Guest guest Posted March 1, 2003 Report Share Posted March 1, 2003 Gloria- you came to the right place. My son was diagnosed almost 2 weeks ago and this site has helped a lot. Welcome aboard Christal mom of Tristan 6ncf, Zack 2wcf, Ki'a 4monthscf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 he's actually starting to not fight so bad. I think he is finally getting used to it. But no I haven't tried pudding yet. I am going to though. Christal Mom of Tristan 6ncf, Zack 2wcf and Ki'a 4monthscf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Gloria - where in NJ?? Which CF Center? Rosemary from New York with 3 children with CF - they are 12.5, 10, 6...... I coined the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT " ; we have a dog we named -are you ready for this - TOBI after their medication!!! At least it wasn't albuterol or Coly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2003 Report Share Posted March 2, 2003 Christal, Have you tried to empty the capsules into a spoonful of pudding? This is how my grandaughter (13 months) takes hers. Gale > Gloria- you came to the right place. My son was diagnosed almost 2 weeks ago > and this site has helped a lot. > > Welcome aboard > > Christal > mom of Tristan 6ncf, Zack 2wcf, Ki'a 4monthscf? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Hi Gloria, Welcome. I'm rather new to THIS list also. But so far, its been pretty great. My daughter is 14 - not quite 29 - although she thinks she is! Are you also on the concoll list for cf. That is a wonderful place for the olderfolks with CF. There are many WONDERFUL people on that list too! If Grandma Bev is reading this, she'd know where to direct you, if not, let me know at mjg@... and I'll send you a link to join it! G mom of Sam 14 w/cf, bobby 7, matty 11 no CF ------------------------------------------------------ This message was sent using Delmarva Online's Webmail. http://www.dmv.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 Paige, I'm so glad you posted. 27# is 2-1/2 weeks! Fabulous!!! My surgeon never gave me liquid pain meds, but Vicodin tabs. I didn't use them,but they were there. The first couple of weeks, liquid seemed to be difficult, sort of a like trying to get through a blockage, but that passed. I had a friend that said cold liquids at first hurt, so she stuck to warm broths and tea. Tiredness!!! Goodness yes! I was flying high until it hit, then for a few days I felt like a wet noodle. It passed, but every once in awhile it comes back. The way it was explained to me was that the body senses that it's in starvation mode, and tries to do something about it by sort of shutting down and conserving energy. Everyone is so different. Some have this in the beginning, some later. Mine has been pretty short lived. I'm already on depression medication, so haven't experienced any differences, until before my period.....then I became really grumpy! The doctors said many do feel depression. Just go with it, and if it seems to last abnormally long and pretty strong, see a doctor. Don't apologies for the questions. They're always welcome. Yeah, yeah, yeah....finally I got to 35# lost!!!! Yippee, next I venture into the 230's. Love those new numbers. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/240/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 Paige, I'm so glad you posted. 27# is 2-1/2 weeks! Fabulous!!! My surgeon never gave me liquid pain meds, but Vicodin tabs. I didn't use them,but they were there. The first couple of weeks, liquid seemed to be difficult, sort of a like trying to get through a blockage, but that passed. I had a friend that said cold liquids at first hurt, so she stuck to warm broths and tea. Tiredness!!! Goodness yes! I was flying high until it hit, then for a few days I felt like a wet noodle. It passed, but every once in awhile it comes back. The way it was explained to me was that the body senses that it's in starvation mode, and tries to do something about it by sort of shutting down and conserving energy. Everyone is so different. Some have this in the beginning, some later. Mine has been pretty short lived. I'm already on depression medication, so haven't experienced any differences, until before my period.....then I became really grumpy! The doctors said many do feel depression. Just go with it, and if it seems to last abnormally long and pretty strong, see a doctor. Don't apologies for the questions. They're always welcome. Yeah, yeah, yeah....finally I got to 35# lost!!!! Yippee, next I venture into the 230's. Love those new numbers. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/240/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 hi paige, there's a list of meds to avoid on gastricbypassfamily.com. what u can take is Tylenol. everyone is different, the 1st 5 days were hellish, & after day 10 there was no stopping me. i was giddy & elated to have had surgery after expecting an insurance denial. there were moments of remorse & pessimism which vanished when my clothes started falling off me. the fatigue is your system trying to mend itself, it'll pass. hang in there. lori h. -- In Gastric_Bypass_Family , " gecko916 " <laughinggecko@a...> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I'm a new post-op (2 1/2 weeks out). New to posting, but have been > lurking for about 1 1/2 months. First off, I'd like to say thank you > to everyone for all the wonderful information and ideas. You are all > truly inspirational! >Is there anything we can take for pain post op once the Dr. > stops prescribing liquid pain meds? It seems like I'm sore all of the > time. I had the lap RNY but even with lap surgery I tend to have > difficult recoveries. It just seems like every pain killer (OTC > types) are a big no-no. > > Also, five days ago I was hit hard by tiredness...is this typical? I > felt so great the week after surgery that this has been a bit of a > shock....as have the new mood swings! I don't usually get depressed > but wow it's been a really rough week! Is there something about the > weight loss that can cause major blues? It's really an exciting time > and it seems very strange to be so sad out of nowhere! > > Sorry for so many questions! But thanks in advance for any > information and thanks again for being such a wonderfully friendly > and helpful group! > > Paige > lap RNY > 12/11/03 > 399/372/200-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 hi paige, there's a list of meds to avoid on gastricbypassfamily.com. what u can take is Tylenol. everyone is different, the 1st 5 days were hellish, & after day 10 there was no stopping me. i was giddy & elated to have had surgery after expecting an insurance denial. there were moments of remorse & pessimism which vanished when my clothes started falling off me. the fatigue is your system trying to mend itself, it'll pass. hang in there. lori h. -- In Gastric_Bypass_Family , " gecko916 " <laughinggecko@a...> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I'm a new post-op (2 1/2 weeks out). New to posting, but have been > lurking for about 1 1/2 months. First off, I'd like to say thank you > to everyone for all the wonderful information and ideas. You are all > truly inspirational! >Is there anything we can take for pain post op once the Dr. > stops prescribing liquid pain meds? It seems like I'm sore all of the > time. I had the lap RNY but even with lap surgery I tend to have > difficult recoveries. It just seems like every pain killer (OTC > types) are a big no-no. > > Also, five days ago I was hit hard by tiredness...is this typical? I > felt so great the week after surgery that this has been a bit of a > shock....as have the new mood swings! I don't usually get depressed > but wow it's been a really rough week! Is there something about the > weight loss that can cause major blues? It's really an exciting time > and it seems very strange to be so sad out of nowhere! > > Sorry for so many questions! But thanks in advance for any > information and thanks again for being such a wonderfully friendly > and helpful group! > > Paige > lap RNY > 12/11/03 > 399/372/200-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi , Welcome to the group. You have certainly come to the right place to learn, share and vent! Glad to meet you and good luck. Judith, Steve, (RSS) and (non RSS) almost 4 year old twins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Welcome! This is a great group! We have all been newcomers at one point and remember the " blown away " feeling. Feel free to bombard us with questions! I know I had more than a few. You may also want to check out the MAGIC foundation. www.magicfoundation.org. There is a wealth of information available to members and it is only $25.00 to join. They have a large library of articles about RSS and how to best manage the symtoms and what to keep an eye out for. They are also the only group that makes any information available about RSS. Again, welcome!! Dayna, Mom to Alyssa, 25 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi , Welcome to this group. I promise you will learn so much here. Really, if you go back through some of the other posts, you will see what entails RSS. I am fairly new to the RSS thing as well. was just confirmed to have RSS at the end of October. So, here I am trying to learn as much as possible. So, once again, welcome to this group and I am glad to have you here. Take care, Jodi R. , 19 months old, 13 lbs. 13 oz. > Hi Everybody, > My name is and yesterday we (my husband & I) found out that > Connor (our son that we adopted 3 months ago. He just turned 5 years > old) that he has RSS. We are a little blown a way. We have never > heard of this. So today I am reaserching what RSS is. It is pretty > scary that what I am reading describes Connor. So I hope to learn > alot from everybody. > Thank You for letting us join, > > Mom of 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2004 Report Share Posted January 7, 2004 Hi :-) I am glad you found the group. J > > Reply-To: RSS-Support > Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 16:38:53 -0000 > To: RSS-Support > Subject: New to group > > Hi Everybody, > My name is and yesterday we (my husband & I) found out that > Connor (our son that we adopted 3 months ago. He just turned 5 years > old) that he has RSS. We are a little blown a way. We have never > heard of this. So today I am reaserching what RSS is. It is pretty > scary that what I am reading describes Connor. So I hope to learn > alot from everybody. > Thank You for letting us join, > > Mom of 5 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi My name is kim and i'm 25 and have RSS feel free to email me anytime if you have any questions. Welcome to the group Jovanovich @...