Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Charnel, I had some luck by emailing individuals off the patient list on the clos.net website. There are like 250 patients' email addresses listed there, so you would have a large pool of people to draw from. Contacting them personally, rather than a general message gave me my requisite contacts for my packet within 2 days. Good luck to you! Meghan > Hello, My name is Charnel Baker, and I am from Clayton North Carolina. I > have been observing the group for the last two weeks to see some of the > discussion that goes on. I have submitted all of my information to Dr. R. > and he has sent the insurance letter out, and I do not feel that I will have > a problem getting approval. > > I am now looking for some insight to the best as well as the worst > part of the MGB. I have read a lot of material, and my mother had WLS, it > was very helpful for her. I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > > My BMI is 37, and I suffer from sarcoidosis, which is a lung > disease. I fear if I don't have the surgery, I won't be here to see my > children have children. > > Thank you for taking the time to read this and respond. > > Sincerely > > Charnel Baker > Aetna U.S. Healthcare-Ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Charnel, I had some luck by emailing individuals off the patient list on the clos.net website. There are like 250 patients' email addresses listed there, so you would have a large pool of people to draw from. Contacting them personally, rather than a general message gave me my requisite contacts for my packet within 2 days. Good luck to you! Meghan > Hello, My name is Charnel Baker, and I am from Clayton North Carolina. I > have been observing the group for the last two weeks to see some of the > discussion that goes on. I have submitted all of my information to Dr. R. > and he has sent the insurance letter out, and I do not feel that I will have > a problem getting approval. > > I am now looking for some insight to the best as well as the worst > part of the MGB. I have read a lot of material, and my mother had WLS, it > was very helpful for her. I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > > My BMI is 37, and I suffer from sarcoidosis, which is a lung > disease. I fear if I don't have the surgery, I won't be here to see my > children have children. > > Thank you for taking the time to read this and respond. > > Sincerely > > Charnel Baker > Aetna U.S. Healthcare-Ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Charnel, I had some luck by emailing individuals off the patient list on the clos.net website. There are like 250 patients' email addresses listed there, so you would have a large pool of people to draw from. Contacting them personally, rather than a general message gave me my requisite contacts for my packet within 2 days. Good luck to you! Meghan > Hello, My name is Charnel Baker, and I am from Clayton North Carolina. I > have been observing the group for the last two weeks to see some of the > discussion that goes on. I have submitted all of my information to Dr. R. > and he has sent the insurance letter out, and I do not feel that I will have > a problem getting approval. > > I am now looking for some insight to the best as well as the worst > part of the MGB. I have read a lot of material, and my mother had WLS, it > was very helpful for her. I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > > My BMI is 37, and I suffer from sarcoidosis, which is a lung > disease. I fear if I don't have the surgery, I won't be here to see my > children have children. > > Thank you for taking the time to read this and respond. > > Sincerely > > Charnel Baker > Aetna U.S. Healthcare-Ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Email me at shoutjoy@... and I will be anyone's contact. a 5/29/00 mnorton@... wrote: > > Charnel, > I had some luck by emailing individuals off the patient list on the > clos.net website. There are like 250 patients' email addresses listed > there, so you would have a large pool of people to draw from. > Contacting them personally, rather than a general message gave me my > requisite contacts for my packet within 2 days. > > Good luck to you! > Meghan > > > > Hello, My name is Charnel Baker, and I am from Clayton North > Carolina. I > > have been observing the group for the last two weeks to see some of > the > > discussion that goes on. I have submitted all of my information to > Dr. R. > > and he has sent the insurance letter out, and I do not feel that I > will have > > a problem getting approval. > > > > I am now looking for some insight to the best as well as the > worst > > part of the MGB. I have read a lot of material, and my mother had > WLS, it > > was very helpful for her. I was wondering if maybe those who feel > there are > > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this > surgery, > > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > > > > My BMI is 37, and I suffer from sarcoidosis, which is a lung > > disease. I fear if I don't have the surgery, I won't be here to > see > my > > children have children. > > > > Thank you for taking the time to read this and respond. > > > > Sincerely > > > > Charnel Baker > > Aetna U.S. Healthcare-Ins. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Rate your local doctor or dentist for a chance to win $5,000! > Click here NOW to register to win. > http://click.egroups.com/1/5598/2/_/453517/_/961513309/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Email me at shoutjoy@... and I will be anyone's contact. a 5/29/00 mnorton@... wrote: > > Charnel, > I had some luck by emailing individuals off the patient list on the > clos.net website. There are like 250 patients' email addresses listed > there, so you would have a large pool of people to draw from. > Contacting them personally, rather than a general message gave me my > requisite contacts for my packet within 2 days. > > Good luck to you! > Meghan > > > > Hello, My name is Charnel Baker, and I am from Clayton North > Carolina. I > > have been observing the group for the last two weeks to see some of > the > > discussion that goes on. I have submitted all of my information to > Dr. R. > > and he has sent the insurance letter out, and I do not feel that I > will have > > a problem getting approval. > > > > I am now looking for some insight to the best as well as the > worst > > part of the MGB. I have read a lot of material, and my mother had > WLS, it > > was very helpful for her. I was wondering if maybe those who feel > there are > > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this > surgery, > > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > > > > My BMI is 37, and I suffer from sarcoidosis, which is a lung > > disease. I fear if I don't have the surgery, I won't be here to > see > my > > children have children. > > > > Thank you for taking the time to read this and respond. > > > > Sincerely > > > > Charnel Baker > > Aetna U.S. Healthcare-Ins. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Rate your local doctor or dentist for a chance to win $5,000! > Click here NOW to register to win. > http://click.egroups.com/1/5598/2/_/453517/_/961513309/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 This is something I sent another MGB hpoeful. I hope it helps. Keep me posted! As a pre-op, there are a few things I would like to know. You you share your pre-op stats? female, 46 y/o, 5'9'', and 336 pounds currently 255 What was you MGB date? 12-16-99 came home 12-18-99 How much weight have you lost? 81 pounds Did you have co-morbidities? High blood pressure, acid reflux, urinary incontience, knee, hip, and back pain. Improvements? All are much better Surgery complications? none at all Have you followed Dr R's advice on introducing food back into you system? yes Experienced dumping? one time---- I ate some cereal and it had too much sugar in it. Did you do anything pre-operatively to prepare? (such as vitamins for hair, skin etc.? I did nothing Is there anything you wish you had done? yes, I wish I had tried to shed some weight so my weight loss would have been even more. Do you have any advice for me? Just relax and enjoy the ride to this wonderful journey of new beginnings. Hello, I chose Dr. Rutledge because, after extensive research, I found his procedure the most appealing. I would never have had the open surgery. I also felt safer in his care because he specializes in this surgery and had 20 years experience. I thank God for gifting him with his knowledge, skills, and compassion. Dr. Rutledge chooses to apply his knowledge and skills in the most efficient manner in which he can. I am a firm believer that if it is my time to die, I will die. If it isn't my time to go then I won't. It doesn't matter if I am on the operating table or on the sofa at home. I had my MGB on December 16, 1999. I came home on the 18th of December. I have had no complications then or now. It was a positive experience. I had no pain except for a little gas pain in my left shoulder due to the " stuff " they inflate the abdomen with in order to do the surgery. This was alleviated by walking. I am female, 46 years old at the time of the MGB now 47, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 336 the day of surgery. I wanted and had this surgery for me, and me alone. That may seem selfish but I did not do it for any other reason than to get my life and health back. By the way I am married and have been for almost 31 years to the same wonderful man. We have identical twin daughters (age 28) two sons-in- law, and 3 grandchildren. I have had a good life indeed. My first clinic visit was on October 31, 1999. I was required by Dr. Rutledge to see a specialists because of the following health problems. I have a Protein S Deficiency ( heriditary) which causes my blood to clot too quickly. This was discovered when I had a blood clot go to my lung in 1994. This is controlled by taking coumadin ( a blood thinner ) for the rest of my life. I had to go off the oral Coumadin and switch to injections a week prior to surgery per my local physician Dew MD. I had the surgery and was placed on yet another type of injection to prevent blood clots while in the hospital. The Monday following surgery I went back on the injections for another week, then finally back to the oral Coumadin. I also have Ulcerative Colitis ( stress induced) which is an infammation of the large intestine. This was another area of concern for Dr Rutledge. I saw my Gastroenterologist