questions

[Guest guest]

> My name is Loytty. I have been on the list for a while,

but I have

> not posted much. I was lucky enough to get insurance approval

really quick

> (back in April). I have all of my letters and my dr. letter. I have

spent

> the last couple of weeks coming to terms with my fears about the

surgery. My

> mother and sister are both post-op. You would think that since two

family

> members have already been there that I would not be so nervous.

However, my

> mother had complications and two of my sisters littermates had

> complications.

> Well, anyway...I have decided I am ready to go for it. I had a

couple of

> questions for any of you that may know.

> 1. How recent does the pap need to be?

> 2. How long does it take to get your date once your packet is in?

Do I need

> to call once I express it?

> 3. Do you think it is still possible to get an end of May date if I

get my

> packet in by Wednesday?

>

> I really love reading all the posts on this list and it has helped

me so

> much with the inner courage to proceed and make a healthier,

happier life

> for me and my family.

>

>

Hi ,

my name is Marie and my surgery date is 6/2 I'm sure a pap test is

good for a while. (really don't what he requires) I sent my packet

1 day delivery. I called the next morning to check to see if it

arrived. Barbara said it had but they hadn't had time to look at

it. I also sent an e-mail and ask them as soon as Dr. R. reviewed my

packet to please either call me or e-mail and I ask for 6/2 if it was

available. I got an e-mail back the same day and my packet was

complete and got my date. Hope this helps. Hey maybe we could be

littermates!! Marie

[Guest guest]

> My name is Loytty. I have been on the list for a while,

but I have

> not posted much. I was lucky enough to get insurance approval

really quick

> (back in April). I have all of my letters and my dr. letter. I have

spent

> the last couple of weeks coming to terms with my fears about the

surgery. My

> mother and sister are both post-op. You would think that since two

family

> members have already been there that I would not be so nervous.

However, my

> mother had complications and two of my sisters littermates had

> complications.

> Well, anyway...I have decided I am ready to go for it. I had a

couple of

> questions for any of you that may know.

> 1. How recent does the pap need to be?

> 2. How long does it take to get your date once your packet is in?

Do I need

> to call once I express it?

> 3. Do you think it is still possible to get an end of May date if I

get my

> packet in by Wednesday?

>

> I really love reading all the posts on this list and it has helped

me so

> much with the inner courage to proceed and make a healthier,

happier life

> for me and my family.

>

>

Hi ,

my name is Marie and my surgery date is 6/2 I'm sure a pap test is

good for a while. (really don't what he requires) I sent my packet

1 day delivery. I called the next morning to check to see if it

arrived. Barbara said it had but they hadn't had time to look at

it. I also sent an e-mail and ask them as soon as Dr. R. reviewed my

packet to please either call me or e-mail and I ask for 6/2 if it was

available. I got an e-mail back the same day and my packet was

complete and got my date. Hope this helps. Hey maybe we could be

littermates!! Marie

[Guest guest]

> My name is Loytty. I have been on the list for a while,

but I have

> not posted much. I was lucky enough to get insurance approval

really quick

> (back in April). I have all of my letters and my dr. letter. I have

spent

> the last couple of weeks coming to terms with my fears about the

surgery. My

> mother and sister are both post-op. You would think that since two

family

> members have already been there that I would not be so nervous.

However, my

> mother had complications and two of my sisters littermates had

> complications.

> Well, anyway...I have decided I am ready to go for it. I had a

couple of

> questions for any of you that may know.

> 1. How recent does the pap need to be?

> 2. How long does it take to get your date once your packet is in?

Do I need

> to call once I express it?

> 3. Do you think it is still possible to get an end of May date if I

get my

> packet in by Wednesday?

>

> I really love reading all the posts on this list and it has helped

me so

> much with the inner courage to proceed and make a healthier,

happier life

> for me and my family.

>

>

Hi ,

my name is Marie and my surgery date is 6/2 I'm sure a pap test is

good for a while. (really don't what he requires) I sent my packet

1 day delivery. I called the next morning to check to see if it

arrived. Barbara said it had but they hadn't had time to look at

it. I also sent an e-mail and ask them as soon as Dr. R. reviewed my

packet to please either call me or e-mail and I ask for 6/2 if it was

available. I got an e-mail back the same day and my packet was

complete and got my date. Hope this helps. Hey maybe we could be

littermates!! Marie

[Guest guest]

Hey Murray-- Where is So Cal? After poking around on the

net, I went for Dr. Anthone at USC-- you can find out about

him from their web site. I forget the web address-- but I

expect you will get a zillion responses with web sites.

