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Mine was fine also but then at 8 months they had to take it out. I
said at the time of my GP "no way do not take it out, if it isnt
broke dont touch it".....well I wish I had them take it out then
instead of feeling the pain of the stones at 8 months. We lose the
weight to fast and the stones build.
Pamela
11/19/02
162 lbs gone!!
Miami
so surgoen is leaving it and putting me on antigall for 6 months . My
friends said that stuff id expensive and I dont have any $. I was
told we dont need it and it always causes us problems later so i need
to know. Surgery is monday thanks!

HI GUYS: I haven't posted in a while but read them everyday.ANYWAYS
just wanted to let everyone know the good news.You ready,Are you
sitting down,you sure,o.k here goes....MY DATE IS MAY 4TH YIPEE
HAPPY DANCE..HAPPY DANCE..HAPPY DANCE

Hi Sue,
I don't have any advice for your situation , but I am interested in
finding out how much pain you go through even with laproscopic surgery

Welcome Sis, Finally!
You will find a lot of support here; many are at the same stage as
you are. Dont be afraid to ask any questions, you will get many
answers. We are all cheerleaders.
Hurry up and get scheduled. The bags of size 22/24, 20 and 18 are
crowding my closet waiting on you.
~~Pat~~
Orlando, FL
252/203/160
BMI 37/
52 Years Young
LAP-RNY 12/10/03
Wayne English, MD
Ft Lauderdale, FL

First, visit all your doctors to solocit a Letter of Medical
Necessity. Select your surgeon and give them copies of these
letters to add to their letter and request for coverage. Your
surgeon's office coordinator is a great asset, doing most of the
work for you. Begin compiling a list of previous diet attempts,
most insurance companies want to see you have exhausted other
routes. Many insurance companies routinely deny first requests, so
go in prepared with both barrels loaded. The more documentation
for 'medical necessity' the better. I even had a letter from my
Ears, Nose, Throat doc for gastric reflux. Dont think you have
sleep apnea? Get your PCP to order a sleep study; you just may have
it and not know it. Heel spurs? Get a podiatrist or your PCP to
document it. Urinary Stress Incontinence? Get your OB/GYN or PCP
to document it. Bad back, knees? Get your ortho to document it.
Varicose veins? Diabetes? High Blood Pressure? Elevated cholestral,
Triglycerides? Infertility? Gallstones? Arthritis? You see where
Im going. If denied, dont stop there. APPEAL. Denied again?
Write your state's insurance commissioner.
Get to work. You are worth it.
Good Luck
~~Pat~~
Orlando, FL
252/203/160
BMI 37/
52 Years Young
LAP-RNY 12/10/03
Wayne English, MD
Ft Lauderdale, FL

welcome to the group Susan!good luck with ur insurance company and the employers
medical person:)
i m waiting to be approved by my insurance and waiting for it to be
scheduled(obviously)...
christie
Susan <bert1222@...
Hi All... I am just starting this whole process, but I am very
excited about the whole thing. I spoke with my Internal Medicine
doctor at my last regular appointment and told him of my interest i
having this surgery done. He was very supportive of it and told me
that he would do whatever was neccessary to help me along the way. I
called yesterday to the doctor of my choice and have an appointment
for March 29th. The office person I spoke with told me that my
insurance company, First Health, pays for the surgery VERY WELL. I
am very excited about that.
My problems begin with my employer, who now says that in order to be
paid while out on leave for any surgery, other than in emergent
situations, we have to have a 2nd opinion from our Employee Health
Physician. Hopefully this will not be much of a problem, then I have
to schedule around everyones vacations....
Wish me luck.... I am hoping for a relatively easy transition thru
the whole process.
Susan

Hi! I was told mine looks fine so surgoen is leaving it and putting me on
antigall for 6 months . My friends said that stuff id expensive and I dont have
any $. I was told we dont need it and it always causes us problems later so i
need to know. Surgery is monday thanks!

Hi All... I am just starting this whole process, but I am very
excited about the whole thing. I spoke with my Internal Medicine
doctor at my last regular appointment and told him of my interest i
having this surgery done. He was very supportive of it and told me
that he would do whatever was neccessary to help me along the way. I
called yesterday to the doctor of my choice and have an appointment
for March 29th. The office person I spoke with told me that my
insurance company, First Health, pays for the surgery VERY WELL. I
am very excited about that.
My problems begin with my employer, who now says that in order to be
paid while out on leave for any surgery, other than in emergent
situations, we have to have a 2nd opinion from our Employee Health
Physician. Hopefully this will not be much of a problem, then I have
to schedule around everyones vacations....
Wish me luck.... I am hoping for a relatively easy transition thru
the whole process.
Susan

I have just been a member for a very short while , reading and
lurking. I feel I need this surgery but have an exclusion in my
policy . Has anyone ever gotten past this ? Is states for obesity and
I am morbidly obese. I am 5 ft. tall and weight 228 lbs. Just curious
if this is something I could get my ins. to see that I need this. I
have alot of physical problems that could be elevaited with this .
Thanks

Thanks Tammy and everyone else who replied about the "TAILBONE", at
least I'm not the only one suffering. Phyllis

Congratulations Wolfie and welcome back!!!
Bridget

Congratulations Wolfie Girl! We've been thinking about you! I wish you a
long and happy life with your new hubby!
Tanya T.
Lap RNY 6/20/03
432/255/170
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 feel like I belong."

Hello everyone! Well things have finally settled down somewhat and I am now a
married wolfie and happy as I can be. Never known a man like my husband in
all my life. Now I just have to get back on track and get my meals in like I am
suppose to and get the rest of this weight off. Glad to be back. God Bless and
Skinny Wishes to everyone!
Wolfie
"Keep Em Laughing!"

Have you contacted your doctor/surgeon? In rare cases that someone cannot stop
losing weight they sometimes have to go in and do a reversal. So....call your
doctor/surgeon, tht is my advice!
Carol Matar
Post op - 10/31/03
Lap RNY - Dr. Adam Naaman
405/303/135

anybody have any recipes for 9 weeks out i have been feeling nauseas
with just about everything i eat . there have only been a few things
that havent made me feel sick. i havent actually thrown up but i wish
i could have. and also its hard to cook for just me because i can
barely get down any of the food and u can only save food for so long
if you know what i mean. please if any one has sugestions please
help. keri start weight as of jan 12, 2004 is 264lbs i am
now nine weeks out and have lost 41 lbs and 30 inches with much more
to go keri

I'm almost 2 years out and I can't stop losing the weight. I was 230
lbs. pre-op - my goal was 140 and I'm now at 108 pounds. I'm
drinking protein shakes and lots of meat and cheese, even cakes and
cookies but nothing seems to help! Any advice?
Sue
suzhappy@...

