Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, that is truly wonderful news! It's always a wonderful thing weighing in at less than anticipated! I don't see a problem with not contacting them at present to tell them of the weight gain, however you might want to call them and tell them you are working dilingently at the ten percent and will contact them when you are there. It's always a good thing to stay on their radar, to let your name be heard, so as not to be lost in the multitudes. Laurie ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, that is truly wonderful news! It's always a wonderful thing weighing in at less than anticipated! I don't see a problem with not contacting them at present to tell them of the weight gain, however you might want to call them and tell them you are working dilingently at the ten percent and will contact them when you are there. It's always a good thing to stay on their radar, to let your name be heard, so as not to be lost in the multitudes. Laurie ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, that is truly wonderful news! It's always a wonderful thing weighing in at less than anticipated! I don't see a problem with not contacting them at present to tell them of the weight gain, however you might want to call them and tell them you are working dilingently at the ten percent and will contact them when you are there. It's always a good thing to stay on their radar, to let your name be heard, so as not to be lost in the multitudes. Laurie ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Hi Pam, As you are pre-op you should be going to the monthly case management meetings. For my part I think that you should go to the meetings there you can talk to one of the people that facilitate the meetings and you can also hear from others the struggles that they too are going through. There are so many times that we thing that we are the only ones that are faced with problems of a weight gain instead of a weight loss. This online support group is great but I think that you also need that in person type of meeting too with others that are in the same stage of your journey. I know when I went to the meetings that I took so much from them. They also help you stay focused on your goal. There you can get lots of tools that you can use to help you get back on track and stay there. I know that when I went there in the beginning it took me two months before I realized how much I needed that support to stay focused. It took me that long before I started getting beyond those feeling of rebellion. I know when I heard that I would have to lose weight before surgery I was about to give up on me even before I started. I really do encourage you to talk to someone in the program. I know that once I talked to Nadia it helped me stay so focused and get to goal. Ask for another appointment with Dr Stiles. She really is such a sweet person and I know that she wants everyone to be successful in their journey. I can almost guarantee you once that you have talked to someone there you will start going in the right direction. Some times we need help and I know that there you will get guided in the right direction and you will get equipped with the right tools to be on your way to weight loss. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I really recommend that you call and check in with South San Francisco so they don't think that you have dropped off the radar. Explain to them that you've experienced some weight gain but you are working on taking that plus your 10% off. They may want you to see the surgeon again to get a firm weight loss goal. I'd definitely call them though. I know it's embarassing to admit you've gained weight but ... just do it! Tina > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as to what my next step > should be considering my significant weight gain since orientation, (I > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed by the weight gain), > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I currently weigh. Imagine > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as previously thought, > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only 62 lbs to prepare > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally thought. For some > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to swallow, (no pun > intended). > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact KPSSF to inform of > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until such time as I have > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I will, of course, > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as well as the support > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In addition, I still plan to > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge Eating/Overeaters > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by continuing on my own > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. Don't get me wrong; I > have every intention of telling the SSF physician of the weight gain, > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 lbs have been lost. > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I really recommend that you call and check in with South San Francisco so they don't think that you have dropped off the radar. Explain to them that you've experienced some weight gain but you are working on taking that plus your 10% off. They may want you to see the surgeon again to get a firm weight loss goal. I'd definitely call them though. I know it's embarassing to admit you've gained weight but ... just do it! Tina > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as to what my next step > should be considering my significant weight gain since orientation, (I > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed by the weight gain), > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I currently weigh. Imagine > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as previously thought, > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only 62 lbs to prepare > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally thought. For some > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to swallow, (no pun > intended). > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact KPSSF to inform of > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until such time as I have > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I will, of course, > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as well as the support > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In addition, I still plan to > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge Eating/Overeaters > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by continuing on my own > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. Don't get me wrong; I > have every intention of telling the SSF physician of the weight gain, > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 lbs have been lost. > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam I would tell your surgeon. He may reset the amount you have to lose. Worse case scenario you still have to lose 62 pounds, best case scenario you only have to lose 41. Good Luck Huggles > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as to what my next step > should be considering my significant weight gain since orientation, (I > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed by the weight gain), > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I currently weigh. Imagine > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as previously