Re: Shea

[Guest guest]

,

Yea!! Sounds wonderful. Can I be with you too? Your story sounds so much

like mine. I got to 214 from 301 and am now at 229, it's scary. What do we

have to do to get a revision?

By the way, I was on the cruise with you.

Darlene

[Guest guest]

,

I am always glad to see you post. You have the story that most closely

matches my experience. I am glad to hear you are coming to the conference

and understand about the clothing concern. I also gave away things

prematurely and went from a low of some 16s to back into 20. It is

frustrating to know that we have not done anything less than the others and

yet we aren't where they are. I am anxious to see you again.

Darlene

[Guest guest]

I also had a hiatal hernia (I had suspected it before the surgery but it

was confirmed when Dr. R got inside). Dr. R actually put a stitch in

mine and it has been virtually no problem since then. This is what I

found out about at Schatzki's ring.

SCHATZKI'S RING - A congenital anatomic narrowing in the lower 1/3 of

the esophagus that is the result of inappropriate embryological

development of the esophagus. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and

chest pain (under the sternum). Treatment involves the use of a

fiberoptic endoscope using a dilator to open up the narrowed segment of

the esophagus.

If it becomes a problem with swallowing they would open it up with

dilators via an endoscopy - usually not a big deal.

in GA

Shea

In a message dated 12/12/01 1:30:57 PM, sh@... writes:

<<the report says I have a " small sliding hiatal hernia with associated

Schatzki's ring " ......what ever that means?! I sent an email to Dr.

Rutledge

asking him if this is something I need to be concerned with, has anybody

else

had this?>>

Hi ,

Sorry to hear about your upward trend in the weight department, but glad

that

Dr. R will take care of that for you. As for the hiatal hernia... I was

diagnosed with a sliding-type hiatal hernia when I had my endoscope

post-MGB.

Wasn't experiencing any trouble, but when I asked about checking for

bile

and such, they were more concerned with the fact that I had reflux for

so

many years prior to my surgery and wanted to check for erosion, etc. The

gastro doc said I most likely had the hiatal hernia way before the

MGB...and

was the reason I had experienced reflux before surgery. The weight loss

and

the reduced stomach will only help. The Schatzki's ring probably refers

to a

sliding-type hernia, but I don't know for sure. The gastro doc

recommend

eating smaller portions and the diet that folks with reflux are put on.

I

haven't had trouble with reflux since losing all the weight.

Good to hear from you and congrats on receiving your degree!

Tricia in IL

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Hi Tricia,

Thanks for the information.....that helps alot!

S.

wrote:

>

In a message dated 12/12/01 1:30:57 PM, sh@... writes:

>

Hi ,

Sorry to hear about your upward trend in the weight department, but glad that

Dr. R will take care of that for you. As for the hiatal hernia... I was

diagnosed with a sliding-type hiatal hernia when I had my endoscope post-MGB.

Wasn't experiencing any trouble, but when I asked about checking for bile

and such, they were more concerned with the fact that I had reflux for so

many years prior to my surgery and wanted to check for erosion, etc. The

gastro doc said I most likely had the hiatal hernia way before the MGB...and

was the reason I had experienced reflux before surgery. The weight loss and

the reduced stomach will only help. The Schatzki's ring probably refers to a

sliding-type hernia, but I don't know for sure. The gastro doc recommend

eating smaller portions and the diet that folks with reflux are put on. I

haven't had trouble with reflux since losing all the weight.

Good to hear from you and congrats on receiving your degree!

Tricia in IL

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the info. As a group, this group has a wealth of knowledge....isn't

it wonderful? Ask a question and you get an answer! Thanks again!

S.

wrote:

> I also had a hiatal hernia (I had suspected it before the surgery but it

was confirmed when Dr. R got inside). Dr. R actually put a stitch in

mine and it has been virtually no problem since then. This is what I

found out about at Schatzki's ring.

SCHATZKI'S RING - A congenital anatomic narrowing in the lower 1/3 of

the esophagus that is the result of inappropriate embryological

development of the esophagus. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing and

chest pain (under the sternum). Treatment involves the use of a

fiberoptic endoscope using a dilator to open up the narrowed segment of

the esophagus.

If it becomes a problem with swallowing they would open it up with

dilators via an endoscopy - usually not a big deal.

in GA

Shea

In a message dated 12/12/01 1:30:57 PM, sh@... writes:

>

Hi ,

Sorry to hear about your upward trend in the weight department, but glad

that

Dr. R will take care of that for you. As for the hiatal hernia... I was

diagnosed with a sliding-type hiatal hernia when I had my endoscope

post-MGB.