for this and was cleared by him for the MGB. I am very happy to report all is well and I have not had any complications from either of these conditions since surgery. In fact I am now on the lowest dose of Coumadin I have been on since being diagnosed with this condition in 1994. I had, prior to the MGB, high blood pressure and was taking three medications to control it. I had problems with my knees, heel spurs, back, and joint pain in general due to the excess weight on my body. These problems have improved greatly since surgery and will continue to improve I am sure as my weight continues to go down. I work for the State of North Carolina and have the Blue Cross, Blue Shield insurance they provide for us. I had to pay my $250.00 deductible and the $1000.00 out of pocket expense and then it paid 100%. This surgery was a covered procedure. I was approved quickly and they paid my bill without any problems. I feel very blessed. I was, and still am, committed and very careful to follow Dr.Rutledge's instructions especially, the first 21 days following surgery to ensure my new stomach had the best possible opportunity to heal itself. During this time I consumed ice chips, broth, apple juice, frozen Pedialyte Pops( yes, the ones for children. These are located on the shelf at most pharmacies and grocery stores ), yogurt, Ensure,milk,and thinned cream soups. Then I progressed to solid food a little at a time. This was trial and error because I no longer desired or craved the foods or the amounts that my diet had consisted of prior to the MGB. This was hard to believe. I have always been a " bulk " eater and loved bread and sweets. It is wonderful to be free of those cravings. I can't explain it, I just know I am free of them. I now eat anything I want. I love yogurt and continue to eat it daily. I have livermush for breakfast a couple of times a week. I can eat cereal, pork, chicken, spaghetti, chili beans, french fries, chicken nuggets, pizza, fruits and vegetables. I no longer care for beef. It feels " heavy " on my stomach. I do not eat out a lot because I simply do not care to do so. It does not bother me at all to cook for my family, or to be around others eating all sorts of foods. It just does not temp me in the least nor does it make me uncomfortable. My life is no longer centered around food. I drink milk, water, and Crystal Lite and gatorade by the tons. Occasionally I even have 1/2 cup of coffee. The hardest part for me was learning to eat slowly and chew my food well. I teach and we have 25 minutes to eat lunch. It is a challenge to get 29 students to the cafeteria, run to the bathroom, check my mailbox, go through the lunch line, and eat in this time frame. Needless to say, after 21 years in the education system I was conditioned to eat FAST. The rest of the adjustments were a breeze. I have shed a total of 81 pounds so far. I shed the weight quickly the first month. Thereafter it has slowed and formed a pattern. I tend to stay the same weight for about 3 weeks and then I shed about 7-10 pounds. This has been the case for the past 14 weeks. I did go for 8 weeks without losing a pound, then all of a sudden I started losing again. I am pleased with the outcome thus far. My bowel habits are the same. No diarrhea, no constipation. I am not bothered with gas any more or less since surgery. I do not have acid reflux or heartburn. I have had one episode of dumping this was caues by eating cereal that had too much sugar in it. I do tend to be colder natured since surgery. I am experiencing a little hair loss that only I notice and this is only temporary. My thighs are looking wrinkled from the weight loss. My age probably has something to do with that. Would I do it again? A thousand times YES! I continue to take the vitamins, and Citrucel. The only thing I am not doing as I should is exercising. I would recommend this surgery and Dr. Rutledge without hesitation. As I have told him I do not have the words to thank God and Dr. Rutledge for this life changing / saving surgery. Best Wishes, Lynda usually home after 6pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 This is something I sent another MGB hpoeful. I hope it helps. Keep me posted! As a pre-op, there are a few things I would like to know. You you share your pre-op stats? female, 46 y/o, 5'9'', and 336 pounds currently 255 What was you MGB date? 12-16-99 came home 12-18-99 How much weight have you lost? 81 pounds Did you have co-morbidities? High blood pressure, acid reflux, urinary incontience, knee, hip, and back pain. Improvements? All are much better Surgery complications? none at all Have you followed Dr R's advice on introducing food back into you system? yes Experienced dumping? one time---- I ate some cereal and it had too much sugar in it. Did you do anything pre-operatively to prepare? (such as vitamins for hair, skin etc.? I did nothing Is there anything you wish you had done? yes, I wish I had tried to shed some weight so my weight loss would have been even more. Do you have any advice for me? Just relax and enjoy the ride to this wonderful journey of new beginnings. Hello, I chose Dr. Rutledge because, after extensive research, I found his procedure the most appealing. I would never have had the open surgery. I