I have to share my JOY with you all, my insurnace called the surgeon
this morning and said they needed some additional blood work to prove
my being overweight isn't a thyroid thing for the past 25 years -
which I have had it tested and know it isn't. But the insurance lady
said that if the test came back a non thyroid thing then she sees no
reason not to apporve me!!! YIPEEEEE!! Went in this afternoon and
did the blood work and the insurance should have it by thursday
afternoon. This is going so much faster than whaat I thought it
would. It has only been 1 working day since they received the
papers. ANd i could be approved by this friday possibly!!!!!
Michele in Dayton, OR
390 Pre-op lap RNY
Dr. T. Eubanks

Michele,
Congratulations :)
I just wanted to share that I have a thyroid disorder and have had for years,
but I was still approved for the surgery. Just in case somebody else was told
they couldn't have the surgery due to an existing thyroid disorder. I had my
surgery 2 years ago.
Krys...

Yes we are still casting! Do you have trouble finding clothes that
fit you? Does your weight stop you from participating in social or
school activities? Are you picked on because of your body? Do you
sneak food? Have you tried to lose weight and failed? Do you feel
like you can't get a date because of your weight? Have you been told
that it is necessary for you to lose pounds for health reasons? Or,
are you an amazing weight loss success story through diet and
excercise? If you answered yes to any of these questions then MTV
wants YOU!
MTV's Emmy Award winning documentary show TRUE LIFE is casting for
their next episode slated for IMMEDIATE PRODUCTION, so email ASAP!
http://www.mtv.com/onair/castingcall/story.jhtml?id=1456283
If you answered yes to the questions above, live in the state of
Florida and are between the ages of 16 and 26, please email your
story to
scarle@... or weight@...
Please include you name, age, location, height, weight and phone
number. We are scheduled to be shooting immediately

hi sheri. that ins comp is playing a sadistic cruel game. have u
considered contacting the media? (your local TV station or
newspaper?) those high powered honchos will not like the exposure!
next, are your docs able to be strong advocates for u @ this juncture?
best, best of luck & keep us posted.
lori h.

Phyllis,
That's because you have one now! Before it was covered with padding and
you didn't have to worry about it...now it's not and it pokes out more.
Believe me, we all have this! It's just because you didn't know it was
there before, you'll get used to it.
Tanya T.
Lap RNY 6/20/03
432/255/170
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 feel like I belong."

I'm not sure hwat it could be but are you SURE you are NOT pregnant, lol... I
am on a pregnancy after gastric bypass group and I have seen many, many
post-op pregos, one came outta surgery like that, did not know that at the time
she
was 2 weeks.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 7 1/2),
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 :)

all i can say is WOW...what a freaking circus..good luck
Linda
10-21-03
332-250-150

My insurance company denied this procedure for me at every single
level leaving my last hope to be in the hands of the state of
Michigan. I got the best new on March 3rd that the State of Michigan
had ruled to reverse BCN's denial.
What happens next is horrible. After I got the great news I
immediately called BCN to advise what I needed to do next. I was
advised that I should go ahead and schedule my surgery and they would
just reactivate my file. The day was to be March 25th.
On Friday, BCN rep. called me at work to inform me that they would be
appealing the reversal by the State of Michigan. The good new is
that because the insurance co. is appealing the states decision their
lawyers are going to represent me in the Circuit Court case.
Has anyone else experienced this.
Sheri

1st. I am 4 months out..Anyone experience any "fluttering" in their stomachs?
Reminds me a lot of when I was pregnant with my daughter!!
2nd. i have this burning sensation in my lower stomach on the left side when
i move a certain way. Kind of like a pulled muscle but it doesnt hurt all the
time. Just when i stretch my leg out real far or last night when I threw up it
hurt really bad. Anyone experience this? I have a call in to the dr but I
have to wait for him to call me back. (Have to remember this is the surgeon I
have not seen since the day of my surgery)..Not even post op in the hospital!
Thanks In advance,
Crystal
Lap RNY
11/18/03
365/270/2nd mini goal 250

Dear Dorothy-
insurance for approval and have gone through all the tests etcc.. I
found searching the web was a great tool for info.
OBesityhelp.com is an awesome site that has links to almost
everything you may want info on. Also they have testimonies on there
and you can read peoples stories the good, easy and problems they
have had.
specific questions I'd be happy to try and help.....
eyes4eyeore@...
MIchele in Dayton, Or
390/ ? /

I know this is gonna sound stupid,but has anyone else suffered from
their tailbone hurting after surgery? I'm 7 wks out and lost 31pds so
far. Ever since I came back to work it has hurt like I've fallen and
bruised it and I haven't. I was told that rapid weight would cause
that. Has anyone else heard of that? Phyllis in Ala. 280/249

Thank you so much. I am still a little worried. But I too have a
sit down job and feel that I could be back to work fairly quickly.

Lydia,
Thank you for sharing that with us. I am going to have the open/lap
procedure. It will be a mixture of the two together and I have been
worried about that. But you moved right through it and so much
more. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Dora

I have Human PPO Choice Network. My surgery was covered. At work, we
just got notice that Humana was not putting an exclusion in their plan
which would mean that Humana would no longer cover any surgery related
to obesity. Please note, that Humana reps could not confirm if it was
across the board or just in small groups that are fully insured. I
would think that when a plan is self insured, it would be the employer
who would make an exclusion vs. the insurance company. So you might
want to call.
Thanks,
Carol Matar
Post Op 10/31/03
405/303/135

I am 11 days out this morning and feel great, I have lost 18lbs, I am
returning to work tomorrow, have has sex (once...lolol) and cleaned my house
and
did laundry yesterday..So Life is good...I write down what i eat every day and
am now up to 60 grs. of protein daily (that was really hard to do..but im
there), I have started to pack up the clothes i will never fit into again,
Meds I take:
I take a pill for gallbladder, opened up into my crystal lite..I take an
antacid which is nasty, but it is only 1 tsp. every morning and i chew a
flintstone complete every morning,, I must really chew it well,, so i have asked
my
husband to not speak to me while i am chewing...lolol ..What a new concept for
me, I use to hold hour long conversations while eating a whole pizza!!!
The first day I took my flintstone was, my second day home,, And I Made
chicken broth so that if I didn't chew it well it would help wash it down and
have
not had any problems with it...and I take B12 1000mgr. (2 tablets) under my
tongue every Sunday...
I also wanted to share: My Birthday is today, and my husband got me a
wonderful birthday card, saying Happy 1st Birthday (43 really)
Congratulations on
the beginning of your new life..I think he is wonderful....It made me cry