The Obesity Surgery Support Group on the web has info on

just about every doc in town. Dr. Anthone only does the

surgery open because he feels he gets better results with

good closure and no leaks. He has really good results and

a lot of experience. Plus he thinks the dumping stuff is a

really lousy way to loose weight. Good Luck! Nan E. (BMI

70, 386 lbs and 5'2 " - awaiting approval)

--- sage@... wrote:

> I have reached the point where I realize that surgery is

> my only

> option for losing a humungous amount of weight. In

> looking over the

> information on the internet on the surgical options, the

> DS seems

> like the most logical choice. There may be a problem,

> though, and I

> thought I'd get some reaction from some of you.

>

> The doctor who I have worked with for the past three or

> four years

> handles his cases medically and is also involved in doing

> clinical

> trials. He has suggested surgery as my only remaining

> option.

> However, he suggested a Roux-en-Y as it seems that he is

> fond of the

> idea of dumping as a biofeedback mechanism. He also

> voiced concerns

> about long-term weight loss, especially for someone over

> 60 (like his

> pill pushing really works!). He also worries that liver

> problems

> have not been ruled out as a side effect.

>

> Does anyone have any ideas about any of this? I'd

> appreciate your

> feedback. I'd also like to hear about your feedback on

> the open vs.

> laparoscopic procedure. I'm in S. California. Where is

> the

> laparoscopic DS surgery available nearby?

>

> Murray

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Hey Murray-- Where is So Cal? After poking around on the

net, I went for Dr. Anthone at USC-- you can find out about

him from their web site. I forget the web address-- but I

expect you will get a zillion responses with web sites.

The Obesity Surgery Support Group on the web has info on

just about every doc in town. Dr. Anthone only does the

surgery open because he feels he gets better results with

good closure and no leaks. He has really good results and

a lot of experience. Plus he thinks the dumping stuff is a

really lousy way to loose weight. Good Luck! Nan E. (BMI

70, 386 lbs and 5'2 " - awaiting approval)

--- sage@... wrote:

> I have reached the point where I realize that surgery is

> my only

> option for losing a humungous amount of weight. In

> looking over the

> information on the internet on the surgical options, the

> DS seems

> like the most logical choice. There may be a problem,

> though, and I

> thought I'd get some reaction from some of you.

>

> The doctor who I have worked with for the past three or

> four years

> handles his cases medically and is also involved in doing

> clinical

> trials. He has suggested surgery as my only remaining

> option.

> However, he suggested a Roux-en-Y as it seems that he is

> fond of the

> idea of dumping as a biofeedback mechanism. He also

> voiced concerns

> about long-term weight loss, especially for someone over

> 60 (like his

> pill pushing really works!). He also worries that liver

> problems

> have not been ruled out as a side effect.

>

> Does anyone have any ideas about any of this? I'd

> appreciate your

> feedback. I'd also like to hear about your feedback on

> the open vs.

> laparoscopic procedure. I'm in S. California. Where is

> the

> laparoscopic DS surgery available nearby?

>

> Murray

>

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Murray-- Where is So Cal? After poking around on the

net, I went for Dr. Anthone at USC-- you can find out about

him from their web site. I forget the web address-- but I

expect you will get a zillion responses with web sites.

The Obesity Surgery Support Group on the web has info on

just about every doc in town. Dr. Anthone only does the

surgery open because he feels he gets better results with

good closure and no leaks. He has really good results and

a lot of experience. Plus he thinks the dumping stuff is a

really lousy way to loose weight. Good Luck! Nan E. (BMI

70, 386 lbs and 5'2 " - awaiting approval)

--- sage@... wrote:

> I have reached the point where I realize that surgery is

> my only

> option for losing a humungous amount of weight. In

> looking over the

> information on the internet on the surgical options, the

> DS seems

> like the most logical choice. There may be a problem,

> though, and I

> thought I'd get some reaction from some of you.

>

> The doctor who I have worked with for the past three or

> four years

> handles his cases medically and is also involved in doing

> clinical

> trials. He has suggested surgery as my only remaining

> option.