thought, > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only 62 lbs to prepare > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally thought. For some > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to swallow, (no pun > intended). > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact KPSSF to inform of > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until such time as I have > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I will, of course, > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as well as the support > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In addition, I still plan to > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge Eating/Overeaters > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by continuing on my own > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. Don't get me wrong; I > have every intention of telling the SSF physician of the weight gain, > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 lbs have been lost. > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam I would tell your surgeon. He may reset the amount you have to lose. Worse case scenario you still have to lose 62 pounds, best case scenario you only have to lose 41. Good Luck Huggles > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as to what my next step > should be considering my significant weight gain since orientation, (I > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed by the weight gain), > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I currently weigh. Imagine > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as previously thought, > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only 62 lbs to prepare > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally thought. For some > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to swallow, (no pun > intended). > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact KPSSF to inform of > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until such time as I have > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I will, of course, > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as well as the support > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In addition, I still plan to > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge Eating/Overeaters > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by continuing on my own > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. Don't get me wrong; I > have every intention of telling the SSF physician of the weight gain, > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 lbs have been lost. > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 An appointment with the dietician may be in order, to modify your eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op lifestyle. Have you considered other professionals, to help deal with the root cause(s) of your weight gain? Uncle Timmy -240 > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as to what my next step > should be considering my significant weight gain since orientation, (I > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed by the weight gain), > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I currently weigh. Imagine > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as previously thought, > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only 62 lbs to prepare > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally thought. For some > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to swallow, (no pun > intended). > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact KPSSF to inform of > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until such time as I have > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I will, of course, > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as well as the support > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In addition, I still plan to > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge Eating/Overeaters > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by continuing on my own > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. Don't get me wrong; I > have every intention of telling the SSF physician of the weight gain, > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 lbs have been lost. > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 An appointment with the dietician may be in order, to modify your eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op lifestyle. Have you considered other professionals, to help deal with the root cause(s) of your weight gain? Uncle Timmy -240 > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as to what my next step > should be considering my significant weight gain since orientation, (I > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed by the weight gain), > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I currently weigh. Imagine > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as previously thought, > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only 62 lbs to prepare > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally thought. For some > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to swallow, (no pun > intended). > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact KPSSF to inform of > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until such time as I have > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I will, of course, > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as well as the support > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In addition, I still plan to > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge Eating/Overeaters > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by continuing on my own > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. Don't get me wrong; I > have every intention of telling the SSF physician of the weight gain, > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 lbs have been lost. > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Hi Pam, It is so sad to know that your son was so seriously ill and you have so very little control on how to make it all better. You have been through so much is such a short time. It is easy to see how you have kind of put your needs to the side in order to take care of a sick child. It is OK to talk about those kind of things here. That is what we are here for. We are here to help in what ever way we can. I am glad that the surgery has helped your son immensely and he soon will be able to go to regular school. It is hard to do everything and also take care of your own needs. But as you say your child is better and it is time to take into consideration your needs also. Especially for your son. That way he will have a healthier mom who will be able to play with him and take him on walks and to the park. There is so much fun out there just waiting for you so it is time for you to go out and get some. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Hi Pam, It is so sad to know that your son was so seriously ill and you have so very little control on how to make it all better. You have been through so much is such a short time. It is easy to see how you have kind of put your needs to the side in order to take care of a sick child. It is OK to talk about those kind of things here. That is what we are here for. We are here to help in what ever way we can. I am glad that the surgery has helped your son immensely and he soon will be able to go to regular school. It is hard to do everything and also take care of your own needs. But as you say your child is better and it is time to take into consideration your needs also. Especially for your son. That way he will have a healthier mom who will be able to play with him and take him on walks and to the park. There is so much fun out there just waiting for you so it is time for you to go out and get some. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Laurie, Thanks for the tip! I'll call them today... Pam --- LLLORY@... wrote: > > Pam, that is truly wonderful news! It's always a > wonderful thing weighing in at less than > anticipated! > I don't see a problem with not contacting them at > present to tell them of the weight gain, however you > might want to call them and tell them you are > working > dilingently at the ten percent and will contact them > when you are there. It's always a good thing to > stay > on their radar, to let your name be heard, so as not > to be lost in the multitudes. > Laurie > > > > ____________________________________________________ > Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Thank you so much, Ramona, for your words of encouragement. And yes, I do plan on attending both the monthly meetings at KPSAC, as well as a support group at KPSTK. Pam --- sweetgemlady656@... wrote: > Hi Pam, > As you are pre-op you should be going to the > monthly case management > meetings. For my part I think that you should go to > the meetings there you can talk > to one of the people that facilitate the meetings > and you can also hear from > others the struggles that they too are going > through. There are so many > times that we thing that we are the only ones that > are faced with problems of a > weight gain instead of a weight loss. This online > support group is great but I > think that you also need that in person type of > meeting too with others that > are in the same stage of your journey. I know when > I went to the meetings > that I took so much from them. They also help you > stay focused on your goal. > There you can get lots of tools that you can use to > help you get back on track > and stay there. I know that when I went there in the > beginning it took me two > months before I realized how much I needed that > support to stay focused. It > took me that long before I started getting beyond > those feeling of rebellion. > I know when I heard that I would have to lose > weight before surgery I was > about to give up on me even before I started. I > really do encourage you to talk > to someone in the program. I know that once I talked > to Nadia it helped me > stay so focused and get to goal. Ask for another > appointment with Dr Stiles. > She really is such a sweet person and I know that > she wants everyone to be > successful in their journey. I can almost guarantee > you once that you have > talked to someone there you will start going in the > right direction. Some times we > need help and I know that there you will get guided > in the right direction > and you will get equipped with the right tools to be > on your way to weight > loss. > Ramona > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Thanks Tina. I think that you are right about contacting KPSSF. I should let them know that I am still alive and working on losing the weight gain and the 10% Pam --- Tina ma2two@...> wrote: > I really recommend that you call and check in with > South San > Francisco so they don't think that you have dropped > off the radar. > Explain to them that you've experienced some weight > gain but you are > working on taking that plus your 10% off. They may > want you to see > the surgeon again to get a firm weight loss goal. > I'd definitely > call them though. I know it's embarassing to admit > you've gained > weight but ... just do it! > > Tina > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > to what my next > step > > should be considering my significant weight gain > since > orientation, (I > > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed > by the weight > gain), > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > currently weigh. > Imagine > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as > previously > thought, > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only > 62 lbs to > prepare > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > thought. For some > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to > swallow, (no pun > > intended). > > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact > KPSSF to inform > of > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > such time as I have > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I > will, of course, > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > well as the support > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > addition, I still > plan to > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > Eating/Overeaters > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > continuing on my > own > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > Don't get me > wrong; I > > have every intention of telling the SSF physician > of the weight > gain, > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > lbs have been > lost. > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > Pam > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 OK, OK!! I get it guys! I will call KPSSF. I cannot tell all of you enough just how much I appreciate your responses! It really feels great to know that I have such a great amount of support out there! Pam --- Diane Duenas brendadiane64@...> wrote: > Pam > > I would tell your surgeon. He may reset the amount > you have to lose. > Worse case scenario you still have to lose 62 > pounds, best case > scenario you only have to lose 41. > > Good Luck > Huggles > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > to what my next > step > > should be considering my significant weight gain > since > orientation, (I > > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed > by the weight > gain), > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > currently weigh. > Imagine > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as > previously > thought, > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only > 62 lbs to > prepare > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > thought. For some > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to > swallow, (no pun > > intended). > > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact > KPSSF to inform > of > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > such time as I have > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I > will, of course, > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > well as the support > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > addition, I still > plan to > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > Eating/Overeaters > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > continuing on my > own > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > Don't get me > wrong; I > > have every intention of telling the SSF physician > of the weight > gain, > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > lbs have been > lost. > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > Pam > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 OK, OK!! I get it guys! I will call KPSSF. I cannot tell all of you enough just how much I appreciate your responses! It really feels great to know that I have such a great amount of support out there! Pam --- Diane Duenas brendadiane64@...