Guest guest Posted August 31, 2001 Report Share Posted August 31, 2001 In a message dated 8/31/01 8:05:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jhensel@... writes: > crockpots are wonderful. You can also put cereal in there to cook overnight > and bingo......when you get up in the morning you have hot cooked cereal! > They also make wonderful stews for winter time and all you have to do is add > a salad and a roll and youre ready to go!! > I make applesauce in mine.....also rice pudding! Yummmmmmm > > ohhhh I never thought of hot cereal...very good....!!!! ~~* AJ *~~ Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open BPD/DS self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain 07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1 08/06/01 BMI 59 390.2 -24.9 lbs! -10.75 inches 08/16/01 BMI 58 387.0 -28.1 lbs! -11.25 inches 08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs! -15.5 inches 08/30/01 BMI 58 378.3 -36.8 lbs! -21.25 inches My personal website: www.WLS4AJ.homestead.com Check out the Bellingham Support Group at WWW.WLSBellingham.homestead.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2001 Report Share Posted September 3, 2001 I'd take a handy grandmother anyday! 4/12/01 -73lbs > In a message dated 08/31/2001 9:24:26 PM Central Daylight Time, > lookn2bthin@c... writes: > > > > > thats part of my problem right now......Im sick of cooking after having > > done > > > it for almost 38 yrs. I need a live in cook, housekeeper and butler LOL > > > > I always said everyone needs a *wife* ! LOL > > Bev > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Welcome . Jeanne in WI Age 39 - Dr. T. Chua Open RNY - 5/21/02 314/208/199 or less djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Anything that gets most of its carbs from sugar forget. I do not look to have protein bars taste like candy, just as I don't look to have a steak taste like candy. When people tell me how great they taste, I know ahead of time it is loaded with sugar. Now Vitalady has a great protein drink that just came out called banana scream. It is made with Splenda, I can't wait until it gets here. I only tasted a sample and hoping it holds up. I would like to see all diet foods made with Splenda instead of nutrasweet. Fay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2004 Report Share Posted June 5, 2004 I had the same problem with the nasty shakes. I had to use ensure and boost plus. My surgery was on 5/27/04. They told me to try to place an ounce or two in the freezer, for about an hour prior to intake, to create a slushy type drink. Surprisingly enough it works, I do not get sick now, although after next week i hope to never see them again. Bethany > my name is mary,i just had the gastro bypass done in pa,may 24,ive > lost 20 lbs so far,this has been yukky for me, i guess im tired of > protein shakes make me sick,anyone have any advice,thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 There are always going to be normal size people who think that weight loss is a matter of will power, and do not understand that is not true for us anymore. You cannot diet diabetes away either. The body changes, and resists efforts to lose weight. I have had people who themselves were obese and barely able to walk tell me I was crazy. People who choose to get breast implants do not get as much flack! We are not having cosmetic surgery, we are saving our lives. Anyone who chooses not to understand can go soak themselves! Janet > Hey Monkey_Girl, > > I also have friend (ex friends now) that told me I'm > taking the easy way out that they were disappointed in > me for choosing surgery instead of hard exercise and > watching my diet. I told ended those friendships > because I don't need people like that in my life. Even > after I explained to them all about the surgery and my > reasons for making that decision (I thought they were > just ignorant about details) they still thought I > could do it with diet and exercise. Whatever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 > Real Name: starlet > Yahoo Group ID Name: starbabyyy_in_cali > City/State: ojai,cali > Type of Health Insurance: > HMO or PPO?: both Surgery Date: June 23st 2004 Pre or Post Op?: Post (if you are pre op you don't need to fill the rest of the information out until you get a surgery date) Surgeon's Name: Dr. helmuth billy Hospital where surgery performed: st.johns Regional center Surgeon's Phone Number: Type of surgery: Gastric bypass Open or Lap?: lap Weight Before Sugery: 449,,, day of 426 Weight Now: 415 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Hey Starlett, I use to know a girl named Cat that lived in Ojai, California. Can't remember her last name of course. But then again, that was about early to mid 90's. from Delaware Lap RNY 3/10/04 261/183/125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hiya, i'm no expert but that sounds like A lot of surgeries and implants. I have gotten the impression from these message boards and photos that most of the facial features that people try to fix with implants can actually be addressed and corrected through proper placement of the jaws. Personally, the idea of moving my jaws was a little scary but not NEARLY as scary as the thought of introducing a foreign element- the implant- especially a *cheek* implant- under my facial skin. Again, just my opinion but I'd look for a few more professional opinions and I'd look at some before and afters of just jaw surgeries to see what a dramatic difference and improvement it can make to the overall shape