> However, he suggested a Roux-en-Y as it seems that he is

> fond of the

> idea of dumping as a biofeedback mechanism. He also

> voiced concerns

> about long-term weight loss, especially for someone over

> 60 (like his

> pill pushing really works!). He also worries that liver

> problems

> have not been ruled out as a side effect.

>

> Does anyone have any ideas about any of this? I'd

> appreciate your

> feedback. I'd also like to hear about your feedback on

> the open vs.

> laparoscopic procedure. I'm in S. California. Where is

> the

> laparoscopic DS surgery available nearby?

>

> Murray

>

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Murray:

I too, am over 60..... and I have come to the

conclusion that this surgery is the ONLY chance of

having a LIFE at all. My weight is killing me. I

know now what they meant when they said getting older

is not for sissies!!

I had a VBG in 86 which never worked too well.

(Lost 50 pounds) and have gained it all back PLUS and

still have the miseries with that procedure. I am

trying to have a revision done with the DS.

Have you seen the web-site for DS information. It

convinced me!! Go to:

http://www.duodenalswitch.com/index.htm

There you can learn all about the procedures, the

doctors etc. Even tho I live in NC, I have chosen Dr

Anthone who is in So. CA. \

Good luck to you

Caroline

--- sage@... wrote:

> I have reached the point where I realize that

> surgery is my only

> option for losing a humungous amount of weight. In

> looking over the

> information on the internet on the surgical options,

> the DS seems

> like the most logical choice. There may be a

> problem, though, and I

> thought I'd get some reaction from some of you.

>

> The doctor who I have worked with for the past three

> or four years

> handles his cases medically and is also involved in

> doing clinical

> trials. He has suggested surgery as my only

> remaining option.

> However, he suggested a Roux-en-Y as it seems that

> he is fond of the

> idea of dumping as a biofeedback mechanism. He also

> voiced concerns

> about long-term weight loss, especially for someone

> over 60 (like his

> pill pushing really works!). He also worries that

> liver problems

> have not been ruled out as a side effect.

>

> Does anyone have any ideas about any of this? I'd

> appreciate your

> feedback. I'd also like to hear about your feedback

> on the open vs.

> laparoscopic procedure. I'm in S. California. Where

> is the

> laparoscopic DS surgery available nearby?

>

> Murray

>

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Murray:

I too, am over 60..... and I have come to the

conclusion that this surgery is the ONLY chance of

having a LIFE at all. My weight is killing me. I

know now what they meant when they said getting older

is not for sissies!!

I had a VBG in 86 which never worked too well.

(Lost 50 pounds) and have gained it all back PLUS and

still have the miseries with that procedure. I am

trying to have a revision done with the DS.

Have you seen the web-site for DS information. It

convinced me!! Go to:

http://www.duodenalswitch.com/index.htm

There you can learn all about the procedures, the

doctors etc. Even tho I live in NC, I have chosen Dr

Anthone who is in So. CA. \

Good luck to you

Caroline

--- sage@... wrote:

> I have reached the point where I realize that

> surgery is my only

> option for losing a humungous amount of weight. In

> looking over the

> information on the internet on the surgical options,

> the DS seems

> like the most logical choice. There may be a

> problem, though, and I

> thought I'd get some reaction from some of you.

>

> The doctor who I have worked with for the past three

> or four years

> handles his cases medically and is also involved in

> doing clinical

> trials. He has suggested surgery as my only

> remaining option.

> However, he suggested a Roux-en-Y as it seems that

> he is fond of the

> idea of dumping as a biofeedback mechanism. He also

> voiced concerns

> about long-term weight loss, especially for someone

> over 60 (like his

> pill pushing really works!). He also worries that

> liver problems

> have not been ruled out as a side effect.

>

> Does anyone have any ideas about any of this? I'd

> appreciate your

> feedback. I'd also like to hear about your feedback

> on the open vs.

> laparoscopic procedure. I'm in S. California. Where

> is the

> laparoscopic DS surgery available nearby?

>

> Murray

>

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Murray:

I too, am over 60..... and I have come to the

conclusion that this surgery is the ONLY chance of

having a LIFE at all. My weight is killing me. I

know now what they meant when they said getting older

is not for sissies!!

I had a VBG in 86 which never worked too well.

