hello

[Guest guest]

Count me in - I will be starting Sunday morning and going through dinner on

Wednesday (first seder).

True. What is Passover without Matzo? Good thinking.

Thanks Fay - even if I pass on the Matzo (of course I will have the ceremonial

bite) - I want to be able to eat the brisket!

Marjie

[Guest guest]

Count me in - I will be starting Sunday morning and going through dinner on

Wednesday (first seder).

True. What is Passover without Matzo? Good thinking.

Thanks Fay - even if I pass on the Matzo (of course I will have the ceremonial

bite) - I want to be able to eat the brisket!

Marjie

[Guest guest]

No, no, no...who said no coffee? I will not be giving up my morning

coffee, it would be just too much for my poor old body to handle at

once. But, I only have coffee when I first wake up, after that, it's

all decaf beverages. If you drink coffee all day, fine, just be sure

to drink a sufficient amount of water so your kidneys don't suffer.

in NJ

*****************************

> NO COFFEE?!?!?!?!

>

> Boy, do I feel sorry for my family. lol

>

> Margie in NM

> RNY 9-7-01

> 252/132ish

>

>

[Guest guest]

No, no, no...who said no coffee? I will not be giving up my morning

coffee, it would be just too much for my poor old body to handle at

once. But, I only have coffee when I first wake up, after that, it's

all decaf beverages. If you drink coffee all day, fine, just be sure

to drink a sufficient amount of water so your kidneys don't suffer.

in NJ

*****************************

> NO COFFEE?!?!?!?!

>

> Boy, do I feel sorry for my family. lol

>

> Margie in NM

> RNY 9-7-01

> 252/132ish

>

>

[Guest guest]

> I will not be giving up my morning

>coffee, it would be just too much for my poor old body to handle at

>once.

ditto.

hugs,

Ann

[Guest guest]

> I will not be giving up my morning

>coffee, it would be just too much for my poor old body to handle at

>once.

ditto.

hugs,

Ann

[Guest guest]

Huge sigh!!!

I drink coffee all day long. (don't flame me, it is my last remaining vise)

I might get along with one pot, but give it up completely, ugh!!

Margie in NM

RNY 9-7-01

252/132ish

Re: Hello

> No, no, no...who said no coffee? I will not be giving up my morning

> coffee, it would be just too much for my poor old body to handle at

> once. But, I only have coffee when I first wake up, after that, it's

> all decaf beverages. If you drink coffee all day, fine, just be sure

> to drink a sufficient amount of water so your kidneys don't suffer.

>

> in NJ

> *****************************

>

> > NO COFFEE?!?!?!?!

> >

> > Boy, do I feel sorry for my family. lol

> >

> > Margie in NM

> > RNY 9-7-01

> > 252/132ish

> >

> >

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Huge sigh!!!

I drink coffee all day long. (don't flame me, it is my last remaining vise)

I might get along with one pot, but give it up completely, ugh!!

Margie in NM

RNY 9-7-01

252/132ish

Re: Hello

> No, no, no...who said no coffee? I will not be giving up my morning

> coffee, it would be just too much for my poor old body to handle at

> once. But, I only have coffee when I first wake up, after that, it's

> all decaf beverages. If you drink coffee all day, fine, just be sure

> to drink a sufficient amount of water so your kidneys don't suffer.

>

> in NJ

> *****************************

>

> > NO COFFEE?!?!?!?!

> >

> > Boy, do I feel sorry for my family. lol

> >

> > Margie in NM

> > RNY 9-7-01

> > 252/132ish

> >

> >

>

>

> Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

>

> Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Nice to meet someone from Kentucky. I live in Louisville. I was curious to

know what you thought of Dr. Kaikhaus? I have an appointment on Monday with

Dr. Kaikhaus at Jewish Hospital for a consult for ERCP therapy. Were you happy

with the treatment you received from him? We are suppose to discuss having

stents put in.

Just like to know something about this doctor.

Sincerely,

Patty Jensen

Louisville, KY

[Guest guest]

I have been to Jewish hospital three times. I have dealt with both

DR. Kaikaus and DR. I prefer Dr Kaikaus. He tries to do as

much as he can to help. My only complaint I have had is the staff

at Jewish. I was there for over 2 weeks last time and I only had

one nice nurse and the rest were rude. I don't know if you have

trouble keeping i.v.s but some people on the iv team are mean if

you are a hard stick. Dr Kaikaus tries very hard to find the whole

problem. I just hope if you stay there your stay is better than my

last one. I've never had a consultation with him though because

everytime I was transferred from the hospitel here to there. Most

of the time i was on so much pain medication that he talked to my

mom. The last ERCP brought on an acute panreatitis attack and they

had me on 4mgs of dilaudid every four hours. So i don't remeber

much but he is good.

