Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Suzy, I actually first injured my discs in 2000 in February and the doctor said well just rest for 6 weeks in bed and they'll heal with no MRI or anything. Well in the summer of 2002 I herniated the last of the 3 discs and at that point I went to an orthopedic surgeon who did an MRI the 2 that I first herniated in 2000 were bone on bone deginerated, and the third was just a normal herniation, mine were L3, L4, and L5 and my spine is now fused from L2 through S1. I didn't have surgery until November of 2002 which was less than a year ago. I'm doing great now, but as your doc will tell you the surgery doesn't always eleviate the pain. I had herniations to both the left and right side of my spine which were pinching my sciatic nerve down both legs, I experienced a lot of numbness and shooting pains down my hips and legs, not to mention the pain in my back. Surgery was my only option for any relief. I wish you well and if you have any questions I'd be glad to answer any about the surgery or recovery time. If I don't know the answer I'll find it or help you find it. Be very descriptive to your Orthopedic Surgeon and if he doesn't recommend an MRI then you specifically request one. A herniated disc cannot be properly diagnosed w/o one. I'll be praying for you Suzy I do know that pain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Suzy, I actually first injured my discs in 2000 in February and the doctor said well just rest for 6 weeks in bed and they'll heal with no MRI or anything. Well in the summer of 2002 I herniated the last of the 3 discs and at that point I went to an orthopedic surgeon who did an MRI the 2 that I first herniated in 2000 were bone on bone deginerated, and the third was just a normal herniation, mine were L3, L4, and L5 and my spine is now fused from L2 through S1. I didn't have surgery until November of 2002 which was less than a year ago. I'm doing great now, but as your doc will tell you the surgery doesn't always eleviate the pain. I had herniations to both the left and right side of my spine which were pinching my sciatic nerve down both legs, I experienced a lot of numbness and shooting pains down my hips and legs, not to mention the pain in my back. Surgery was my only option for any relief. I wish you well and if you have any questions I'd be glad to answer any about the surgery or recovery time. If I don't know the answer I'll find it or help you find it. Be very descriptive to your Orthopedic Surgeon and if he doesn't recommend an MRI then you specifically request one. A herniated disc cannot be properly diagnosed w/o one. I'll be praying for you Suzy I do know that pain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 vocal coaches don't know the medical aspect enough to know. they'll all tell you that. i even made an appointment with the vanderbilt voice center that has specialists dealing with vocalists. they don't even know because they've never seen a singer with orthognathic surgery. >From: ceast36532 <no_reply > >Reply-To: orthognathicsurgerysupport >To: orthognathicsurgerysupport >Subject: [Orthognathic Surgery Support ] For >Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 03:30:31 -0000 > > >Another notion: Since you are sooooo concerned about the voice, and >I don't know that I wouldn't be, too, if I could carry a tune in a >bucket -- much less had a sweet sound. Do you have a good voice >coach? Does this person not have access to info about this subject? >In addition to asking docs, I'd ask the coach! > >Good wishes... I adore Joan Sutherland and many others... I know >that she had terrible sinus troubles, way back when in the dark >land, and I think, dental ones as well. > >Cammie > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 vocal coaches don't know the medical aspect enough to know. they'll all tell you that. i even made an appointment with the vanderbilt voice center that has specialists dealing with vocalists. they don't even know because they've never seen a singer with orthognathic surgery. >From: ceast36532 <no_reply > >Reply-To: orthognathicsurgerysupport >To: orthognathicsurgerysupport >Subject: [Orthognathic Surgery Support ] For >Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 03:30:31 -0000 > > >Another notion: Since you are sooooo concerned about the voice, and >I don't know that I wouldn't be, too, if I could carry a tune in a >bucket -- much less had a sweet sound. Do you have a good voice >coach? Does this person not have access to info about this subject? >In addition to asking docs, I'd ask the coach! > >Good wishes... I adore Joan Sutherland and many others... I know >that she had terrible sinus troubles, way back when in the dark >land, and I think, dental ones as well. > >Cammie > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 