Question: Normal being:
- energy is at same level as prior to surgery or better
- eating is going fine - without stomach upset
- you're back to doing all the things you were before if not more.
Generally you feel normal. Or perhaps a new normal.
So How long?
secondly, and important as well, is was your surgery lap or open.
I had an open Roux-en-Y (and gastrectomy = old stomach disected out
of body, due to disease caused from years of anti-inflamatory Rx,
which turned these two operations into a 7 hour procedure.)
Took me about 5 months before I wanted to do almost anything (I
anticipated being well in 5-7days, as I had experienced a myriad of
previous major surgeries when I was young.)
I did not have much trouble eating, although I'd vomit if I drank
liquids too soon, or ate too much, or the food was too dry to go
into the pouch easily. I'm 11 months out and I currently don't vomit
very often unless I over judge the space I have in my pouch. It is
rather interesting that I do not vomit everything I eat, rather,
like a baby burping excess milk, I only purge the amount of food
that is too much for my new stomach capacity.
I can do most anything I did before surgery by about the fifth
month. I had major trauma when I was young, so I do have limitations
which continue to plague me. I am however, having a much easier time
walking and going a distance.
I would do my surgery again in a heartbeat! I've lost just 100
pounds in 10 1/2 months. Even though I was on a ventilator for 2
days because I did not breath on my own after surgery, and had to
have the extensive surgery versus the lap or regular open bypass.
I am only recently starting an excercise program using my treadmill,
and I may, over time, build stamina and health benefits. Even with
the small amount of exercise I get weekly, I now have more mobility
and am more limber, so,I'd say,I have a new level of normal that is
much more comfortable. Although I still lack pure energy, I've come
a long way as a rather unfit 56 year old.
Hope this helps. Lynda

Hello Everyone,
I am writing to tell you about an exciting, new group that is
forming. We all know it is not appropriate to discuss religion in

Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of Gastric_Bypass_Family
Weekly Group Chat!!
Monday March 15, 2004
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This event repeats every week.
Notes:

I had open on May 5, 2003. I went back to work at 3 weeks post op. But I have a
sit down job. I file Medicare insurance at the local hospital. I never took any
pain medicine after I left the hospital. It made me sick to my stomach. The pain
was not bad. It was the muscle spasms I had that bothered me the most. It was
almost like having contractions with having a baby. It would get real tight
feeling and last about 20 min. then all of a sudden I would feel it release. I
had to make myself eat for the first 3 months because I was never hungry. I was
also one of them that was scared to try anything new. It was just ten months
and I have only thrown up 5 times total. I have lost 135 lbs so far. I have
another 13 lbs to go. I would like to do this by my anniversary date but not
sure if I will do it. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dobie161 <dora.mccary@...
with the hospital to initially find out if
I am eligible. I visit with the surgeon and the pshychiatric
evaluation on April 6th. I was told that I am going to have a
open/lap procedure. Part of the procedure will be lap but they will
have to open me up partially. She said that it will be a smaller
incision and a smaller scar. Have any of you had open procedure and
how long did it take you to recover?

Hi Lisa,
I don't know if anyone on our board has Muscular Distrophy but we
are a very supportive group. You might want to post a message on
www.obesityhelp.com because it is such a large group that there
might be someone familiar with your situation. Don't give up on
getting the surgery. We have all had hoops to jump through and the
insurance companies are making it harder and harder now to get
approved but keep on trying and keep us posted.
Good luck,
Bridget

Geez Tracee,
Your getting more than your fair share of problems but have faith
that wls will be the beginning of your new life-improved health and
happiness! Hang in there and keep us posted,
Bridget

Is this Aetna HMO? That is the insurance that I have and I am
wondering how hard they are going to be to get approved through.

I have had my first visit with the hospital to initially find out if
I am eligible. I visit with the surgeon and the pshychiatric
evaluation on April 6th. I was told that I am going to have a
open/lap procedure. Part of the procedure will be lap but they will
have to open me up partially. She said that it will be a smaller
incision and a smaller scar. Have any of you had open procedure and
how long did it take you to recover?

Andra, how long did your process take?
andra stewart <stewarts3x@...
Just thought I would let everyone know that my husbands surgery was
approved through Aetna on Friday! Just found out today! Surgeons office
submitted on Thursday morning and they had approval Friday!! My husband
is soo excited and releived. I am still a little nervous but anxious to
get it over with. That was way quicker than we had expected. I called
the surgeon and they said they had gotten the approval and would be
calling to set up the stress test and the final consult in the next day
or two.
Andra Stewart
Husband Brian LapRNY Apri 7th

Just thought I would let everyone know that my husbands surgery was
approved through Aetna on Friday! Just found out today! Surgeons office
submitted on Thursday morning and they had approval Friday!! My husband
is soo excited and releived. I am still a little nervous but anxious to
get it over with. That was way quicker than we had expected. I called
the surgeon and they said they had gotten the approval and would be
calling to set up the stress test and the final consult in the next day
or two.
Andra Stewart
Husband Brian LapRNY Apri 7th

Hi Dorothy, I am a 6 month post-op, and would love to help you in any way
possible. Please feel free to email me @ yorkiegal2003@.... sherri
Stay strong and healthy

Mine was about two months to really start feeling up to speed again. but i
still didnt push the exercise or anything else until i was 4 months out
Linda
10-21-03
332-250-150

i had mine 12/29/03 so i am like 2 and a half months post op.
energy is no where near what it was before surgery. i keep getting
sick with colds from my immune system being so shot.
stomach still gets very upset. basically every other day i get real
sick . one day i will be fine. the next i will be throwing up all
day. and it wont be from what i am eating. chicken or somethings
like that
i do go to the gym now but i dont have much energy.
im 22 had the surgery lap. ive lost 47 pounds.'
hope that helps. i really regret having it done. if i knew i
wouldnt feel like myself for this long i wouldnt have had it done
lauren

My name is Dorothy and I am 31 yrs old, I am getting the bypass done
but would like more info, can someone please help me, thank you...

Hello,
My name is Lisa and I am 34 years old. I am in the process of trying to get
bypass surgery done. I have had the pretesting done, however, I suffer from FSH
Muscular dystrophy and was told by my nuerologist that there could be
complications due to have a muscular disease. I have tried diets and not been
successful. I am now just over 300lbs. The heaviest I have ever been. Has anyone
with Muscular dystrophy ever had this surgery performed? If the decision is left
up to me I will go forward with the surgery. I would appreciate hearing from
anyone that has had this done with MD. Thanks!
Lisa

I'm just curious how long it took for people to recover and get back
to normal after the surgery?
Normal being:
- energy is at same level as prior to surgery or better
- eating is going fine - without stomach upset
- you're back to doing all the things you were before if not more.
Generally you feel normal. Or perhaps a new normal.
So How long?
secondly, and important as well, is was your surgery lap or open.

