Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 -Alice, That's good news about the heart. Did they do more than an echocardiogram to to rule out cariomyopathy? I haven't been to a cardiologist since it was determined that I have carnitine deficiency (but I've had a normal echo just prior) - so I'm wondering how important it is to follow up on that. Good luck with the pulmonary testing. Maggie -- In , " Alice " wrote: > Just a quick note to update you with my status. Nothing has changed for me physically but my heart testing is in and I don't have congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy as was suspected. I had an overnight pulse ox last night which kept me from getting much sleep . I was able to see the readings most of the night and they seemed to be 86 most of the night with an occasional rise to 88 or 89. My heart rate was in the 50's to the low 60's. > I have pulmonary testing on 5/19 and then see the pulomonologist on 6/4. > > What a trip this is! > > Alice > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Alice Every good thing is a plus. Now if our bodies would listen to these things and make us feel better. Have they thought about repeating your sleep study to determine if you need new settings or if something additional has been added to the pot. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 16:03:47 -0600 > To: > > Subject: Update > > Just a quick note to update you with my status. Nothing has changed for me > physically but my heart testing is in and I don't have congestive heart > failure or cardiomyopathy as was suspected. I had an overnight pulse ox last > night which kept me from getting much sleep . I was able to see the > readings most of the night and they seemed to be 86 most of the night with an > occasional rise to 88 or 89. My heart rate was in the 50's to the low 60's. > I have pulmonary testing on 5/19 and then see the pulomonologist on 6/4. > > What a trip this is! > > Alice > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 My PCP and my Pulmonologist are going to talk on Friday regarding the echo results and the report from last night's pulse ox. I haven't seen the pulmo in two years but he doesn't want to see me until I've had the testing done at the hospital on 5/19. If that doesn't yield any results, he will probably order a sleep study. He actually did the last time I saw him but then had them bring a machine to my house instead of going to the lab. I'm so much different this year that I expect him to order one. Trying to get in with a neuro opthamologist has been interesting this afternoon. I'll have to wait to see if he accepts me as a patient. He's the only no in all of New Mexico so he screens his patients and decides if he will see them. The PCP also mentioned anxiety again today. I don't really think it's that but I did agree to go for counseling. That can't hurt anyone. Alice Update > > Just a quick note to update you with my status. Nothing has changed for me > physically but my heart testing is in and I don't have congestive heart > failure or cardiomyopathy as was suspected. I had an overnight pulse ox last > night which kept me from getting much sleep . I was able to see the > readings most of the night and they seemed to be 86 most of the night with an > occasional rise to 88 or 89. My heart rate was in the 50's to the low 60's. > I have pulmonary testing on 5/19 and then see the pulomonologist on 6/4. > > What a trip this is! > > Alice > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hi Maggie, I've had two EKG's in the last month and the echo along with xrays. That is all that they have done to determine that there is no heart issue going on. I personally believe it's oxygen deprivation and I think that may be what is causing the problem with the new implant..it's not really far fetched. Even the PCP agreed with me on that today. She thinks I do need supplemental oxygen. We really should have echo's once a year because of the disease. I hadn't had one in 3 years. Alice Re: Update -Alice, That's good news about the heart. Did they do more than an echocardiogram to to rule out cariomyopathy? I haven't been to a cardiologist since it was determined that I have carnitine deficiency (but I've had a normal echo just prior) - so I'm wondering how important it is to follow up on that. Good luck with the pulmonary testing. Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hi Alice, they usually start you on 02 for anything under 89 sats. You will probably feel soooo much better once that is started. What is happening with your eyes? AS far as anxiety goes, who accept a totally insane person could live with these disease's without at least a teeny bit of anxiety at some point for at least a few minutes???? So, while it might not be the cause of the problem, it is a result of it. Keep smiling and keeping the faith. I am thinking of you. Smiles, Update > > > > Just a quick note to update you with my status. Nothing has changed for me > > physically but my heart testing is in and I don't have congestive heart > > failure or cardiomyopathy as was suspected. I had an overnight pulse ox