Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 , Dr. Harbison's phone number is . She is on vacation right now, but her secretary is there and can make the appointment for you. Weill/Cornell Medical Center is also known as New York Hospital. It is at 525 E. 68th Street - on York Ave. Where are you going to nursing school? Are you at all near that hospital? Dr. Harbison is a wonderful doctor, direct, to the point, and will go to the ends of the earth for her patients. My son Max, who is 15 and has RSS, has been seeing her for 14 years. He was her 3rd RSS patient and now she has over 170! Like your daughter, Max was diagnosed with failure to thrive. It was a nightmare for us because we were at first accused of not taking proper care of him. What a battle we went through! I hope you have not had the same thing happen to you. Please feel free to post anything you want and someone will almost always have an answer, even if it is a cyber hand to hold while you search for whatever you need. This is the greatest bunch of people! Welcome! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 I am not sure about all cases but with my son, the whites of his eyes are not really white. In good lighting, they look a bluish grey. We didn't even notice it until to Gen. pointed it out. Mommy to Keigan 4-15-03 and Tristian 9-26-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Bo, The blue sclera means that the whites of the eyes have a blue tinge to them. My son has that, but we don't even notice it anymore. There is no specific shape or pattern because the entire white part is more of a light baby blue. Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Bo, Don't fret over the blue sclera thing. It really means nothing other than a characteristic that other RSS children MAY have. As with the other characteristics, it is simply a list of things and your child does not have to have everything to be diagnosed with RSS. A syndrome is really just a compliation of many different things that are common among a group of children/adults and given a name. For me, it is easier to list what Max does NOT have rather than list what he does to " prove " he has RSS. You will see, if you look at the pictures that people have posted, that the kids all have the same look about them; however, it changes as they get older. I see the RSS in Max at the MAGIC convention when we are around almost 200 of them, but day to day I don't really anymore. He is almost 5' (half an inch shy) and 100 pounds. Now if we could only get the medical stuff straightened out.... Jodi Also, please note that blue schera does not affect eyesight or put your child at risk. Many people have it without a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Hi Janice and welcome aboard! Wolfie Lap Rny...August 27,2003 Dr. Lee A. Schmitt Birmingham, Alabama Keep 'Em Laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Welcome Janice It sounds scarey but I'm greatful what I've done.I'm 43 yrs old weight 379 at one point and one month out weight 320 as of today.My surgery was Aug 18,2003.I'm eatting reg food and drinking and take all the vitamins.I've only had a little trouble but something not anyone fault.one was reaction to the staple and other steri stripes.I've can't tell when I'm hungry but thats cool with me.Even looking at food makes me go away from the table.Don't care for it.They say it changes later sometime up to three months.I love my new Life and would do it all over again.So I'm so happy that your thinking of the surgery.I can't wait to get down to my weight I should be at for my height.You found a great site to join and talk to everyone here is one big Family.I loved them and Bless them.They help every one through this surgery.Every Doctor is diffent on when you start on reg food and what foods.But Hang in there and Wish you the best and hope your approval goes through fast and easy.God Bless and Welcomes aboard.a friend debkroll of Iowa,down 40 lbs now. > Hi, I've been reading all your messages from the last week, and find > everyone here so encouraging. I had an appointment with my pcp > yesterday and she was very supportive of the wls. She sent in a > referral, but said it will take about 1 year to complete the > process. I will get something in the mail in about a month with a > check list that has to be done before even the initial appointment, a > pap, ekg, colonoscopy, (lucky for me I had one last year), > psysological exam, etc. There is only one surgeon, he is from what > she said very good, with a very low complication rate. I asked > about insurance coverage and she said she has not had anyone denied > the surgery, that was encouraging. Priority is given to those with > diabetes, arthritis, and sleep apena, and I have the last 2. I'm > almost 52, 325 pounds, 5'7 " . The wls surgery sounds very scary to > me, but staying this way sounds more so. Anyway, just wanted to say > hi. Janice