Guest guest Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 Hi . Welcome, welcome. Glad to have you with us. If you know in your heart that this is the best option for you, and your PCP doesn't support you in your decision, then you will have to find one that does. Have you been to www.obesityhelp.com? There are a lot of resources there in regards to finding PCP's that support WLS and in finding a surgeon. You can read what others have had to say about their experiences with the doctors. Good luck to you. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 266 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Hi I can't say my DR did this bit some may I just wanted to say welcome TN New to the Group > Hello Everyone. My name is , and I am new to the group. I > was scheduled for open RNY surgery 10/31. I learned today that it > will hopefully be moved to September 10. Holy Cow thats 2 1/2 weeks > away, and I'm excited. I have been reading all of the emails, and > wow is it overwhelming. I had about two hundred in my box today. > I'm from San Diego. > My doctor is a little old, and I'm wondering if some of his pratices > are common. He wants to keep me intubated overnight, and have a tube > in for several days. (4) Then start me on liquids. > He says that the intubation over night will keep me more > comfortable. > Has anyone else had this? > > Preop > Surgery 9/10/02 > preop 320 lbs > > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Do you have an angel? > > Open RNY 05/21/2002 > 314/ 262 /150-175 > 5' 8 " > djgraves@c... I'm not sure what an angel is. I guess that means I don't have one. What are they? And by the way, Thanks for your input. It has made me slightly nervous about the intubation over night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Being intubated overnight is a practice for open heart patients but not routinely for bypass patients. Equate this breathing thru an endotracheal tube is like breathing thru a straw, so to be comfortable for that you need to be sedated. Most anesthesia folks want that tube out, even if you are in the icu. Deb in Cleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2002 Report Share Posted August 24, 2002 Hi in San Diego! My name is Tina and I live on the west coast of Florida. I had open RNY April 5th, 2002. I was intubated and on the ventilator overnight after my surgery. They have you on really nice drugs during this time, and I honestly don't remember much of any time in ICU!! I was terrified, which is funny considering I have worked with vent patients in ICU for years! I had an NG tube for 3 days. Is that the tube you were talking about? In the nose down to the stomache? It is uncomfortable, but not terrible. Just remember that none of these things is for forever. And much better than not breathing or vomiting! I am praying for you to have a super recovery! Tina in Dunedin, FL open rny 4-5-02 Dr. Rehnke preop 312/ bmi 66 now 219/ bmi 45.8 93 lbs. gone forEVER!!! > Hello Everyone. My name is , and I am new to the group. I > was scheduled for open RNY surgery 10/31. I learned today that it > will hopefully be moved to September 10. Holy Cow thats 2 1/2 weeks > away, and I'm excited. I have been reading all of the emails, and > wow is it overwhelming. I had about two hundred in my box today. > I'm from San Diego. > My doctor is a little old, and I'm wondering if some of his pratices > are common. He wants to keep me intubated overnight, and have a tube > in for several days. (4) Then start me on liquids. > He says that the intubation over night will keep me more > comfortable. > Has anyone else had this? > > Preop > Surgery 9/10/02 > preop 320 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2002 Report Share Posted August 25, 2002 Welcome, ! I haven't had my surgery yet so I can't give you advice re. your Doc's preferences. Could you get a second opinion? Love, Trace Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 342/ /145? Surgery date -- 9/5/02 Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach and Norfolk, VA Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 HI Terri and You are most welcome in this group and I am glad you joined now you need to learn all you can before your surgery comes up ! I will keep you in my prayers for approval . I think we have all been down the road of happy delirious excitement and then fear and weeping so you are in the right place for support sweetie I had lap RNY in January and am down 95 pounds TN New to the group > Hello group. > My name is Terri Sas. I live in Liverpool Texas. I am new to this > group. My doctor says it is medically necessary for me to have this > gastric bypass done due to all other efforts to lose weight has > failed. I have no insurance so therefore I am having to go through an > organization here in my town to try to help with the cost