That is really surprising. I thought there were experts for every question. And I'm not sure yet that there isn't one for this, but it may take some doing to find him or her. Good luck. It would be perfect, I reckon, if you could find an ortho and or surgeon who is himself or herself a singer. Cammie > vocal coaches don't know the medical aspect enough to know. they'll all tell > you that. i even made an appointment with the vanderbilt voice center that > has specialists dealing with vocalists. they don't even know because they've > never seen a singer with orthognathic surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 That is really surprising. I thought there were experts for every question. And I'm not sure yet that there isn't one for this, but it may take some doing to find him or her. Good luck. It would be perfect, I reckon, if you could find an ortho and or surgeon who is himself or herself a singer. Cammie > vocal coaches don't know the medical aspect enough to know. they'll all tell > you that. i even made an appointment with the vanderbilt voice center that > has specialists dealing with vocalists. they don't even know because they've > never seen a singer with orthognathic surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Hi - I am so sorry to hear about your husband ! That just had to of been so scarey for you and still scarey with the stents and all. My blessings and good thoughts go out to you and your family ! Its still good he quit smoking ! I can not help you on the sleep apnea thing, i was tested for it and to this day i never got my results...................i tried several times and no one could ever give me an answer, i would call the clinic where i had it done they would say call your pcp, then i would call the pcp and he would say you have to call the clinic where it was done.............so when my pre surgery consult came up, i just said i didnt have it , because nobody told me i did and i was already approved for the WLS with my diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol...........I was 8 months post op yesterday and i am doing great ! Hope your doing ok with all this activity that has crept up upon you ! We are almost neighbors perhaps, I am in Vacaville and your husband was in the hospital in Napa ? QVH is a good hospital i think............or i have always heard that .................. take care and keep your sunny side up colleenTina wrote: Oh gosh . I'm so sorry to hear about your husband! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.As for the sleep apnea thing, I can't help you there. My comorbid conditions were elevated heart rate (which they thought was high blood pressure) and lower back issues. I had a sleep study done but it didn't show anything significant. I'm sure someone else will chime in here that has/had sleep apnea and be able to give you some good feedback.Take care!Tina>> Lets see, my husband had a heart attack on Saturday, was flown by helicopter to Queen of the Valley Hospital. He had a cath done, and is doing much better. We believe he'll come home tomorrow. Also surgery for 3 stints (?) in about a month. By the way he quit smoking on Saturday!!!!> > My husband insisted on me still having my sleep study done, he know how important it is for my health. > My sleep study shows "172 desaturation events". > How does that relate to the "Respiratory disturbance index" that is one of the comorbid conditions?> Any one with an answer on that one?> > Thank you!> > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 , Your weigh in today was great, no caffeine, great job!!!!!!!!!! Now how did your eating and exercise go for Saturday? We need updated everyday!!!!!!!!!!! DonnaDonna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 It was so so, actually for a weekend when everything tends to go crazy I did ok. Breakfast: protein bar(230 cal) HM SF CAFFEINE FREE Latte (100 cal) Lunch:(out shopping)1/2 of a MD kids size cheeseburger, maybe 6 fries Dinner: birria(3oz meat), 1/2 cup Pinto beans,couple bites green salad (the birria I had was made from deer meat and cooked in a thin tomatoey broth, pinto beans cooked without any fat added) Decaf coffee with sf syrup and non dairy creamer(45cal) Huggles > > , > Your weigh in today was great, no caffeine, great job!!!!!!!!!! Now how did your eating and exercise go for Saturday? We need updated everyday!!!!!!!!!!! Donna > > > Donna Jordon > > DSJordon@y... > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 , Proud of you, except drop the 6 fries, you don't need them and 6 will lead to 7 on and on. Your doing great, keep up the good work. Donna Diane Duenas wrote: It was so so, actually for a weekend when everything tends to go crazy I did ok.Breakfast: protein bar(230 cal)HM SF CAFFEINE FREE Latte (100 cal)Lunch:(out shopping)1/2 of a MD kids size cheeseburger, maybe 6 friesDinner: birria(3oz meat), 1/2 cup Pinto beans,couple bites green salad (the birria I had was made from deer meat and cooked in a thin tomatoey broth, pinto beans cooked without any fat added)Decaf coffee with sf syrup and non dairy creamer(45cal)Huggles>> ,> Your weigh in today was great, no caffeine, great job!!!!!!!!!! Now how did your eating and exercise go for Saturday? We need updated everyday!!!!!!!!!!! Donna> > > Donna Jordon> > DSJordon@y...