> wrote: > Pam > > I would tell your surgeon. He may reset the amount > you have to lose. > Worse case scenario you still have to lose 62 > pounds, best case > scenario you only have to lose 41. > > Good Luck > Huggles > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > to what my next > step > > should be considering my significant weight gain > since > orientation, (I > > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed > by the weight > gain), > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > currently weigh. > Imagine > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as > previously > thought, > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only > 62 lbs to > prepare > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > thought. For some > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to > swallow, (no pun > > intended). > > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact > KPSSF to inform > of > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > such time as I have > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I > will, of course, > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > well as the support > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > addition, I still > plan to > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > Eating/Overeaters > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > continuing on my > own > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > Don't get me > wrong; I > > have every intention of telling the SSF physician > of the weight > gain, > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > lbs have been > lost. > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > Pam > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, its me Pam Marsh. I wish you well with losing the 10%. You can do it even when you feel like it is impossible. Just keep reaching and never take your eye off the prize. However long it takes, then let it take that....but never give up or in. Always here to support you in all your efforts and dreams. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Thanks Tina. I think that you are right about > contacting KPSSF. I should let them know that I am > still alive and working on losing the weight gain > and > the 10% > Pam > > --- Tina ma2two@...> wrote: > > > I really recommend that you call and check in with > > South San > > Francisco so they don't think that you have > dropped > > off the radar. > > Explain to them that you've experienced some > weight > > gain but you are > > working on taking that plus your 10% off. They may > > want you to see > > the surgeon again to get a firm weight loss goal. > > I'd definitely > > call them though. I know it's embarassing to admit > > you've gained > > weight but ... just do it! > > > > Tina > > > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > > to what my next > > step > > > should be considering my significant weight gain > > since > > orientation, (I > > > feel like such a failure, and am very > embarrassed > > by the weight > > gain), > > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > > currently weigh. > > Imagine > > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs > as > > previously > > thought, > > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose > only > > 62 lbs to > > prepare > > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > > thought. For some > > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier > to > > swallow, (no pun > > > intended). > > > I am still unsure as to whether I should > contact > > KPSSF to inform > > of > > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > > such time as I have > > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. > I > > will, of course, > > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > > well as the support > > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > > addition, I still > > plan to > > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > > Eating/Overeaters > > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > > continuing on my > > own > > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > > Don't get me > > wrong; I > > > have every intention of telling the SSF > physician > > of the weight > > gain, > > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > > lbs have been > > lost. > > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, its me Pam Marsh. I wish you well with losing the 10%. You can do it even when you feel like it is impossible. Just keep reaching and never take your eye off the prize. However long it takes, then let it take that....but never give up or in. Always here to support you in all your efforts and dreams. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Thanks Tina. I think that you are right about > contacting KPSSF. I should let them know that I am > still alive and working on losing the weight gain > and > the 10% > Pam > > --- Tina ma2two@...> wrote: > > > I really recommend that you call and check in with > > South San > > Francisco so they don't think that you have > dropped > > off the radar. > > Explain to them that you've experienced some > weight > > gain but you are > > working on taking that plus your 10% off. They may > > want you to see > > the surgeon again to get a firm weight loss goal. > > I'd definitely > > call them though. I know it's embarassing to admit > > you've gained > > weight but ... just do it! > > > > Tina > > > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > > to what my next > > step > > > should be considering my significant weight gain > > since > > orientation, (I > > > feel like such a failure, and am very > embarrassed > > by the weight > > gain), > > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > > currently weigh. > > Imagine > > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs > as > > previously > > thought, > > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose > only > > 62 lbs to > > prepare > > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > > thought. For some > > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier > to > > swallow, (no pun > > > intended). > > > I am still unsure as to whether I should > contact > > KPSSF to inform > > of > > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > > such time as I have > > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. > I > > will, of course, > > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > > well as the support > > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > > addition, I still > > plan to > > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > > Eating/Overeaters > > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > > continuing on my > > own > > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > > Don't get me > > wrong; I > > > have every intention of telling the SSF > physician > > of the weight > > gain, > > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > > lbs have been > > lost. > > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Yes, I am to attend the KPSTK Binge Eating/Overeating class in the Mental Health department. The classes begin the first week of August. (Although, I am fairly confident that I know what the causes are.) I don't want to bore anyone with the details, but in the last three years my son, who is now a 4 y/o, has been very, very ill, in and out of the hospital, has stopped breathing on more than one occasion, has had surgery at 2 1/2 years of age, has been on numerous drugs that are designed to supress his central nervous system, (because of numerous seizures), has 40 hours of therapy per week since the age of 2 years, (physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral). Because of all