Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Tess, I am so happy for you. I'm thinking of you. kelley/okidoll [ ] just me What a journey this has been so far! I went into this with a great deal of information, and still it was more difficult than I expected. I'm doing very well - my surgeon is more than pleased. I don't feel very well but that will come. My surgeon said I am in a rapid weight loss phase and between that and the surgery itself (they had to cut out almost 3 hours worth of adhesions to actually do the duodenal switch bariatric surgery) he is not surprised I'm still pretty puny. While I was in ICU they also thought I might have " rabdomyelitis " - I'm sure I am completely messing up the word. It is a muscle wasting condition that occurs sometimes after surgery, particularly with obese folks. I did not, though. Thank the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Tess, I'm glad to see that you're able to post at least once in a while. Sorry that you feel so puny, but you've been through a major operation. Going into remission with your autoimmune conditions is just an added bonus. I also hope it continues. I'm curious about your blood sugars. Are they running lower now? Get plenty of rest and keep on getting better. Are you keeping a journal, or is that too much for you? Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 hang in there tess. it should get better day by day now. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Tess: Did'nt you have problems with adhesions with your hysto surgery? Anyways it is good to know you are OK.....even if still puny....I hope you are getting a little stronger each day....you are in my prayers ......sending hugs ...Kathi in OK > What a journey this has been so far! I went into this with a great deal > of information, and still it was more difficult than I expected. I'm > doing very well - my surgeon is more than pleased. I don't feel very > well but that will come. My surgeon said I am in a rapid weight loss > phase and between that and the surgery itself (they had to cut out > almost 3 hours worth of adhesions to actually do the duodenal switch > bariatric surgery) he is not surprised I'm still pretty puny. While I > was in ICU they also thought I might have " rabdomyelitis " - I'm sure I > am completely messing up the word. It is a muscle wasting condition > that occurs sometimes after surgery, particularly with obese folks. I > did not, though. Thank the Lord. > > My autoimmune conditions seem to be pretty much in remission! I sure > hope that continues. > > I'm sorry I've been so out of touch. My energy level is so low, but I > do see little changes in strength and endurance everyday. > > Sending love, hugs & hope to you all. > > (((((((((((((((((RA Family))))))))))))))))) > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Hi Tess, Haven't been online much but am glad to hear you are doing well, I have heard a few things about that surgery (mostly because of TV and some celebrates that have had it), anyway it sounds difficult. Just wanted to say hello and let you know I am thinking of you. Hugs, in Central Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Hey Kim!!! WAHOO! I know how you feel- you know it's bad when you are wishing someone finds something wrong! I have never heard of a stool test to diagnose celiac. I have only heard of the blood serum test and the biopsy. Make sure if you decide to do it, you aren't wasting your money. As far as I know, the only way is to find the antibodies in the blood, or in the intestine. I hope this will be the beginning of your healing. My thoughts are with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Hi Sweet People...My surgery recovery is going pretty well. It was awfully rough the first few weeks. My RA stuck it's ugly nose in my business again, so I am back on weekly Humira injs. I am grateful just to have it. I am dealing with quite a bit of depression, I think both chemical and situational. Several friends who have had the same bariatric surgery as I have had to have their depression meds increased, decreased, or changed entirely after surgery. So I made an appt with my pdoc. I've been so weepy, and hopeless thoughts have crept in. But, I am recognizing that for what it is and am dealing with it. Some good things...I am no longer on lisinopril, furesemide, actos, glucophage or insulin. My blood sugars are just a little high in the morning, but pretty normal most of the time. I see them gradually decreasing. That is so wonderful. I bought a Mcs Happy Meal for Adults....you get a salad, bottled water, and a " stepometer " (pedometer). I wore it today as I went about things. You log the number of steps daily for a few days, then find your average and that is your baseline. You are supposed to add 500 more steps each week to your daily goal. Well, I'm shooting for 100 more steps per day each week for this ol' gal! The BIG goal is 10000 steps per day which is 5 miles a day. That will take awhile. Please keep my children & grandchildren in your prayers. Our family has had a bumpy road on several levels for awhile. Some things are definately getting better, but we can use all the prayers we can get. I love each of you dearly - new members & old-timers alike! Even when I don't post I pray for you everyday. I'm hoping to be here more often...I miss you all. Love & hugs & hope.... