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[Guest guest]

I had to watch a video prior to my face to face. It was about 30

minutes long. It had an overview of each type of surgery offered and

film of a laproscopic RNY. There was information about the benefits and

the risks. After the video there was a weigh in, blood pressure check,

and a before picture. A meeting with the doctor was next. we discussed

which type of surgery would be best for me and I had a list of

questions with me. Took a total of about one hour for it all. Hope this

helps.

wls 7/19

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[Guest guest]

" Well, first they will lay you on a table, tape wires to your head,

turn the machine on and your right leg will jerk, then your left, and

then.....NO NO NO, I'm just kidding !!!!!!!! "

OH my gosh woman you crack me up!!!!!! ROFLOL!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest guest]

Mine lasted all of about 30 minutes. The surgeon met with 4 of us in

a group to explain the procedure, and the doctors and what types of

surgery he does. He told us the death rate for the team (which was

2, one was heart attack months later, and one was a clot from an

infections years out)

Then we all seperated to our own rooms, were weighed, got our blood

pressure taken, talked with the nutritionist, the nurse practitioner,

and the surgeon one on one.

That was it. Was nice to be able to see the surgeon since I haven't

seen him in 4 months

Best of luck to you.

Molly

Still pre-op

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> TOMMOROW I HAVE MY FIRST DOCTORS CONSULTAION CAN U GUYS LET ME KNOW

> WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN?

>

[Guest guest]

DeDe

I'm so sorry Hun!!!! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I think

was just trying to lighten the mood. We are a little quirke here

sometimes (LOL you will see once you get to know all of us). We were

just being silly. I'm so so so VERY sorry if your feelings were

hurt!!!!!! That wasn't my intent!!!

BIG HUGS!!!!!

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> >> Well, first they will lay you on a table, tape wires to your

head,

> >> turn the machine on and your right leg will jerk, then your

left, and

> >> then.....NO NO NO, I'm just kidding !!!!!!!!

> >>

> >>

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

No I was just playing lol

> DeDe

>

> I'm so sorry Hun!!!! I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I think

> was just trying to lighten the mood. We are a little quirke here

> sometimes (LOL you will see once you get to know all of us). We were

> just being silly. I'm so so so VERY sorry if your feelings were

> hurt!!!!!! That wasn't my intent!!!

>

> BIG HUGS!!!!!

>

>

>

>> >>

>> >> Well, first they will lay you on a table, tape wires to your

> head,

>> >> turn the machine on and your right leg will jerk, then your

> left, and

>> >> then.....NO NO NO, I'm just kidding !!!!!!!!

>> >>

>> >>

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[Guest guest]

LOL oh good !!!! I just sent you an e-mail, I wanted to make sure you

saw my post.

Hugs!!!

> >> >>

> >> >> Well, first they will lay you on a table, tape wires to your

> > head,

> >> >> turn the machine on and your right leg will jerk, then your

> > left, and

> >> >> then.....NO NO NO, I'm just kidding !!!!!!!!

> >> >>

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[Guest guest]

Whoaaahhahaha! Good one !!

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> > TOMMOROW I HAVE MY FIRST DOCTORS CONSULTAION CAN U GUYS LET ME

KNOW

> > WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN?

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[Guest guest]

WOW I guess every surgeon and Hospital runs there appointments

different.

I met with Dr. tti at Albany Med, the surgery consult was 4

hours. there were four of us there and our families. He gave us a

packet that explained the terms he was using and had diagrams. We

also were asked if we wanted to help a student with her studies and

take part in a survey.

Dr tti then proceeded to tell you exactly what he was going to do

to do the surgery. He also gave you all his statistics for him, the

hospital, and national for the complications.

after about 2.5 hours of his lecturewe went up to the Surgical

Department for a 1-1 and discussed our individual needs. We were then

weighed given our appointments and then scheduled for surgery.

for a total of 4 hours roughly.

I go for my Vascular lab Monday 8am

and Tuesday for my pre admission testing

Wednesday for the Upper GI ultra sound

and then next Tuesday for my surgery

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> TOMMOROW I HAVE MY FIRST DOCTORS CONSULTAION CAN U GUYS LET ME KNOW

> WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN?

>

[Guest guest]

Lol I made it through it though lol

> Whoaaahhahaha! Good one !!

>

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>> > TOMMOROW I HAVE MY FIRST DOCTORS CONSULTAION CAN U GUYS LET ME

> KNOW

>> > WHAT'S GONNA HAPPEN?

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[Guest guest]

I HAD THE SURGERY OPEN BECAUSE OF TOO MUCH SCAR TISSUE

FROM A PRIOR SURGERY TO REMOVE MY GALLBLADDER. I

DIDN'T EVEN KNOW UNTIL THE SECOND DAY THAT I HAD TO

HAVE OPEN WHEN THE SURGEON REMOVED THE BANDAGE. I

WOULD HAVE TO SAY THE PAIN FOR ME WASN'T ANY WORSE

THAN WHEN I HAD TO HAVE MY GALLBLADDER OUT

LAPROSCOPIC. WHEN I FIRST CAME HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL

I FOUND IT HARD TO LAY DOWN BECAUSE OF THE PULLING ON

THE STAPLES I HAD 22 OF THEM. SO I SLEPT MY FIRST FEW

WEEKS IN A RECLINER.