of this, I was forced to leave a GREAT career, and now stay at home FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 24/7, (because of the therapy in the home, and then after his 40 hours, he is exhausted, so we don't get a chance to get out much.) And to top it off, his Daddy left us when he was 2.5 years of age, (just before his surgery!). And because my son was on so many central nervous system suppressing drugs, he was unable to take pain medication after his surgery as the surgeon feared that he would lapse into a coma, (poor little guy. I still cry when I think of how much pain he was in!!) Not to mention that during the surgery, it was necessary to have a multitude of doctors, (i.e. surgeons, three ansthesiologists(?) including the chief of Ansthesiology) as they were afraid he would go into Status Eplectitus on the table, (uncontrollable seizures which could ultimately lead to death). In fact, I was told that they had bottles of a drug, (can't remember the name, maybe sodium panthenol?) that is designed to stop all brain activity, (brain dead), had my son gone into Status Epilectitus. Thankfully, he did not. (I sure could have used some support at the hospital on that day! But I was on my own, like we so often are these days.) However, he is getting great help that is completely paid for by the State and the school district, and because of this, he will more than likely be " mainstreamed " into regular school within the next few years. (ps, my son was completely healthy before he turned 13 months of age, and was completely healthy when I began my journey with WLS.) Also, he has been almost seizure free since his surgery!! Sorry, I did say that I would not bore you with the details, and here I probably have... At any rate, I am just saying that the last three years have been the most stressful and saddening of my life. But with the medical and developmental strides that my son has made recently, (he started talking about six months ago!! And has much more control of his fine motor skills.), I feel as if I am ready to concentrate on me now. OK, enough said... Thanks again to all of you for your kind words of encouragement and support. Pam --- Uncle Timmy n01un0@...> wrote: > An appointment with the dietician may be in order, > to modify your > eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op > lifestyle. Have you > considered other professionals, to help deal with > the root cause(s) > of your weight gain? > > Uncle Timmy -240 > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > to what my next > step > > should be considering my significant weight gain > since > orientation, (I > > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed > by the weight > gain), > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > currently weigh. > Imagine > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as > previously > thought, > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only > 62 lbs to > prepare > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > thought. For some > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to > swallow, (no pun > > intended). > > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact > KPSSF to inform > of > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > such time as I have > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I > will, of course, > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > well as the support > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > addition, I still > plan to > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > Eating/Overeaters > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > continuing on my > own > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > Don't get me > wrong; I > > have every intention of telling the SSF physician > of the weight > gain, > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > lbs have been > lost. > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > Pam > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Yes, I am to attend the KPSTK Binge Eating/Overeating class in the Mental Health department. The classes begin the first week of August. (Although, I am fairly confident that I know what the causes are.) I don't want to bore anyone with the details, but in the last three years my son, who is now a 4 y/o, has been very, very ill, in and out of the hospital, has stopped breathing on more than one occasion, has had surgery at 2 1/2 years of age, has been on numerous drugs that are designed to supress his central nervous system, (because of numerous seizures), has 40 hours of therapy per week since the age of 2 years, (physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral). Because of all of this, I was forced to leave a GREAT career, and now stay at home FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 24/7, (because of the therapy in the home, and then after his 40 hours, he is exhausted, so we don't get a chance to get out much.) And to top it off, his Daddy left us when he was 2.5 years of age, (just before his surgery!). And because my son was on so many central nervous system suppressing drugs, he was unable to take pain medication after his surgery as the surgeon feared that he would lapse into a coma, (poor little guy. I still cry when I think of how much pain he was in!!) Not to mention that during the surgery, it was necessary to have a multitude of doctors, (i.e. surgeons, three ansthesiologists(?) including the chief of Ansthesiology) as they were afraid he would go into Status Eplectitus on the table, (uncontrollable seizures which could ultimately lead to death). In fact, I was told that they had bottles of a drug, (can't remember the name, maybe sodium panthenol?) that is designed to stop all brain activity, (brain dead), had my son gone into Status Epilectitus. Thankfully, he did not. (I sure could have used some support at the hospital on that day! But I was on my own, like we so often are these days.) However, he is getting great help that is completely paid for by the State and the school district, and because of this, he will more than likely be " mainstreamed " into regular school within the next few years. (ps, my son was completely healthy before he turned 13 months of age, and was completely healthy when I began my journey with WLS.) Also, he has been almost seizure free since his surgery!! Sorry, I did say that I would not bore you with the details, and here I probably have... At any rate, I am just saying that the last three years have been the most stressful and saddening of my life. But with the medical and developmental strides that my son has made recently, (he started talking about six months ago!! And has much more control of his fine motor skills.), I feel as if I am ready to concentrate on me now. OK, enough said... Thanks again to all of you for your kind words of encouragement and support. Pam --- Uncle Timmy n01un0@...