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Hi sweet Tess,....I'm glad that your doing better, and that it is getting easier for you. I am sorry that your going through some depression, maybe it's time for a change on your meds, or maybe an increase. I am glad that your not on all those meds, smooth sailing now for you. So your on the Humira injections again? I am doing alright, I had my med changed, I'm on Zoloft right now, and went off the Prozac. I either was on it too long, or I just needed something else. I am on 50mg right now, and will go to 100mg if not better by next month. I have had no side effects right now, so that is a plus. I am glad that the mammogram is scheduled for next month also, maybe we can get the show on the road now, I have been so worried. I feel the Humira is not working anymore, which is heartbreaking for me, but I'm still not giving up yet. Well my dear, I will keep you, and your family in my prayers. We all can use the prayers, so their headed your way, hugs Tawny > Hi Sweet People...My surgery recovery is going pretty well. It was > awfully rough the first few weeks. My RA stuck it's ugly nose in my > business again, so I am back on weekly Humira injs. I am grateful just > to have it. > > I am dealing with quite a bit of depression, I think both chemical and > situational. Several friends who have had the same bariatric surgery as > I have had to have their depression meds increased, decreased, or > changed entirely after surgery. So I made an appt with my pdoc. I've > been so weepy, and hopeless thoughts have crept in. But, I am > recognizing that for what it is and am dealing with it. > > Some good things...I am no longer on lisinopril, furesemide, actos, > glucophage or insulin. My blood sugars are just a little high in the > morning, but pretty normal most of the time. I see them gradually > decreasing. That is so wonderful. > > I bought a Mcs Happy Meal for Adults....you get a salad, bottled > water, and a " stepometer " (pedometer). I wore it today as I went about > things. You log the number of steps daily for a few days, then find > your average and that is your baseline. You are supposed to add 500 > more steps each week to your daily goal. Well, I'm shooting for 100 > more steps per day each week for this ol' gal! The BIG goal is 10000 > steps per day which is 5 miles a day. That will take awhile. > > Please keep my children & grandchildren in your prayers. Our family has > had a bumpy road on several levels for awhile. Some things are > definately getting better, but we can use all the prayers we can get. > > I love each of you dearly - new members & old-timers alike! Even when I > don't post I pray for you everyday. I'm hoping to be here more > often...I miss you all. > > Love & hugs & hope.... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Welcome back! How wonderful to see results so soon! That is fantastic! Along with your changing emotions, please realise that you may not be in the best shape to make big decsions for the next little while! Be kind to you, if your incsions will allow go and get a massage, and think of the fun buying new clothes! WooHoo!!!! I am so delighted to hear that you are coming along so well, and I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers! ((((Tess)))) > Hi Sweet People...My surgery recovery is going pretty well. It was > awfully rough the first few weeks. My RA stuck it's ugly nose in my > business again, so I am back on weekly Humira injs. I am grateful just > to have it. > > I am dealing with quite a bit of depression, I think both chemical and > situational. Several friends who have had the same bariatric surgery as > I have had to have their depression meds increased, decreased, or > changed entirely after surgery. So I made an appt with my pdoc. I've > been so weepy, and hopeless thoughts have crept in. But, I am > recognizing that for what it is and am dealing with it. > > Some good things...I am no longer on lisinopril, furesemide, actos, > glucophage or insulin. My blood sugars are just a little high in the > morning, but pretty normal most of the time. I see them gradually > decreasing. That is so wonderful. > > I bought a Mcs Happy Meal for Adults....you get a salad, bottled > water, and a " stepometer " (pedometer). I wore it today as I went about > things. You log the number of steps daily for a few days, then find > your average and that is your baseline. You are supposed to add 500 > more steps each week to your daily goal. Well, I'm shooting for 100 > more steps per day each week for this ol' gal! The BIG goal is 10000 > steps per day which is 5 miles a day. That will take awhile. > > Please keep my children & grandchildren in your prayers. Our family has > had a bumpy road on several levels for awhile. Some things are > definately getting better, but we can use all the prayers we can get. > > I love each of you dearly - new members & old-timers alike! Even when I > don't post I pray for you everyday. I'm hoping to be here more > often...I miss you all. > > Love & hugs & hope.... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Tess, It sounds like you are doing very well. After every surgery I¹ve had, I¹ve dealt with the depression. My knee replacements were the worse. I hope you get over this hump soon. I will keep your family in my prayers. a > Hi Sweet People...My surgery recovery is going pretty well. It was > awfully rough the first few weeks. My RA stuck it's ugly nose in my > business again, so I am back on weekly Humira injs. I am grateful just > to have it. > > I am dealing with quite a bit of depression, I think both chemical and > situational. Several friends who have had the same bariatric surgery as > I have had to have their depression meds increased, decreased, or > changed entirely after surgery. So I made an appt with my pdoc. I've > been so weepy, and hopeless thoughts have crept in. But, I am > recognizing that for what it is and am dealing with it. > > Some good things...I am no longer on lisinopril, furesemide, actos, > glucophage