(Lost 50 pounds) and have gained it all back PLUS and

still have the miseries with that procedure. I am

trying to have a revision done with the DS.

Have you seen the web-site for DS information. It

convinced me!! Go to:

http://www.duodenalswitch.com/index.htm

There you can learn all about the procedures, the

doctors etc. Even tho I live in NC, I have chosen Dr

Anthone who is in So. CA. \

Good luck to you

Caroline

--- sage@... wrote:

> I have reached the point where I realize that

> surgery is my only

> option for losing a humungous amount of weight. In

> looking over the

> information on the internet on the surgical options,

> the DS seems

> like the most logical choice. There may be a

> problem, though, and I

> thought I'd get some reaction from some of you.

>

> The doctor who I have worked with for the past three

> or four years

> handles his cases medically and is also involved in

> doing clinical

> trials. He has suggested surgery as my only

> remaining option.

> However, he suggested a Roux-en-Y as it seems that

> he is fond of the

> idea of dumping as a biofeedback mechanism. He also

> voiced concerns

> about long-term weight loss, especially for someone

> over 60 (like his

> pill pushing really works!). He also worries that

> liver problems

> have not been ruled out as a side effect.

>

> Does anyone have any ideas about any of this? I'd

> appreciate your

> feedback. I'd also like to hear about your feedback

> on the open vs.

> laparoscopic procedure. I'm in S. California. Where

> is the

> laparoscopic DS surgery available nearby?

>

> Murray

>

>

>

----------------------------------------------------------------------

>

[Guest guest]

I have BCBSM PPO and did not have to have pre-approval for the

surgery, just for the hospital stay. I do not know about epo. Never

heard of it. My bills have been trickling in and so far the

insurance has paid 100% of the billed amount. I used a BCBS PPO

contracted facility. I went out of state, out of network. Rick, Dr

Ren's insurance person, called my insurance and they told him they

did not need pre-certification. I will let you know if I have any

trouble with the insurance paying.

Viau

http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/WLS.html

3/29/01: 316

5/09/01: 277 (-39 lbs)

Dr Ren, NYUMC http://www.thinforlife.org

To join the new group for Dr Ren click on the link below

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYUMC-thinforlife

[Guest guest]

I have BCBSM PPO and did not have to have pre-approval for the

surgery, just for the hospital stay. I do not know about epo. Never

heard of it. My bills have been trickling in and so far the

insurance has paid 100% of the billed amount. I used a BCBS PPO

contracted facility. I went out of state, out of network. Rick, Dr

Ren's insurance person, called my insurance and they told him they

did not need pre-certification. I will let you know if I have any

trouble with the insurance paying.

Viau

http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/WLS.html

3/29/01: 316

5/09/01: 277 (-39 lbs)

Dr Ren, NYUMC http://www.thinforlife.org

To join the new group for Dr Ren click on the link below

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYUMC-thinforlife

[Guest guest]

I have BCBSM PPO and did not have to have pre-approval for the

surgery, just for the hospital stay. I do not know about epo. Never

heard of it. My bills have been trickling in and so far the

insurance has paid 100% of the billed amount. I used a BCBS PPO

contracted facility. I went out of state, out of network. Rick, Dr

Ren's insurance person, called my insurance and they told him they

did not need pre-certification. I will let you know if I have any

trouble with the insurance paying.

Viau

http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/WLS.html

3/29/01: 316

5/09/01: 277 (-39 lbs)

Dr Ren, NYUMC http://www.thinforlife.org

To join the new group for Dr Ren click on the link below

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYUMC-thinforlife

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

It's good to hear they are easy to work with! I may

have to wait awhile if I can't get Cigna to approve

this, but at least the wait will be worth it.

thank you so much, Angel

--- wannabemagic@...> wrote:

> I have BCBSM PPO and did not have to have

> pre-approval for the

> surgery, just for the hospital stay. I do not know

> about epo. Never

> heard of it. My bills have been trickling in and so

> far the

> insurance has paid 100% of the billed amount. I

> used a BCBS PPO

> contracted facility. I went out of state, out of

> network. Rick, Dr

> Ren's insurance person, called my insurance and they

> told him they

> did not need pre-certification. I will let you know

> if I have any

> trouble with the insurance paying.