Hi Annie, and welcome to the group
!!! I am post-op by 6 months, and down 130 lbs, as of a week ago....please feel
free to email me privately, if you wish, with any questions you have!!! sherri

I was on first name bases with my insurance company. Just call and ask if they
got your doctors approval. If not call your doctor and tell them they have not
recieved it. Stay in touch with both Doctor and insurance. It will get done
faster. I talked to my insurance company for 6 months right up to the day before
surgery.
Joyce
Michele <eyes4eyeore@...
Hi everyone, my doctors office sent in the paper work for pre-
approval and she told me to call them and maybe that would speed
things up. I have no idea what I am supposed to ask them other than
are they done? Does anyone have any advice on what I should say or
ask to help expedite things??? Thanks!
Anxious in Dayton,
Michele
Pre-op RNY
390/

I am scheduled for WLS on Tuesday, March 30th.
Since getting my surgery date I've gotten:
A stomach virus
Another virus where I ended up with a sinus infection; double ear
infections and an upper respiratory infection
A sudden breakout of my hidradenitis supprativa - and I have an open
wound on one of breasts that won't heal!
And now...drum roll, please.....
Two Kidney Stones!!
Will it ever end??
Tracee

Hi everyone, my doctors office sent in the paper work for pre-
approval and she told me to call them and maybe that would speed
things up. I have no idea what I am supposed to ask them other than
are they done? Does anyone have any advice on what I should say or
ask to help expedite things??? Thanks!
Anxious in Dayton,
Michele
Pre-op RNY
390/

Laurie...go to Obesityhelp.com...there is a chat room there with all kinds of
different people that are in different stages of the surgery...before and
after. I myself am new to this as well and my surgery is on this upcoming
Tuesday March 16th. Good luck!
Jane

Do any of you have Humana PPO insurance? I have Humana insurance and
I don't think it covers the gastric bypass. I have gotten all
excited about it, I was pretty skeptical at first but I have
researched it a lot and it sounds like something I need to do, but
now I am afraid that my insurance doesnt' cover it.
Thanks
Jena

Dear Phyllis,
Anytime you are on meds, especially with the kidneys involved you will retain
fluid. I am sure that you will show a good loss soon. Also watch that you
are not getting too many calories with the soft creamy food, high calorie foods.
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/253-133LBS.
60 years old

Hello who ever you are. My name is Laurie and I just joined the Gastric Bypass
Family and don't now what I'm doing. I just got a bunch of e-mails that look
like they were sent to someone other that me. What do I do. I would like to
chat with someone about my upcomming surgery. I live in a small town and there
are no support groups. Please help me find someone to talk to that has had this
surgery done.
thank you,
Laurie

Mary
You echo my outlook to the T.
Wednesday was my 3 month post-op anniversary, when I visited my endocrinologist.
After explaining how I had already eliminated all glucophage (2000 mg daily)
since January, eliminated all insulin in the past month and was down to just 2
each 10 mg tablets of glipizide daily; I handed her my accu-chek readings. She
told me she was writing a rx for only 5 mg tabs of glipizide to be taken only
once a day and when I had three consecutive before breakfast readings of 80 to
quit the glipizide all together. In my wildest dreams I thought it would take 6
months to begin coming off my diabetic meds. Im off all meds for gastric
reflux, unless you count my surgeons standard prescribed 4 daily tabs of Pepcid
Complete for the first year to provide calcium, etc. My blood pressure is down,
but not off those meds yet. Also Im off a lot of other meds for the boring list
of other problems I was too young at 52 to have.
Wasia:
In three months Ive only (ONLY?) lost 49 lbs and have been at a plateau for
WEEKS! However, that is 50% of my excess weight. I have to keep telling myself
that those who started out weighing in excess of 300-400 lbs will lose MUCH
faster than I will. Im told it takes EVERYONE 12-18 months to lose 75% of their
excess body weight and I will continue to lose but at a much slower rate because
I have less to lose. Its our body's way of pacing itself, and much healthier in
the long run. Hopefully this slowdown will give my skin time to the lack of fat
to cover and not sag too much. So, dont be bummed, be thankful for any loss
knowing there is more to come and most of all the health benefits. AND you can
vent anytime :).
~~Pat~~
Orlando, FL
252/203/160
BMI 37/
52 Years Young
LAP-RNY 12/10/03
Wayne English, MD
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Message: 8
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 17:22:34 EST
From: bosarge3@...
Subject: Re: Famnily needs advice and info
There is a risk at anything you do. There is a risk to every medical
procedure. But the risk is very small and the benefits of this surgery far out
weight
the risk. The surgery has saved my life. I was a bigger risk for this surgery
because of my age and medical condition. I am 59 years old and weighed almost
400 lb., I was in a wheelchair, I have heart problems, an aortic aneurysm,
arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic bronical asthma, very bad spinal stenosis and
spinal deterioration, and I WAS a diabetic, and I HAD High blood pressure that
was going to cause the aneurysm to rupture. I know longer have diabetes or high
blood pressure. I am even able to get around in the house now without my
wheelchair. I was doomed without the surgery and now I have hope for a better
life and more time with my family. I made the choice to take the chance and I
went through it all with no problems. I have not been sick at all. Even though I
weighed almost 400# I was still able to have a LAP. I was only in the hospital
2 days and as of this day I have lost132 pounds. This surgery has truely
saved and gave me back my life. If you mother-in-law is in fairly good shape
she
will probably add years to her life by having the surgery. Good luck and God
Bless.
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/254-132LBS.
59 years old
Message: 21
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 16:21:05 -0000
From: "cznwa2004" <cznwa2004@...
Subject: Hi everyone it has been a while I am down!!!
I went to my 3mos check up with my surgeon ,And I am down only 38
Lbs by my scale it was 40lbs.I know a girl who had surgery the same
day as me and she is down 69lbs I swear I kive by the rules I
exercise drink plenty of water and protein is always first.I eat a
very low carb diet.I started off at 304 & now I am 266.I just hope
that I will do better before the honeymoon is over sorry for
rammbling on I hope al are well.I forgot to tell you the good news
is that my health is excellent all my labs came back prefect.I am
off all Meds So I am happy in that regard just a little bumed about
my lose .Thank you for letting me vent.Wasia
Lap Rny
Dr,Waldrep
12-17-03
304/266/???

I will be most happy to answer any and all questions that your mother-in-law,
Maria would like to ask about. Tell her to stay positive and not let any
negative thoughts invade her mind. Do not let negative thoughts have a chance
at
giving her doubt or worry. God Bless you all and I am proud if I helped in
some way.
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/253-133LBS.
60 years old

We are so happy to hear this surgery gave your life back,my mother in
law Maria really needs this,her weight has made her unable to do most
of the daily house chores,so our family has moved in with her so we
can take care of the house for her.We lost my father in law 3 years
ago to lung cancer and this is the first time we have seen her get
excited about since dad died.If it turned your life around maybe it
can for her.Thank you to all who have responded to our post,we wish
you all good health and happy lives.God bless
The Bryce Family

hey everyone,i'm 7wks out and only lost 30 , but 25 of that was at
my 1 month ckup. but i've had a kidney stone and been on med. and
also had kidney stone surgery. would that have had anything to do
with not losing anymore? phyllis in mont. ala.

hey darlin, it will happen....i dont even know what sizes i am fitting
into...every time i put something on it fits i put it on again its to
big....when
those sizes do start falling you will be totally amazed....
Congrats on becoming an aunt to you and your SO.
I am feeling so GREAT..so much more energy and i love actually wanting to
dress up every day and and feel good about it.
you becareful and have a great trip...DONT BE SUCH A STRANGER...hey have you
posted before pics yet??? you know you have to do that lol
Linda
10-21-03
332-250-150

Thank you some much for the reassurance.Wasia
LAP RNY
12-17-03
Dr,Waldrep
304/266/???