last > > night which kept me from getting much sleep . I was able to see the > > readings most of the night and they seemed to be 86 most of the night with an > > occasional rise to 88 or 89. My heart rate was in the 50's to the low 60's. > > I have pulmonary testing on 5/19 and then see the pulomonologist on 6/4. > > > > What a trip this is! > > > > Alice > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Alice You have been dealing with lots of things that could certainly could cause anxiety. I'm glad you are going to go for some counseling. It is reassuring to me to know that I have someone out there who will see me if life comes crashing down. If you do nothing than seeing someone and having them get to know you and be there for you, it will be well worth it - at least in my book. laurie > > Reply-To: > Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 17:25:59 -0600 > To: > > Subject: Re: Update > > My PCP and my Pulmonologist are going to talk on Friday regarding the echo > results and the report from last night's pulse ox. I haven't seen the pulmo > in two years but he doesn't want to see me until I've had the testing done at > the hospital on 5/19. If that doesn't yield any results, he will probably > order a sleep study. He actually did the last time I saw him but then had them > bring a machine to my house instead of going to the lab. I'm so much > different this year that I expect him to order one. > > Trying to get in with a neuro opthamologist has been interesting this > afternoon. I'll have to wait to see if he accepts me as a patient. He's the > only no in all of New Mexico so he screens his patients and decides if he will > see them. > > The PCP also mentioned anxiety again today. I don't really think it's that > but I did agree to go for counseling. That can't hurt anyone. > > Alice > Update >> >> Just a quick note to update you with my status. Nothing has changed for me >> physically but my heart testing is in and I don't have congestive heart >> failure or cardiomyopathy as was suspected. I had an overnight pulse ox last >> night which kept me from getting much sleep . I was able to see the >> readings most of the night and they seemed to be 86 most of the night with >> an >> occasional rise to 88 or 89. My heart rate was in the 50's to the low 60's. >> I have pulmonary testing on 5/19 and then see the pulomonologist on 6/4. >> >> What a trip this is! >> >> Alice >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Wow, I just looked at the calender, and WOW, the 24th is not far off. How exciting for you! Sorry to hear about the other hurddles, but atleast this blessing is right around the corner for you... Good luck with everything! > > I've been MIA over the last few weeks as I scramble to get everything > ready for when I have surgery. > > This is my last full week at work, and it's been hectic. Last week, > my best employee put in her notice. Yes, that means her last day is > the same day I have surgery. It's a problem on many fronts: I don't > get to see her on her last day, and she's my right hand and the only > other person in the company who can do my job -- that means that I > have to spend my last days here training the rest of the team to pick > up the slack but also have to train my supervisor in how to do parts > of my job. So everyone will be working doubletime in my absence. > > There's a department-wide meeting Wednesday to discuss how my > colleagues will accommodate my absence. The fact that I'm having > surgery is no secret here, but it's a little embarrassing to have to > sit in on a meeting that's premise is " Tonya's so valuable, we don't > know what we're going to do without her for 2 to 4 weeks. " It's the > kind of meeting I'd rather be held behind my back. Well, at least I > know I'm loved. > > Tonight when I get home, I'm going to tidy up and organize a couple > of kitchen cabinets. I'm trying to do a little each day so I don't > feel overwhelmed. > > Wednesay is my last meeting with my personal trainer. I've had a > blast over the last four weeks. I haven't lost much weight, maybe > three or four pounds....but the inches are amazing. And I feel so > much lighter and more fit. > > I'll be in SSF on Friday and Saturday for pre-op appts and case mgmt. > It'll only be my second case mgmt class, which is why I'm going. > > Tonya (in ) > Surgery: Feb. 24 > Dr. Legha > SSF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Wow Colleen I am so sorry this all happened to you. I have to tell you a funny story along the same lines. When I was in the hospital in Richmond, it was early in the morning and I was up walking. My nurse was not a med/surg nurse and walked with me a bit. I finally found out why.....she says to me after about a minute " would you tell me about your surgery and after care? " . I was impressed and also shocked. She told me she didn't usually work med/surg nursing but has been more and more and really didn't want to admit she didn't know much about the after care. I was happy to give her the ins and outs. She wan't heavy but wasn't thin either so I don't think she was thinking about the surgery for