in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Hi Janice, Welcome to the group and congrats on taking the first step in your journey. Wow 1 year is a long wait. I think I would go nuts if I had to wait that long. Hang in there and your day will come. Chris Marietta, GA preop 10/13/03 Lap RNY 280/ /150 > Hi, I've been reading all your messages from the last week, and find > everyone here so encouraging. I had an appointment with my pcp > yesterday and she was very supportive of the wls. She sent in a > referral, but said it will take about 1 year to complete the > process. I will get something in the mail in about a month with a > check list that has to be done before even the initial appointment, a > pap, ekg, colonoscopy, (lucky for me I had one last year), > psysological exam, etc. There is only one surgeon, he is from what > she said very good, with a very low complication rate. I asked > about insurance coverage and she said she has not had anyone denied > the surgery, that was encouraging. Priority is given to those with > diabetes, arthritis, and sleep apena, and I have the last 2. I'm > almost 52, 325 pounds, 5'7 " . The wls surgery sounds very scary to > me, but staying this way sounds more so. Anyway, just wanted to say > hi. Janice in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Thanks for the welcome Wolfie. > Hi Janice and welcome aboard! > > Wolfie > Lap Rny...August 27,2003 > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt > Birmingham, Alabama > Keep 'Em Laughing! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Congratulations on your weight loss... I look forward to being a loser... my doctor seems real positive that I can have it done, so that's good. Janice > > Hi, I've been reading all your messages from the last week, and > find > > everyone here so encouraging. I had an appointment with my pcp > > yesterday and she was very supportive of the wls. She sent in a > > referral, but said it will take about 1 year to complete the > > process. I will get something in the mail in about a month with a > > check list that has to be done before even the initial > appointment, a > > pap, ekg, colonoscopy, (lucky for me I had one last year), > > psysological exam, etc. There is only one surgeon, he is from what > > she said very good, with a very low complication rate. I asked > > about insurance coverage and she said she has not had anyone > denied > > the surgery, that was encouraging. Priority is given to those > with > > diabetes, arthritis, and sleep apena, and I have the last 2. I'm > > almost 52, 325 pounds, 5'7 " . The wls surgery sounds very scary > to > > me, but staying this way sounds more so. Anyway, just wanted to > say > > hi. Janice in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Thanks I guess I'll know more when I get this packet they are supposed to send me. Janice > > Hi, I've been reading all your messages from the last week, and > find > > everyone here so encouraging. I had an appointment with my pcp > > yesterday and she was very supportive of the wls. She sent in a > > referral, but said it will take about 1 year to complete the > > process. I will get something in the mail in about a month with a > > check list that has to be done before even the initial appointment, > a > > pap, ekg, colonoscopy, (lucky for me I had one last year), > > psysological exam, etc. There is only one surgeon, he is from what > > she said very good, with a very low complication rate. I asked > > about insurance coverage and she said she has not had anyone denied > > the surgery, that was encouraging. Priority is given to those with > > diabetes, arthritis, and sleep apena, and I have the last 2. I'm > > almost 52, 325 pounds, 5'7 " . The wls surgery sounds very scary to > > me, but staying this way sounds more so. Anyway, just wanted to > say > > hi. Janice in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 welcome janice! i can relate, i didn't want to be MO anymore, not for another instant. keep researching all the risks & benefits, we're here for ya. lori h. > Hi, I've been reading all your messages from the last week, and find > everyone here so encouraging. I had an appointment with my pcp > yesterday and she was very supportive of the wls. She sent in a > referral, but said it will take about 1 year to complete the > process. I will get something in the mail in about a month with a > check list that has to be done before even the initial appointment, a > pap, ekg, colonoscopy, (lucky for me I had one last year), > psysological exam, etc. There is only one surgeon, he is from what > she said very good, with a very low complication rate. I asked > about insurance coverage and she said she has not had anyone denied > the surgery, that was encouraging. Priority is given to those with > diabetes, arthritis, and sleep apena, and I have the last 2. I'm > almost 52, 325 pounds, 5'7 " . The wls