of your face. Tova > > Im 18 years old and im going to get orthognathic surgery for an > underbite and my jaw is also non centered. My current doctor took > out my wisdom teeth a few months ago and he wants to give me a chin > implant as well as cheek implants. My four top front teeth are > severely chipped and my lower incisors form a diagnol slope. I don't > know when I'll get the surgery because I go to UMDNJ (university of > medicine and dentistry, New Jersey) for the doctor but insurance > seems to be lagging. If anyone has had the implants or knows about > them please reply. Also I would like to hear about the pain/recovery > time/process and the medication they use to knock you out and > prescribe you after. > > -Chris > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Just in case your docs haven't mentioned it -- and particularly if you're male -- do ask about whether they KNOW you've completed your growth. Some folks have the surgery, then grow more, and have to repeat it. > > Im 18 years old and im going to get orthognathic surgery for an > underbite and my jaw is also non centered. My current doctor took > out my wisdom teeth a few months ago and he wants to give me a chin > implant as well as cheek implants. My four top front teeth are > severely chipped and my lower incisors form a diagnol slope. I don't > know when I'll get the surgery because I go to UMDNJ (university of > medicine and dentistry, New Jersey) for the doctor but insurance > seems to be lagging. If anyone has had the implants or knows about > them please reply. Also I would like to hear about the pain/recovery > time/process and the medication they use to knock you out and > prescribe you after. > > -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Congratulations ...hope you feel 100% soon, damaris -- In gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients , ADARONE53@... wrote: > > On Sunday, June 11. My Mom spend the night. She wanted to make sure she was awake by 4:30 am. We had to leave at 5:00 am to be at Kaiser in Richmond by 7:00am. > Needless to say: no one went to sleep. > We were at Kaiser at 6:00 am. > > At 7:00am A nurse called me into a room, where he gave me two IV's, a shot in the stomach, (so I wouldn't get blood clots.) (a medicine called carafate, which coats the stomach. catheter, shot in the arm, Oxygen in my nose and leg warmers to keep the blood flowing. > > At 7:30 am, The anthesioigist and my surgeon talked to me. At 7:50 am. They wheeled me in to the operating room. > It was a big surgery room with big equipment. There was the anthesioigist and two nurses. > As I was laying there, looking around. I thought, what am I doing? Do I really want to do this? > " NO " , forget it. I was about to say it, to the nurse, that I changed my mind. The next thing I remember was waking up in recovery. " To late " > > I woke up with alot of pain. After 3 hours in recovery, they wheeled me to my room, where my Mom and Vince were waiting for me. > They asked how I was feeling? I said, alot of pain in my stomach. > The surgeon did Laparoscopic. Which is better then opened. > All I wanted was more pain medicine and to sleep. I didn't want to feel the pain. > > At 4:00 pm. The nurse, took my catheter out. They want you to go pee on your own. > The IV is 1 qt. sugar water. The IV lasted for one and half hour. So I had to pee alot. > Every time, I had to pee. The nurse would have to un plug my IV lines, my leg warmers and oxygen. I would have to pee in a plastic lid. That measures your pee. You couldn't go home, until you can pee on your own. > Being the great pee-er that I am. I did just fine. (my room mate couldn't pee and they had to put the catheter back in her.) > > There was no rest in the hospital, the nurse came in every two hours to check your blood pressure, heart rate and temperature. > I also had to get out of bed every four hours to walk. > > Dinner was delicious: Sugar free: Jello, pudding, tea, soup. I didn't want any of it. I just kept on sucking on ice chips. > > The next morning my doctor came in and looked at my insect ions. And said they look fine, I'm peeing good. And drinking my water. " Do you want to go home " ? > I only wanted to go home, so they would take the two IV's out. > > The bumps on the road hurt my stomach. But the hour ride home was fine. > > The first three days were the worst. The stomach pain was bad. > On the fourth day, I was feeling fine. > > I'am walking around the house, drinking my water and crystal light, eating very little. > The hardest thing for me is chewing the vitamins. They don't taste that good. I have a call into the doctor right now. To see what other ones, I can try. > > My Mom, stayed with me, when Vince was at work. > It has been one week and 4 days since my surgery and I'm doing very well. > > If you have any questions. Please feel free to asked. > > I want to thank every one, for all the prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls and visited. > I am so blessed to have wonderful friends and family. > > Thank You, > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I had the shot in the stomach directed to my thighs and my arms... I think I would have rather had it in my stomach though now thinking abut it.. it is a very fine needle but they do it quickly I had a bruise on my arm for weeks and I mean like 5-6 weeks.. Kristie They did this a few times while I was in the hospital ---- " seren.dipity2b " wrote: > > --Thanks for describing your experience. I have read several > times that some patients have actually