herself. I was most impressed she was asking so her nursing would be improved. Also, I was spoiled that night by the nursing assistant that did the vitals. He always carted two of the vitals carts with him. I asked him why and he said he likes to use the bigger cuff on some of his patients. Left it at that. I knew what he was saying. After he went home his replacement comes in and she is ready to take my vitals. Feeling rather good I told her to " please go get the bigger cuff " . When she did, without even the rolling of her eyes. I suggested since she is not just dealing with one gastric bypass patient she may want to take this on rounds with her. I saw her again a couple more times and she had it each time. Being your own advocat is the best advice. The nurses can't possibly know every detail, although you would think that at SSF they would know some of it! On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 07:27:59 -0800 (PST), Colleen Garner irishlilt@...> wrote: > Hi Tonya > > Wow thats too bad about the work issues, i had some simlar things like yours > to deal with my last week of work and was going in early like at 5 am to get > things done when no one was around to disturb me, your situation sounds > worse than mine > > My surgery was on 2-10 and i took off the three days before and i can not > believe how fast that they went and all that i didnt get done. > > I have hestitated to say this but I was not all that happy with SSF, My > biggest complaint about SSF was that they didnt seem to be very accomidating > for large patients, i was so annoyed everytime they took my blood pressure > on the med surg floor the cuff never fit it was too small and it gave false > readings. Also the nurse i had on the day i was to go on clear liquids > insisted I could only have 40cc's a day and I knew that was wrong its more > like 40 cc's an hour, i mentioned this to her a few times and my dr had been > by at like 8:30 am and by 3pm I had to go to my nurse and say, I want to go > home tomorrow and if i dont start drinking > to show i can do that , i am never going to get my IV out.,then she checked > the chart and she said well didnt you get lunch, i told her no, i had not > gotten lunch or breakfast. I also was never once given any warm towlettes > to clean up with. I am not a complainer and i avoid confrontation but after > awhile on one day just an accumulation of things happened and I > had a mini melt down, when i got hold of myself i tried to think of what i > could do to be positive on things , so i got up and went for a walk, walking > is good..............i happened to run into my surgeon and it was oviboious > i had been crying as my eyes were like boiled onions............I asked him > later if he was not busy if he could come by my room and talk, and he said > no if you want to talk lets do it now, i explained to him all the wierd > stuff and how we were so well educated by Gitty in these classes that we go > to and how we are given these binders to read and we go over everything so > repeatedly in these case management meetings and classes, and how it seemed > like the staff didnt know. He was really nice but said he didnt work for the > hospital he only referred his patients there and that i should ask for a > nursing supervisor, because he wouldnt want to go through what i did if he > were a patient and the nursing supervisor is the one in control there. At > first i thought that was weird that he said that but being in an emmotional > state as i was, i just thanked him and continued my walk, A little later on > a woman came to my room identifying herself as the assistant nursing > supervisor and wanted to know how everything was going , at first i just > smiled and said fine, (because i dont deal well and the most rational when i > am upset) She said that she was available to listen to anything i might want > to talk about ..............At this point i know my dr had contacted her, so > i spilled out everything....................She explained that they had a > large turnover of new staff and that she was quite surprised at some of the > things that had been happening. So we chatted and I tried to tell her what > would be helpful for future weight loss surgery patients. > I looked at her and said, I am an obese person, its taken years to admit > this to myself, it took me two years to come to terms to do this surgery and > now I have majorly altered my entire being and lifestyle and its kind of > humbling............and then to come to a place that is suppose to be > supportive and excepting of this to find they dont even have a large blood > pressure cuff is humiliating almost............... > > Even the day i left a dietician came in to tell me that i was on stage 2 and > how was that going, i had to explain i was on stage 1, but i would advance > to stage 2 when i got home. She emphasized to me to not eat rice or bread, > but well toasted bread or crackers would be ok. > It is not a stage 2 thing toasted bread or crackers that i was aware of but > i just said yes I know that is correct no untoased bread and crackers are ok > when i am on stage 