Wasn't experiencing any trouble, but when I asked about checking for

bile

and such, they were more concerned with the fact that I had reflux for

so

many years prior to my surgery and wanted to check for erosion, etc. The

gastro doc said I most likely had the hiatal hernia way before the

MGB...and

was the reason I had experienced reflux before surgery. The weight loss

and

the reduced stomach will only help. The Schatzki's ring probably refers

to a

sliding-type hernia, but I don't know for sure. The gastro doc

recommend

eating smaller portions and the diet that folks with reflux are put on.

I

haven't had trouble with reflux since losing all the weight.

Good to hear from you and congrats on receiving your degree!

Tricia in IL

[Guest guest]

Hi : 20 years ago when I was having Gallbladder problems I saw a

surgeon and he said that I had the sliding hiatial Hernia but everyone has

one of those. I differed with him and he said they rarely caused any

problems and most had them. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

: Did you get an answer on the party attire. I can get a 22 together

if you did not get one. The problem I had was the dress is short and I

remember you being quite tall. I have a pair of black velvet pants that can

be warn with it though. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

Hi Phyllis,

Yes, thank you....I dug out an outfit and brought it to the cleaners this

morning. Nothing fancy smancy, just red and black. Good enough for a

still-blimpy-and-hiding-and-ready-for-her-revision-any-day-now-lady! HA!!!

Thanks for the info on the hiatial hernia too! I trust I'll see your lovely

self on Saturday?

{{hugs}}

wrote:

> : Did you get an answer on the party attire. I can get a 22 together

if you did not get one. The problem I had was the dress is short and I

remember you being quite tall. I have a pair of black velvet pants that can

be warn with it though. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

,

Don't you even think about calling yourself anything like that again!

You have already come a long way and with your revision you will get the

rest of the way. 2002 will be the year for you my friend! Basque in

the glory of what you have already accomplished for now. Have a great

time at the party!!!

in GA

Re: Re: Shea

Hi Phyllis,

Yes, thank you....I dug out an outfit and brought it to the cleaners

this morning. Nothing fancy smancy, just red and black. Good enough

for a

still-blimpy-and-hiding-and-ready-for-her-revision-any-day-now-lady!

HA!!!

Thanks for the info on the hiatial hernia too! I trust I'll see your

lovely self on Saturday?

{{hugs}}

wrote:

> : Did you get an answer on the party attire. I can get a 22

together

if you did not get one. The problem I had was the dress is short and I

remember you being quite tall. I have a pair of black velvet pants that

can

be warn with it though. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

You are right.....thanks for your inspiring email! Are you coming to the

party?

RE: Re: Shea

>,

>

>Don't you even think about calling yourself anything like that again!

>You have already come a long way and with your revision you will get the

>rest of the way. 2002 will be the year for you my friend! Basque in

>the glory of what you have already accomplished for now. Have a great

>time at the party!!!

>

> in GA

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree! Beating yourself up is a thing of the past so leave it there. We

love you revision or not. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

Hey ,

Thanks, and thanks for listening to me vent my anxiety on the phone with you

last nite!

wrote:

> , you'll be fine, trust the doctor. Also if God forbid you have any

problems, you'll call him and/or go to the hospital in an emergency. Try to

stay in the hospital as long as you can.

Re: Re: Email Addy for Beth Sorenson?

Does anyone happend to know the email address for Beth Sorenson?

I'd like to contact her regarding her revision. Thanks!

Shea, aka " nervous nellie "

MGB=5/26/00

Revision scheduled=this friday 12/21 - yikes!

[Guest guest]

anytime , heck I post all my sufferings on this site and everybody puts

up with me!!!!!!!!!!!! (I think so anyway!!!!) , next Tuesday, I'll

be calling YOU saying " I'm scared to have surgery tomorrow!!!! " , you

are most welcome to have Christmas eve with me and my family for a BIG fish

Italian dinner with a bunch of loud folks. Christmas Day I am just hanging

at home or I might do a movie and you are welcome over for that also, and

anybody else within earshot of this message is welcome!!!!!

Re: Re: Email Addy for Beth Sorenson?

Does anyone happend to know the email address for Beth Sorenson?

I'd like to contact her regarding her revision. Thanks!

Shea, aka " nervous nellie "

MGB=5/26/00

Revision scheduled=this friday 12/21 - yikes!

[Guest guest]

<<Anyone hear about Shea and how she did with her revision?