I went to my 3mos check up with my surgeon ,And I am down only 38
Lbs by my scale it was 40lbs.I know a girl who had surgery the same
day as me and she is down 69lbs I swear I kive by the rules I
exercise drink plenty of water and protein is always first.I eat a
very low carb diet.I started off at 304 & now I am 266.I just hope
that I will do better before the honeymoon is over sorry for
rammbling on I hope al are well.I forgot to tell you the good news
is that my health is excellent all my labs came back prefect.I am
off all Meds So I am happy in that regard just a little bumed about
my lose .Thank you for letting me vent.Wasia
Lap Rny
Dr,Waldrep
12-17-03
304/266/???

Wasia,
Be patient it will happen. Especially since summer is coming and you will be
a lot more active. Hang in there girl.
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/253-133LBS.
60 years old

THAT IS AWESOME. GLAD SHE IS DOING SO WELL AND IS IN SUCH GREAT SPIRITS.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 7 1/2),
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 :)

whats the difference?? THANKS!!

Carbs are basically what turns into sugar.......Net carbs are how the carbs
effect the blood glucose levels. When companies are determining net carbs,
they deduct fiber, and sugar alcohols, however, they still turn into sugar in
the
body. Be careful....don't get too caught up in net carbs...Carbs are
carbs....if there is a net carb, then there is a gross carb too
Mindi
277/165/130
Lap RNY 6/26/03

I spoke to Stacy at the hospital a few minutes ago!! She sounded wonderful!!
She has been up and walking, eating broth & SF jello ! May go home tomorrow
afternoon or Saturday morning!!! Blood tests were good. She was in pain
yesterday but is much better today!!!
She is looking forward to getting home. Stacy said she has been sitting up
in the chair since about 1 PM this afternoon --- Dozed on and off and walked
on and off!!!
Looking forward to joining all of us back here -- with a post or two!!!
She has a great outlook!!! Weigh to go Stacy and welcome to a lot of very
successful "Losers"!!
Hope everyone out there is great!!! Love ya all.
Hugs & Stuff,
Juju (Judy)
Remember "Today is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life!"
Go forward and cherish it! I AM!!

Tammy...Congratulations!!!
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...

There is a risk at anything you do. There is a risk to every medical
procedure. But the risk is very small and the benefits of this surgery far out
weight
the risk. The surgery has saved my life. I was a bigger risk for this surgery
because of my age and medical condition. I am 59 years old and weighed almost
400 lb., I was in a wheelchair, I have heart problems, an aortic aneurysm,
arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic bronical asthma, very bad spinal stenosis and
spinal deterioration, and I WAS a diabetic, and I HAD High blood pressure that
was going to cause the aneurysm to rupture. I know longer have diabetes or high
blood pressure. I am even able to get around in the house now without my
wheelchair. I was doomed without the surgery and now I have hope for a better
life and more time with my family. I made the choice to take the chance and I
went through it all with no problems. I have not been sick at all. Even though I
weighed almost 400# I was still able to have a LAP. I was only in the hospital
2 days and as of this day I have lost132 pounds. This surgery has truely
saved and gave me back my life. If you mother-in-law is in fairly good shape
she
will probably add years to her life by having the surgery. Good luck and God
Bless.
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/254-132LBS.
59 years old

Hello all,new to this group.My mother in law maria is wanting to get
gbs.She is 63yrs old over 300lbs dietbetic,has anginia and past heart
attacks.She would like to know ANY info on gbs befor and after
sugrery.She really needs this surgery,it could give us more time with
her.We are scared that with her age and past medical history that she
may not be able to have gbs.ANY info or advice is greatly app.Thx
wolflover

I just wanted to post our new website address.
thanks gary
www.obesitylawyers.com

congrats on your 1 year today, I'll bet you feel great. This is my
4th month anniversary today and I lost 80 so far. I can not wait
until my one year. Did you post any before and after pics? you
should.
Tammy

I use liquid tylenol (not the kid stuff) that really does work.
Krys

I just got a call from the Surgeon and he was faxing over all my husbands
paperwork to Aetna for approval.
I hope this goes through quickly. I will call Aetna on Monday to make
sure they received it and everything is going as planned. Does anyone
have any pointers on keeping Aetna in line? I have heard so many horror
stories and DH is very anxious about getting the approval he wants this
so badly. Just in the waiting process now. Keep us in your prayers.
Andra Stewart
DH Brian RNYGPS Lap on April 7th pending ins approval
starting weight 430lbs - 6'1"

Hi Robin,
I too sufer from Panic and Anxiety Attacks. I have had them since
1999 and have been on Paxil then switched to Paxil CR. I am waiting
for approval from Cigna but was curious if after surgery would I
still need the Paxil. I hope not but I do need it now!! Being in a
car was the worse and in a strange store was also a favorite.
Thanks, Carol

HI, CONGRATULATIONS ON A SURGERY DATE. I TOO SUFFER FROM ANXIETY AND PANIC
ATTACKS BUT I HAVE TO SAY SINCE MY SURGERY THEY ALL BUT GONE. I AM ON KLONOPIN
AND PROZAC RIGHT NOW AND AT THE TIME OF SURGERY TOO. I AM ON A LOW DOSE NOW
THOUGH AND I THINK SOMEDAY I WILL BE OFF THEM ALTOGETHER, MAYBE EVEN THIS YEAR.
YOU NEED TO KEP TELLING YOURSELF YOU WILL BE FINE AT THE TESTS, YOU ARE IN
CONTROL OF YOURSELF. DON'T LET THE PANIC CONTROL YOU, YOU CONTROL THE PANIC. I
TOLD MYSELF THAT OVER AND OVER AND NOW I KNOW I AM IN CONTROL. IT IS A LONG ROAD
I KNOW, I HAVE HAD THESE SINCE 1990 AND THEY WERE SSOOO BAD I COULD NOT DRIVE
MY CAR, I GO ANYWHERES NOW, EVEN OUT OF TOWN ALONE, YEAH!!! YOU WILL TOO, HAVE
FAITH AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO TRY.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 7 1/2),
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 :)

CONGRATULATIONS STARLETTE, YOU HAVE DONE SSOOO AWESOME IN A YEAR. I BET YOU
FEEL WONDERFUL TOO.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 7 1/2),
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 :)

check out this link:
http://www.healthywomen.org/content.cfm?L1=3&L2=94&L3=0&SS=0
lori h.
22 grateful months post-op

Nora,
Asprin and Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) were on my "do not take ever"
list. Stay with Tylenol and yes tylenol gel caps are okay. Exercise
has really helped with the headaches and vaso-vagel (standing up
quickly or bending over and feeling light headed) reaction.
Good luck,
Ray

I am one year post-op today! I cannot believe I made
it!
Start weight = 319
Weight now = 170
35 pounds left to lose until I hit my goal weight!
I've been slacking a while and need to start picking
up on the exercise since the weather is back. I am
doing great and am extremely happy that I had the
surgery. :)
~Mary~
=====
"My wish isnt to be everything to everyone, but something to someone..."