also felt safer in his care because he specializes in this surgery and had 20 years experience. I thank God for gifting him with his knowledge, skills, and compassion. Dr. Rutledge chooses to apply his knowledge and skills in the most efficient manner in which he can. I am a firm believer that if it is my time to die, I will die. If it isn't my time to go then I won't. It doesn't matter if I am on the operating table or on the sofa at home. I had my MGB on December 16, 1999. I came home on the 18th of December. I have had no complications then or now. It was a positive experience. I had no pain except for a little gas pain in my left shoulder due to the " stuff " they inflate the abdomen with in order to do the surgery. This was alleviated by walking. I am female, 46 years old at the time of the MGB now 47, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 336 the day of surgery. I wanted and had this surgery for me, and me alone. That may seem selfish but I did not do it for any other reason than to get my life and health back. By the way I am married and have been for almost 31 years to the same wonderful man. We have identical twin daughters (age 28) two sons-in- law, and 3 grandchildren. I have had a good life indeed. My first clinic visit was on October 31, 1999. I was required by Dr. Rutledge to see a specialists because of the following health problems. I have a Protein S Deficiency ( heriditary) which causes my blood to clot too quickly. This was discovered when I had a blood clot go to my lung in 1994. This is controlled by taking coumadin ( a blood thinner ) for the rest of my life. I had to go off the oral Coumadin and switch to injections a week prior to surgery per my local physician Dew MD. I had the surgery and was placed on yet another type of injection to prevent blood clots while in the hospital. The Monday following surgery I went back on the injections for another week, then finally back to the oral Coumadin. I also have Ulcerative Colitis ( stress induced) which is an infammation of the large intestine. This was another area of concern for Dr Rutledge. I saw my Gastroenterologist for this and was cleared by him for the MGB. I am very happy to report all is well and I have not had any complications from either of these conditions since surgery. In fact I am now on the lowest dose of Coumadin I have been on since being diagnosed with this condition in 1994. I had, prior to the MGB, high blood pressure and was taking three medications to control it. I had problems with my knees, heel spurs, back, and joint pain in general due to the excess weight on my body. These problems have improved greatly since surgery and will continue to improve I am sure as my weight continues to go down. I work for the State of North Carolina and have the Blue Cross, Blue Shield insurance they provide for us. I had to pay my $250.00 deductible and the $1000.00 out of pocket expense and then it paid 100%. This surgery was a covered procedure. I was approved quickly and they paid my bill without any problems. I feel very blessed. I was, and still am, committed and very careful to follow Dr.Rutledge's instructions especially, the first 21 days following surgery to ensure my new stomach had the best possible opportunity to heal itself. During this time I consumed ice chips, broth, apple juice, frozen Pedialyte Pops( yes, the ones for children. These are located on the shelf at most pharmacies and grocery stores ), yogurt, Ensure,milk,and thinned cream soups. Then I progressed to solid food a little at a time. This was trial and error because I no longer desired or craved the foods or the amounts that my diet had consisted of prior to the MGB. This was hard to believe. I have always been a " bulk " eater and loved bread and sweets. It is wonderful to be free of those cravings. I can't explain it, I just know I am free of them. I now eat anything I want. I love yogurt and continue to eat it daily. I have livermush for breakfast a couple of times a week. I can eat cereal, pork, chicken, spaghetti, chili beans, french fries, chicken nuggets, pizza, fruits and vegetables. I no longer care for beef. It feels " heavy " on my stomach. I do not eat out a lot because I simply do not care to do so. It does not bother me at all to cook for my family, or to be around others eating all sorts of foods. It just does not temp me in the least nor does it make me uncomfortable. My life is no longer centered around food. I drink milk, water, and Crystal Lite and gatorade by the tons. Occasionally I even have 1/2 cup of coffee. The hardest part for me was learning to eat slowly and chew my food well. I teach and we have 25 minutes to eat lunch. It is a challenge to get 29 students to the cafeteria, run to the bathroom, check my mailbox, go through the lunch line, and eat in this time frame. Needless to say, after 21 years in the education system I was conditioned to eat FAST. The rest of the adjustments were a breeze. I have shed a total of 81 pounds so far. I shed the weight quickly the first month. Thereafter it has slowed and formed a pattern. I tend to stay the same weight for about 3 weeks and then I shed about 7-10 pounds. This has been the case for the past 14 weeks. I did go for 8 weeks without losing