-- In pancreatitis , TJENSEN7@A... wrote:

> Hi ,

> Nice to meet someone from Kentucky. I live in Louisville. I was

curious to

> know what you thought of Dr. Kaikhaus? I have an appointment on

Monday with

> Dr. Kaikhaus at Jewish Hospital for a consult for ERCP therapy.

Were you happy

> with the treatment you received from him? We are suppose to

discuss having

> stents put in.

>

> Just like to know something about this doctor.

>

> Sincerely,

> Patty Jensen

> Louisville, KY

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have had experience with some bad or rude nurses. I get right back in

their faces. I ask, Have I done something to offend you? Have I done

something of disrespect. When the answer No. I then say, then do not treat

me poorly. I expect respect and I give respect. If you are having a bad

day, don't take it out on me. If you have problems with me. Then you go and

get your supervisor and we will discuss it together. Most of the time

people don't realize that they are treating you poorly and once they are

aware of it and aware that you won't tolerate being treated that way, they

will change their attitude. If they don't change their outlook, tell them

you want someone else to do it and or you want to speak to their supervisor

right now. Everyone has a boss. Find there's.

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

NW Rep, PAI

www.top5plus5.com

casca@...

Re: Hello

> I have been to Jewish hospital three times. I have dealt with both

> DR. Kaikaus and DR. I prefer Dr Kaikaus. He tries to do as

> much as he can to help. My only complaint I have had is the staff

> at Jewish. I was there for over 2 weeks last time and I only had

> one nice nurse and the rest were rude. I don't know if you have

> trouble keeping i.v.s but some people on the iv team are mean if

> you are a hard stick. Dr Kaikaus tries very hard to find the whole

> problem. I just hope if you stay there your stay is better than my

> last one. I've never had a consultation with him though because

> everytime I was transferred from the hospitel here to there. Most

> of the time i was on so much pain medication that he talked to my

> mom. The last ERCP brought on an acute panreatitis attack and they

> had me on 4mgs of dilaudid every four hours. So i don't remeber

> much but he is good.

> -- In pancreatitis , TJENSEN7@A... wrote:

> > Hi ,

> > Nice to meet someone from Kentucky. I live in Louisville. I was

> curious to

> > know what you thought of Dr. Kaikhaus? I have an appointment on

> Monday with

> > Dr. Kaikhaus at Jewish Hospital for a consult for ERCP therapy.

> Were you happy

> > with the treatment you received from him? We are suppose to

> discuss having

> > stents put in.

> >

> > Just like to know something about this doctor.

> >

> > Sincerely,

> > Patty Jensen

> > Louisville, KY

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

I'm so sorry that you've been through so much, but I'm glad you found

our site and I hope you find the loving and wonderful support that I

have found from the people of this site. Have you tried to file for

social security or welfare? I know it's not alot, but it is some sort of

imcome for you. Also, have you checked to see if your county has any

programs for insurance for people with no income? I know that my county

has a sliding scale program for those who have low to no income so that

they can at least get some medical care. It should be something to look

into. Also, if you are having problems paying for prescription

medications, a lot of companies have programs to help you pay for their

medications.

As for pain medications, how do other pain medications make you sick? Is

it just causing nausea? if this is the case, sometimes taking an

anti-nausea medication before taking the pain medications can help. If

you live in Indiana anywhere, I am sure that the founder, Karyn

, will be able to help you with some of these things.

And no, you are no longer alone. We are here for you anytime. If you

need to vent, cry, complain, or whatever, we are here for you.

Kimber

--

Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

California and Southwest US regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.

[Guest guest]

Geez, if they are mean just because one is a hard stick, i'm glad I

don't go there..I have no veins left. Last attempt, it took 1 1/2

hours, tries in the feet, groin and finally they just got an artery

in my elbow. Now I have a port..and it's wonderful.

[Guest guest]

are you able to get COBRA insurance from you previous

employer. Sometimes you can. This means paining your own way.