OMG i thought i was the only one that saw this....are those not awful ads
Linda
10-21-03
332-250-150
LapRNY

OMG we were all wondering what the heck happened to you!!!...all of us are
missing your post....Congrats on the upcoming wedding....If i were closer i
would send you out a limousine...
GREAT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!!!
Linda
10-21-03
332-250-150
LapRNY

Hi everyone. Its just Wolfie checking in to let everyone know that I am still
doing wonderfully! I weighed this morning and have now lost a total of 115
pounds. I am getting married March 14th to the absolute most wonderful man in
the world. I have been pretty busy and I don't get on the computer like I used
to. I just wanted to let you guys know why. How is everyone doing and how is
the progress with the weight loss going? Love and hugs to all!
Wolfie
"Keep Em Laughing!"
349/336/234/200

Well my lovelies, the government has decided to piss me off this
week. They have decided that the country is too overweight, so
instead of treating obesity like a disease, which it is, they are
going to poke fun at it to get us to lose. They are running new ads
where Someone will be walking along and run across a fat stomach
laying on the ground, and they poke it with a stick. There are
similar things with love handles, etc. It is supposed to signify
people "dropping" their weight. Ya know, they wouldn't do this for
AIDS, or diabetes, or any other disease. They have chosen to "poke"
fun at the obese population to get us to lose weight. I think that if
ridicule and jokes were the answer, we would have lost the weight a
long time ago. We love with ridicule, being made fun of, looked down
on, and rejected everyday of our lives. This country already dispises
us, I don't think they needed to make an ad campaign out of it.

Happy Birthday,
What a lovely gift you've given yourself.. You!
Tita
39years young
Lap RnY 12-31-03
275-240 and stuck
Ft Ltrdl.
Dr English
Message: 14
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:40:11 EST
From: bosarge3@...
Subject: Birthday
Today is my Birthday! This is the day that I was really physically born 60
yrs. ago. But the best Birthday will be March 22, 2004, on the one year
Birthday on my new life. So many things have changed for the better in the
last
year. I love the new me that is coming out of this on body. This is the
best I
have felt in over 10 years. I have completely quit using my wheelchair in
the
house and out of the house except when I go to Walmart. A person in fair
shape even has trouble going through there, lol. That is a big and grateful
change. Life is good, I love life more ever time I step on the scales.
What a
Birthday present!!! Love all you friends on here. You are all so
supportive.
Love Ya,
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/254-132LBS.
59 years old

Dawn.. You are Wonderful!!
Reading your updates totally brighten my day and your incredible outlook
reminds me to give myself an attitude check because I've been frustrated and
my outlook has been sliding. Keep going lady! You are to much fun and I
can't wait to read your next one!
Be well
Tita
RnY Dec 31
275-240 and stuck
Message: 4
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 05:42:26 EST
From: dawn6ft@...
Subject: day 2-3 home from the hosp...
My second day home was really uneventful..I woke early and the focus of the
day was fluidâ¦how all consuming this was to meâ¦.I felt wonderfulâ¦and
felt
like
I could take on the worldâ¦but then It came time to take a shower..which
seemed to not only wash away any dirt from the day before, but all the
energy I
thought I had..lolol
I spent most of the morning trying to get in my protein after my meds,
watching tv. Crocheting and around 12:30 my best buddy stopped by to see
how my
day
was going, she really is a wonderful friendâ¦you know bending over is a
real
no noâ¦there was a rock on the kitchen floor that one of the dogs had drug
in
and when I reached over to pick it upâ¦immediately decided that the kitchen
floor
was some how enhanced with that wonderful rock laying there and would wait
until my husband got home to discuss a rock garden themeâ¦in the middle of
the
kitchenâ¦..
You know Chicken Boullion RULES!!..this seems to be the best thing in the
world as far as taste and easiness to get downâ¦who would have thoughtâ¦.
My oldest daughter arrived home around 2:30pm and proceeded to put dishes
away, and decided that there was no immediate need for a rock garden in the
kitchen..to which I had really grown accustom to over the course of the
dayâ¦so
it
looked like my husband would be spared the debateâ¦lolol
Around 3pm it was time for a nap..this was not open for discussion,,as my
body was taking one and I was merely along for the ride⦠I awoke with a
tongue
that seemed to have grown an extra layer of yuK!! Kinda like the atkins diet
thing that happens â¦and im sure my breath is probably the worstâ¦so up to
get
started on my next protein drink and to scrape that new layer of YUK that
took
over my tongue during my napâ¦hmmmmm wondering if this will be this way all
the
timeâ¦(one of those things no one told you about!)
Thinking about dropping in at work tomorrow. I am a Operations Manager for 3
Coldwell Banker offices here on the Cape.. and there is an advisory board
meeting tomorrow at 12:30 at a resturaunt that lasts about an hour and ½..
so
when
my husband arrived home. I informed him that I thought I would drop in at
the
board meeting tomorrowâ¦He laughed at me⦠â¦he saidâ¦âyou need to
stay
home
and not push yourselfâ¦there is no reason that you should be in a car
driving..when just 2 days ago you were uncomfortable driving home from the
hospital and
your work will survive without you for at least a week!!!!â
I guess you have figured out by now..I suffer from âSUPERWOMAN COMPLEXâ
which, I have come to find out is not so rareâ¦It seems to run in most
women,â¦we
spend our every waking moment thinking about and doing for someone else..
and
spend little time on ourselvesâ¦so with a smack of reality from my loving
husband..i have decided that the time for me is nowâ¦so I will stay home
and
spend
time on. me...hmmmmm SPEND TIME ON ME..what a novel idea..not to have to
think
about being anyoneâs wife, mother, daughterâ¦Just focusing on ME I
think I
like the ideaâ¦grin
I got in 38 gr of protein today , 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 popsicle..and
10oz of water with all my medsâ¦I feel GREATâ¦

i have been told NO driving for 2 weeks something to keep in mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK
I need to know what you all take for headaches. my head is killing me. i hate
crushing pills
and children's stuff doesn't help. can i take the liquid filled stuff. i think
advil makes one.
will it be to big? i am 9 weeks post op. i need something now i can even bend
down with
out my head pounding. and it is in my eyes too. i have been drinking good today.
i have
been sipping all day. any home stuff. i don't care just need help with this
headache.... nora

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
christie
bosarge3@... wrote:
Today is my Birthday! This is the day that I was really physically born 60
yrs. ago. But the best Birthday will be March 22, 2004, on the one year
Birthday on my new life. So many things have changed for the better in the last
year. I love the new me that is coming out of this on body. This is the best I
have felt in over 10 years. I have completely quit using my wheelchair in the
house and out of the house except when I go to Walmart. A person in fair
shape even has trouble going through there, lol. That is a big and grateful
change. Life is good, I love life more ever time I step on the scales. What a
Birthday present!!! Love all you friends on here. You are all so supportive.
Love Ya,
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/254-132LBS.
59 years old

hey hunny, no trouble w/ sugar alcohols either, a combination of
ingesting small amounts & my resilient system. never had trouble w/
that fake fat, what was it called--Olestra. sometimes i wish i
didn't have such a goat pouch, hehe.
lori h.

