Question

[Guest guest]

Do any of you get pain

that low? Or am I just a freak of nature???

Marisa,

No! your not a freak of nature!!!! Someone can correct me if I am wrong...

When I used to get the attacks before my Pt/IST I used to get the pains in my

lower abdomen... Dr.Brenner would tell me that the nerves from the pancrease run

down that low and cause u to get pain in the area... If someone can alaberate

for me please feel free to do so...

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

I'm not sure what all the significance is, but here's a possible

explanation. The swollen lymphnodes signifies a possible

infection/inflammation. You should definitely ask the doctors if they

think something else is infected/inflammed. The reason I say this is

because, once, I had a really nasty infection in my left pinky and it

caused the lymphnodes in my lower arm to swell. The doctors said that

the infection was causing the lymphnodes to swell. As soon as they

started me on antibiotics, the lymphnodes went back to normal.This may

be why they are still worried about your lymphnodes still being

inflammed. If it was just your pancreas causing the inflammation, the

lymphnodes should have returned to normal once they removed the infected

part of the pancreas. They may be worried that the rest of the panc is

inflammed/infected or that another organ is involved.. I would

definitely ask them if they think another organ might be affected by the

imflammation/infection or if they think the rest of the panc that they

left is inflammed/infected.. Also ask your GI what would be the

possible treatments for what is going on (after you find out what's

going on with the abdomin).

Kimber

--

Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.

[Guest guest]

Nora remember everyone different But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

begun.

> i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

please

> let me know.

> Nora

> GB lap

> 12/30/03

> 291/???/150

> san diego, ca

[Guest guest]

Nora remember everyone different But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

begun.

> i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

please

> let me know.

> Nora

> GB lap

> 12/30/03

> 291/???/150

> san diego, ca

[Guest guest]

do you mean diffrent by if my stomach can handle it?

debkroll2001 wrote:Nora remember everyone different

But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

begun.

> i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

please

> let me know.

> Nora

> GB lap

> 12/30/03

> 291/???/150

> san diego, ca

[Guest guest]

do you mean diffrent by if my stomach can handle it?

debkroll2001 wrote:Nora remember everyone different

But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

begun.

> i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

please

> let me know.

> Nora

> GB lap

> 12/30/03

> 291/???/150

> san diego, ca

[Guest guest]

Sometimes you'll try something and your new stomach will disagree

with it.But if it happens don't worry wait a few day or so and try it

again.There were things i couldn't eat frist but now I can.Just

becareful and eat slow becuz the little stomach fills up fast.Eat to

much and you'll feel it.Not fun.I used a baby spoon for the frist few

month becuz scared I would eat a bite to much.God Bless you'll be

find and love the New skinny you so.a friend debkroll of Iowa.113 lbs

gone

forever.

Nora remember everyone different

But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

> days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

> ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

> bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

> your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

> Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

> will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

>

begun.

>

> > i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> > grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

> please

> > let me know.

> > Nora

> > GB lap

> > 12/30/03

> > 291/???/150

> > san diego, ca

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sometimes you'll try something and your new stomach will disagree

with it.But if it happens don't worry wait a few day or so and try it

again.There were things i couldn't eat frist but now I can.Just

becareful and eat slow becuz the little stomach fills up fast.Eat to

much and you'll feel it.Not fun.I used a baby spoon for the frist few

month becuz scared I would eat a bite to much.God Bless you'll be

find and love the New skinny you so.a friend debkroll of Iowa.113 lbs

gone

forever.

Nora remember everyone different

But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

> days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

> ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

> bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

> your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

> Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

> will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

>

begun.

>

> > i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> > grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

> please

> > let me know.

> > Nora

> > GB lap

> > 12/30/03

> > 291/???/150

> > san diego, ca

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Nora, the recommendation of every doctor/nutritionist is different, but mine

said cream of wheat the 3rd week.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/237/140

[Guest guest]

Nora, the recommendation of every doctor/nutritionist is different, but mine

said cream of wheat the 3rd week.

Joan

LAP RNY 11/18/03

Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA

282pre-op/275surg/237/140

[Guest guest]

Nora, have you called your doctor office about what he wants you to have

post op? Every doctor is different about what they want the patients to

have and some dont' even allow mushy stuff until after 2 weeks. I was

allowed to have it at 2 weeks but my stomach could not handle it.

I finally could handle it about 4 weeks. Then, I just didn't care for it

anymore so it was oatmeal and that's what I have stuck with. Make sure

that when you make that cream of wheat add either more water or milk to

keep it thin. You don't want it too thick, your tummy may not like it

heavy.

Re: Re: question

do you mean diffrent by if my stomach can handle it?

debkroll2001 wrote:Nora remember everyone

different But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

begun.

> i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

please

> let me know.