of the > procedure. I talked today with the lady from the company that is > trying to help me and it looks good so far. I have an appointment set > up with her on the 5th to fill out more paperwork and they need more > documents from my physicians on top of what they already have. I am > excited. It looks like everything is going to work out after all. > A little about myself... I am married and have 3 children. I am 34 > years old and weigh 389 lbs. I have been overweight most of my life > and am tired of living like this. I am ready for a new beginning. I > have been trying to find support groups to join to learn more from > others about the things they went through and for guidance. I am > scared to death of this. I seen your group listed and seen how many > members are here and wanted to be part of your group. Thank you so > much for having me. I am sorry if I am rattling on. As you can tell I > am still really nervous and yet scared that they will turn me down at > the last minute. I must keep praying that God will see fit for me to > have a better life and be able for me to be around to see my children > grow up. I should have waited til I knew for sure if I was getting > this surgery before becoming a member, but I wanted to go on and get > on here and get to know everyone and keep thinking positive in hopes > it keeps going in the right direction it is going in now. I will > quit chattering now and let you all get on to the other posts. Thank > you again for letting me join your group. > > Terri Sas > > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2002 Report Share Posted August 26, 2002 Welcome to the family Terri - hush girl - you joined just at the right time - when you needed us the most - we are here for you - from start to finish - so - get your water - settle in - and get ready to be involved in this BIIIIIIGGGGGG family from all over - who cares oh so much about each and every member. Ask questions - laugh at our jokes - (well snicker maybe) - and just be a part of us - glad to have you with us - Deb in Nebraska... New to the group Hello group. My name is Terri Sas. I live in Liverpool Texas. I am new to this group. My doctor says it is medically necessary for me to have this gastric bypass done due to all other efforts to lose weight has failed. I have no insurance so therefore I am having to go through an organization here in my town to try to help with the cost of the procedure. I talked today with the lady from the company that is trying to help me and it looks good so far. I have an appointment set up with her on the 5th to fill out more paperwork and they need more documents from my physicians on top of what they already have. I am excited. It looks like everything is going to work out after all. A little about myself... I am married and have 3 children. I am 34 years old and weigh 389 lbs. I have been overweight most of my life and am tired of living like this. I am ready for a new beginning. I have been trying to find support groups to join to learn more from others about the things they went through and for guidance. I am scared to death of this. I seen your group listed and seen how many members are here and wanted to be part of your group. Thank you so much for having me. I am sorry if I am rattling on. As you can tell I am still really nervous and yet scared that they will turn me down at the last minute. I must keep praying that God will see fit for me to have a better life and be able for me to be around to see my children grow up. I should have waited til I knew for sure if I was getting this surgery before becoming a member, but I wanted to go on and get on here and get to know everyone and keep thinking positive in hopes it keeps going in the right direction it is going in now. I will quit chattering now and let you all get on to the other posts. Thank you again for letting me join your group. Terri Sas To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Dear Terri S, Welcome, welcome, welcome! I'm glad you found the GBIC website. Ain't it the greatest site...? I've never heard of organizations/companies helping out with this type of surgery. That must be a special town you live in. Praise the Lord! You'll be in my prayers for the decision making process and the fund raisers, etc., Good luck and God bless your richly. Love, Trace Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 342/ /145? Surgery date -- 9/5/02 Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach and Norfolk, VA Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Dear Loverman, Welcome to the GBIC mailing list! You've found a wonderful, supportive, compassionate bunch of people here. I want to commend you on researching WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) as a way to take back control of your life. It's a tremendous decision but one I don't