3 > > I dont want to be negative, i think that i was just the one person where too > many things go wrong.............once something goes wrong, it happens again > and again..............Had i only been there one night i wouldn't have the > feelings that i do because up to that point it was all > tolerable................. The positive things were that there were several > exceptional nurses, the preop area was great, the anthesiologists work as a > team and they all come and greet you. > They are very attentive, The ICU after was good care. My doctor was great. > My room had a beautiful view of camelias and lillys and rhodadendron bushes, > and i found that view very calming to do deep breathing > by......................They give you pain meds when ever you want them, > your room is private. At one am on thurs night my friend two doors down her > nurse walked her down and let her stay in my room and we had a chit chat for > about a half hour or so, they are nice like that > > I held off on my negative view of my hospital stay but then i thought about > it and felt like i always want open honest reports from people so i decided > to come forward and blurt this out > > My suggestion to SSF hospital stay is this, do not be shy, be your own > advocate, if you are not sure about a medication or diet order or pain med > order, ask your nurse, If you need help disconnecting your iv from the wall > and the leg circulators to walk, ask for it because it will hurt your tummy > to do it yourself ( especially the leg circulators). If you are not happy > or not feeling properally cared for ask to speak to a nursing surpervisor. > > > crazyt1020 crazyt1020@...> wrote: > > > I've been MIA over the last few weeks as I scramble to get everything > ready for when I have surgery. > > This is my last full week at work, and it's been hectic. Last week, > my best employee put in her notice. Yes, that means her last day is > the same day I have surgery. It's a problem on many fronts: I don't > get to see her on her last day, and she's my right hand and the only > other person in the company who can do my job -- that means that I > have to spend my last days here training the rest of the team to pick > up the slack but also have to train my supervisor in how to do parts > of my job. So everyone will be working doubletime in my absence. > > There's a department-wide meeting Wednesday to discuss how my > colleagues will accommodate my absence. The fact that I'm having > surgery is no secret here, but it's a little embarrassing to have to > sit in on a meeting that's premise is " Tonya's so valuable, we don't > know what we're going to do without her for 2 to 4 weeks. " It's the > kind of meeting I'd rather be held behind my back. Well, at least I > know I'm loved. > > Tonight when I get home, I'm going to tidy up and organize a couple > of kitchen cabinets. I'm trying to do a little each day so I don't > feel overwhelmed. > > Wednesay is my last meeting with my personal trainer. I've had a > blast over the last four weeks. I haven't lost much weight, maybe > three or four pounds....but the inches are amazing. And I feel so > much lighter and more fit. > > I'll be in SSF on Friday and Saturday for pre-op appts and case mgmt. > It'll only be my second case mgmt class, which is why I'm going. > > Tonya (in ) > Surgery: Feb. 24 > Dr. Legha > SSF > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 thanks for the info, i have never been one to tell people how to do there jobs, and it is hard for me to ask people for things when i can see they are busy. I just need to learn that i am part of there busy too. The one thing that set me over the edge was when my IV came out and i had to use the call light to tell them and blood was pooling pretty good, and the nurse came in and said, oh dear, i dont know how to start an IV, I said well i have this other one on my other arm how bout that, but the vein had collapsed so itwas not usable, I said just ask someone that knows, and she did and it worked out colleen --- scorchio321@...> wrote: > > Wow Colleen I am so sorry this all happened to you. > > > I have to tell you a funny story along the same > lines. When I was in > the hospital in Richmond, it was early in the > morning and I was up > walking. My nurse was not a med/surg nurse and > walked with me a bit. > I finally found out why.....she says to me after > about a minute " would > you tell me about your surgery and after care? " . I > was impressed and > also shocked. She told me she didn't usually work > med/surg nursing > but has been more and more and really didn't want to > admit she didn't > know much about the after care. I was happy to give > her the ins and > outs. She wan't heavy but wasn't thin either so I > don't think she was > thinking about the surgery for herself. I was most > impressed she was > asking so her nursing would be improved. > > Also, I was spoiled that night by the nursing > assistant that did the > vitals. He always carted two of the vitals carts > with him. I asked > him why and he said he likes to use the bigger cuff > on some of his > patients. Left it at that. I knew what he was > saying. After he went > home his replacement comes in and she is ready to > take my vitals. > Feeling rather good I told her to " please go get the > bigger cuff " . > When she did, without even the rolling of her eyes. > I suggested since > she is not just dealing with one gastric bypass > patient she may want > to take this on rounds with her. I saw her again a > couple more times > and she had it each time. > > Being your own advocat is the best advice. The > nurses can't possibly > know every detail, although you would think that at > SSF they would > know some of it! > > > > > On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 07:27:59 -0800 (PST), Colleen > Garner > irishlilt@...