walked into the operating room! > I was wondering if they weighed you before surgery. I don't remember > ever hearing about the shot in the stomach. I bet that hurt. This is > all so important for me to hear about since I will eventually have > surgery at Richmond as well. I am still working on losing that stubborn > 10%. [/:)] How long did it take for you to lose yours? > > > [] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Marla You are in my prayers for a good pain free worry free day. Jackie HI Sorry I've not been around, this last couple of weeks, in fact couple of months have been difficult, going off the Meth and Remicade, the liver bx and etc... then we switched our insurance plan, not company just plan, and we are paying hell for it, they told us it would help us out at tax time and save us some money, what they didn't know was that our deductible would start over, it's been a nightmare, then this week they tried to tell us we had to get pre auth before I could get the Remicade, and I was desperately needing it, finally 4 pm the day before I am to get it, my husband reminds the insurance company of the independent review that OK'd the Remicade for a year, and if it was not at my doctors office by 10 am on Friday that they would be in breech of contract, and he would be pursuing it, of course they still said they would do there best. I got a call at 830 am Friday saying my Remicade was just delivered and I can come in and get it! I also talked to the doctor about how bad the last week is, and I was barely catching up from the last hiatus from the drug, so he said I could come in, in 5 instead of 6 weeks, I just pray that does not turn into another battle with the insurance company. as you all know the emotional things can be just as hard if not more difficult on the Sarc as physical can be. I see many of you are having hard times, and it's that time of year for some of us, the cold is a killer, our first day of cold here, my body went into shock and I hurt so deep, and I can not find a medication that will take away the pain without making me feel sick! I haven't even been keeping up with reading all the emails, just when I think I'm feeling better something happens as I know you all feel the same way! I can tell I am already feeling better with the Remicade, but the cold still hurts. you are all in my prayers, as I know many of you too are having hard times, I don't know how you all do what you can and keep going, you are amazing. God BLess, Marla -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Marla, Just saying Hi and I know your pain just switch insurance, do to work. Having trouble getting my Meds. Wishing you luck with your insurance company. May you be bless and may all your troubles be small. Greg the Krumdawg. > > Sorry I've not been around, this last couple of weeks, in fact couple of > months have been difficult, going off the Meth and Remicade, the liver bx > and etc... then we switched our insurance plan, not company just plan, and > we are paying hell for it, they told us it would help us out at tax time and > save us some money, what they didn't know was that our deductible would > start over, it's been a nightmare, then this week they tried to tell us we > had to get pre auth before I could get the Remicade, and I > was desperately needing it, finally 4 pm the day before I am to get it, my > husband reminds the insurance company of the independent review that OK'd > the Remicade for a year, and if it was not at my doctors office by 10 am on > Friday that they would be in breech of contract, and he would be pursuing > it, of course they still said they would do there best. I got a call at 830 > am Friday saying my Remicade was just delivered and I can come in and get > it! I also talked to the doctor about how bad the last week is, and I was > barely catching up from the last hiatus from the drug, so he said I could > come in, in 5 instead of 6 weeks, I just pray that does not turn into > another battle with the insurance company. as you all know the emotional > things can be just as hard if not more difficult on the Sarc as physical can > be. > I see many of you are having hard times, and it's that time of year for some > of us, the cold is a killer, our first day of cold here, my body went into > shock and I hurt so deep, and I can not find a medication that will take > away the pain without making me feel sick! > I haven't even been keeping up with reading all the emails, just when I > think I'm feeling better something happens as I know you all feel the same > way! I can tell I am already feeling better with the Remicade, but the cold > still hurts. > you are all in my prayers, as I know many of you too are having hard times, > I don't know how you all do what you can and keep going, you are amazing. > God BLess, > Marla > > -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thank you Jackie, I really appreciate it. Marla Marla You are in my prayers for a good pain free worry free day. Jackie HI Sorry I've not been around, this last couple of weeks, in fact couple of months have been difficult, going off the Meth and Remicade, the liver bx and etc... then we switched our insurance plan, not company just plan, and we are paying hell for it, they told us it would help us out at tax time and save us some money, what they didn't know was that our deductible would start over, it's been a nightmare, then this week they tried to tell us we had to get pre auth before I could get the Remicade, and I was desperately needing it, finally 4 pm the day before