he says it is easier on your heart, he is also a heart surgeon, he is a great Doctor, he is recommended by all the Doctors around here even for people who live closer to another Doctor. He told me to swim and walk as Much as I can to get some exercise before. He even told me this interesting fact, he is a vegatatarian , and I was for many years and want to go back to being one, which he recommends if you can after the operation. He told me flax seeds were really good for arthritis, ground and added to your food. And using Flax seed oil to cook helps also. I use Flax seeds in my eye pillows so I am going to try it. So Now it is just waiting for the surgery. He is very through he even makes you have a Mental health counselor you see after the surgery to deal with any depression or food issues. Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 DR. Aslam in Augusta Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Re: Hi DEAR RUTHANN WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR DOCTOR. RAYNA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 1, 2001 DR. Aslam in Augusta Adventures Of the Heart are the Best Kind. RUTHANN Re: Hi DEAR RUTHANN WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR DOCTOR. RAYNA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 18, 2002 Hi Lem, When I was trying to get my SS my dr's filled put all the papers that SS sends. They asked me the questions and put down the answers as I told them what I could do and couldn't do. I was a painter for 24 yrs in our local hospital. The employee nurse started putting so many restrictions on me that I finally went off on short term disability. I don't know if they can get records from your dr's without your permission. I hope you have better luck and are successful in getting your SS. Ed #2 > >Reply-To: OurMyositis >To: OurMyositis >Subject: Hi >Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:20:23 -0000 > >Hi Everyone, I am just disgusted with going to doctors! LOL so what >else is new. Its not like you feel cruddy enough with this stuff then >you have to struggle with idiot doctors and SS and finances. >Dawn, I sure hope this doctor is 1000% behind you and helps you get >your SS quicker. I am sorry you are struggling financially, I >definatley know the feeling. >As you can tell depression is trying to creep upon me, maybe I need a >big batch of Lynns brownies, LOL. >Sue, beck lived in Port Arthur for a couple of years. She said it is >very pretty there. Her family especially enjoyed going to the ocean. >When I lived in Calif. I loved the ocean, there is nothing here in >Okla. Red, flat land. >Melinta, (or anyone else) if I go back to the quack rhummy doctor, >could he kill my chances of getting my disability? Do I have to >report to SS that I seen him? They couldnt get medical records from >him without my consent, could they? I am hoping to see a doctor at >the MDA clinic but thought I might see this nut until I get a appt. >at the MDA clinic or find another doctor. >Well it is clouding up here and they have 100% chances of rain for >today and tomorrow so that ruins my fishing trip for tomorrow with >the men from church. Well gang, wishing the best for you all. Lem > > _________________________________________________________________ Get faster connections -- switch to MSN Internet Access! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 18, 2002 Hi Lem, When I was trying to get my SS my dr's filled put all the papers that SS sends. They asked me the questions and put down the answers as I told them what I could do and couldn't do. I was a painter for 24 yrs in our local hospital. The employee nurse started putting so many restrictions on me that I finally went off on short term disability. I don't know if they can get records from your dr's without your permission. I hope you have better luck and are successful in getting your SS. Ed #2 > >Reply-To: OurMyositis >To: OurMyositis >Subject: Hi >Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:20:23 -0000 > >Hi Everyone, I am just disgusted with going to doctors! LOL so what >else is new. Its not like you feel cruddy enough with this stuff then >you have to struggle with idiot doctors and SS and finances. >Dawn, I sure hope this doctor is 1000% behind you and helps you get >your SS quicker. I am sorry you are struggling financially, I >definatley know the feeling. >As you can tell depression is trying to creep upon me, maybe I need a >big batch of Lynns brownies, LOL. >Sue, beck lived in Port Arthur for a couple of years. She said it is >very pretty there. Her family especially enjoyed going to the ocean. >When I lived in Calif. I loved the ocean, there is nothing here in >Okla. Red, flat land. >Melinta, (or anyone else) if I go back to the quack rhummy doctor, >could he kill my chances of getting my disability? Do I have to >report to SS that I seen him? They couldnt get medical records from >him without my consent, could they? I am hoping to see a doctor at >the MDA clinic but thought I might see this nut until I get a appt. >at the MDA clinic or find another doctor. >Well it is clouding up here and they have 100% chances of rain for >today and tomorrow so that ruins my fishing trip for tomorrow with >the men from church. Well gang, wishing the best for you all. Lem > > _________________________________________________________________ Get faster connections -- switch to MSN Internet Access! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 18, 2002 Hi Lem, When I was trying to get my SS my dr's filled put all the papers that SS sends. They asked me the questions and put down the answers as I told them what I could do and couldn't do. I was a painter for 24 yrs in our local hospital. The employee nurse started putting so many restrictions on me that I finally went off on short term disability. I don't know if they can get records from your dr's without your permission. I hope you have better luck and are successful in getting your SS. Ed #2 > >Reply-To: OurMyositis >To: OurMyositis >Subject: Hi >Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:20:23 -0000 > >Hi Everyone, I am just disgusted with going to doctors! LOL so what >else is new. Its not like you feel cruddy enough with this stuff then >you have to struggle with idiot doctors and SS and finances. >Dawn, I sure hope this doctor is 1000% behind you and helps you get >your SS quicker. I am sorry you are struggling financially, I >definatley know the feeling. >As you can tell depression is trying to creep upon me, maybe I need a >big batch of Lynns brownies, LOL. >Sue, beck lived in Port Arthur for a couple of years. She said it is >very pretty there. Her family especially enjoyed going to the ocean. >When I lived in Calif. I loved the ocean, there is nothing here in >Okla. Red, flat land. >Melinta, (or anyone else) if I go back to the quack rhummy doctor, >could he kill my chances of getting my disability? Do I have to >report to SS that I seen him? They couldnt get medical records from >him without my consent, could they? I am hoping to see a doctor at >the MDA clinic but thought I might see this nut until I get a appt. >at the MDA clinic or find another doctor. >Well it is clouding up here and they have 100% chances of rain for >today and tomorrow so that ruins my fishing trip for tomorrow with >the men from church. Well gang, wishing the best for you all. Lem > > _________________________________________________________________ Get faster connections -- switch to MSN Internet Access! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 14, 2003 Hi, my name is too and i am 16 years old . I am also 3 months post op. ok well , its brutal the first couple weeks but please remember me telling you how happy you will be at 3 months ! ..... stay hydrated at alll times !!! there arent any HUGE surprises that surgeon wnt tell you but , expect the worse and hope for the best...... what are the details of your surgery ?? (`'·.¸(`'·.¸*¤*¸.·'´)¸.·'´) «´¨`·..¤ *MEGAN* ¤..·´¨`» (¸.·'´(¸.·'´*¤*`'·.¸)`'·.¸) * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 14, 2003 Hi, my name is too and i am 16 years old . I am also 3 months post op. ok well , its brutal the first couple weeks but please remember me telling you how happy you will be at 3 months ! ..... stay hydrated at alll times !!! there arent any HUGE surprises that surgeon wnt tell you but , expect the worse and hope for the best...... what are the details of your surgery ?? (`'·.¸(`'·.¸*¤*¸.·'´)¸.·'´) «´¨`·..¤ *MEGAN* ¤..·´¨`» (¸.·'´(¸.·'´*¤*`'·.¸)`'·.¸) * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 14, 2003 Hi, my name is too and i am 16 years old . I am also 3 months post op. ok well , its brutal the first couple weeks but please remember me telling you how happy you will be at 3 months ! ..... stay hydrated at alll times !!! there arent any HUGE surprises that surgeon wnt tell you but , expect the worse and hope for the best...... what are the details of your surgery ?? (`'·.¸(`'·.¸*¤*¸.·'´)¸.·'´) «´¨`·..¤ *MEGAN* ¤..·´¨`» (¸.·'´(¸.·'´*¤*`'·.¸)`'·.¸) * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2003 , I too had trouble and at my 1 week appointment I told the Doc and he prescribed a sleeping capsule that I open up and mix with juice or what ever. I use the small plastic cup that comes with the liquid medicines and seems to work ok. It takes a few fills to get it all. You will then sleep! Oh, my usual bedtime routine, sudafed, Afrin, and now my sleeping capsule. I am now 13 days out of upper and lower surgery and will be wired shut for 4 weeks. I had a bad under bite which has now disappeared. Ronnie megan12296 wrote: > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2003 The first few days, I slept barely any and when I did sleep I was waking up every single hour. After about 4 days...I started waking up only once or twice a night(at 4 everynight). The thing that has helped my sleeping the most is getting up