> wrote: > > Hi Tonya > > > > Wow thats too bad about the work issues, i had > some simlar things like yours > > to deal with my last week of work and was going in > early like at 5 am to get > > things done when no one was around to disturb me, > your situation sounds > > worse than mine > > > > My surgery was on 2-10 and i took off the three > days before and i can not > > believe how fast that they went and all that i > didnt get done. > > > > I have hestitated to say this but I was not all > that happy with SSF, My > > biggest complaint about SSF was that they didnt > seem to be very accomidating > > for large patients, i was so annoyed everytime > they took my blood pressure > > on the med surg floor the cuff never fit it was > too small and it gave false > > readings. Also the nurse i had on the day i was to > go on clear liquids > > insisted I could only have 40cc's a day and I knew > that was wrong its more > > like 40 cc's an hour, i mentioned this to her a > few times and my dr had been > > by at like 8:30 am and by 3pm I had to go to my > nurse and say, I want to go > > home tomorrow and if i dont start drinking > > to show i can do that , i am never going to get my > IV out.,then she checked > > the chart and she said well didnt you get lunch, i > told her no, i had not > > gotten lunch or breakfast. I also was never once > given any warm towlettes > > to clean up with. I am not a complainer and i > avoid confrontation but after > > awhile on one day just an accumulation of things > happened and I > > had a mini melt down, when i got hold of myself i > tried to think of what i > > could do to be positive on things , so i got up > and went for a walk, walking > > is good..............i happened to run into my > surgeon and it was oviboious > > i had been crying as my eyes were like boiled > onions............I asked him > > later if he was not busy if he could come by my > room and talk, and he said > > no if you want to talk lets do it now, i explained > to him all the wierd > > stuff and how we were so well educated by Gitty in > these classes that we go > > to and how we are given these binders to read and > we go over everything so > > repeatedly in these case management meetings and > classes, and how it seemed > > like the staff didnt know. He was really nice but > said he didnt work for the > > hospital he only referred his patients there and > that i should ask for a > > nursing supervisor, because he wouldnt want to go > through what i did if he > > were a patient and the nursing supervisor is the > one in control there. At > > first i thought that was weird that he said that > but being in an emmotional > > state as i was, i just thanked him and continued > my walk, A little later on > > a woman came to my room identifying herself as the > assistant nursing > > supervisor and wanted to know how everything was > going , at first i just > > smiled and said fine, (because i dont deal well > and the most rational when i > > am upset) She said that she was available to > listen to anything i might want > > to talk about ..............At this point i know > my dr had contacted her, so > > i spilled out everything....................She > explained that they had a > > large turnover of new staff and that she was quite > surprised at some of the > > things that had been happening. So we chatted and > I tried to tell her what > > would be helpful for future weight loss surgery > patients. > > I looked at her and said, I am an obese person, > its taken years to admit > > this to myself, it took me two years to come to > terms to do this surgery and > > now I have majorly altered my entire being and > lifestyle and its kind of > > humbling............and then to come to a place > that is suppose to be > > supportive and excepting of this to find they dont > even have a large blood > > pressure cuff is humiliating almost............... > > > > Even the day i left a dietician came in to tell me > that i was on stage 2 and > > how was that going, i had to explain i was on > stage 1, but i would advance > > to stage 2 when i got home. She emphasized to me > to not eat rice or bread, > > but well toasted bread or crackers would be ok. > > It is not a stage 2 thing toasted bread or > crackers that i was aware of but > > i just said yes I know that is correct no untoased > bread and crackers are ok > > when i am on stage 3 > > > > I dont want to be