a pound, then all of a sudden I started losing again. I am pleased with the outcome thus far. My bowel habits are the same. No diarrhea, no constipation. I am not bothered with gas any more or less since surgery. I do not have acid reflux or heartburn. I have had one episode of dumping this was caues by eating cereal that had too much sugar in it. I do tend to be colder natured since surgery. I am experiencing a little hair loss that only I notice and this is only temporary. My thighs are looking wrinkled from the weight loss. My age probably has something to do with that. Would I do it again? A thousand times YES! I continue to take the vitamins, and Citrucel. The only thing I am not doing as I should is exercising. I would recommend this surgery and Dr. Rutledge without hesitation. As I have told him I do not have the words to thank God and Dr. Rutledge for this life changing / saving surgery. Best Wishes, Lynda usually home after 6pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 This is something I sent another MGB hpoeful. I hope it helps. Keep me posted! As a pre-op, there are a few things I would like to know. You you share your pre-op stats? female, 46 y/o, 5'9'', and 336 pounds currently 255 What was you MGB date? 12-16-99 came home 12-18-99 How much weight have you lost? 81 pounds Did you have co-morbidities? High blood pressure, acid reflux, urinary incontience, knee, hip, and back pain. Improvements? All are much better Surgery complications? none at all Have you followed Dr R's advice on introducing food back into you system? yes Experienced dumping? one time---- I ate some cereal and it had too much sugar in it. Did you do anything pre-operatively to prepare? (such as vitamins for hair, skin etc.? I did nothing Is there anything you wish you had done? yes, I wish I had tried to shed some weight so my weight loss would have been even more. Do you have any advice for me? Just relax and enjoy the ride to this wonderful journey of new beginnings. Hello, I chose Dr. Rutledge because, after extensive research, I found his procedure the most appealing. I would never have had the open surgery. I also felt safer in his care because he specializes in this surgery and had 20 years experience. I thank God for gifting him with his knowledge, skills, and compassion. Dr. Rutledge chooses to apply his knowledge and skills in the most efficient manner in which he can. I am a firm believer that if it is my time to die, I will die. If it isn't my time to go then I won't. It doesn't matter if I am on the operating table or on the sofa at home. I had my MGB on December 16, 1999. I came home on the 18th of December. I have had no complications then or now. It was a positive experience. I had no pain except for a little gas pain in my left shoulder due to the " stuff " they inflate the abdomen with in order to do the surgery. This was alleviated by walking. I am female, 46 years old at the time of the MGB now 47, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 336 the day of surgery. I wanted and had this surgery for me, and me alone. That may seem selfish but I did not do it for any other reason than to get my life and health back. By the way I am married and have been for almost 31 years to the same wonderful man. We have identical twin daughters (age 28) two sons-in- law, and 3 grandchildren. I have had a good life indeed. My first clinic visit was on October 31, 1999. I was required by Dr. Rutledge to see a specialists because of the following health problems. I have a Protein S Deficiency ( heriditary) which causes my blood to clot too quickly. This was discovered when I had a blood clot go to my lung in 1994. This is controlled by taking coumadin ( a blood thinner ) for the rest of my life. I had to go off the oral Coumadin and switch to injections a week prior to surgery per my local physician Dew MD. I had the surgery and was placed on yet another type of injection to prevent blood clots while in the hospital. The Monday following surgery I went back on the injections for another week, then finally back to the oral Coumadin. I also have Ulcerative Colitis ( stress induced) which is an infammation of the large intestine. This was another area of concern for Dr Rutledge. I saw my Gastroenterologist for this and was cleared by him for the MGB. I am very happy to report all is well and I have not had any complications from either of these conditions since surgery. In fact I am now on the lowest dose of Coumadin I have been on since being diagnosed with this condition in 1994. I had, prior to the MGB, high blood pressure and was taking three medications to control it. I had problems with my knees, heel spurs, back, and joint pain in general due to the excess weight on my body. These problems have improved greatly since surgery and will continue to improve I am sure as my weight continues to go down. I work for the State of North Carolina and have the Blue Cross, Blue Shield insurance they provide for us. I had to pay my $250.00 deductible and the $1000.00 out of pocket expense and then it paid 100%. This surgery was a covered procedure. I was approved quickly and they paid my bill without any problems. I feel very blessed. I was, and still am, committed and very careful to follow