surgery sounds very scary to > me, but staying this way sounds more so. Anyway, just wanted to say > hi. Janice in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 welcome janice! i can relate, i didn't want to be MO anymore, not for another instant. keep researching all the risks & benefits, we're here for ya. lori h. > Hi, I've been reading all your messages from the last week, and find > everyone here so encouraging. I had an appointment with my pcp > yesterday and she was very supportive of the wls. She sent in a > referral, but said it will take about 1 year to complete the > process. I will get something in the mail in about a month with a > check list that has to be done before even the initial appointment, a > pap, ekg, colonoscopy, (lucky for me I had one last year), > psysological exam, etc. There is only one surgeon, he is from what > she said very good, with a very low complication rate. I asked > about insurance coverage and she said she has not had anyone denied > the surgery, that was encouraging. Priority is given to those with > diabetes, arthritis, and sleep apena, and I have the last 2. I'm > almost 52, 325 pounds, 5'7 " . The wls surgery sounds very scary to > me, but staying this way sounds more so. Anyway, just wanted to say > hi. Janice in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 welcome angie! hmmm, there's a number of theories on post-op fatigue, one has to do w/ the hibernation mode vs. hunting mode. maybe someone can come up w/ that website... lori h. > HI, I am Angie. I am from the Cleveland area. I am about 5 weeks > post op and have lost 22 pounds. Am very excited but also very > fatigued lately. Any feedback on the relapse period for the surgery? > Hope to talk to everyone soon. ttyl > > Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 welcome angie! hmmm, there's a number of theories on post-op fatigue, one has to do w/ the hibernation mode vs. hunting mode. maybe someone can come up w/ that website... lori h. > HI, I am Angie. I am from the Cleveland area. I am about 5 weeks > post op and have lost 22 pounds. Am very excited but also very > fatigued lately. Any feedback on the relapse period for the surgery? > Hope to talk to everyone soon. ttyl > > Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hi, Janice! It's definitely not something to be taken lightly. You'll do fine. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hi, Angie! Fatigue in the first few weeks is so normal. Try to get out and about and moving around. That may seem counter-indicated but believe me the faster you get your tush moving and that blood pumping the quicker you will perk up. It will pass and you'll start to feel on top of the world. Congrats on the 22 pounds. :-) angie angie44041@...> wrote: HI, I am Angie. Am very excited but also very fatigued lately. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hi Angie Congraduation to you Girl.22 lbs is alot for 5 weeks.Don't worry it coming off.The only reason I thing I lost a little more was all the water and that gallbladder they to out.Some only lose 2 to 3 lbs evry few days and some less and more.God Bless and your doing great.I don't weight every week becuz I'm a fraid to get dispressed about not losing fast enough.Doctor said that once you loses some lbs your body got to catch up before you start losing more.Take care and way to go your on the way os being skinny and thin.a friend debkroll of Iowa,Surgery date Aug 18,2003,down 40 lbs.God by your side every step of your life if you want him to be and ask HIM. In Gastric_Bypass_Family , " angie " wrote: > HI, I am Angie. I am from the Cleveland area. I am about 5 weeks > post op and have lost 22 pounds. Am very excited but also very > fatigued lately. Any feedback on the relapse period for the surgery? > Hope to talk to everyone soon. ttyl > > Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hi Angie Congraduation to you Girl.22 lbs is alot for 5 weeks.Don't worry it coming off.The only reason I thing I lost a little more was all the water and that gallbladder they to out.Some only lose 2 to 3 lbs evry few days and some less and more.God Bless and your doing great.I don't weight every week becuz I'm a fraid to get dispressed about not losing fast enough.Doctor said that once you loses some lbs your body got to catch up before you start losing more.Take care and way to go your on the way os being skinny and thin.a friend debkroll of Iowa,Surgery date Aug 18,2003,down 40 lbs.God by your side every step of your life if you want him to be and ask HIM. In Gastric_Bypass_Family , " angie " wrote: > HI, I am Angie. I am from the Cleveland area. I am about 5 weeks > post op and have lost 22 pounds. Am very excited but also very > fatigued lately. Any feedback on the relapse period for the surgery? > Hope to talk to everyone soon. ttyl > > Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hi Angie Congraduation to you