> Nora

> GB lap

> 12/30/03

> 291/???/150

> san diego, ca

[Guest guest]

Nora, have you called your doctor office about what he wants you to have

post op? Every doctor is different about what they want the patients to

have and some dont' even allow mushy stuff until after 2 weeks. I was

allowed to have it at 2 weeks but my stomach could not handle it.

I finally could handle it about 4 weeks. Then, I just didn't care for it

anymore so it was oatmeal and that's what I have stuck with. Make sure

that when you make that cream of wheat add either more water or milk to

keep it thin. You don't want it too thick, your tummy may not like it

heavy.

Re: Re: question

do you mean diffrent by if my stomach can handle it?

debkroll2001 wrote:Nora remember everyone

different But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3

days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and

ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny

bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear

your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date

Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God

will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just

begun.

> i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or

> grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach?

please

> let me know.

> Nora

> GB lap

> 12/30/03

> 291/???/150

> san diego, ca

[Guest guest]

I am 7 months out and still have my " pregnancy belly " as well. I've been

told that abdominal exercises like using an oblique machine or doing

crunches, etc., will help get rid of that. I work at the Curves near

where I live and we've just gotten in an oblique machine that is going

to be put into place next week. I can't wait to see if it works as well

as the other machines!!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/279/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

I am 7 months out and still have my " pregnancy belly " as well. I've been

told that abdominal exercises like using an oblique machine or doing

crunches, etc., will help get rid of that. I work at the Curves near

where I live and we've just gotten in an oblique machine that is going

to be put into place next week. I can't wait to see if it works as well

as the other machines!!

T.

Lap RNY 6/20/03

432/279/170

Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman

Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/

" I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I

can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most

anywhere to fell like I belong. "

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/31/2004 11:17:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,

sinnfullysweetme@... writes:

Maybe he can do an ultrasound to make sure the amniotic fluid level

is ok still!!

Its frustrating when you have no clue what your doing!!

Huggers,

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Um.. ...

You need to go to the ER and have them monitor you in L and D.

They will do the paper test to see if it is amniotic fluid.. and monitor you!

If it " felt like you pp'd and you know you didn't " it is most likely

amniotic fluid.

DO NOT wait until Friday!

Take it from someone who has been there and done that!!!

- Mommy to:

Noah - 10/14/02 - 31 weeker - 3lbs 11 oz

edd November?

m/c 7/04

Open RNY 12/3/03 - 47 lbs gone and counting

[Guest guest]

,

You keep fighting girl, you know your body best!!! I would call your OB and

tell them what happened and see what they say. Take it easy today and drink as

many fluids as possible. I go to the perinatologist every Friday and they do an

ultrasound to measure the amount of amino fluid so yours should be able to do

this too. Last week when they found my fluid was on the low end of normal they

told me to take it easy and up my fluids, explaining to me that the fluid is

always replenishing and the more energy I use up the less I have to make more

fluid, so resting and upping my fluid intake would bring it back up. I get so

mad when docs don't listen to us! Try to stay calm but be strong and make them

listen to you. Please post back to let us know how your doing, I'm sending

prayers and positive vibes your way.

Axelrod

question

Hey you guys!!

Last night my hubby and I were watching a movie and all of a sudden

I felt a trickle of fluid. It scared me so I went to the bathroom

and my undies where a little bit wet. Well considering all the

things that have been going on with my low blood sugar and being on

bedrest my hubby decided to call the doctors office... It was 1am!!

The doc on call calls me back and I could tell she was asleep at the

time.. I oppologized for it being so late.. explained to her that

I was 20 weeks pregnant and that I felt a trickle of fluid kind of

like I had lost bladder control but it wasnt coming from that area.

She told me oh you probably did just have an accident and didnt

realize it. HELLO??? I could tell that it wasnt coming from that

area when it happened.. not to mention when I wipe it is still damp

and not a normal discharge type liquid!! ((sorry if so graphic))

She just kept saying you had an accident!! You lost control of your

bladder!! Finally I was just irritated and said thank you and hung

up!! I told my hubby to go to bed and if I felt it again or if I

got cramps I would wake him up... I finally fell asleep at about

3am and had the worst of nightmares... I didnt have the problem

again and havent this morning.

I guess after rambling my question is did anyone have this sort of

problem feeling a leakage this early on? I dont know if I should be

as worried as I am or if I should just not worry about it and keep

an eye out for it again!! I go to a perinatologist this friday that

my OB is sending me to so maybe we can resolve some of my issues.

Maybe he can do an ultrasound to make sure the amniotic fluid level

is ok still!!

Its frustrating when you have no clue what your doing!!

Huggers,

[Guest guest]

I would demand to go to the doctors....Your pee pee and amniotic fluid come out

of completely different areas and I'm sure you know what came from where.

I hate doctors who don't trust their patients instincts!

Take care of you and your precious baby.