Walt

> Mi name is Samntha and I am 22 years old, and this past April I was

> diagnosed with mild chronic pancreatitis. After 4 ERCPs, a EUS, cat

> scans, MRIs, and exploratory surgery. They have not been able to

> get my pain and nausea under enough control for me to be able to

> work for very long. MY job was understanding for a while but after

> I was off for almost 2 months this April and May the lowered me to

> part time. Then in June I was at work and I started vomiting blood

> and had to be admitted. The HR manger knew and then the next day I

> was scheduled to owrk the called my house and told my dad because I

> didn't call in that I no longer had a job. So when I lost my job I

> also lost my insurance. My gastro doctor in Owensboro sent me to

> Indy to see DR. Lehman for a consultation and he recommened going on

> tube feeding for complete gut rest. Then when I saw my gastro doctor

> here he said that that wouldn't work for me and that my problem was

> basiclly all in my head even though DR. Kaikaus at Jewish Hospital

> diagnosed my pancreatitis after my last ERCP and the EUS. HE apset

> both me and my mom and the next day I got a letter from him saying

> he's no longer my dr. My mom believes its because I don't have

> insurance anylonger and no means of income to pay him. My general

> doctor has kinda of taken over my treatment and he's trying to

> control things with pain medcine, but the only thing that doesn't

> make me sick is ultram or ultracet and they don't help the lain very

> much. If this doesn't work he said they might try the tube feeding

> for me. What I wonder is is there anyone on here who the tube

> feeding has helped? I don't want to do through another surgery or

> have anything put in me unless I have a very good idea that it will

> help. I had a hickman cathter in and when they took it out it broke

> in three places. One piece was in my heart and i had to have a

> heart cath done to retrieve it. Thanks for listening and I'm

> relieved to know there are other people who have the same problems

> because it relives some of the feeling of being alone.

>

> Prayers for all,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi . Can you tell me a little about your early childhood? My

is 18 months old and tube fed without any oral feeding

whatsoever. Were you tube fed, or did you eat orally? How was your

weight and height when you were little? How tall are you now? Did

you use growth hormones? Do you remember when you started walking?

isn't walking yet, but I am thinking maybe by the spring! I

hope so! ) What was your childhood like as far as school and all

that? When did you learn you had RSS? Okay, I guess that is enough

questions for now! Hee, hee.

Take care,

Jodi R.

IUGR/RSS

> hello,

> My name is . I am a 24 year old married adult and have

> RSS, I was just putting myself out there if anyone wanted to ask me

> any questions, Hope you all have a happy holiday!

>

>

> IOWA

[Guest guest]

Hi ....gosh...it's lovely to know you're married!! I have millions of

questions but I won't bombard you all at once!

So firstly, how much did you weigh at birth?

How tall are you now>

Did you have gh treatment?

I'll limit myself to 3 questions at a time!!

Eileen (mum to Imogen RSS 6.5 yrs, twins Owen and Tasha 9 and 13 yr old Lucy)

shortttstufff@... wrote:

hello,

My name is . I am a 24 year old married adult and have

RSS, I was just putting myself out there if anyone wanted to ask me

any questions, Hope you all have a happy holiday!

IOWA

---------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group! We have several RSS adults here that help out with

their experience, and one more is always welcome. Thank you for being so

generous with yourself!

My name is Pat and I am g-ma to , who is turning two this weekend!!!

And guess what guys! HE'S HOME!!! We're having a big party for him on Sat,

and it's been keeping me pretty busy. Will let you all know how it goes!

We're hoping he'll try his cake! LOL

Take Care, and Happy Holidays to All!!

Pat (g-ma to , RSS, 23 months, 20# 5.2oz, 29 " , Prevacid, Zantac,

Singulair, GT)

[Guest guest]

Wow, your little man will be here so soon. That is awesome that this

pregnancy went so well for you. I had my membranes stripped for my dd and I

don't

remember it hurting, just kinda small cramping like a pelvic exam, you should do

fine i still did not go right into labor though. I had to be induced with

Pitocin. I had membranes stripped on Monday and baby never came until Friday,

UGGHHH, she was stubborn then and worse now. She was also 9#4 Good Luck with

everything. Glad you got to post.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

Age- 41

EDD- July 27th, 2004

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!

Mommy to:

&

(twin boys 7 1/2),

Madison, daughter, 5 years and

Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)

Gastric Bypass Surgery-

October 18th 2002

Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)

goal 170 after baby

[Guest guest]

At 09:10 AM 5/1/2004, you wrote:

> 3rd sorry for

>the losses that were here. About me I never thought I would make it

>to May Iam due the 11th, having all the discomforts but feeling

>blessed. I have gained 8lbs so far 5 lbs I just put on last week sort

>of scary to put on 5lbs in a week but Oh well. Iam 2 centimeters

>dilated head down O.B. wants to strip Membranes next friday. Never

>had that done . Does it hurt??