think you'll ever regret. I'm a Mom of four little girls and wife to a wonderful husband. We, too, have prayed to " the Big Guy upstairs " and asked Him to guide our steps during this journey. I don't think you can go wrong asking God to guide and direct you. Visit the home page of GBIC and read some of the articles on drinking protein drinks, etc., vitamins and water. You can start doing those things BEFORE your surgery and you'll feel better right away. Take care and God bless you! Love, Trace Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 342/ /145? Surgery date -- 9/5/02 Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach and Norfolk, VA Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Hey, Terri, welcome to the group! We've had a lot of people here who joined while they were still checking out alternatives, so you're definitely in the right place. Pam in Niceville preop Lap RNY 11/20/02 Dr. Champion/Atlanta New to the group Hello group. My name is Terri Sas. I live in Liverpool Texas. I am new to this group. My doctor says it is medically necessary for me to have this gastric bypass done due to all other efforts to lose weight has failed. I have no insurance so therefore I am having to go through an organization here in my town to try to help with the cost of the procedure. I talked today with the lady from the company that is trying to help me and it looks good so far. I have an appointment set up with her on the 5th to fill out more paperwork and they need more documents from my physicians on top of what they already have. I am excited. It looks like everything is going to work out after all. A little about myself... I am married and have 3 children. I am 34 years old and weigh 389 lbs. I have been overweight most of my life and am tired of living like this. I am ready for a new beginning. I have been trying to find support groups to join to learn more from others about the things they went through and for guidance. I am scared to death of this. I seen your group listed and seen how many members are here and wanted to be part of your group. Thank you so much for having me. I am sorry if I am rattling on. As you can tell I am still really nervous and yet scared that they will turn me down at the last minute. I must keep praying that God will see fit for me to have a better life and be able for me to be around to see my children grow up. I should have waited til I knew for sure if I was getting this surgery before becoming a member, but I wanted to go on and get on here and get to know everyone and keep thinking positive in hopes it keeps going in the right direction it is going in now. I will quit chattering now and let you all get on to the other posts. Thank you again for letting me join your group. Terri Sas To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Hey, Chad - welcome to the group. We're always glad to have another man around <G>. At 30 you should lose the extra weight really easily, and will undoubtedly be a lot happier when it's gone. It'll just be a matter of following the rules - You can gain the weight back with GB, sorry to say, but if you do what the successful old-timers here say, you'll find that you won't... Pam in Niceville preop Lap RNY 11/20/02 Dr. Champion/Atlanta Re: New to the group HEY,IT'S ME AGAIN THE LOVERMAN AND I AM ALSO NEW TO THE GROUP AND I WANTED TO THANK YA'ALL FOR LETTING ME BE A PART. I ALSO HAVE BEEN OVERWEIGHT DAM NEAR ALL MY LIFE, TRIED EVERY DIET ANYBODY COULD EVER THINK OF, EVEN BEEN HOSPITALIZED AND NUTHIN I'VE ALWAYS GAINED THED THE WEIGHT BACK SO FOR ONCE I'M PRAYIN TO THE MAN UPSTAIRS AND I'M HOPING HE'LL LET ME DO THIS FOR ME. SOME MORE ABOUT ME I'M 6'6 AND I'M 30 YEARS OLD ABOUT LIKE 400-450LBS HAVE MULTIPLE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND THIS SURGERY WILL JELP IF NOT GET RID OF THEM. MY REASONING FOR BEING HERE IS THAT I NEEDED SOME SUPPORT AND I WANTED TO MEET OTHERS IN MY SITUATION. I HOPE I'LL GET SOME FEEDBACK FROM THIS E-MAIL. LOVERMAN __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Chad I hope you get what you need as far as surgery goes but I know if you stay with this group and post often you will get the support you need . Steve ( my honey) is 6' & 1/2 " tall so I know where you stand *grins* I am 5'3 " TN Re: New to the group > > HEY,IT'S ME AGAIN THE LOVERMAN AND I AM ALSO NEW TO > THE GROUP AND I WANTED TO THANK YA'ALL FOR LETTING ME > BE A PART. I ALSO HAVE BEEN OVERWEIGHT DAM NEAR ALL MY > LIFE, TRIED EVERY DIET ANYBODY COULD EVER THINK OF, > EVEN BEEN HOSPITALIZED AND NUTHIN I'VE ALWAYS GAINED > THED THE WEIGHT BACK SO FOR ONCE I'M PRAYIN TO THE MAN > UPSTAIRS AND I'M HOPING HE'LL LET ME DO THIS FOR ME. > SOME MORE ABOUT ME I'M 6'6 AND I'M 30 YEARS OLD ABOUT > LIKE 400-450LBS HAVE MULTIPLE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND THIS > SURGERY