-Ginny>>

I called the hospital at 9:00 this morning and they said she wasn't in

the computer as having been admitted. I guess they don't assign a

room until they come out of surgery.

I was in Hickory all day trying to finish my shopping and didn't get a

chance to get to the hospital. I tried calling after supper and got

the nurse's aide. She said that was in the bathroom and she was

feeling nauseous. She took my number and said she would tell I

called. Since she didn't call me I figure she is not up to it yet. I

will try again in the morning. If she isn't feeling well enough to be

released, I will go to see her.

Sorry about that!

Hugs,

Pat Lyle

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I went in to see this afternoon. She is on IVs and Demerol, and

still in pain. She said Dr R fixed a Hiatal Hernia, that aggravated

the nerves around it and is what is causing her pain. Hopefully, she

can go home tomorrow.

Hugs,

Pat Lyle

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[Guest guest]

Hi : Yes Mickey and I plan to attend but will not get there until

Saturday AM.

Congratulations on Graduation. I know it took a lot of effort on your part.

Phyllis

[Guest guest]

congradulations on you graduation. I give you a lot of credit. You

have done so many good things for yourself. May God bless, and send only

good things your way. See you at the picnic.

Rosemary Commisso 1/26/01 297--193)

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Hi Phyliss,

Yes, I did graduate on May 11th with my Bachelor of Science degreee from North

Caroline Wesleyan College. My family flew in from Boston to attend, along with

friends from Raleigh and Atlanta! It was very nice commencement. I saw

Velluci there also, for her son was also graduating from NCWC.

We went out to Angus Barn restarant in Raleigh and then back to my house for

dessert. It was a wonderful day all around!

Thanks for remembering to ask. I've been so busy, I havenot been sending emails

to the MGB group list lately. But I'll be at the picnic this Saturday.....will

you be there? I hope so, I'd love to see you again!

{{{hugs}}}

Shea

On Wed, 29 May 2002 09:32:24 EDT Skinnywannabe@... wrote:

Hi : Did you graduate and forget all about us. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi : Did you graduate and forget all about us. Phyllis

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Phyliss,

Thank you. I'll be looking for you this weekend!

{{hugs}}

Re: Shea

>Hi : Yes Mickey and I plan to attend but will not get there until

>Saturday AM.

>Congratulations on Graduation. I know it took a lot of effort on your

part.

>Phyllis

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Eileen,

Thank you! I am looking forward to seeing you Saturday also! Congrads to

you for your revision! I've gotten behind on my MGB emails, but I did see

one on your revision. I am happy to hear it went very well, 10 lbs, to

start is a great! You go girl! See you Sat (or maybe Friday at Texas

Steakhouse?)

{{hugs}}

Shea

[Guest guest]

We were in Cary for 2 1/2 days last week and had to hurry home for a trip to

Orlando and then bacvk home. It looks as if we will be there again sometime

around Thanksgiving. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

Hi : We are coming back to Cary the week following Thanksgiving for

the whole week. (Well thru Friday.) Maybe we can plan something. It will

probably appear as I have had surgery about 6 months ago. ( I will be

bringing Beaty) He is 2 now and well need I say more? We love him instead

of his activeness. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

Hi : Well I know it isn't because you didnt try. You have been a real

trooper. It is easy for some to sit back and say well it was Gods will but,

I understand your flustrations.

Mickey and I are coming to Cary soon. Don't know when yet. Phyllis

[Guest guest]

: Tell me more... Where will you be working? I am so excited.

My son is moving into another new house and will be living very close to you.

Have you had any sale prospects on your house there? Exactly when are you

moving?

My schedule for the next couple of weeks is pretty full but I hope Mickey and

I can help you move or whatever you need us to do.

Next Monday Beaty has a Dr appt and I usually go with melva to help but Bell

south is coming to fix her phone line. So I don't know how that will work

out.

Tuesday I have apptment with Urologist. I have passed the stones so I don't

know if I will have to have anything else done or not.

Wednesday I have appointment with Gastroenterologist and am to have a

colonoscopy and EGD scheduled.

I think that is it for next week and then we are to be in Cary June 23rd for

the week. Maybe I can help some time in there. Anyway we are looking

forward to seeing you and hope to hear from you . e-mail me privately and I

will

give you my home phone numbers and cell phone number so we can talk. I know, I

have unlimited long distance so give me your phonenumbers and I can call you

without it costing anyone.

Yes, I still keep in touch with Kim Her son got married last Saturday

afternoon and the wedding was so sweet. Kim looked beautiful. She doesn't

write much on this site but usually reads so if she didn't get the moving

message I will call and let her know. Phyllis