Lisa, I too had an open Roux-en-Y and the anesthesiologist was
unable to connect an epidural. When I came out of surgery I tried
the morphine pump, and usually I can take morphine pills, but for
some reason the drip gave me very extreme headaches that were, for
me, worse than the surgical pain. I had to do without pain
medication for the next 4 days, as I refused the morphine drip and
was allergic to other pain medications.
The last day in the hospital (day 5) the head pharmacist visited me
with new information about a new long acting form of morphine (I had
trauma years ago and usually took 3 pills everyday at home for
extreme pain that I have in my back, neck & knees). He said the
doctor would give me a dose to see how I did, and it worked great.
The medication was named Avinza, 30 mg., and it comes in capsule
form...right after surgery I took the capsules apart and sprinkled
the "tiny pearl like" contents into a spoonfull of applesause and
swallowed it. This worked great and they hold you in less pain for
12 hours, so you only need to take one capsule, twice a day.
Talk to the doctor about Avinza, it just might save you days of pain
and silent suffering.

Hi Lenora,
I eat Edame soy nuts, roasted and lightly salted.They are 140 calories for 1/4
cup serving with 12 grams of protein. Very delicious. I get them at Trader Joes.
Somebody at Curves told me about them. I eat them when I get hungry. I always
seem to start out being afraid I'll eat too much, but have always felt satisfied
with one serving. just eat them one at a time.
Linda

In a message dated 3/10/2004 3:57:46 PM Central Standard Time,
wlslori@... writes:
Thanks Lori, I guess I am lucky in that has not been a problem for me, lol.
I buy 3 bags of hard candy every week and eat most of it in a week. I really
like the lifesaver brand sweeten with splenda and baskin robin sweeten with
splenda.

Mary,
I can't believe how close our "birthdays" are. I knew about our surgery
dates, but my physical birthday was March 5. I, like you, have not felt
this good in so long, it is really difficult to actually remember. I
haven't lost the weight as quickly as I was expecting, but I am totally
thrilled. At this point, I still have a way to go, but I don't really have
any hanging skin that I am concerned about yet either. I have gone through
a lot of changes in the last year, including my surgery, my mother passing
away and my husband leaving because of his not being able to handle my
weight loss (he weighs 420 pounds!), but I am going to come out ahead in all
of this and am very proud of myself for coming this far.
Hope your birthday is fantastic!!!
Mary
--
Open RNY 3/20/03
320/230/160? 90 pounds gone!
45 years old
Mary A. Rawlings Kansas, USA
knitwit1959@...
homepage: <http://www.angelfire.com/ks/maresplace
business: <http://my.tupperware.com/marys_bowls
--
"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"
--

happy 'regular' b-day, (((mary)))! keep up the inspirational work.
lori h.

hey mary, check out:
http://www.cspinet.org/new/sorbitol_pr.html
the packages should also carry a statements regarding overconsumption.
lori h.

Today is my Birthday! This is the day that I was really physically born 60
yrs. ago. But the best Birthday will be March 22, 2004, on the one year
Birthday on my new life. So many things have changed for the better in the last
year. I love the new me that is coming out of this on body. This is the best I
have felt in over 10 years. I have completely quit using my wheelchair in the
house and out of the house except when I go to Walmart. A person in fair
shape even has trouble going through there, lol. That is a big and grateful
change. Life is good, I love life more ever time I step on the scales. What a
Birthday present!!! Love all you friends on here. You are all so supportive.
Love Ya,
Mary A. B.
LAP RNY 3/22/03
Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD.
Mobile, Alabama
BMI 65/42
386/254-132LBS.
59 years old

She saw her doctor last week and they said it was due to pain
medication. She stopped taking the pain meds this week - still
nothing but naucious. Is this a common problem?????

I'm relatively new to this group. This is my first time to post but
I've been reading the posts off and on for a few weeks. I started
the process for surgery in December of 03 by attending an
orientation. My appointment with the surgeon was February 20th. I
just found out today that my insurance approved the surgery (I have
to add that I was initially shocked at what my pre-payment would be
to the hospital, but I've recovered from the shock..I think) I have a
surgery date of May 24th and I'm scared. I have panic/anxiety
disorder (for which I take medication) and I'm a bit claustrophobic.
I addressed this with the surgeon and he reassured me that I would be
able to get my meds through an IV, but I'm still worried I'll have a
panic attack while I'm in the hospital. Does anyone else in this
group suffer from panic/anxiety disorder? I have a many other
concerns but that's at the top of my list right now. Thanks in
advance for any imput.
Note: I still have to see the internist, cardiologist, bloodwork and
have the psy eval, which I'm concerned about given my panic attacks.

i recommend she call her surgeons office and get in to see him. its something
you do NOT mess with and she needs to call ASAP.
Linda
10-21-03
332-250-150
LapRNY

My Friend is 4 weeks post Surgery. She is feeling nothing but sick,
nausious 24 hours a day. Water makes her feel ill. Has anyone
experienced this??? Is this normal......when will she start to feel
better. Please help

I was able to have beef jerky at 6 months. It is something that you have to chew
a lot, so probably not good for a gulper. I have always had low blood pressure
so sodium has always been incourraged for me, but beef jerky is easy to make on
your own and then you control the nutritional content depending on what you
flavor it with.
I'm 2 years out and down 240 lbs.
Krys

best of luck for a swift approval, michele!
lori h.

hi lisa, be sure & discuss your pain threshold w/ your surgeon, &
describe any previous surgeries,etc. also avoid herbs, vitamin E,
aspirin & advil, they say 7 days before surgery. (just received a 2
page list from my surgeon of forbidden "drugs".
lori h.

hi nora. cheese, turkey jerky, sunflower seeds, s/f hard candy(just a
couple, sorbitol, ya know), there's a great prot bar recommended by a
friend called Strive. 3 net carbs, 20 gr prot.
after choking down a couple dozen different brands, this is the best
by far.
lori h.