negative, i think that i was > just the one person where too > > many things go wrong.............once something > goes wrong, it happens again > > and again..............Had i only been there one > night i wouldn't have the > > feelings that i do because up to that point it was > all > > tolerable................. The positive things > were that there were several > > exceptional nurses, the preop area was great, the > anthesiologists work as a > > team and they all come and greet you. > > They are very attentive, The ICU after was good > care. My doctor was great. > > My room had a beautiful view of camelias and > lillys and rhodadendron bushes, > > and i found that view very calming to do deep > breathing > > by......................They give you pain meds > when ever you want them, > > your room is private. At one am on thurs night my > friend two doors down her > > nurse walked her down and let her stay in my room > and we had a chit chat for > > about a half hour or so, they are nice like that > > > > I held off on my negative view of my hospital stay > but === message truncated === ===== Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Colleen, I appreciate your candor. I hope my stay goes better, but if it doesn't, I now know that I won't be the first to have a bad experience. Thanks, Tonya (in ) Surgery: Feb. 24 SSF Dr. Legha > > > I've been MIA over the last few weeks as I scramble to get everything > ready for when I have surgery. > > This is my last full week at work, and it's been hectic. Last week, > my best employee put in her notice. Yes, that means her last day is > the same day I have surgery. It's a problem on many fronts: I don't > get to see her on her last day, and she's my right hand and the only > other person in the company who can do my job -- that means that I > have to spend my last days here training the rest of the team to pick > up the slack but also have to train my supervisor in how to do parts > of my job. So everyone will be working doubletime in my absence. > > There's a department-wide meeting Wednesday to discuss how my > colleagues will accommodate my absence. The fact that I'm having > surgery is no secret here, but it's a little embarrassing to have to > sit in on a meeting that's premise is " Tonya's so valuable, we don't > know what we're going to do without her for 2 to 4 weeks. " It's the > kind of meeting I'd rather be held behind my back. Well, at least I > know I'm loved. > > Tonight when I get home, I'm going to tidy up and organize a couple > of kitchen cabinets. I'm trying to do a little each day so I don't > feel overwhelmed. > > Wednesay is my last meeting with my personal trainer. I've had a > blast over the last four weeks. I haven't lost much weight, maybe > three or four pounds....but the inches are amazing. And I feel so > much lighter and more fit. > > I'll be in SSF on Friday and Saturday for pre-op appts and case mgmt. > It'll only be my second case mgmt class, which is why I'm going. > > Tonya (in ) > Surgery: Feb. 24 > Dr. Legha > SSF > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 hi rory i dont know what the amount of weight loss is, i would think the more you have to loose the more you would loose initially and then it would slow down as your weight goes down, I would think maybe a call to your surgeon who did the surgery might be the best approach, glad you have energy and your feeling good that is great ! Colleen"Rory G." wrote: Hi kids,Well, the journey has been about 5 months now. In that time, I have gone from 368 to 244 as of today (124 pounds). My wife and others are concerned that I may be losing too fast. Is that possible? I mean, I feel great, physically anyway, so, I think that should be the gauge that I go by.Anyway, I thought I would say hello, I have been lurking lately for some very personal reasons, but, I do appreciate all the inputs I see here.Rory425/368/244/212Dr. Tanaka Pacific BariatricsLAP RNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Congratulations, Rory!!. It seems that you are pretty much on par...maybe a little fast (but not necessarily for a man). It will probably slow down soon enough. What is your goal? Are you exercising routinely, and being religious about following the rules? good job!! Robynn"Rory G." wrote: Hi kids,Well, the journey has been about 5 months now. In that time, I have gone from 368 to 244 as of today (124 pounds). My wife and others are concerned that I may be losing too fast. Is that possible? I mean, I feel great, physically anyway, so, I think that should be the gauge that I go by.Anyway, I thought I would say hello, I have been lurking lately for some very personal reasons, but, I do appreciate all the inputs I see here.Rory425/368/244/212Dr. Tanaka Pacific BariatricsLAP RNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Rory, Great news. Hey Rory is my husband's name. Doesn't life feel better now? Congrats. > > Hi kids, > Well, the journey has been about 5 months now. In that time, I have > gone from 368 to 244 as of today (124 pounds). My wife and others > are concerned that I may be losing too fast. Is that possible? I > mean, I feel great, physically anyway, so, I think that should be > the gauge that I go by. > Anyway, I thought I would say hello, I have been lurking lately for > some very personal reasons, but, I do appreciate all the inputs I > see here. > > Rory > 425/368/244/212 > Dr. Tanaka Pacific Bariatrics > LAP RNY > > > > > ________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hi Rory,. I wouldn't worry. You're a guy (life can be SO unfair!) so it's not surprising you're losing weight quickly. Given that you feel good, relax! You will probably be getting lab tests done soon, just to make sure, but everything sounds fine. Enjoy the ride! Rory G. wrote: > Hi kids, Well, the journey has been about 5 months now. In that > time, I have gone from 368 to 244 as of today (124 pounds). My wife > and others are concerned that I may be losing too fast. Is that > possible? I mean, I feel great, physically anyway, so, I think that > should be the gauge that I go by. -- Eleanor Oster eleanor@... (personal address) www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm San , CA Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) 05/09/2003 319 Orientation 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery Current <155 Goal until plastics? Goal 140-150? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Rory: Just to give you something to compare with. I had my surgery about 10 days after you at PB. (9/21/04--Dr. ) I've lost 70 pounds post-op (plus 33 pre-op). I too feel terrific, and wish the weight loss hadn't slowed down as drastically as it has. I'll lose 3-4 pounds then stall for a week or so before losing more. I think it is a very individual journey, and I do think men tend to lose more and faster than women. You must be due for a check-up in a few weeks, so you could ask Dr. Tanaka then. I suspect since you are feeling so well, he'll say the weight loss is absolutely fine. All best, Pat > > " Rory G. " rorman212@...> wrote: > > Hi kids, > Well, the journey has been about 5 months now. In that time, I have > gone from 368 to 244 as of today (124 pounds). My wife and others > are concerned that I may be losing too fast. Is that possible? I > mean, I feel great, physically anyway, so, I think that should be > the gauge that I go by. > Anyway, I thought I would say hello, I have been lurking lately for > some very personal reasons, but, I do appreciate all the inputs I > see here. > > Rory > 425/368/244/212 > Dr. Tanaka Pacific Bariatrics > LAP RNY > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi all, Just thought I'd drop a quick line that I'm still around. I've been lurking a bit, reading the posts from newcomers (always sad to see there are more of us). I'm going on about 18 months of NC, and my life has improved every single day since I went NC. Nada somehow found my new address and still tries to send me birthday / holiday cards. I open them, just to laugh at them and her (maybe that's bad but I've been through a lot and if laughing at her feeble hoover attempts makes me feel good then I will). She always sends gift cards, which at first I gave away, but now I typically use it to buy myself a celebratory meal -- yes, I use her gift card to celebrate being free from her. And no, I don't say anything to her about it. I figure she should get it by now that I don't want any contact with her, and if she wants to waste her money sending me gift cards, then that's her own stupidity. I don't owe her anything, and frankly, she owes me for all that money I had to put into therapy to recover somewhat from her emotional and physical abuse. Things are going okay and I'm finding my way in a post-nada world. Hope you're all well and healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I'm glad things are going well for you--I was actually just wondering about you > ** > > > Hi all, > > Just thought I'd drop a quick line that I'm still around. I've been > lurking a bit, reading the posts from newcomers (always sad to see there > are more of us). > > I'm going on about 18 months of NC, and my life has improved every single > day since I went NC. Nada somehow found my new address and still tries to > send me birthday / holiday cards. I open them, just to laugh at them and > her (maybe that's bad but I've been through a lot and if laughing at her > feeble hoover attempts makes me feel good then I will). She always sends > gift cards, which at first I gave away, but now I typically use it to buy > myself a celebratory meal -- yes, I use her gift card to celebrate being > free from her. And no, I don't say anything to her about it. I figure she > should get it by now that I don't want any contact with her, and if she > wants to waste her money sending me gift cards, then that's her own > stupidity. I don't owe her anything, and frankly, she owes me for all that > money I had to put into therapy to recover somewhat from her emotional and > physical abuse. > > Things are going okay and I'm finding my way in a post-nada world. > > Hope you're all well and healing. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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