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Boy Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

http://chrystallife.50megs.com/

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/seeswensonauctions/

[Guest guest]

,

Glucophage has the very common side effect of gas, diarrhea, and an upset

stomach. It can go away after your body adjusts to taking it, but there is no

guarantee. I think if you're using it just short-term for fertility issues the

reward will certainly be worth the hassle.

As far as the IUI, sorry I cannot help with that.

Best of luck to you,

Mandi in Concord, NC

[Guest guest]

the common side effects of Glucophage are stomach upset and

loose stools. When I was on it it was pre WLS and yeah I had that for

the first month or two but not too bad. I did notice that if I ate a

lot of fat or carbs that is when I would get these symptoms the most.

I would say if the side effects are not too bad then stay with it and

watch the carbs and fat(I know post op you kinda do that anyway)

Glucophage has helped many people concieve and is one thing they give

people with PCOS to decrese chances of miscarriage so it is

beneficial to you. - Diane

[Guest guest]

I have no idea. You could just do a search and just type in level 2

ultrasound measurements and see if anything comes up and try to write is a

couple

different ways and see what happens. i usually can find out some info like that.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

Age- 41

EDD- July 27th, 2004

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Mommy to:

&

(twin boys 8 years),

Madison, daughter, 5 years and

Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)

Gastric Bypass Surgery-

October 18th 2002

Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)

goal 170 after baby

It's a BOY!!!!!

Emerson Roger

[Guest guest]

I think I had the same thing done. I had to have my front four teeth

flared out into a overjet. The spaces happen pretty fast, but what

takes longer is the roots to move away from eachother. I am scheduled

for surgery Oct 12 and went to see mt Oral surgeon on thur. He said

even if he want to break my upper jaw into three pieces he couldn't

because there wasn't enough space between my roots. My ohrodontist

has been flaring my teeth about the end of july I think. I hope this

helps.

> Hi. I am due to have upper, lower and palate expansion. I've had

> braces for 11 months. My surgeon now wants to do this in

December.

> I saw my orthodontist last Friday and she seems to be panicking at

> getting me ready for surgery by December and now wants to see me

> every 3 weeks. It seems all I need is for there to be space in

> between 2 of my top teeth (each side of my mouth) so that as she

put

> it the surgeon can saw through with nothing in the way. The

surgeon

> wants 3 millimeters. I have on I guess power chains and this other

> little device in between on the wires on each side of the top

> teeth. I see a gap now forming there on each side. My question

is,

> is till December enough time to get 3 mm of space? Just wondering

> if anyone knew.

>

> Also, when a palate expansion is done in this manner, how do they

do

> it and has anyone had this done and if so can you give me some

> details.

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I think I had the same thing done. I had to have my front four teeth

flared out into a overjet. The spaces happen pretty fast, but what

takes longer is the roots to move away from eachother. I am scheduled

for surgery Oct 12 and went to see mt Oral surgeon on thur. He said

even if he want to break my upper jaw into three pieces he couldn't

because there wasn't enough space between my roots. My ohrodontist

has been flaring my teeth about the end of july I think. I hope this

helps.

> Hi. I am due to have upper, lower and palate expansion. I've had

> braces for 11 months. My surgeon now wants to do this in

December.

> I saw my orthodontist last Friday and she seems to be panicking at

> getting me ready for surgery by December and now wants to see me

> every 3 weeks. It seems all I need is for there to be space in

> between 2 of my top teeth (each side of my mouth) so that as she

put

> it the surgeon can saw through with nothing in the way. The

surgeon

> wants 3 millimeters. I have on I guess power chains and this other

> little device in between on the wires on each side of the top

> teeth. I see a gap now forming there on each side. My question

is,

> is till December enough time to get 3 mm of space? Just wondering

> if anyone knew.

>

> Also, when a palate expansion is done in this manner, how do they

do

> it and has anyone had this done and if so can you give me some

> details.

>

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

You shouldn't drink alcohol as long as you are on the pain medicine or

antibibitics as they can have synergistic effects. NO orange juice didn't

burn the incicion.

question

how long until u can drink alcohol??? and doesnt orange juice burn

when ur mouth is cut up?

thanks

[Guest guest]

You shouldn't drink alcohol as long as you are on the pain medicine or

antibibitics as they can have synergistic effects. NO orange juice didn't

burn the incicion.

question

how long until u can drink alcohol??? and doesnt orange juice burn

when ur mouth is cut up?

thanks

[Guest guest]

You could have alcohol as soon as you are off of the pain meds. I

even had some wine through a Zip n squeeze! it was someone's birthday

and I had about 2 ounces of wine with dinnner (it think I pureed

chicken potatoes and gravy)

I wouldn't over do it but you can have a drink or a beer if you can

manage to drink it!

Marsha

>

> how long until u can drink alcohol??? and doesnt orange juice burn

> when ur mouth is cut up?

> thanks