GOOD LUCK MICHELLE, IT SHOULD NOT BE LONG NOW. I HAD A PLAN CALLED FAMILY
HEALTH PLUS AND IT WAS A BLUE CROSS PLAN OUT OF NEW YORK TOO AND THEY WENT
REALLY
FAST, SO HOPEFULLY YOURS DOES TOO.
God Bless,
Robin, NorthEastern, NY
EDD- July 27th, 2004
IT'S A BOY!!!!!!
Mommy to:
Benjamin & Jonathan
(twin boys 7 1/2),
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 :)

Hi I am Michele and don't post very often but I read daily and am
encouraged by everyone!!! I Talked with Dr. Eubanks, Portland OR,
yesturday and they finally have recieved all the reports from the
abdominal ultrasound, sleep study, psyc eval and nutritionist so they
are sending into the insurance (bc/bs of NE New York) for pre-auth
for RNY on thursday!!!!! After a year and a half of being on a
roller coaster with this it is hard to believe I am on the end
stretch! Hopefully we should hear back with-in 2-3 weeks they said.
MIchele, Dayton OR
390 5'7'' BMI 63

I eat beef jerky all the time for a snack. Chew
really well, small pieces. It's low in calorie and
fat and a good source of protein.

I didn't have pain meds since the 2nd day in the
hospital. Eveyone is different. I took tylenol the
night I got home because I had a doozer of a headache.
That was it.

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Isn't beef jerky too hard to digest until about a year out?
I thought beef was a no-no? What about the sodium?
I'm 8 weeks out, 51 lbs lost so far.
Kris :-)
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 21:13:16 -0700
From: "Krista Smith" <krytter@...
Subject: Re: to go snacks
My doctor is big on the beef jerky. He loves that stuff for
snacking because you have to chew it up really well and it
is high protein and lower fat and there is a bunch of
different flavors. My hubby and I have taken to making our
own
jerky to help me maintain my protein. - Krys
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Mrs. Kris :-)

my doc told me to buy a book called picture perferct.. omg its so neat it
shows you hwo to break down the difrence in what you eat to what you can
eat much healthier by pictures for us none reading type.. totally recoment
it all for all you.. i think i paid 15 bucks totall..
picture perfect weightloss
by Dr. shapiro
if you buy a book... i recomned that.. if your a visiual person.. starlet

I paid $10.99 at the grocery store for my container and no shipping!!!!!!! Might
check the local grovery stores health food section!!!!!!!!!! Just a thought!
Diane
ordered 3 tubs Last week and got them yesterday. Shipping was only 5.49 for
all 3 tubs. Thought I would share the info.
www.TheSupplenet.com is the web address!!

Dawn...I absolutely LOVE your posts. Please keep them coming. They are so alive
and honest.
Alice hardestyal hardesty@...

I ordered 3 tubs Last week and got them yesterday. Shipping was only 5.49 for
all 3 tubs. Thought I would share the info.
www.TheSupplenet.com is the web address!!

Hey Robby,
I just checked and the pouch rules for dummies is on the side bar
under links with lots of other helpful links too.
Keep us posted and take care,
Bridget
http://www.gastricbypassfamily.com/PouchRules.html

Jessica----sorry your husband isnt much help. I am a single Mom so I was
sort of in the same shoes. I had an open RNY 3 weeks ago. I will just say that
you need to be prepared that you will not be able to pick up doing the
housework and taking care of the kids right when you get home. It wasnt
horrible--but for about the first 5 or 6 days at home I wasnt really worth much
and Id
never have been able to take care of my daighter without help. Im three weeks
out now and am just getting back to where I feel like i can take care of
things. Good luck with everything--just wanted you to be prepared---CIndy

I would place an ad in the paper for temporary
childcare/housekeeping. You will definitely need this for small
children. You can also prepare lots of meals ahead for your family
and freeze them.
Most importantly, I would lay it on the line for hubby now. Tell
him what to expect. Tell him you are hiring help - no negotiating.
Your doctor may be able to help too. He can explain your
limitations either by phone or letter to hubby.
Best of luck,
Alicia
11/18/03
284/249 preop/192/?

My second day home was really uneventful..I woke early and the focus of the
day was fluidâ¦how all consuming this was to meâ¦.I felt wonderfulâ¦and felt
like
I could take on the worldâ¦but then It came time to take a shower..which
seemed to not only wash away any dirt from the day before, but all the energy I
thought I had..lolol
I spent most of the morning trying to get in my protein after my meds,
watching tv. Crocheting and around 12:30 my best buddy stopped by to see how my
day
was going, she really is a wonderful friendâ¦you know bending over is a real
no noâ¦there was a rock on the kitchen floor that one of the dogs had drug in
and when I reached over to pick it upâ¦immediately decided that the kitchen
floor
was some how enhanced with that wonderful rock laying there and would wait
until my husband got home to discuss a rock garden themeâ¦in the middle of the
kitchenâ¦..
You know Chicken Boullion RULES!!..this seems to be the best thing in the
world as far as taste and easiness to get downâ¦who would have thoughtâ¦.
My oldest daughter arrived home around 2:30pm and proceeded to put dishes
away, and decided that there was no immediate need for a rock garden in the
kitchen..to which I had really grown accustom to over the course of the dayâ¦so
it
looked like my husband would be spared the debateâ¦lolol
Around 3pm it was time for a nap..this was not open for discussion,,as my
body was taking one and I was merely along for the ride⦠I awoke with a
tongue
that seemed to have grown an extra layer of yuK!! Kinda like the atkins diet
thing that happens â¦and im sure my breath is probably the worstâ¦so up to get
started on my next protein drink and to scrape that new layer of YUK that took
over my tongue during my napâ¦hmmmmm wondering if this will be this way all the
timeâ¦(one of those things no one told you about!)
Thinking about dropping in at work tomorrow. I am a Operations Manager for 3
Coldwell Banker offices here on the Cape.. and there is an advisory board
meeting tomorrow at 12:30 at a resturaunt that lasts about an hour and ½.. so
when
my husband arrived home. I informed him that I thought I would drop in at the
board meeting tomorrowâ¦He laughed at me⦠â¦he saidâ¦âyou need to stay
home
and not push yourselfâ¦there is no reason that you should be in a car
driving..when just 2 days ago you were uncomfortable driving home from the
hospital and
your work will survive without you for at least a week!!!!â
I guess you have figured out by now..I suffer from âSUPERWOMAN COMPLEXâ
which, I have come to find out is not so rareâ¦It seems to run in most
women,â¦we
spend our every waking moment thinking about and doing for someone else.. and
spend little time on ourselvesâ¦so with a smack of reality from my loving
husband..i have decided that the time for me is nowâ¦so I will stay home and
spend
time on. me...hmmmmm SPEND TIME ON ME..what a novel idea..not to have to think
about being anyoneâs wife, mother, daughterâ¦Just focusing on ME I think I
like the ideaâ¦grin
I got in 38 gr of protein today , 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 popsicle..and
10oz of water with all my medsâ¦I feel GREATâ¦