and doing something during the day...even if it's just walking around the block the first few days...it's enough to make you tired. It's very important not to sleep too much during the day or your days and nights are going to get mixed up. If you can slolwy but surely cut down on naps during the day and add in phsyical activity, you'll be tired at night. Do mention your sleeping to your doc at your 1st post-op. appointment. Good Luck...Sweet Dreams. *~Daisy~* > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2003 The first few days, I slept barely any and when I did sleep I was waking up every single hour. After about 4 days...I started waking up only once or twice a night(at 4 everynight). The thing that has helped my sleeping the most is getting up and doing something during the day...even if it's just walking around the block the first few days...it's enough to make you tired. It's very important not to sleep too much during the day or your days and nights are going to get mixed up. If you can slolwy but surely cut down on naps during the day and add in phsyical activity, you'll be tired at night. Do mention your sleeping to your doc at your 1st post-op. appointment. Good Luck...Sweet Dreams. *~Daisy~* > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 26, 2003 The first few days, I slept barely any and when I did sleep I was waking up every single hour. After about 4 days...I started waking up only once or twice a night(at 4 everynight). The thing that has helped my sleeping the most is getting up and doing something during the day...even if it's just walking around the block the first few days...it's enough to make you tired. It's very important not to sleep too much during the day or your days and nights are going to get mixed up. If you can slolwy but surely cut down on naps during the day and add in phsyical activity, you'll be tired at night. Do mention your sleeping to your doc at your 1st post-op. appointment. Good Luck...Sweet Dreams. *~Daisy~* > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 27, 2003 I had the same problem (i am 5 weeks postop lower/genio)! I could never stay asleep. Maybe take some tablets that make you drowsy like 'night' cold and flu tablets or something like that. I just stuck it out, and after about 1 week i was sleeping heaps better. Good luck and ask any other questions you may have- i've been through it all!! jaimi > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 27, 2003 I had the same problem (i am 5 weeks postop lower/genio)! I could never stay asleep. Maybe take some tablets that make you drowsy like 'night' cold and flu tablets or something like that. I just stuck it out, and after about 1 week i was sleeping heaps better. Good luck and ask any other questions you may have- i've been through it all!! jaimi > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 27, 2003 I had the same problem (i am 5 weeks postop lower/genio)! I could never stay asleep. Maybe take some tablets that make you drowsy like 'night' cold and flu tablets or something like that. I just stuck it out, and after about 1 week i was sleeping heaps better. Good luck and ask any other questions you may have- i've been through it all!! jaimi > Hi..I had lower jaw surgery a few days ago..and was wondering if > anyone had any tips for sleeping. That has been one of the biggest > problems, I have trouble falling and staying asleep. Thanks for your > help. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 5, 2004 I had the same problem with the nasty shakes. I had to use ensure and boost plus. My surgery was on 5/27/04. They told me to try to place an ounce or two in the freezer, for about an hour prior to intake, to create a slushy type drink. Surprisingly enough it works, I do not get sick now, although after next week i hope to never see them again. Bethany > my name is mary,i just had the gastro bypass done in pa,may 24,ive > lost 20 lbs so far,this has been yukky for me, i guess im tired of > protein shakes make me sick,anyone have any advice,thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 6, 2004 HI ...what part of Pa? I am in Rochester, Pa/... It does get better!!!! Have you tried the Atkins Shakes? They are good..especially the Creamy Vanilla...please take care, sherri hi my name is mary,i just had the gastro bypass done in pa,may 24,ive lost 20 lbs so far,this has been yukky for me, i guess im tired of protein shakes make me sick,anyone have any advice,thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I think being heavy is MORE risky than the surgery and I don't consider food " a friend " I never did. I think it was more like my MASTER more times than not... > im from New Jersery,and ive done weight watchers i lost 78 lbs,but > you do gain it back,i once took my children to disneyworld i got > stuck in the counter at the haunted mansion ride,i was soooooooo > upset i pushed my way through i spent the rest of the day sitting on > the bench watching my