Re: (unknown)

April 8, 2000

Paige,

I am from Wilmington,NC, actually sville Beach. I am a pre-op. I have

a some pro-op questions and I would love to talk to you. My email address is

learp@....

Congrats on your new life......I have a hard time with saying " the other

side " . I wonder where that phrase came from.

Lynda Earp

April 8, 2000

Page congratulations on reaching the other side. I am so happy for you ,

and Fanney. God be with you during your recovery. On to the new life

Dolores

April 8, 2000

Hi Paige,

My favorite littermate! I am glad to know that the gas is getting

better! I am still belching right along! lol Tell your mom thanks a

million for getting the ice for me and checking on me! She is such a

sweetheart! Keep in touch and hopefully I will see you on the 15th!

Post-op

4/6/00

(unknown)

> Hi All,

> I am writing and sending to all of you due to the fact that it takes a

> LLLLLOOOOONNNNGGGGG time to do it individually! I did well and they

kicked

> me out today and I am ensconced in the Parental Units Abode and having my

> hubby worry about me something fierce! I had a bit of discomfort from the

> whole air in the abdomen thing but I knew that was the worst and that

> eventually the walking would get rid of it. I was a big baby about getting

> up and walking for the first time and then after that, one of the gals

that

> lives in Durham came by( For those on the onelist it was Ginny)who kept me

> entertained into the evening!! Thanks Ginny I was lucky enough to see

the

> Dr. in the famous scrubs and was tickled to see him with a briefcase AND

the

> scrubs! I woke up fairly well in the recovery room and was surprised that

I

> actually sacked out once again after I got to my room! Jeff was my nurse

and

> was a great guy! It was nice to have someone so attentive. Between he and

> Mom they kept me in good spirits. I am going to conveless here in

Wilmington

> and if the good Dr. will let me I will go to the April 15 th Clinic for

> staple removal and then I will be able to relax and enjoy being on the

other

> side! I wish you all well and let me know how you all are! Godspeed, PAige

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April 8, 2000

Thanks for being there for me Dee. Also thanks for all of the inspirational

e-mail you have sent me! I love them so please keep em coming!

Post-op

4/6/00

Re: (unknown)

> Page congratulations on reaching the other side. I am so happy for you ,

> and Fanney. God be with you during your recovery. On to the new

life

> Dolores

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April 9, 2000

, can you tell exactly what a mini gastoplasty is? I really want to

know

thanks

Trish

April 9, 2000

To all you blessed souls that are having a new begging tomorrow. I wish you

peace and happiness, you are in my prayers and my heart. I wish I was there

with you.

Trish

April 10, 2000

, Nice to hear from you. All of us pre-opers hang to gether and are

very thankful for those who have gone before and remain so faithful to help

us. This is a great group. I am hoping for a May date just have to get all

work completed.

Deb in WY

April 10, 2000

Dear , I wish you the best in your plans. I know what it is like to

not be able to keep up with the family. My husband and I have 3

grandchildren that are 8, 4 and 4!!! We love to do things with them. My

surgery was Jan 10, 2000 and I was 242 lbs and 5 ft 1 in tall. Now 3 months

later I am 182 lbs and feeling great and able to do all kinds of things with

our grandchildren and the rest of the family. I am so thrilled to have my

life back, it it truly a miracle. I have lost 7 inches from my waist, so I

am looking better in clothes and am enjoying the compliments from everyone.

I still have more to lose and I feel sure it will happen. Trust me you are

headed in the right direction. The surgery was no problem at all and I am 55

years old with a long history of all kinds of health problems. All of them

are better and I am making an unbelieveable come back!!! Some on this list

are probably tired of my bragging. I don't mean to brag really. I am just

over joyed and keep praising the Lord that I didn't let anyone talk me out of

my surgery. I was self pay and now we are sueing the insurance company.

Lots going on here in Missouri. Blessings to you, in Missouri

April 12, 2000

Hi Paige!

I am pre-op and waiting for the insurance co. If you

don't mind me asking.. how much weight have you lost

in the six days since your surgery? And are you

hungry a lot?

--- paige windahl ragtime74@...> wrote:

> Hi all,

> I am reporting about stuff six days after surgery!

> The canned shakes and

> such have gotten too sweet so I am making my own

> adding the fruit,

> glutamine,citrcel, and other stuff to make them more

> palatible!!!!! I am

> seriouly craving salad, and coveting my moms from

> across the table! I guess

> the surgery is working for my pseudo tumor, I have

> slept regularly, not had

> head pressure, not had eye pressure and generally

> have been feeling great!I

> have learned if I will be away from the old

> homestead that I slip a V8 in my

> purse just in case I get hungry! My thirst has

> really cut down and except

> for an oral infection of thrush which drys out my

> throat, I am doing great!