WILL JELP IF NOT GET RID OF THEM. MY REASONING > FOR BEING HERE IS THAT I NEEDED SOME SUPPORT AND I > WANTED TO MEET OTHERS IN MY SITUATION. I HOPE I'LL GET > SOME FEEDBACK FROM THIS E-MAIL. > > > > > > > > LOVERMAN > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 we are here for you. Hang in there!!!!!!!! Deb in cleveland, pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 ty linda, i am a very tall man and there aren't very many people around that i find that r taller, my girl is at least a foot shorter then me. My only question right now is about how long is it after the suurgery that one would have to stay on a liquid diet __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Dear Chad, Welcome to our family and group. We are glad to have you here. Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Dear Sherry, Welcome to the group and family. We are glad to have you here. Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 Dear Sherry in TN, Welcome to the GBIC! You've found a wonderful, supportive, chatty (!) group here! Everyone gives freely of their time, advice, shoulders to cry/lean on, recipes, funnies, encouragement, no-nos, etc. -- it's ALL right here. LOL I pray that your WLS journey is successful, Sherry! God bless you and good luck! Love, Trace Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 342/ /145? Surgery date -- 9/5/02 Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach and Norfolk, VA Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 You're most welcome, Chad. (How did I miss your first name in my letter? LOL) Hey .. did you read ('s?) idea about having your protein drink mix in plastic drink containers so all you have to do is fill them up with cold water, shake and presto! Your protein drink is potable. Great idea! Also, a cooler in your rig with your " legal " drinks -- Crystal Light, water, etc., will help you with the sipping that we're supposed to do every day, all day long. God bless you, friend. We're glad you're here. Love, Trace Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 342/ /145? Surgery date -- 9/5/02 Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach and Norfolk, VA Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 ty for the info linda, apreciate it loverman __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 *waving from Hohenwald TN * So glad you found this wonderful group . Who are you seeing for surgery ? I had lap RNY in January and I am down 95 pounds OH I am a grandma to five right now and two more on the way one in November and one in April TN New to the group > Hello > > Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Sherry and I live right outside > of Nashville TN, anyone from TN? > > I am pre-op, I have been researching the surgery for quite a while and had my > initial consultation on 8/8. I saw my PCP and she was very much for this > operation, which really surprised me. The surgeons office has sent in the > letter of necessity and their paperwork to get the surgery approved. I have > Aetna PPO and the insurance lady said sometimes they give them trouble. > Anyone have Aetna? > > Anyway so now the wait begins...... > > I am 45, 5'2 " and weight in at 308, gosh is that hard to admit. I have two > grandbabies, a 3 year old and an 18 month old and want to be able to run and > play with them in the yard. I have many health problems that my dr says > losing weight will solve. I hope and pray she is right. > > Well, sorry to ramlbe on so much, one more question. I keep hearing reference > to Angels, what is this? > > Sherry in TN > > > To Subscribe to 's weekly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2002 Report Share Posted August 27, 2002 hey, trace ty for those dear and kind words i apreciate it them all it means alot to me and everything u said i believe to be true it was really deep and meaningful and i wanna thank you loverman __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hello I am glad to see others from TN on the list. My doctor is Dr. he is in with Dr. Husted and they operate at Baptist hospital. Both seem to be wonderful drs. The waiting is killing me! just to know which way the ins is going will be a gift! Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi Sherry. Welcome to our wonderful group. It's great to have you with us. Our O is from TN, probably very near to you! I just answered the angel question for Terri S., so look for the answer there. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 261 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Welcome. Hugs, Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Sherry and I live right outside of Nashville TN, anyone from TN? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 8/2/2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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