I am to get it, my husband reminds the insurance company of the independent review that OK'd the Remicade for a year, and if it was not at my doctors office by 10 am on Friday that they would be in breech of contract, and he would be pursuing it, of course they still said they would do there best. I got a call at 830 am Friday saying my Remicade was just delivered and I can come in and get it! I also talked to the doctor about how bad the last week is, and I was barely catching up from the last hiatus from the drug, so he said I could come in, in 5 instead of 6 weeks, I just pray that does not turn into another battle with the insurance company. as you all know the emotional things can be just as hard if not more difficult on the Sarc as physical can be. I see many of you are having hard times, and it's that time of year for some of us, the cold is a killer, our first day of cold here, my body went into shock and I hurt so deep, and I can not find a medication that will take away the pain without making me feel sick! I haven't even been keeping up with reading all the emails, just when I think I'm feeling better something happens as I know you all feel the same way! I can tell I am already feeling better with the Remicade, but the cold still hurts. you are all in my prayers, as I know many of you too are having hard times, I don't know how you all do what you can and keep going, you are amazing. God BLess, Marla -- -- Marla BramerIndependent Beauty Consultant Kay mbramer@...www.marykay.com/mbramer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks Greg, you know it's enough we don't feel good then to fight with insurance companies, especially since we pay such outrageous fees. Wishing you the same many blessingsMarla Marla, Just saying Hi and I know your pain just switch insurance, do to work. Having trouble getting my Meds. Wishing you luck with your insurance company. May you be bless and may all your troubles be small. Greg the Krumdawg. > > Sorry I've not been around, this last couple of weeks, in fact couple of > months have been difficult, going off the Meth and Remicade, the liver bx > and etc... then we switched our insurance plan, not company just plan, and > we are paying hell for it, they told us it would help us out at tax time and > save us some money, what they didn't know was that our deductible would > start over, it's been a nightmare, then this week they tried to tell us we > had to get pre auth before I could get the Remicade, and I > was desperately needing it, finally 4 pm the day before I am to get it, my > husband reminds the insurance company of the independent review that OK'd > the Remicade for a year, and if it was not at my doctors office by 10 am on > Friday that they would be in breech of contract, and he would be pursuing > it, of course they still said they would do there best. I got a call at 830 > am Friday saying my Remicade was just delivered and I can come in and get > it! I also talked to the doctor about how bad the last week is, and I was > barely catching up from the last hiatus from the drug, so he said I could > come in, in 5 instead of 6 weeks, I just pray that does not turn into > another battle with the insurance company. as you all know the emotional > things can be just as hard if not more difficult on the Sarc as physical can > be. > I see many of you are having hard times, and it's that time of year for some > of us, the cold is a killer, our first day of cold here, my body went into > shock and I hurt so deep, and I can not find a medication that will take > away the pain without making me feel sick! > I haven't even been keeping up with reading all the emails, just when I > think I'm feeling better something happens as I know you all feel the same > way! I can tell I am already feeling better with the Remicade, but the cold > still hurts. > you are all in my prayers, as I know many of you too are having hard times, > I don't know how you all do what you can and keep going, you are amazing. > God BLess, > Marla > > -- > -- Marla BramerIndependent Beauty Consultant Kay mbramer@...www.marykay.com/mbramer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Hi Everyone, I haven't posted in a long time but I just wanted everyone to know how much I care about them. I hate to see so many people having so many problems - the only thing I can do is say a prayer and send you all good wishes. I hope to be on more often and just know, even if I am not online with you guys, I am thinking about you. Terri G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Hi, Terri. I've been absent for quite awhile; it's good to see you posting. I hope you are doing okay. Ramblin' RoseModerator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 > To: Neurosarcoidosis > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:40:45 +0000> Subject: Hi> > > Hi Everyone,> > I haven't posted in a long time but I just wanted everyone to know how> much I care about them. I hate to see so many people having so many> problems - the only thing I can do is say a prayer and send you all good> wishes.> > I hope to be on more often and just know, even if I am not online with> you guys, I am thinking about you.> > > > Terri G.> > > > > ------------------------------------> > ~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~> The Neurosarcoidosis Community> > > > Message Archives:-> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messages> > Members Database:-> Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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