or insulin. My blood sugars are just a little high in the > morning, but pretty normal most of the time. I see them gradually > decreasing. That is so wonderful. > > I bought a Mcs Happy Meal for Adults....you get a salad, bottled > water, and a " stepometer " (pedometer). I wore it today as I went about > things. You log the number of steps daily for a few days, then find > your average and that is your baseline. You are supposed to add 500 > more steps each week to your daily goal. Well, I'm shooting for 100 > more steps per day each week for this ol' gal! The BIG goal is 10000 > steps per day which is 5 miles a day. That will take awhile. > > Please keep my children & grandchildren in your prayers. Our family has > had a bumpy road on several levels for awhile. Some things are > definately getting better, but we can use all the prayers we can get. > > I love each of you dearly - new members & old-timers alike! Even when I > don't post I pray for you everyday. I'm hoping to be here more > often...I miss you all. > > Love & hugs & hope.... > > Tess > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Thanks for the update, Tess. There is a lot of good news in there. Sorry that your RA and depression are giving you a hard time. I hope they can be tamed quickly. That would be fantastic if your diabetes were no longer the issue it was. Prayers for you and yours! I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] just me > Hi Sweet People...My surgery recovery is going pretty well. It was > awfully rough the first few weeks. My RA stuck it's ugly nose in my > business again, so I am back on weekly Humira injs. I am grateful just > to have it. > > I am dealing with quite a bit of depression, I think both chemical and > situational. Several friends who have had the same bariatric surgery as > I have had to have their depression meds increased, decreased, or > changed entirely after surgery. So I made an appt with my pdoc. I've > been so weepy, and hopeless thoughts have crept in. But, I am > recognizing that for what it is and am dealing with it. > > Some good things...I am no longer on lisinopril, furesemide, actos, > glucophage or insulin. My blood sugars are just a little high in the > morning, but pretty normal most of the time. I see them gradually > decreasing. That is so wonderful. > > I bought a Mcs Happy Meal for Adults....you get a salad, bottled > water, and a " stepometer " (pedometer). I wore it today as I went about > things. You log the number of steps daily for a few days, then find > your average and that is your baseline. You are supposed to add 500 > more steps each week to your daily goal. Well, I'm shooting for 100 > more steps per day each week for this ol' gal! The BIG goal is 10000 > steps per day which is 5 miles a day. That will take awhile. > > Please keep my children & grandchildren in your prayers. Our family has > had a bumpy road on several levels for awhile. Some things are > definately getting better, but we can use all the prayers we can get. > > I love each of you dearly - new members & old-timers alike! Even when I > don't post I pray for you everyday. I'm hoping to be here more > often...I miss you all. > > Love & hugs & hope.... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 hang in there tess. you have taken you life back. keep reaching for the stars. kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Tess: It is so good to know things are going good for you, and I think you are loved back two-fold with this group, and can't imagine this group without " TESS " .....sorry to hear you are depressed kiddo, but it sounds like you are working on it...I think the depression is one of the hardest aspects of what we all go through.....you and your family will continue to be in my prayers...sending lotsa love.....kathi in ok > Hi Sweet People...My surgery recovery is going pretty well. It was > awfully rough the first few weeks. My RA stuck it's ugly nose in my > business again, so I am back on weekly Humira injs. I am grateful just > to have it. > > I am dealing with quite a bit of depression, I think both chemical and > situational. Several friends who have had the same bariatric surgery as > I have had to have their depression meds increased, decreased, or > changed entirely after surgery. So I made an appt with my pdoc. I've > been so weepy, and hopeless thoughts have crept in. But, I am > recognizing that for what it is and am dealing with it. > > Some good things...I am no longer on lisinopril, furesemide, actos, > glucophage or insulin. My blood sugars are just a little high in the > morning, but pretty normal most of the time. I see them gradually > decreasing. That is so wonderful. > > I bought a Mcs Happy Meal for Adults....you get a salad, bottled > water, and a " stepometer " (pedometer). I wore it today as I went about > things. You log the number of steps daily for a few days, then find > your average and that is your baseline. You are supposed to add 500 > more steps each week to your daily goal. Well, I'm shooting for 100 > more steps per day each week for this ol' gal! The BIG goal is 10000 > steps per day which is 5 miles a day. That will take awhile. > > Please keep my children & grandchildren in your prayers. Our family has > had a bumpy road on several levels for awhile. Some things are > definately getting better, but we can use all the prayers we can get. > > I love each of you dearly - new members & old-timers alike! Even when I > don't post I pray for you everyday. I'm hoping to be here more > often...I miss you all. > > Love & hugs & hope.... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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