--------------------------------------------------

Congrats on the impending birth of your baby boy!!

I know that anxiety of carrying a child after a loss and a traumatic

pregnancy....

It sure sounds as if you are quite busy.... just remember to rest as much

as you can.. once

that little guy is here.. sleep is a thing of the past!!! ::: joking :::

I have never had my membranes stripped.. since I am a C section..

But.. I know many women who refused the stripping as they wanted to go as

naturally as possible...

midwifes/ unmedicated births.

Like I say with any procedure... research it and then make the decision

you feel is best for you!

K in Ft Lauderdale

Open RNY w/choly 12/2/03

55 lbs gone... slowly.. very slowly..

Mommy to Noah - 10/14/02

Jonah or Rebecka due to arrive early November!!

http://www.love-my-kids.com

[Guest guest]

Thanks sweetie

[Guest guest]

Tuesday,

I wanted to you wish you the best of luck with the delivery. Best wishes to you

and can't wait to hear the good news.

DE

EDD#2 8/2/04

Have a great day!!

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[Guest guest]

Hi Norma,

Don't be too nervous, some nervousness is quite normal. Myself, I

agreed to all of this, and then found these sites and when I REALLY

found out what they were going to do to me, freaked out, then

researched it more and got increasingly more comfortable with the

idea. I panicked again about 8 weeks before surgery, asked my ortho

if I really needed it, etc. Found a calm zone about a week before

surgery. You have to trust the people who are helping you through

this, your ortho, your surgeon, and anyone else involved. Yes, you'll

have ups and downs but usually your fear is worse than what reality

turns out to be.

Some people do experience depression - we call it " hitting the wall " ,

and it commonly happens sometime in the first week or so post-op,

although not everyone experiences it. I had a really easy go of it

myself, no depression, actually I felt great from the moment I woke

up and never looked back. It's really easier if you know what to

expect, and these sites are great for that.

You can check out some of the personal surgery experiences on this

geocities info website at http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo/

(including mine, of course!) and there's some tips on preparing for

the surgery and recovery there too.

Hope that helps a bit,

>

> Hi everyone. I'm a 20 yr old femaled and I'm new to this group. I

> am getting orthognathic surgery after Christmas. I'm extremely

> nervous. I don't know what to expect and I don't want to be super

> swollen. I know everyone heals differently...I guess what I'm

> wondering is did anyone experience any sort of depression after

> their surgery? I have had general anesthesia done on me before

when

> I got my wisdom teeth taken out and I was really depressed, maybe

> due to the swelling and bruising, but I'm not sure.

>

> Thank you for your time!

>

> Norma

[Guest guest]

Hi Norma,

Don't be too nervous, some nervousness is quite normal. Myself, I

agreed to all of this, and then found these sites and when I REALLY

found out what they were going to do to me, freaked out, then

researched it more and got increasingly more comfortable with the

idea. I panicked again about 8 weeks before surgery, asked my ortho

if I really needed it, etc. Found a calm zone about a week before

surgery. You have to trust the people who are helping you through

this, your ortho, your surgeon, and anyone else involved. Yes, you'll

have ups and downs but usually your fear is worse than what reality

turns out to be.

Some people do experience depression - we call it " hitting the wall " ,

and it commonly happens sometime in the first week or so post-op,

although not everyone experiences it. I had a really easy go of it

myself, no depression, actually I felt great from the moment I woke

up and never looked back. It's really easier if you know what to

expect, and these sites are great for that.

You can check out some of the personal surgery experiences on this

geocities info website at http://www.geocities.com/orthognathicinfo/

(including mine, of course!) and there's some tips on preparing for

the surgery and recovery there too.

Hope that helps a bit,

>

> Hi everyone. I'm a 20 yr old femaled and I'm new to this group. I

> am getting orthognathic surgery after Christmas. I'm extremely

> nervous. I don't know what to expect and I don't want to be super

> swollen. I know everyone heals differently...I guess what I'm

> wondering is did anyone experience any sort of depression after

> their surgery? I have had general anesthesia done on me before

when

> I got my wisdom teeth taken out and I was really depressed, maybe

> due to the swelling and bruising, but I'm not sure.

>

> Thank you for your time!

>

> Norma

[Guest guest]

Well, let's think about this for a few minutes.

First thing: I believe everybody is extremely nervous - especially

when first hearing that this needs to be done, and then when the

actual date approaches. The anxiety pre-op is most often far worse

than the actual experience of the surgery.