> wrote: Hi :-) I am glad you found the group. J > From: " kjmcrsmom " > Reply-To: RSS-Support > Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 16:38:53 -0000 > To: RSS-Support > Subject: New to group > > Hi Everybody, > My name is and yesterday we (my husband & I) found out that > Connor (our son that we adopted 3 months ago. He just turned 5 years > old) that he has RSS. We are a little blown a way. We have never > heard of this. So today I am reaserching what RSS is. It is pretty > scary that what I am reading describes Connor. So I hope to learn > alot from everybody. > Thank You for letting us join, > > Mom of 5 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 HI AMY: My surgeon belongs to the group that is headed by Dr Carrasquilla who was the first one to perform the laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass in the State of Florida, and he created one of the techniques currently used to do this surgery. Currently he is teaching other surgeons and hospitals on Obesity Laparoscopic Surgery. Im told the tool is one that cuts the stomach and staples both sides at the same time. I wasnt aware laser was used for this procedure. I had six small incisions, one closed with 1 staple, 1 with 2 staples, 3 with 3 staples and 1 with 6 staples. These small incisions are for insertion of camera, air to expand the abdomen and long small instruments to perform the procedure. I hope this helps. Pat > HI PAT: I agree this it the best group out there.1 question if you don't mind.I am having lap bypass done [hopefully] and i was wondering do they do this procedure with laser or a scalpel? thank you AMY.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 HI AMY: My surgeon belongs to the group that is headed by Dr Carrasquilla who was the first one to perform the laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass in the State of Florida, and he created one of the techniques currently used to do this surgery. Currently he is teaching other surgeons and hospitals on Obesity Laparoscopic Surgery. Im told the tool is one that cuts the stomach and staples both sides at the same time. I wasnt aware laser was used for this procedure. I had six small incisions, one closed with 1 staple, 1 with 2 staples, 3 with 3 staples and 1 with 6 staples. These small incisions are for insertion of camera, air to expand the abdomen and long small instruments to perform the procedure. I hope this helps. Pat > HI PAT: I agree this it the best group out there.1 question if you don't mind.I am having lap bypass done [hopefully] and i was wondering do they do this procedure with laser or a scalpel? thank you AMY.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I take a daily vitamin with iron and prenatals. I also take b-12, calcium and folic acid. Congratulations on your new one coming God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY Age- 41 EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 8 years), 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 It's a BOY!!!!! Emerson Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Kellee, Regardless of what anyone else is doing (I know there are some people that do both) you really need to check with your surgeon and ob. Some vitamins in too high a dosage can be toxic while others are water soluble. It depends on your levels of vitamins as to whether or not you should take more than just a prenatal. Good luck hon! Remember group -- medical treatment information should be discussed with YOUR personal medical people -- we can only speak in generalities here. Ferguson Rasley mailto:dferguson@... New to Group > Hi...I am almost 8 months post-op and found out last week that I am > pregnant....sound familiar?? I am only 6 weeks along and we are so > excited even if it is earlier than expected. > My question is: Is there anyone who is taking both the daily vitamin > and the prenatals? > > Thanks- Kellee > > > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Thank you, you are right...I will ask both of them. Kellee New to Group > Hi...I am almost 8 months post-op and found out last week that I am > pregnant....sound familiar?? I am only 6 weeks along and we are so > excited even if it is earlier than expected. > My question is: Is there anyone who is taking both the daily vitamin > and the prenatals? > > Thanks- Kellee > > > > > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Thank