It has been suggested that I get a “Medic Alert” bracelet to notify medical
personnel that I have had gastric bypass surgery in case I’m unable to inform
them myself.
Is there a standard inscription that is widely recognized??
I had an open RNY.
Thank you!!!
Sam
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Well, it looks like my surgery date is December 20, just about 2 weeks
and 2 days from now, and I am now starting to get really, REALLY
scared.
It sounds silly, but I am scared that I am going to die on the table
or of some sort of complication. I try to weigh this against the
virtual CERTAINTY of early death if I stay at the weight I am now -
and so far this has worked, but I’m a single mom and I guess I’m just
a weenie. My doctor says I am the “perfect” candidate, because I don’t
have hypertension or diabetes (yet), so he is hopeful that my risk for
complications, while of course present, is as minimized as possible.
I weigh right around 305 lbs, I’ve signed up for post-surgical
counseling with a therapist I know, because I am having a hard time
thinking about what life is going to be like when I am not morbidly
obese. How will people relate to me? How will I relate to people?
Simple things like being able to apply my own toenail polish without
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Has anyone on this list that has been diagnoised with Lupus had weight-
loss surgery. My PCP hinted at me having Lupus the other day although
she has ran no test and I difinitely don’t have any of the symptoms,
as I have been on the net all weekend looking it up. In fact it really
upsets me that a Physician would throw something like that at anyone
before first checking out a few test and facts.In fact I am just plain
ole Mad at her………………Pat
Oh, by the way, I had VBG 3 years ago and it has been a big flop so
I am wanting a revision to the RNY.
Just wanted to write a note to everyone. I had my surgery on the 17th.
I had two complications. One, he found a hernia and had to repair it.
The other, I had a sudden interruption of blood to my kidneys and they
tried to shut down. He called in a really good nephrologist, he got on
top ot it. I am still very weak but am getting stronger everyday. I
had it done lap which I am really grateful for. Thanks everyone for
all the thoughts and prayers. I felt every one of them. It is onward
and upward from here.
Thanks to all,
Becky
I’m not quite where you are. Just met with my surgeon, and I’m waiting to have
my surgery date scheduled.
I’ve been taking Fosamax for years, and asked my doctor if it was safe to
continue. He explained that it was.
If you really want to make sure, you can call the manufacturer and ask for their
assistance in determining what is best for you.
Carrie
Well folks its been a while since I posted but I justed wanted to say
my anniversary was on the 15th–I am down 171 lbs and still going!!
Feel great. look great-life is great–I did it I stepped out of my fat
suit and I’m me again!!! Now on to the next phase my consult with the
PS is December 1st and with any luck I will be ringing in the New Year
with a new tummy and no more bat wings!!! What a ride its been from a
size 30 to a 12 or 14 and now I only have 1 chin!! What a blessing
this had been my pre surgery BS were always high–bye bye diabetes meds
I am totally controlled without them now–I have a new body a new
attitude a new wardrobe and a new life–Let the living begin!!! Take
care all Kelly lap RNY 11 15 04 Dr Thad Boss Rochester NY–370-199-170?
pre PS
Sign me up for a trial run!
Steve
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Appetite-Suppressing Hormone Discovered
2005 November 10
By By LAURAN NEERGAARD (AP Medical Writer)
WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered a biological brake for a hunger
hormone: a competing hormone that seems to counter the urge to eat.
The substance, named obestatin, has been tested just in laboratory rats so
far. But if it pans out, the discovery of the dueling hormones could lead
not only to a new appetite suppressant, but also help unravel the complex
ways that the body regulates weight.
It turns out that the same gene sparks production of the two opposing
hormones, Stanford University researchers say in Friday’s edition of the
journal Science.
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Hi everyone–
I’m fairly new to this group. I’m in the wait, wait, wait period
before surgery gets scheduled. Probably in the spring. So I’m using
this time to research and educate myself and learn as much as I can.
I posted this question to another group and got a few good responses
but I’m still looking for more. My surgeon is of the mindset that
protein should come from food. I have a lot of information so far
that protein shakes are invaluable. So I’m looking for a website or
research that compares the two approaches. Or even information that
supports getting protein from food– I’m already leaning toward the
shakes but I like to read both sides of things to make a decision.
Rny-Proximal — I’m wondering if type of surgery has a bearing on
assimilation of protein.
Has anyone been through a nutritional program that focuses on getting
protein from food post-surgery? Can you say a little about it?
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I will be having my surgery in two more days. It is hard to believe. I
find myself with all kinds of mixed emotions. I am trying to go
forward with a positive attitude. Everyone please think of me and pray
for a successful surgeery.
Thank You,
Becky
I just got an e-mail that reads, in part:
article on weight loss surgery for an upcoming issue. My research suggests
that starting a couple of years after bypass, many patients start to regain
some weight. On an online support forum I found a posting from you, dated
last January, indicating that you are experiencing this problem. I was
wondering if you would be willing to speak further with me about it.<<
She isn’t doing anything unprofessional or unethical here, but her note is a
reminder that our communication on these lists is *not* private. We’ve got
far more lurkers than active participants - and we don’t know who those
people are or what their agenda is. Keep that in mind!
Steve