Dr.Rutledge's instructions especially, the first 21 days following surgery to ensure my new stomach had the best possible opportunity to heal itself. During this time I consumed ice chips, broth, apple juice, frozen Pedialyte Pops( yes, the ones for children. These are located on the shelf at most pharmacies and grocery stores ), yogurt, Ensure,milk,and thinned cream soups. Then I progressed to solid food a little at a time. This was trial and error because I no longer desired or craved the foods or the amounts that my diet had consisted of prior to the MGB. This was hard to believe. I have always been a " bulk " eater and loved bread and sweets. It is wonderful to be free of those cravings. I can't explain it, I just know I am free of them. I now eat anything I want. I love yogurt and continue to eat it daily. I have livermush for breakfast a couple of times a week. I can eat cereal, pork, chicken, spaghetti, chili beans, french fries, chicken nuggets, pizza, fruits and vegetables. I no longer care for beef. It feels " heavy " on my stomach. I do not eat out a lot because I simply do not care to do so. It does not bother me at all to cook for my family, or to be around others eating all sorts of foods. It just does not temp me in the least nor does it make me uncomfortable. My life is no longer centered around food. I drink milk, water, and Crystal Lite and gatorade by the tons. Occasionally I even have 1/2 cup of coffee. The hardest part for me was learning to eat slowly and chew my food well. I teach and we have 25 minutes to eat lunch. It is a challenge to get 29 students to the cafeteria, run to the bathroom, check my mailbox, go through the lunch line, and eat in this time frame. Needless to say, after 21 years in the education system I was conditioned to eat FAST. The rest of the adjustments were a breeze. I have shed a total of 81 pounds so far. I shed the weight quickly the first month. Thereafter it has slowed and formed a pattern. I tend to stay the same weight for about 3 weeks and then I shed about 7-10 pounds. This has been the case for the past 14 weeks. I did go for 8 weeks without losing a pound, then all of a sudden I started losing again. I am pleased with the outcome thus far. My bowel habits are the same. No diarrhea, no constipation. I am not bothered with gas any more or less since surgery. I do not have acid reflux or heartburn. I have had one episode of dumping this was caues by eating cereal that had too much sugar in it. I do tend to be colder natured since surgery. I am experiencing a little hair loss that only I notice and this is only temporary. My thighs are looking wrinkled from the weight loss. My age probably has something to do with that. Would I do it again? A thousand times YES! I continue to take the vitamins, and Citrucel. The only thing I am not doing as I should is exercising. I would recommend this surgery and Dr. Rutledge without hesitation. As I have told him I do not have the words to thank God and Dr. Rutledge for this life changing / saving surgery. Best Wishes, Lynda usually home after 6pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 << I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, would you please let me know what you think is most important. >> Hi, Charnel! The best thing about this surgery which I didn't read about in the manual is the incredible infusion of hope for my future well-being. Since the MGB, I have hope for the first time in many, many years. I was facing serious health problems without a doubt; my family and doctors were adamant about their concerns for my safety if I continued to carry so much weight around...never mind gaining even more weight! I'm so happy for you that you've chosen the MGB with Dr. R. You will not be sorry, honey. Each day I awake is a gift now. I am eager to participate in my life once more. I look forward to physical exertion and love accomplishing the simple things that had become impossible due to my weight and health problems. I can truly smile now. I work outside the home in comfort, no more aching joints, breathlessness and exhaustion by the end of the day. I enjoy my yard and plants once more. I can keep up with my housework. Food has taken its proper place in my life for the first time in my memory: I eat to live, I no longer live to eat. Dee in MI (MGB 16 Dec 99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 << I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, would you please let me know what you think is most important. >> Hi, Charnel! The best thing about this surgery which I didn't read about in the manual is the incredible infusion of hope for my future well-being. Since the MGB, I have hope for the first time in many, many years. I was facing serious health problems without a doubt; my family and doctors were adamant about their concerns for my safety if I continued to carry so much weight around...never mind gaining even more weight! I'm so happy for you that you've chosen the MGB with Dr. R. You will not be sorry, honey. Each day I awake is a gift now. I am eager to participate in my life once more. I look forward to physical exertion and love accomplishing the simple things that had become impossible due to my weight and health problems. I can truly smile now. I