Second: " I don't want to be super

> swollen. " My friend, can you think of a sane person who would? I

can't. There are some things you might try --- Arnica, Bromelain

(both " health food store " remedies), Manual Lymph Drainage massage --

look for someone who is trained in the Vodder method -- for

example. I would not do any of this without my surgeon's consent,

but others disagree. I don't see that you say what you're having

done, but this is generally major surgery, and considerable swelling

is part of the package, usually. So, to be callous about it, figure

out what's more important to you -- getting the fix I presume you

need, or avoiding the temporary swelling. It's that simple. Not in

practice, but intellectually, anyhow.

Now, about depression: Yep. That's pretty usual after this surgery.

Maybe you won't have it at all. But most docs use a bunch of

steroids, and those tend to upset the emotional equillibrium. For

some folks, briefly; for others, it lasts somewhat longer. There are

things you can do to help it. One of the first is to talk with your

doc. If you are predisposed to this trouble, talk also with whatever

doc may have been treating you for it. The diet will probably not be

helpful in this matter, either. Being moderately active will, as

will getting some sunshine and ensuring good nutrition. (That may

sound silly, but it's true.) If you need it, there are also meds

that can make a big difference in helping you cope, too. And usually

any depression that ensues is of short duration.

You can do it, if you want to. You will need some nerve, and some

will power, in my experience. But you can do it, and come out on top

of the world. Ask for help when you need it, and keep on keeping on

when you just have to grit it out.

I didn't really have much need for grit -- I'm the wimp of the

world -- and there are lots of good folks on these sites to help

you, as well.

Cammie

>

> Hi everyone. I'm a 20 yr old femaled and I'm new to this group.

I

> am getting orthognathic surgery after Christmas. I'm extremely

> nervous. I don't know what to expect and I don't want to be super

> swollen. I know everyone heals differently...I guess what I'm

> wondering is did anyone experience any sort of depression after

> their surgery? I have had general anesthesia done on me before

when

> I got my wisdom teeth taken out and I was really depressed, maybe

> due to the swelling and bruising, but I'm not sure.

>

> Thank you for your time!

>

> Norma

[Guest guest]

Well, let's think about this for a few minutes.

First thing: I believe everybody is extremely nervous - especially

when first hearing that this needs to be done, and then when the

actual date approaches. The anxiety pre-op is most often far worse

than the actual experience of the surgery.

Second: " I don't want to be super

> swollen. " My friend, can you think of a sane person who would? I

can't. There are some things you might try --- Arnica, Bromelain

(both " health food store " remedies), Manual Lymph Drainage massage --

look for someone who is trained in the Vodder method -- for

example. I would not do any of this without my surgeon's consent,

but others disagree. I don't see that you say what you're having

done, but this is generally major surgery, and considerable swelling

is part of the package, usually. So, to be callous about it, figure

out what's more important to you -- getting the fix I presume you

need, or avoiding the temporary swelling. It's that simple. Not in

practice, but intellectually, anyhow.

Now, about depression: Yep. That's pretty usual after this surgery.

Maybe you won't have it at all. But most docs use a bunch of

steroids, and those tend to upset the emotional equillibrium. For

some folks, briefly; for others, it lasts somewhat longer. There are

things you can do to help it. One of the first is to talk with your

doc. If you are predisposed to this trouble, talk also with whatever

doc may have been treating you for it. The diet will probably not be

helpful in this matter, either. Being moderately active will, as

will getting some sunshine and ensuring good nutrition. (That may

sound silly, but it's true.) If you need it, there are also meds

that can make a big difference in helping you cope, too. And usually

any depression that ensues is of short duration.

You can do it, if you want to. You will need some nerve, and some

will power, in my experience. But you can do it, and come out on top

of the world. Ask for help when you need it, and keep on keeping on

when you just have to grit it out.

I didn't really have much need for grit -- I'm the wimp of the

world -- and there are lots of good folks on these sites to help

you, as well.

Cammie

>

> Hi everyone. I'm a 20 yr old femaled and I'm new to this group.

I

> am getting orthognathic surgery after Christmas. I'm extremely

> nervous. I don't know what to expect and I don't want to be super

> swollen. I know everyone heals differently...I guess what I'm

> wondering is did anyone experience any sort of depression after

> their surgery? I have had general anesthesia done on me before

when

> I got my wisdom teeth taken out and I was really depressed, maybe

> due to the swelling and bruising, but I'm not sure.

>

> Thank you for your time!

>

> Norma