Girl.22 lbs is alot for 5 weeks.Don't worry it coming off.The only reason I thing I lost a little more was all the water and that gallbladder they to out.Some only lose 2 to 3 lbs evry few days and some less and more.God Bless and your doing great.I don't weight every week becuz I'm a fraid to get dispressed about not losing fast enough.Doctor said that once you loses some lbs your body got to catch up before you start losing more.Take care and way to go your on the way os being skinny and thin.a friend debkroll of Iowa,Surgery date Aug 18,2003,down 40 lbs.God by your side every step of your life if you want him to be and ask HIM. In Gastric_Bypass_Family , " angie " wrote: > HI, I am Angie. I am from the Cleveland area. I am about 5 weeks > post op and have lost 22 pounds. Am very excited but also very > fatigued lately. Any feedback on the relapse period for the surgery? > Hope to talk to everyone soon. ttyl > > Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Hi , I'm relatively new here, I'm in the same place you are, trying to decide if this is what I want. I'm just like you, been there done that on most diets, too overweight, and too many health problems because of it. I have a referral from my doctor to the surgeon to begin thinking about it. I have been reading here for a couple of weeks, lots of nice people, and I'm sure you will get alot of help from everyone here. Janice > Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm trying to decide if the surgery > is what I want to do. It's an awful big committment to go through > but I'm an awful big person - too overweight, too many years, too > many diets, too many diet plans and weightloss clubs! I hope I can > find some good answers here. > Thanks, > Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Welcome, . You've come to the right place. You will learn a lot reading other posts, and if you have specific questions, sing out and someone will know the answer. We've all been where you are. Inform yourself and you will find the right answer for you. Connie post-op open rny 9/17/03 --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm trying to decide if the surgery > is what I want to do. It's an awful big committment to go through > but I'm an awful big person - too overweight, too many years, too > many diets, too many diet plans and weightloss clubs! I hope I can > find some good answers here. > Thanks, > Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Welcome, . You've come to the right place. You will learn a lot reading other posts, and if you have specific questions, sing out and someone will know the answer. We've all been where you are. Inform yourself and you will find the right answer for you. Connie post-op open rny 9/17/03 --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm trying to decide if the surgery > is what I want to do. It's an awful big committment to go through > but I'm an awful big person - too overweight, too many years, too > many diets, too many diet plans and weightloss clubs! I hope I can > find some good answers here. > Thanks, > Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Welcome, . You've come to the right place. You will learn a lot reading other posts, and if you have specific questions, sing out and someone will know the answer. We've all been where you are. Inform yourself and you will find the right answer for you. Connie post-op open rny 9/17/03 --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm trying to decide if the surgery > is what I want to do. It's an awful big committment to go through > but I'm an awful big person - too overweight, too many years, too > many diets, too many diet plans and weightloss clubs! I hope I can > find some good answers here. > Thanks, > Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Hi , I just had the surgery last week. Please feel free to email me off group, if you wish. Everyone here is very knowledgable and willing to help!! sherri New here Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm trying to decide if the surgery is what I want to do. It's an awful big committment to go through but I'm an awful big person - too overweight, too many years, too many diets, too many diet plans and weightloss clubs! I hope I can find some good answers here. Thanks, Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Hi , I just had the surgery last week. Please feel free to email me off group, if you wish. Everyone here is very knowledgable and willing to help!! sherri New here Hi everybody, I'm new here and I'm trying to decide if the surgery is what I want to do. It's an awful big committment to go through but I'm an awful big person - too overweight, too many years, too many diets, too many diet plans and weightloss clubs! I hope I can find some good answers here. Thanks, Mills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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