I just noticed the following typo in my previous post:
It was supposed to be “VBG” for vertical banded gastroplasty… sorry for
any confusion!
Denise B. (Tally)
Tallahassee, Florida
Lap DS w/ Dr. Hazem Elariny on 6/18/02; self-pay
CC: 100cm; AL(total): 250cm; stomach volume: 100cc
Age 34, Height 5′ 5 1/2″
Highest weight: 267 (BMI 44)
Surgery day: 249 (BMI 41)
Current: 172 (BMI 28)
There’s a lot of the Norwalk virus going around my area, a *really*
nasty stomach bug which causes awful vomiting and diahrrhea. How
would that effect us with the little stomach pouch? I’ve thrown up
just a couple of times on stuck food, but it wasn’t really like being
sick before. If you get a bug, is it like “normal” vomiting? Is
there any danger to the staple line in the pouch?
I’m going to be doing a lot of hand washing this winter!
Celia
I really like Crystal Lite Ice Tea, it is very sweet but not carbonated.
As you all know I have been having severe problems with my knee lately, now
my feet are swollen does anyone know if this could have something to do with
my knee?
Michelle
thanks to all who responded to my “MIXED EMOTIONS” email the other
day. It just blows me away you guys share so much with anyone who
writes for support like I did. So what did I find out? That my
reactions are quite normal, and that I might continue to feel this
way before, during, and after the surgery. Whew! What a relief.
That the way Im feeling is pretty much normal–wow.
I’ve started thinking about the upcoming surgery in a different light.
I’m thinking about being prepared. I went out and bought TUMS, and
chewable flintstone vitamins, and a large bottle of Tylenol. I also
looked for this silicone foot pad from Dr. Scholl’s that supposed to
be great when you apply it to your scar — I can’t find anything that
says “silicone” most all the footpads are made from a gel substance.
I was really hoping to find that. My next set of baby steps was
getting one of my doctor’s to reduce the size of my meds to smaller
than an M&M. Then my next baby step is part of a grand plan to clean
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I AM SCHEDULED TO HAVE MY SURGERY THE 22nd AND MY BROTHER WAS GOING
TO LOAN ME MY SURGEON FEES BUT THEN HIS —– WIFE AT THE LAST MINUTE
TODAY DECIDED THAT IT JUST ISN’T A GOOD TIME FOR THEM TO HELP ME. I
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO. DO I JUST CANCELL MY PRE-OP APPOINTMENT WITH
WEBER ON THURSDAY OR JUST GO IN AND HAVE MY GALLBLADDER REMOVED
ANYWAY ? I AM SO UPSET. ONE WEEK AWAY AND EVERYTHING HAS FALLEN OUT
FROM UNDER ME. MY EYES BURN FROM CRYING SO MUCH. I HATE MY INSURANCE
CO.
JO
I have noticed that some surgeons use a gastric tube while others
don’t. I have also noticed the same for the “bowel prep”. Are these
unnecessary tortures or is there a reason why some Dr.s use them
while others don’t? Thanks once again for your input guys! Kris
This may be a guy thing but I can satisfy a salt craving quickly and
effectively with a small piece of beef, turkey or chicken jerky. The
bonus is that there are no carbs and plenty of protein. Just remember
to chew, chew, chew!
Since Walter Reed Army Hospital in DC has a two year waiting list for
bariatric surgery, TRICARE/Sierra Health Services (my military
insurance) has helped me find a surgeon in my “area” and set me up
with the first three appointments (Bariatric Discussion Group, a
Nutritional Consultation and my Individual Consult with the surgeon).
Have any of you heard anything about or had your surgery with Dr.
Hazem Elariny (Advanced Laparoscopic & General Surgery Associates)in
Arlington, VA?
The people in his office seem truly nice. The packet of information
they sent was extremely helpful.
Aimykins, I have a similar problem if I eat to big a piece of food, dont chew
well enough, or eat too much. I dont know if this helps, but be sure to
watch the size of your food pieces, and chew chew chew. Tema