you....I just want a healthy baby like all of you do.....Good Luck! Kellee:) Re: New to Group I take a daily vitamin with iron and prenatals. I also take b-12, calcium and folic acid. Congratulations on your new one coming God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY Age- 41 EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 8 years), 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 It's a BOY!!!!! Emerson Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 WEelcome - I know you cannot help being a little scared nbut try to relax and know that you have every chance to have a healthy pregnancy this soon out. I accidently got pregnant at 5.5 months and everything has gone so smoothly. There are some women who got pregnant with in a couple of weeks of their surgery and a couple who were actually pregnant at the time of their surgery and they have all have healthy babys. What ever you are wondering about ask away but also communicate well with your doctor. Good luck - Diane > Hi all, > My name is and I am 7 months post-op and just found out > that I am pregnant. I am a little scared being that I am so " newly " > post-op, but also excited. I am looking for any help or insight into > pregnancy after WLS. > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hi ! I was 8 months post op when we got pregnant and everything is going well! take vitamins, eat little meals and talk to your doctor - just take care of YOU! Congrats! Trish > Hi all, > My name is and I am 7 months post-op and just found out > that I am pregnant. I am a little scared being that I am so " newly " > post-op, but also excited. I am looking for any help or insight into > pregnancy after WLS. > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Kellee, Congratulations to you!! I am taking both the multi-vitamin and the prenatals per my OB. EDD#2 8/2/04 " kdhunt2001 " kdhunt1@...> wrote: >Hi...I am almost 8 months post-op and found out last week that I am >pregnant....sound familiar?? I am only 6 weeks along and we are so >excited even if it is earlier than expected. >My question is: Is there anyone who is taking both the daily vitamin >and the prenatals? > >Thanks- Kellee > > > -- Have a great day!! __________________________________________________________________ Introducing the New Netscape Internet Service. Only $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Most people, perhaps because they are numb, do not have a lot of pain, and what there is is generally controlled by morphine immediately post op, then by something like Lortab, and then by something like Tylenol or Ibuprofen. It's amazing, but true. I don't know about the skin. That's a question for your surgeon. I do know that some folks have had liposuction under the chin during the op, but that doesn't seem to be a concern for you. Ask your doc. Cammie > > Hi everyone, > > This looks like a great place to get support. I have waited to have > my lower jaw surgery since I was 10. I'll be 25 tomorrow! > My lower jaw is larger than the top and they classify it as a Class > III. Anyhow, I am hoping to finally have the surgery next year. > > I have somewhat of a silly question.... > Once I have the surgery to move my lower jaw back, will I have a > problem with loose skin? My thoughts are that my skin has been > streched for so long, and once I have the surgery, will it cause me > to have loose skin there? > > I know that the pain is varied by person, but how severe is it really? > > I was also hoping for those who have had their lower moved back, to > let me know so that I may look at your before/after pics. > > Thanks everyone, > > Destiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Most people, perhaps because they are numb, do not have a lot of pain, and what there is is generally controlled by morphine immediately post op, then by something like Lortab, and then by something like Tylenol or Ibuprofen. It's amazing, but true. I don't know about the skin. That's a question for your surgeon. I do know that some folks have had liposuction under the chin during the op, but that doesn't seem to be a concern for you. Ask your doc. Cammie > > Hi everyone, > > This looks like a great place to get support. I have waited to have > my lower jaw surgery since I was 10. I'll be 25 tomorrow! > My lower jaw is larger than the top and they classify it as a Class > III. Anyhow, I am hoping to finally have the surgery next year. > > I have somewhat of a silly question.... > Once I have the surgery to move my lower jaw back, will I have a > problem with loose skin? My thoughts are that my skin has been > streched for so long, and once I have the surgery, will it cause me > to have loose skin there? > > I know that the pain is varied by person, but how severe is it really? > > I was also hoping for those who have had their lower moved back, to > let me know so that I may look at your before/after pics. > > Thanks everyone, > > Destiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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