family enjoy themselves,i cried it was > horrible i had hurt my stomach also,people say to me your taking the > easy way out nooooooo im not i had my surgery which was open may > 24,2004 ive lost 32 lbs,i was 300 im 5'2,which is very heavy i now > have ankles, this is a big decision,i was scared changed my mind > when i had gotten there but i went through it, i know i have a long > way to go but i will get there,i think the hardest thing i have ever > done was this surgey,im healthy no problems,i just knew i wanted > more from life then food,i think food becomes our best friend we > just go over board i ate everything ,i think its sad how many people > find themselves in this siuation ,sometimes i could just cry when i > see someone as heavy as me or worse heavier, my daughter boyfriend > is tall hes 23 years old weighs about 500 lbs thats sad,hes about > 5'8 i tell him all the time you are killing yourself, i gave him all > my weight watchers books,never looked at them, everyone i knew was > against this surgery, i said being heavy is just as risky as the > surgery, i felt i needed this to prolong my life,i want to be able > to play with my kids, fit in booths,it is a big decision but if you > want a new begining i think this is a start to a new life, i wish > everyone luck, mary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I think being heavy is MORE risky than the surgery and I don't consider food " a friend " I never did. I think it was more like my MASTER more times than not... > im from New Jersery,and ive done weight watchers i lost 78 lbs,but > you do gain it back,i once took my children to disneyworld i got > stuck in the counter at the haunted mansion ride,i was soooooooo > upset i pushed my way through i spent the rest of the day sitting on > the bench watching my family enjoy themselves,i cried it was > horrible i had hurt my stomach also,people say to me your taking the > easy way out nooooooo im not i had my surgery which was open may > 24,2004 ive lost 32 lbs,i was 300 im 5'2,which is very heavy i now > have ankles, this is a big decision,i was scared changed my mind > when i had gotten there but i went through it, i know i have a long > way to go but i will get there,i think the hardest thing i have ever > done was this surgey,im healthy no problems,i just knew i wanted > more from life then food,i think food becomes our best friend we > just go over board i ate everything ,i think its sad how many people > find themselves in this siuation ,sometimes i could just cry when i > see someone as heavy as me or worse heavier, my daughter boyfriend > is tall hes 23 years old weighs about 500 lbs thats sad,hes about > 5'8 i tell him all the time you are killing yourself, i gave him all > my weight watchers books,never looked at them, everyone i knew was > against this surgery, i said being heavy is just as risky as the > surgery, i felt i needed this to prolong my life,i want to be able > to play with my kids, fit in booths,it is a big decision but if you > want a new begining i think this is a start to a new life, i wish > everyone luck, mary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 4, 2004 I think being heavy is MORE risky than the surgery and I don't consider food " a friend " I never did. I think it was more like my MASTER more times than not... > im from New Jersery,and ive done weight watchers i lost 78 lbs,but > you do gain it back,i once took my children to disneyworld i got > stuck in the counter at the haunted mansion ride,i was soooooooo > upset i pushed my way through i spent the rest of the day sitting on > the bench watching my family enjoy themselves,i cried it was > horrible i had hurt my stomach also,people say to me your taking the > easy way out nooooooo im not i had my surgery which was open may > 24,2004 ive lost 32 lbs,i was 300 im 5'2,which is very heavy i now > have ankles, this is a big decision,i was scared changed my mind > when i had gotten there but i went through it, i know i have a long > way to go but i will get there,i think the hardest thing i have ever > done was this surgey,im healthy no problems,i just knew i wanted > more from life then food,i think food becomes our best friend we > just go over board i ate everything ,i think its sad how many people > find themselves in this siuation ,sometimes i could just cry when i > see someone as heavy as me or worse heavier, my daughter boyfriend > is tall hes 23 years old weighs about 500 lbs thats sad,hes about > 5'8 i tell him all the time you are killing yourself, i gave him all > my weight watchers books,never looked at them, everyone i knew was > against this surgery, i said being heavy is just as risky as the > surgery, i felt i needed this to prolong my life,i want to be able > to play with my kids, fit in booths,it is a big decision but if you > want a new begining i think this is a start to a new life, i wish > everyone luck, mary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