> wrote: > An appointment with the dietician may be in order, > to modify your > eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op > lifestyle. Have you > considered other professionals, to help deal with > the root cause(s) > of your weight gain? > > Uncle Timmy -240 > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > to what my next > step > > should be considering my significant weight gain > since > orientation, (I > > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed > by the weight > gain), > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > currently weigh. > Imagine > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as > previously > thought, > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only > 62 lbs to > prepare > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > thought. For some > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to > swallow, (no pun > > intended). > > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact > KPSSF to inform > of > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > such time as I have > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I > will, of course, > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > well as the support > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > addition, I still > plan to > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > Eating/Overeaters > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > continuing on my > own > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > Don't get me > wrong; I > > have every intention of telling the SSF physician > of the weight > gain, > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > lbs have been > lost. > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > Pam > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Yes, I am to attend the KPSTK Binge Eating/Overeating class in the Mental Health department. The classes begin the first week of August. (Although, I am fairly confident that I know what the causes are.) I don't want to bore anyone with the details, but in the last three years my son, who is now a 4 y/o, has been very, very ill, in and out of the hospital, has stopped breathing on more than one occasion, has had surgery at 2 1/2 years of age, has been on numerous drugs that are designed to supress his central nervous system, (because of numerous seizures), has 40 hours of therapy per week since the age of 2 years, (physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral). Because of all of this, I was forced to leave a GREAT career, and now stay at home FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 24/7, (because of the therapy in the home, and then after his 40 hours, he is exhausted, so we don't get a chance to get out much.) And to top it off, his Daddy left us when he was 2.5 years of age, (just before his surgery!). And because my son was on so many central nervous system suppressing drugs, he was unable to take pain medication after his surgery as the surgeon feared that he would lapse into a coma, (poor little guy. I still cry when I think of how much pain he was in!!) Not to mention that during the surgery, it was necessary to have a multitude of doctors, (i.e. surgeons, three ansthesiologists(?) including the chief of Ansthesiology) as they were afraid he would go into Status Eplectitus on the table, (uncontrollable seizures which could ultimately lead to death). In fact, I was told that they had bottles of a drug, (can't remember the name, maybe sodium panthenol?) that is designed to stop all brain activity, (brain dead), had my son gone into Status Epilectitus. Thankfully, he did not. (I sure could have used some support at the hospital on that day! But I was on my own, like we so often are these days.) However, he is getting great help that is completely paid for by the State and the school district, and because of this, he will more than likely be " mainstreamed " into regular school within the next few years. (ps, my son was completely healthy before he turned 13 months of age, and was completely healthy when I began my journey with WLS.) Also, he has been almost seizure free since his surgery!! Sorry, I did say that I would not bore you with the details, and here I probably have... At any rate, I am just saying that the last three years have been the most stressful and saddening of my life. But with the medical and developmental strides that my son has made recently, (he started talking about six months ago!! And has much more control of his fine motor skills.), I feel as if I am ready to concentrate on me now. OK, enough said... Thanks again to all of you for your kind words of encouragement and support. Pam --- Uncle Timmy n01un0@...> wrote: > An appointment with the dietician may be in order, > to modify your > eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op > lifestyle. Have you > considered other professionals, to help deal with > the root cause(s) > of your weight gain? > > Uncle Timmy -240 > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > to what my next > step > > should be considering my significant weight gain > since > orientation, (I > > feel like such a failure, and am very embarrassed > by the weight > gain), > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > currently weigh. > Imagine > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs as > previously > thought, > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose only > 62 lbs to > prepare > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > thought. For some > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier to > swallow, (no pun > > intended). > > I am still unsure as to whether I should contact > KPSSF to inform > of > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > such time as I have > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. I > will, of course, > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > well as the support > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > addition, I still > plan to > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > Eating/Overeaters > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > continuing on my > own > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > Don't get me > wrong; I > > have every intention of telling the SSF physician > of the weight > gain, > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > lbs have been > lost. > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > Pam > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, I can totally relate to having a child with health issues as well as disabilities. Both of my boys are Autistic. I have a 14 year old and a 11 year old. It was hard at first but I have been strengthened by the hurdles that we have had to overcome. It does get easier as time goes on because you learn to accept more than battle situations and your learn to stop looking someone who we can hold accountable for the mishap. Its all part of life and we don't know why things happen (and for me it no longer matters to me because now my boys are a living testimony) they just do. I know I did not say much here to help you...rather I wanted you to know that you are not alone. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Yes, I am to attend the KPSTK Binge > Eating/Overeating > class in the Mental Health department. The classes > begin the first week of August. (Although, I am > fairly > confident that I know what the causes are.) > I don't want to bore anyone with the details, but in > the last three years my son, who is now a 4 y/o, has > been very, very ill, in and out of the hospital, has > stopped breathing on more than one occasion, has had > surgery at 2 1/2 years of age, has been on numerous > drugs that are designed to supress his central > nervous > system, (because of numerous seizures), has 40 hours > of therapy per week since the age of 2 years, > (physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral). > Because of all of this, I was forced to leave a > GREAT > career, and now stay at home FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 24/7, > (because of the therapy in the home, and then after > his 40 hours, he is exhausted, so we don't get a > chance to get out much.) And to top it off, his > Daddy > left us when he was 2.5 years of age, (just before > his > surgery!). And because my son was on so many central > nervous system suppressing drugs, he was unable to > take pain medication after his surgery as the > surgeon > feared that he would lapse into a coma, (poor little > guy. I still cry when I think of how much pain he > was > in!!) Not to mention that during the surgery, it was > necessary to have a multitude of doctors, (i.e. > surgeons, three ansthesiologists(?) including the > chief of Ansthesiology) as they were afraid he would > go into Status Eplectitus on the table, > (uncontrollable seizures which could ultimately lead > to death). In fact, I was told that they had bottles > of a drug, (can't remember the name, maybe sodium > panthenol?) that is designed to stop all brain > activity, (brain dead), had my son gone into Status > Epilectitus. Thankfully, he did not. (I sure could > have used some support at the hospital on that day! > But I was on my own, like we so often are these > days.) > However, he is getting great help that is > completely > paid for by the State and the school district, and > because of this, he will more than likely be > " mainstreamed " into regular school within the next > few > years. (ps, my son was completely healthy before he > turned 13 months of age, and was completely healthy > when I began my journey with WLS.) Also, he has been > almost seizure free since his surgery!! > Sorry, I did say that I would not bore you with > the > details, and here I probably have... At any rate, I > am > just saying that the last three years have been the > most stressful and saddening of my life. But with > the > medical and developmental strides that my son has > made > recently, (he started talking about six months ago!! > And has much more control of his fine motor > skills.), > I feel as if I am ready to concentrate on me now. > OK, enough said... > Thanks again to all of you for your kind words of > encouragement and support. > Pam > > --- Uncle Timmy n01un0@...> wrote: > > > An appointment with the dietician may be in order, > > to modify your > > eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op > > lifestyle. Have you > > considered other professionals, to help deal with > > the root cause(s) > > of your weight gain? > > > > Uncle Timmy -240 > > > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > > to what my next > > step > > > should be considering my significant weight gain > > since > > orientation, (I > > > feel like such a failure, and am very > embarrassed > > by the weight > > gain), > > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > > currently weigh. > > Imagine > > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs > as > > previously > > thought, > > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose > only > > 62 lbs to > > prepare > > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > > thought. For some > > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier > to > > swallow, (no pun > > > intended). > > > I am still unsure as to whether I should > contact > > KPSSF to inform > > of > > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > > such time as I have > > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. > I > > will, of course, > > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > > well as the support > > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > > addition, I still > > plan to > > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > > Eating/Overeaters > > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > > continuing on my > > own > > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > > Don't get me > > wrong; I > > > have every intention of telling the SSF > physician > > of the weight > > gain, > > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > > lbs have been > > lost. > > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, I can totally relate to having a child with health issues as well as disabilities. Both of my boys are Autistic. I have a 14 year old and a 11 year old. It was hard at first but I have been strengthened by the hurdles that we have had to overcome. It does get easier as time goes on because you learn to accept more than battle situations and your learn to stop looking someone who we can hold accountable for the mishap. Its all part of life and we don't know why things happen (and for me it no longer matters to me because now my boys are a living testimony) they just do. I know I did not say much here to help you...rather I wanted you to know that you are not alone. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Yes, I am to attend the KPSTK Binge > Eating/Overeating > class in the Mental Health department. The classes > begin the first week of August. (Although, I am > fairly > confident that I know what the causes are.) > I don't want to bore anyone with the details, but in > the last three years my son, who is now a 4 y/o, has > been very, very ill, in and out of the hospital, has > stopped breathing on more than one occasion, has had > surgery at 2 1/2 years of age, has been on numerous > drugs that are designed to supress his central > nervous > system, (because of numerous seizures), has 40 hours > of therapy per week since the age of 2 years, > (physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral). > Because of all of this, I was forced to leave a > GREAT > career, and now stay at home FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 24/7, > (because of the therapy in the home, and then after > his 40 hours, he is exhausted, so we don't get a > chance to get out much.) And to top it off, his > Daddy > left us when he was 2.5 years of age, (just before > his > surgery!). And because my son was on so many central > nervous system suppressing drugs, he was unable to > take pain medication after his surgery as the > surgeon > feared that he would lapse into a coma, (poor little > guy. I still cry when I think of how much pain he > was > in!!) Not to mention that during the surgery, it was > necessary to have a multitude of doctors, (i.e. > surgeons, three ansthesiologists(?) including the > chief of Ansthesiology) as they were afraid he would > go into Status Eplectitus on the table, > (uncontrollable seizures which could ultimately lead > to death). In fact, I was told that they had bottles > of a drug, (can't remember the name, maybe sodium > panthenol?) that is designed to stop all brain > activity, (brain dead), had my son gone into Status > Epilectitus. Thankfully, he did not. (I sure could > have used some support at the hospital on that day! > But I was on my own, like we so often are these > days.) > However, he is getting great help that is > completely > paid for by the State and the school district, and > because of this, he will more than likely be > " mainstreamed " into regular school within the next > few > years. (ps, my son was completely healthy before he > turned 13 months of age, and was completely healthy > when I began my journey with WLS.) Also, he has been > almost seizure free since his surgery!! > Sorry, I did say that I would not bore you with > the > details, and here I probably have... At any rate, I > am > just saying that the last three years have been the > most stressful and saddening of my life. But with > the > medical and developmental strides that my son has > made > recently, (he started talking about six months ago!! > And has much more control of his fine motor > skills.), > I feel as if I am ready to concentrate on me now. > OK, enough said... > Thanks again to all of you for your kind words of > encouragement and support. > Pam > > --- Uncle Timmy n01un0@...