>

> Viau

> http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/WLS.html

> 3/29/01: 316

> 5/09/01: 277 (-39 lbs)

> Dr Ren, NYUMC http://www.thinforlife.org

> To join the new group for Dr Ren click on the link

> below

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYUMC-thinforlife

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

It's good to hear they are easy to work with! I may

have to wait awhile if I can't get Cigna to approve

this, but at least the wait will be worth it.

thank you so much, Angel

--- wannabemagic@...> wrote:

> I have BCBSM PPO and did not have to have

> pre-approval for the

> surgery, just for the hospital stay. I do not know

> about epo. Never

> heard of it. My bills have been trickling in and so

> far the

> insurance has paid 100% of the billed amount. I

> used a BCBS PPO

> contracted facility. I went out of state, out of

> network. Rick, Dr

> Ren's insurance person, called my insurance and they

> told him they

> did not need pre-certification. I will let you know

> if I have any

> trouble with the insurance paying.

>

> Viau

> http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/WLS.html

> 3/29/01: 316

> 5/09/01: 277 (-39 lbs)

> Dr Ren, NYUMC http://www.thinforlife.org

> To join the new group for Dr Ren click on the link

> below

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYUMC-thinforlife

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

It's good to hear they are easy to work with! I may

have to wait awhile if I can't get Cigna to approve

this, but at least the wait will be worth it.

thank you so much, Angel

--- wannabemagic@...> wrote:

> I have BCBSM PPO and did not have to have

> pre-approval for the

> surgery, just for the hospital stay. I do not know

> about epo. Never

> heard of it. My bills have been trickling in and so

> far the

> insurance has paid 100% of the billed amount. I

> used a BCBS PPO

> contracted facility. I went out of state, out of

> network. Rick, Dr

> Ren's insurance person, called my insurance and they

> told him they

> did not need pre-certification. I will let you know

> if I have any

> trouble with the insurance paying.

>

> Viau

> http://www.angelfire.com/on/wannabemagic/WLS.html

> 3/29/01: 316

> 5/09/01: 277 (-39 lbs)

> Dr Ren, NYUMC http://www.thinforlife.org

> To join the new group for Dr Ren click on the link

> below

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYUMC-thinforlife

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Angel- Good company flectronics-Tell hubby to take stock options if offered.

Good luck with your Ins. Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

Angel- Good company flectronics-Tell hubby to take stock options if offered.

Good luck with your Ins. Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

My father was originally dx with PD. It quickly became

obvious that he was getting worse too quickly for it

to be PD. Also, the sinemet wasn't working well to

control his PD symptoms, which I understand is

sometimes a good indication that it's something other

than PD. Those are the two major things that compelled

him to continue with tests, etc. to get a more

accurate dx.

He was dx with MSA at Mayo after 2 full weeks of

testing including several MRIs, CT scans, tilt table

tests, sweat tests, etc. It's my understanding that

you can't have a 100% accurate dx until autopsy. We

are awaiting results of his brain autopsy. He died on

4/16/02.

in OK

--- bob0sin2002 bob0sin2002@...> wrote:

> dear folks: I am in a diagnostic quandry...you would

> do me a great

> favor if some of you would be willing to briefly

> describe how you

> became certain of a diagnosis of MSA. What in

> particular impelled you

> to seek a diagnosis, or keep going if you initially

> had a different

> diagnosis? Thanks much Barb

>

>

> If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may

> unsubscribe by sending a blank email to

>

> shydrager-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Barb

I can`t tell you how I came to be certain of having MSA because I have only been having symptoms for 15 months and have only a suggested diagnosis(SDS) but I do understand your frustration in not knowing anything for SURE.Bill gave you (and us all) very good advice but it`s hard to just wait and see what develops and what new symptoms turn up.I think having a good Neurologist is essencial,(I`m still looking)posting to this group really helps .Like you I`m dizzy most of the time, have you found anything that helps?I think after reading Bills advice to you I`m going to get a home BP device and start keeping better track of my BP so that when I do find that perfect Doc.......or even an OK one.....It`s a bit like trying to find the perfect husband....done that, so on with the search for a doc and a firm diagnosis....

love to hear from you again

Marg Manson

m

bob0sin2002 wrote: dear folks: I am in a diagnostic quandry...you would do me a great favor if some of you would be willing to briefly describe how you became certain of a diagnosis of MSA. What in particular impelled you to seek a diagnosis, or keep going if you initially had a different diagnosis? Thanks much BarbIf you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may unsubscribe by sending a blank email to shydrager-unsubscribe

[Guest guest]

welcome joy. re the cd player, is you have a family member hold it,

it's fine. b/c you'll spend some time out of your room, walking,

getting the leak test, etc.

i brought a bathrobe, so i could walk the halls without " offending "

hehe.

lori h.