TANYA UPSTATE NY

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SURGERY DATE APRIL 19, 2006

--- " xxdedexx@... " wrote:

> HI I HAVE A QUESTION FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD

> THE SURGERY OPEN? HOW

> WAS THE PAIN WHAT WAS IT LIKE AFTER? DID U HAVE TO

> SLEEP ON YOUR BACK?

> JUST IF GUYS COULD SHARE THE EXPEIRENCE WITH ME =)

> THANK YOU GUYS!

> yim:oxoxdedeoxox

>

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[Guest guest]

I had the surgery laproscopically, but did have pretty major back pain

when I woke up. That first night was tough, but the nurse was great

about using pillows to help prop me into a halfway comfortable

position. And getting up and walking felt GREAT! )

>

> HI I HAVE A QUESTION FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD THE SURGERY OPEN?

HOW

> WAS THE PAIN WHAT WAS IT LIKE AFTER? DID U HAVE TO SLEEP ON YOUR

BACK?

> JUST IF GUYS COULD SHARE THE EXPEIRENCE WITH ME =) THANK YOU GUYS!

> yim:oxoxdedeoxox

>

[Guest guest]

Http://www.obesityhelp.com

>

> Is there a site anywhere that I can see photos and here stories

start

> to finish. This site is great but I would like to here the whole

story

> at one time. Thx

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Mike,

I walk 1 mile or more a day (treadmill) and use a

gazelle for 10 minutes. I do this 5 out of 7 days. I

agree our winters are unpredictable! I do enjoy

downhill skiing very much tho! My rny was 1 yr. ago

lost 95 lbs and counting (slowly now tho)

Take care!

Chele

--- Mike wrote:

> I've been told 30 minutes a day minimum by my

> doctors. Even if you have

> to do three 10 minute sessions. The length of time

> hasn't really been

> an issue for me since the surgery as far as getting

> tired out (I don't

> seem to) but it is sometimes tough to fit into my

> schedule. You just

> have to make time. Winters in Michigan suck for

> exercise sometimes. I

> like walking in the snow though (but cold rain or

> very cold wind is

> another story).

>

> Mike in GR

>

>

> >

> > How long is good to excerise a day?

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[Guest guest]

I usually do 30-45 minutes, depending on my energy level. I do a 10-

15 minute warm-up on a stationary bike and then get on the treadmill

for the rest of the time.

It's funny... I seem to be on the same schedule as a spin class, so

almost every time I get on my tame little stationary bike, the spin

class shows up and puts me to shame! hehe I think I'll give it a try

one of these days and see if I can keep up! )

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> >> How long is good to excerise a day?

> >>

> >

> >

> YIM: oxoxdedeoxox

>

[Guest guest]

Monday nights I take body sculpting, Tuesdays and Thursdays I take

kickboxing. The other days I alturnate between treadmill, elyptical

trainer, swimming, walking. I also alturnate body parts on different weight

training days. I also have excercise and pilates and yoga dvds

Marilynn

>

> What do you all do to keep yourselves motivated and on track with your

> weight loss? What kind of exercise do you all do?

>

> Thanks

>

>

> Australia

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[Guest guest]

I know I am probably

grasping for straws now,

but has anyone ever heard

of this?

http://tinyurl.com/2sow7o

[Guest guest]

I have seen that plus at least 500 others claiming to have THE cure. If it

really worked, then someone in one of my groups would have tried it and told us

that it really DID work. They would probably also tell us exactly what it was,

and how to do it. I haven't read of anyone telling us about it, so I can only

assume that it doesn't work. I read that fibro 'cures' are a multi billion

dollar industry now. I can believe it, as there are so many different people

out there on the net with their hands open for our money, promising that buying

this, that and the other will cure us. The only thing I have read a lot of

support for is the Guaifenesen Protocol. There are even a few Yahoo groups

dedicated to this. I have been curious about it, however it is so complicated

and there are so many things you have to stop using (even regular toothpastes,

shampoos, etc.) that I don't think I could do it. If you're interested in seeing

something about it, there is a girl who blogs on You Tube about it. You can go

here to watch a few of her videos. She also has a regular blog. This is the addy

for her main You Tube page:

http://uk.youtube.com/user/dianacwolf

Here is her website and blog:

http://web.mac.com/dianawolftorres/iWeb//Home.html

She ALMOST has made a believer out of me. However, as I said, it is a very

complicated plan.

Peace and Love

Caroline

I know I am probably

grasping for straws now,

but has anyone ever heard

of this?

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