> wrote: > > > An appointment with the dietician may be in order, > > to modify your > > eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op > > lifestyle. Have you > > considered other professionals, to help deal with > > the root cause(s) > > of your weight gain? > > > > Uncle Timmy -240 > > > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > > to what my next > > step > > > should be considering my significant weight gain > > since > > orientation, (I > > > feel like such a failure, and am very > embarrassed > > by the weight > > gain), > > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > > currently weigh. > > Imagine > > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs > as > > previously > > thought, > > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose > only > > 62 lbs to > > prepare > > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > > thought. For some > > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier > to > > swallow, (no pun > > > intended). > > > I am still unsure as to whether I should > contact > > KPSSF to inform > > of > > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > > such time as I have > > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. > I > > will, of course, > > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > > well as the support > > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > > addition, I still > > plan to > > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > > Eating/Overeaters > > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > > continuing on my > > own > > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > > Don't get me > > wrong; I > > > have every intention of telling the SSF > physician > > of the weight > > gain, > > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > > lbs have been > > lost. > > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Pam, I can totally relate to having a child with health issues as well as disabilities. Both of my boys are Autistic. I have a 14 year old and a 11 year old. It was hard at first but I have been strengthened by the hurdles that we have had to overcome. It does get easier as time goes on because you learn to accept more than battle situations and your learn to stop looking someone who we can hold accountable for the mishap. Its all part of life and we don't know why things happen (and for me it no longer matters to me because now my boys are a living testimony) they just do. I know I did not say much here to help you...rather I wanted you to know that you are not alone. Pam Marsh --- flo boss florenceboss@...> wrote: > Yes, I am to attend the KPSTK Binge > Eating/Overeating > class in the Mental Health department. The classes > begin the first week of August. (Although, I am > fairly > confident that I know what the causes are.) > I don't want to bore anyone with the details, but in > the last three years my son, who is now a 4 y/o, has > been very, very ill, in and out of the hospital, has > stopped breathing on more than one occasion, has had > surgery at 2 1/2 years of age, has been on numerous > drugs that are designed to supress his central > nervous > system, (because of numerous seizures), has 40 hours > of therapy per week since the age of 2 years, > (physical, speech, occupational, and behavioral). > Because of all of this, I was forced to leave a > GREAT > career, and now stay at home FIVE DAYS A WEEK, 24/7, > (because of the therapy in the home, and then after > his 40 hours, he is exhausted, so we don't get a > chance to get out much.) And to top it off, his > Daddy > left us when he was 2.5 years of age, (just before > his > surgery!). And because my son was on so many central > nervous system suppressing drugs, he was unable to > take pain medication after his surgery as the > surgeon > feared that he would lapse into a coma, (poor little > guy. I still cry when I think of how much pain he > was > in!!) Not to mention that during the surgery, it was > necessary to have a multitude of doctors, (i.e. > surgeons, three ansthesiologists(?) including the > chief of Ansthesiology) as they were afraid he would > go into Status Eplectitus on the table, > (uncontrollable seizures which could ultimately lead > to death). In fact, I was told that they had bottles > of a drug, (can't remember the name, maybe sodium > panthenol?) that is designed to stop all brain > activity, (brain dead), had my son gone into Status > Epilectitus. Thankfully, he did not. (I sure could > have used some support at the hospital on that day! > But I was on my own, like we so often are these > days.) > However, he is getting great help that is > completely > paid for by the State and the school district, and > because of this, he will more than likely be > " mainstreamed " into regular school within the next > few > years. (ps, my son was completely healthy before he > turned 13 months of age, and was completely healthy > when I began my journey with WLS.) Also, he has been > almost seizure free since his surgery!! > Sorry, I did say that I would not bore you with > the > details, and here I probably have... At any rate, I > am > just saying that the last three years have been the > most stressful and saddening of my life. But with > the > medical and developmental strides that my son has > made > recently, (he started talking about six months ago!! > And has much more control of his fine motor > skills.), > I feel as if I am ready to concentrate on me now. > OK, enough said... > Thanks again to all of you for your kind words of > encouragement and support. > Pam > > --- Uncle Timmy n01un0@...> wrote: > > > An appointment with the dietician may be in order, > > to modify your > > eating plan to help you adapt to the post-op > > lifestyle. Have you > > considered other professionals, to help deal with > > the root cause(s) > > of your weight gain? > > > > Uncle Timmy -240 > > > > > > > Although I've not yet phoned KPSSF to inquire as > > to what my next > > step > > > should be considering my significant weight gain > > since > > orientation, (I > > > feel like such a failure, and am very > embarrassed > > by the weight > > gain), > > > I did go to KPSTK to see exactely how much I > > currently weigh. > > Imagine > > > my surprise to see that I do not weigh 450 lbs > as > > previously > > thought, > > > but rather, 412!! That means that I need lose > only > > 62 lbs to > > prepare > > > for surgery, not the 100 that I had originally > > thought. For some > > > reason, losing 62 lbs versus 100 is alot easier > to > > swallow, (no pun > > > intended). > > > I am still unsure as to whether I should > contact > > KPSSF to inform > > of > > > the weight gain, or if I should just wait until > > such time as I have > > > lost the 62 lbs, and then schedule the surgery. > I > > will, of course, > > > begin going to the monthly meetings in SAC, as > > well as the support > > > group that is held at the KPSTK facility. In > > addition, I still > > plan to > > > attend, (beginning in August), the weekly Binge > > Eating/Overeaters > > > classes at KPSTK Mental Health department. > > > I just hope that I am doing the right thing by > > continuing on my > > own > > > instead of contacting KPSSF re the weight gain. > > Don't get me > > wrong; I > > > have every intention of telling the SSF > physician > > of the weight > > gain, > > > I would just prefer to do it after all of the 62 > > lbs have been > > lost. > > > Any comments/suggestions from anyone? > > > > > > Pam > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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