> Hi all my name is Joy and i'm very new to this sight I don't have

my

> surgery until December sometime I am 323 lbs and amd looking to go

> down to 130lbs I have struggled with my weight my entire life and

> now i'm at a life and death situation I do have some question

> 3 will they let you bring in a personal cd player to listen to

> while your there?

> 4 do you have to wear there gown or are you allowed to wear yours

> after surgery thanks for all your help I live in Phoenix Arizona

hope

> to hear back from you....JOy

[Guest guest]

welcome joy. re the cd player, is you have a family member hold it,

it's fine. b/c you'll spend some time out of your room, walking,

getting the leak test, etc.

i brought a bathrobe, so i could walk the halls without " offending "

hehe.

lori h.

> Hi all my name is Joy and i'm very new to this sight I don't have

my

> surgery until December sometime I am 323 lbs and amd looking to go

> down to 130lbs I have struggled with my weight my entire life and

> now i'm at a life and death situation I do have some question

> 3 will they let you bring in a personal cd player to listen to

> while your there?

> 4 do you have to wear there gown or are you allowed to wear yours

> after surgery thanks for all your help I live in Phoenix Arizona

hope

> to hear back from you....JOy

[Guest guest]

hi candi. my answers are in ### ###.

> Were there any diabetics who after surgery were able to stop

taking

> insulin injections? Or (even better) both Insulin and oral

> medications? My doctor says, though there is no guarantee, that I

> may not need the insulin after I lose a certain amount of weight.

I

> was wondering if this happened for anyone and at what point (how

> many pounds off) this happened.

###i know a number of ex-diabetic posties, both in person & on this

forum###

>

> How much weight on average do people lose in the first 3

months?...6

> months?

###this really varies, depends on BMI, age, number of yo-yoings,

lifestyle###

> How long after surgery did everyone feel normal again? I don't

mean

> eating. I mean....could go back to their normal rountine.

> Shuttling kids....Go shopping....yardwork.

###i was driving @ 1 week, felt human @ 5 days out###

> How long until the doctor would let you do resistance exercise? I

> have a Bowflex my husband bought me to train before the surgery.

I

> really enjoy using it. But I wonder how long I am going to have

to

> wait. If you have never seen one it is like weight training. But

> instead of using actual weights it's uses resistance.

###my doc told me to wait 6 weeks to do weights###

> OK I think that will do it for now!! )

>

> Candi

lori h.

[Guest guest]

hi candi. my answers are in ### ###.

> Were there any diabetics who after surgery were able to stop

taking

> insulin injections? Or (even better) both Insulin and oral

> medications? My doctor says, though there is no guarantee, that I

> may not need the insulin after I lose a certain amount of weight.

I

> was wondering if this happened for anyone and at what point (how

> many pounds off) this happened.

###i know a number of ex-diabetic posties, both in person & on this

forum###

>

> How much weight on average do people lose in the first 3

months?...6

> months?

###this really varies, depends on BMI, age, number of yo-yoings,

lifestyle###

> How long after surgery did everyone feel normal again? I don't

mean

> eating. I mean....could go back to their normal rountine.

> Shuttling kids....Go shopping....yardwork.

###i was driving @ 1 week, felt human @ 5 days out###

> How long until the doctor would let you do resistance exercise? I

> have a Bowflex my husband bought me to train before the surgery.

I

> really enjoy using it. But I wonder how long I am going to have

to

> wait. If you have never seen one it is like weight training. But

> instead of using actual weights it's uses resistance.

###my doc told me to wait 6 weeks to do weights###

> OK I think that will do it for now!! )

>

> Candi

lori h.

[Guest guest]

" wlslori " wrote:

> hi candi. my answers are in ### ###.

Thanks for the info Lori! )

Candi

[Guest guest]

" wlslori " wrote:

> hi candi. my answers are in ### ###.

Thanks for the info Lori! )

Candi