> I do feel like getting all my supplements in is

> difficult! I find myself

> wondering if I get everything at the endd of the

> day! I will be at the

> Saturday clinic and hope to see Claire and others if

> they are there. I hope

> all those who were aving difficulty are better. You

> all have been in my

> prayers.

> I am noticing that the small things that bothered me

> are on the downslide

> and the big ones are also feeling better! My

> inscisions are almost healed

> and other than being itchy I forget they are there!

> My energy is ok and the

> Orange juice that I use has kept up the Potassium

> and the boullion has

> helped to keep the salts ok. Any way if any of you

> have ?'s let me know!

> Signing off Paige

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April 12, 2000

I read you .

April 12, 2000

Hi ! You came through fine!

(unknown)

Could someone let me know if this comes through?

MIchelle C

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April 12, 2000

Dear ,

Your message came through.

Pam in NC Pre-op wt. 318

Surgery 1-4-99, Revision " undo " : 10-24-99

Total wt. lost (and maintained) 158 lbs. Current wt. 160-16.

April 15, 2000

michelle,

thanks for posting your inspiration! I think we all needed to hear some

fabulous news.

Cassandra

April 15, 2000

In a message dated 4/15/00 7:49:47 PM Central Daylight Time,

shrinkingwoman@... writes:

<< I know she is checking my thyroid, glucose,

B-12, and a couple of others. I am concerned with things like my iron and

protein level. Is there anyway to check those? I began to notice some hair

loss just last week. I guess it is about that time huh? I am hoping it

won't get too bad. Still taking the childrens chewables daily, but I think

I am not absorbing them as I should. >>

A Cbc will check your hemoglobin level. You may be anemic...I am and that is

how I feel MOST of the time. Also there is a chemistry test that checks

protein. You doctor should order those if you are feeling like you

do....routinely. Be sure to ask though so you dont have to run right back to

the lab for another blood draw. Iron levels are not the easiest to determine

.......a complicated explanation here.YOu should start with a complete blood

count and go from there. Perhaps you have other conditions beside post op

changes that are causing your symptoms. I wonder if you had a thorough work

up before surgery to evaluate you glucose levels and check for thyroid

abnormalities. Something I would think would be part of a preop evaluation. I

know Dr R requires a CBC but not a protein count.I was advised my anemia is

part in due to my diet(poor intake) and long time efforts to lose weight and

NOT eating properly because of it.

April 15, 2000

For Anemia.....first determine the cause. That is not always easy. You can be

anemic for many reasons. I am from an esophageal ulcer that is the result of

poor diet and Gastroeesophageal Reflux. I am taking Prenatal vitamins

prescribed by the Gastroenterologist. I plan to have my yearly complete Gyn

exam in a few weeks and I will have my Hemoglobin rechecked then. It does

take about 120 days to form new hemoglobin from what I have heard.

If I am not improving I may need a colonoscopy to evaluate for a source there.

Preop on hold due to anemia

April 15, 2000

STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMATION

April 15, 2000

STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMATION

April 15, 2000

STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMAITON

April 15, 2000

STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMATION I DON'T WANT IT

April 15, 2000

Kellie,

YOU signed up for the list. The same way you can unsubscribe. go to

onelist.com and " my groups " (click on it) below a menu of everything you

signed up for will pop up . click on the Rt side and change from " individual

e mail " which no doubt is the reason you seem so stressed about this and

change to unsubscribe,Web only or daily digest. We would love you to join us

if at any time you would like to lurk or actively participate.

Peace,

April 15, 2000

Nice quote Kellie...by the way.

April 15, 2000

Thanks for the advice.

A cbc level...I remeber that being checked off on the lab paper. What can I

do if I am anemic? I think somehow, I am going to have to find a way to

swallow adult vitamins.

Thanks again!

C

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To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e

Subject: Re: (unknown)

Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2000 22:09:20 EDT

In a message dated 4/15/00 7:49:47 PM Central Daylight Time,

shrinkingwoman@... writes:

<< I know she is checking my thyroid, glucose,

B-12, and a couple of others. I am concerned with things like my iron and

protein level. Is there anyway to check those? I began to notice some

hair

loss just last week. I guess it is about that time huh? I am hoping it

won't get too bad. Still taking the childrens chewables daily, but I

think