Guest guest Posted April 8, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > Apply NOW! > http://click.egroups.com/1/975/1/_/453517/_/955160213/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > Apply NOW! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2646/1/_/453517/_/955202523/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted April 9, 2000 , can you tell exactly what a mini gastoplasty is? I really want to know thanks Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at > http://www.hotmail.com > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2000 Report Share Posted April 12, 2000 I read you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2000 Report Share Posted April 12, 2000 Hi ! You came through fine! (unknown) Could someone let me know if this comes through? MIchelle C ______________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2000 Report Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted April 15, 2000 michelle, thanks for posting your inspiration! I think we all needed to hear some fabulous news. Cassandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted April 15, 2000 STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMATION Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted April 15, 2000 Nice quote Kellie...by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted 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 ----Original Message Follows---- From: a1soldit@... Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e 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 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High rates giving you headaches? The 0% APR Introductory Rate from Capital One. 9.9% Fixed thereafter! http://click.egroups.com/1/3010/1/_/453517/_/955850968/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com Please visit our web site at http://clos.net Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2000 Report Share Posted April 15, 2000 As I sit here....Tears just keep falling, my heart is broken, and I am in total shock. I had NO idea that our dear friend Kristan did not make it. I posted that I was praying for her, but it seems that it was just too late. To Dr Rutledge, , Fanny & All of s family, my love and prayers surround you all. I feel as though I have lost a dear friend and I never imagined it could hurt this badly. May God's Love & Strength embrace each of you. C ----Original Message Follows---- Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) onelist (DOT) com Subject: (unknown) Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 00:49:01 GMT Hi Everyone! I have to first of all say that I have MISSED YOU ALL!!! I recently had my internet service disconnected in hopes of spending more time with my family. I went through major withdrawels and of course reinstated my service! LOL I have skimmed through the e-mails and I want to say congratulations to all that have recently crossed over! I have to say that it is a major adjustment in the start, but oh so worth it! Please keep us posted. I am so very sorry to hear about . All I can think about is whether or not she is ok. I am a huge believer in Prayer, so please everyone lets join together and watch God heal her. Pam...WOW! Praise God you are on your way to a healthier life now. I am always wanting to hear the good and the bad, but this broke my heart. I am praying for you and your daughter each day! As far as myself...well, I sent Dr R an update today and thought I would share it. Anyone who is post op that has experienced chronic fatigue, dizzy spells, migraines...Please contact me. Here goes... Just wanted to take a moment to check in with you! Things seem to be right on track for me. I did take time to see my pcp yesterday to have some tests ran. I am sure you remember when I had the fainting spells a while back...well, they have continued and I am simply tired all the time. My pcp asked me if it is any worse now than b-4 the surgery, and I explained that my energy level just is not getting better. I never had the fainting spells b-4 and that really scares me. So...she drew some blood and told me to call her on Tues and we would go from there. My blood pressure was 120/80, weight was 195 (down from 271 in Nov visit). I was pleased. I have to say that I am extrememly happy with the weight loss. I was getting dressed for work the other day and all 3 pair of pants I put on literally FELL off of me. Try to picture me throwing my clothes all over the room in sheer anger b/c they were too big! LOL Go figure, huh? My husband was like, " , don't you even act like that b/c you were the one that wanted to lose the weight! " He was laughing at me the whole time. I can pretty much eat anything I want now. I even wonder if I am eating too much at times. I am able to get down a whole taco or a whole turkey sandwich some days. On other days I have to make myself eat. I drink nothing but Gatorade or Crystal lite. Fried foods still do not settle well, and I could not even tell you what sugar does to me. I have avoided it like the plague since Dec. I also have found that I only am able to get in about one 20 oz gatorade a day. Is this ok? I am joining a womens fitness ctr next week and am very excited about that. I have to be honest and say that I have not excersiced b/c of the chronic fatigue. Because of the lack of excersice, I can see the difference. B-4 I was really hard all over even being so overweight. I seem so flabby now and I hate it. I have made a committment to begin working out at least 3x's a week. Maybe that will increase my energy level. Oh! When I told my pcp that I wanted to check my vitamin/mineral levels, she looked at me like I was crazy and questioned me?! 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. Well, you take care. I hope to get you some recent pics in the mail very soon. My scanner is messed up, and I have no way to show everyone that is asking anymore. You are more than welcome to put them on the site. > Thanks again for working a miracle in my life! If you have any suggestions concerning the weakness etc, please let me know. C MGB 12/2/99 Starting weight 261 (size 24) Now 195 (size 14 top/16-18 pants) Goal 150 (size 10-12) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Whatever you want, chances are you'll find it at one of the hundreds of sites in The PointClick Network--like Disney.com, eCost.com, FogDog.com and many more. 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Guest guest Posted April 16, 2000 Report Share Posted April 16, 2000 Hi, You can't unsubscribe to this list by posting messages to it. You must go to onelist and click on the unsubscribe option to stop receiving messages. Karin > STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMAITON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2000 Report Share Posted April 16, 2000 YOU joined this group. You have to go back to Onelist and unsubscribe Yourself On Sat, 15 Apr 2000 22:32:49 EDT KellieG96@... writes: > STOP SENDING ME THIS INFORMATION I DON'T WANT IT > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > High rates giving you headaches? The 0% APR Introductory Rate from > Capital One. 9.9% Fixed thereafter! > http://click.egroups.com/1/3010/1/_/453517/_/955852375/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at > Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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