work outside the home in comfort, no more aching joints, breathlessness and exhaustion by the end of the day. I enjoy my yard and plants once more. I can keep up with my housework. Food has taken its proper place in my life for the first time in my memory: I eat to live, I no longer live to eat. Dee in MI (MGB 16 Dec 99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 << I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, would you please let me know what you think is most important. >> Hi, Charnel! The best thing about this surgery which I didn't read about in the manual is the incredible infusion of hope for my future well-being. Since the MGB, I have hope for the first time in many, many years. I was facing serious health problems without a doubt; my family and doctors were adamant about their concerns for my safety if I continued to carry so much weight around...never mind gaining even more weight! I'm so happy for you that you've chosen the MGB with Dr. R. You will not be sorry, honey. Each day I awake is a gift now. I am eager to participate in my life once more. I look forward to physical exertion and love accomplishing the simple things that had become impossible due to my weight and health problems. I can truly smile now. I work outside the home in comfort, no more aching joints, breathlessness and exhaustion by the end of the day. I enjoy my yard and plants once more. I can keep up with my housework. Food has taken its proper place in my life for the first time in my memory: I eat to live, I no longer live to eat. Dee in MI (MGB 16 Dec 99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 Hi Dee, Its me DenaLawton. I just read your post and I want to say everything you wrote is what I am hoping for. I don't want to climb Everest or run a Marathon. I just want to get to some place where I can really participate in life. Great post babe! Dena Lawton/Rumely Michigan yarnmama@... wrote: > > > << I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > >> > > Hi, Charnel! The best thing about this surgery which I didn't read about in > the manual is the incredible infusion of hope for my future well-being. > Since the MGB, I have hope for the first time in many, many years. I was > facing serious health problems without a doubt; my family and doctors were > adamant about their concerns for my safety if I continued to carry so much > weight around...never mind gaining even more weight! > > I'm so happy for you that you've chosen the MGB with Dr. R. You will not be > sorry, honey. Each day I awake is a gift now. I am eager to participate in > my life once more. I look forward to physical exertion and love > accomplishing the simple things that had become impossible due to my weight > and health problems. > > I can truly smile now. I work outside the home in comfort, no more aching > joints, breathlessness and exhaustion by the end of the day. I enjoy my yard > and plants once more. I can keep up with my housework. Food has taken its > proper place in my life for the first time in my memory: I eat to live, I > no longer live to eat. > > Dee in MI (MGB 16 Dec 99) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE > Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2658/3/_/453517/_/961669764/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2000 Report Share Posted June 22, 2000 Hi Dee, Its me DenaLawton. I just read your post and I want to say everything you wrote is what I am hoping for. I don't want to climb Everest or run a Marathon. I just want to get to some place where I can really participate in life. Great post babe! Dena Lawton/Rumely Michigan yarnmama@... wrote: > > > << I was wondering if maybe those who feel there are > things I should know that is not written in the manual about this surgery, > would you please let me know what you think is most important. > >> > > Hi, Charnel! The best thing about this surgery which I didn't read about in > the manual is the incredible infusion of hope for my future well-being. > Since the MGB, I have hope for the first time in many, many years. I was > facing serious health problems without a doubt; my family and doctors were > adamant about their concerns for my safety if I continued to carry so much > weight around...never mind gaining even more weight! > > I'm so happy for you that you've chosen the MGB with Dr. R. You will not be > sorry, honey. Each day I awake is a gift now. I am eager to participate in > my life once more. I look forward to physical exertion and love > accomplishing the simple things that had become impossible due to my weight > and health problems. > > I can truly smile now. I work outside the home in comfort, no more aching > joints, breathlessness and exhaustion by the end of the day. I enjoy my yard > and plants once more. I can keep up with my housework. Food has taken its > proper place in my life for the first time in my memory: I eat to live, I > no longer live to eat. > > Dee in MI (MGB 16 Dec 99) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE > Secure, online sales force automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click.egroups.com/1/2658/3/_/453517/_/961669764/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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