> > ---------------------------------> Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.>Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hey - wow your day is coming up ! I felt the same way afraid to drink eat ect.........but it worked out ok, i am sure it will for you as well, you sound focused and ready, and i was counting minutes and seconds right before my surgery day ! Colleeni a wrote: Dear : My prayers will be with you on your special day. Sassy wrote: Greetings all, My surgery is scheduled for Monday, January 9th. Even though I am 2 pounds under goal, I think for me the hardest task will be to maintain my current weight. I will continue my water intake, walking, and monitor my food intake. I am ecstatic and nervous at the same time. My journey this far has been quite an experience and I am wholly appreciative of all your support. I am so ready to begin my new life as a healthier person! I will keep you all informed. -__________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Yahoo! PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hey - wow your day is coming up ! I felt the same way afraid to drink eat ect.........but it worked out ok, i am sure it will for you as well, you sound focused and ready, and i was counting minutes and seconds right before my surgery day ! Colleeni a wrote: Dear : My prayers will be with you on your special day. Sassy wrote: Greetings all, My surgery is scheduled for Monday, January 9th. Even though I am 2 pounds under goal, I think for me the hardest task will be to maintain my current weight. I will continue my water intake, walking, and monitor my food intake. I am ecstatic and nervous at the same time. My journey this far has been quite an experience and I am wholly appreciative of all your support. I am so ready to begin my new life as a healthier person! I will keep you all informed. -__________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Yahoo! PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Colleen, Thank you so much for your kind words.Colleen Garner wrote: Hey - wow your day is coming up ! I felt the same way afraid to drink eat ect.........but it worked out ok, i am sure it will for you as well, you sound focused and ready, and i was counting minutes and seconds right before my surgery day ! Colleeni a wrote: Dear : My prayers will be with you on your special day. Sassy wrote: Greetings all, My surgery is scheduled for Monday, January 9th. Even though I am 2 pounds under goal, I think for me the hardest task will be to maintain my current weight. I will continue my water intake, walking, and monitor my food intake. I am ecstatic and nervous at the same time. My journey this far has been quite an experience and I am wholly appreciative of all your support. I am so ready to begin my new life as a healthier person! I will keep you all informed. -__________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Yahoo! PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Colleen __________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Colleen, Thank you so much for your kind words.Colleen Garner wrote: Hey - wow your day is coming up ! I felt the same way afraid to drink eat ect.........but it worked out ok, i am sure it will for you as well, you sound focused and ready, and i was counting minutes and seconds right before my surgery day ! Colleeni a wrote: Dear : My prayers will be with you on your special day. Sassy wrote: Greetings all, My surgery is scheduled for Monday, January 9th. Even though I am 2 pounds under goal, I think for me the hardest task will be to maintain my current weight. I will continue my water intake, walking, and monitor my food intake. I am ecstatic and nervous at the same time. My journey this far has been quite an experience and I am wholly appreciative of all your support. I am so ready to begin my new life as a healthier person! I will keep you all informed. -__________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Yahoo! PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Colleen __________________________________________"Life is a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once."- Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 ! Wow your doing fantastic ! I also went through south san francisco ! your really making progress, feels great doesnt it ? ColleenDonna Jordon wrote: Your doing wonderful, you keep up the good work. Take care. Donna wrote: This mornig I will ge going to my first Lifesyle Class at SSF. Dr. Stiles is having me go to 2 classes and then I will be scheduled for my surgery. I cant wait to get a date. Things have been going really good for me. I started my orientation at 324 lbs on Nov 11 2005 and today Jan 6 2006 I'm at 289 lbs. I have used the 1200 meal plan, have ate only 3 x's per day and have exercised at least 30 mins per day. Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yes it does feel great. Thank you everyone for your support. I read the post all of the time, but I'm not really one to post. Thank you. I'm down 25 lbs from my goal wt that Dr. Stiles wanted me to lose. I'm down a total of 35 lbs since Nov 2005Colleen Garner wrote: ! Wow your doing fantastic ! I also went through south san francisco ! your really making progress, feels great doesnt it ? ColleenDonna Jordon wrote: Your doing wonderful, you keep up the good work. Take care. Donna wrote: This mornig I will ge going to my first Lifesyle Class at SSF. Dr. Stiles is having me go to 2 classes and then I will be scheduled for my surgery. I cant wait to get a date. Things have been going really good for me. I started my orientation at 324 lbs on Nov 11 2005 and today Jan 6 2006 I'm at 289 lbs. I have used the 1200 meal plan, have ate only 3 x's per day and have exercised at least 30 mins per day. Donna JordonDSJordon@... Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Hi wow sounds like things are turning around for you ! so glad to hear that you deserve good things and you do work hard, and we are all human, i know i slip off the path or right things by occasionally making bad choices, but i notice that i guilt myself about it way more than i did prior to surgery and thats a good thing.............at least i am aware when i make a bad choice and i ponder the consequences....................like they say we didnt have brain surgery but heck sometimes i feel like i did cause my brain does think different LOL colleen Mouat wrote: That's fantastic, !!! Thanks for being such a great role model for all of us. Your journey has been my learning experience too! Thanks for sharing so much of yourself. HUGS, Diane Duenas wrote: Im at 160 this morning.......7 pounds down from last Saturday!!! WOOOHHHOOOOOOO. Im walking 3-4 miles every day and eating between 900-1100 calories per day!! 150 here I come!!!Huggles and Good Morning Everyone San Lorenzo, CA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just starting my GBS journey! PCP and Nutritionist Appt. down, Psych Evaluation to go until paperwork submitted to Kaiser SSF committee for review! Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2006 Report Share Posted January 15, 2006 Thanks Colleen I think thats a good perception. Before surgery I wouldnt have really been that aware of 17 pounds. Now 17 pounds is HUGE. Huggles Im at 160 this morning.......7 pounds down from last Saturday!!! > WOOOHHHOOOOOOO. > > Im walking 3-4 miles every day and eating between 900-1100 calories > per day!! 150 here I come!!! > > Huggles and Good Morning Everyone > > > > > > > > > San Lorenzo, CA > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > Just starting my GBS journey! PCP and Nutritionist Appt. down, Psych Evaluation to go until paperwork submitted to Kaiser SSF committee for review! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi ! Well "YOU" do get it. It does make a difference at least to me to still be friends with this person that I have been on this journey with. We had a great time visiting and much too short, although we did spend the night up near Shonda's where she was able through family to get us a great room at the Hilton Gardens for a pittance of what the rooms usually are, we had to leave in the morning early to get home in time to prepare for ten for dinner for my daughters birthday party which happens to be the same day as my Re-Birthday.............It was important to me to do something on the actual day later on the week before or after is ok, but this year i wanted it on the actual day ! We had a great visit and so much to talk about , I need to try to get up that way more often................... I did loose at the casino up there but just played for a little while it was fun and mostly the reunion was fun , Shonda and I are both Lucky we have such great husbands who go with the flow with us....................I really do thank them both ! Thanks for getting it Colleen wrote: Wow: What a great story. This is the kind of thing that I love to read. So much of my journey has been alone. My wife does not get it, my parents do not get it, my friends do not get it. I know if it were not for all of you, I would not be able to continue down this road. To read about two people, who after a year of change and growth are still connected is really a beautiful thing. Congratulations and I am SOOOO jealous of you, and excited for me. > Colleen-> Happy Anniversary to us!!! Let's party tonight!!! We will have to > post photos of us partying at the casino in a few days! Shonda.> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Hi ! Well "YOU" do get it. It does make a difference at least to me to still be friends with this person that I have been on this journey with. We had a great time visiting and much too short, although we did spend the night up near Shonda's where she was able through family to get us a great room at the Hilton Gardens for a pittance of what the rooms usually are, we had to leave in the morning early to get home in time to prepare for ten for dinner for my daughters birthday party which happens to be the same day as my Re-Birthday.............It was important to me to do something on the actual day later on the week before or after is ok, but this year i wanted it on the actual day ! We had a great visit and so much to talk about , I need to try to get up that way more often................... I did loose at the casino up there but just played for a little while it was fun and mostly the reunion was fun , Shonda and I are both Lucky we have such great husbands who go with the flow with us....................I really do thank them both ! Thanks for getting it Colleen wrote: Wow: What a great story. This is the kind of thing that I love to read. So much of my journey has been alone. My wife does not get it, my parents do not get it, my friends do not get it. I know if it were not for all of you, I would not be able to continue down this road. To read about two people, who after a year of change and growth are still connected is really a beautiful thing. Congratulations and I am SOOOO jealous of you, and excited for me. > Colleen-> Happy Anniversary to us!!! Let's party tonight!!! We will have to > post photos of us partying at the casino in a few days! Shonda.> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 For Gosh glad to hear that your back on track, sounds like you have been dealt a lot of challenges and the courage and strength to get through them and accept them, I think your going to do great, If you need any help just ask Colleenpegmo1212 wrote: Hi - glad to hear things are back on track for you. It sounds like you have been through enough. And I agree that Kaiser Doc are the best.PEGGY>> Hi Everyone - I'm back in 'the process' again after a year-long hiatus. I > had to drop out of the program last year for financial reasons, but now, as of > this morning's visit with my PCP at Kaiser Santa Clara I'm back in the running, > so to speak. I had a long teary talk with my doc this morning and we both > agreed that it would be a good time for me to get back into the loop and get > this done! What a great doc I have! I am a kidney transplant patient and gained > a ton of weight over the past 16 years (since 1990 when I had my second > transplant). I'm SO tired of going through life with the breaks on and, seeing as > how I now have Diabetes and high blood pressure I think it's about time. I'm > also turning 50 in May so that has something to do with it too!!> > Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing from everyone, especially your stories > about your journeys.> > in Cupertino> Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 For Gosh glad to hear that your back on track, sounds like you have been dealt a lot of challenges and the courage and strength to get through them and accept them, I think your going to do great, If you need any help just ask Colleenpegmo1212 wrote: Hi - glad to hear things are back on track for you. It sounds like you have been through enough. And I agree that Kaiser Doc are the best.PEGGY>> Hi Everyone - I'm back in 'the process' again after a year-long hiatus. I > had to drop out of the program last year for financial reasons, but now, as of > this morning's visit with my PCP at Kaiser Santa Clara I'm back in the running, > so to speak. I had a long teary talk with my doc this morning and we both > agreed that it would be a good time for me to get back into the loop and get > this done! What a great doc I have! I am a kidney transplant patient and gained > a ton of weight over the past 16 years (since 1990 when I had my second > transplant). I'm SO tired of going through life with the breaks on and, seeing as > how I now have Diabetes and high blood pressure I think it's about time. I'm > also turning 50 in May so that has something to do with it too!!> > Anyway, I'm looking forward to hearing from everyone, especially your stories > about your journeys.> > in Cupertino> Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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