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[Guest guest]

Thanks Walt. I am starting to feel much better although I still am getting

these anxieties..not sure what they are about, but hopefully they will pass

soon...talk to you soon

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

casca@...

www.top5plus5.com

PAI NW Rep

ICQ #59196115

(unknown)

Mark I hope you turn the corner on this soon. You are of great help to

me. I really appreciate the articles. I helps me be more informed

about my disease and makes it easier to communicate it with my doctors.

Walt -- Tacoma, WA

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[Guest guest]

Mark have you had a change in meds? That may be the anxieties?

Walt

> Thanks Walt. I am starting to feel much better although I still am

getting these anxieties..not sure what they are about, but hopefully

they will pass soon...talk to you soon

>

> I hope this finds you and yours well

>

> Mark E. Armstrong

> casca@b...

> www.top5plus5.com

> PAI NW Rep

> ICQ #59196115

> (unknown)

>

>

> Mark I hope you turn the corner on this soon. You are of great help to

> me. I really appreciate the articles. I helps me be more informed

> about my disease and makes it easier to communicate it with my

doctors.

>

> Walt -- Tacoma, WA

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[Guest guest]

Nope my meds have stayed the same.....I wish this would just go away...talk to

you soon

I hope this finds you and yours well

Mark E. Armstrong

casca@...

www.top5plus5.com

PAI NW Rep

ICQ #59196115

(unknown)

>

>

> Mark I hope you turn the corner on this soon. You are of great help to

> me. I really appreciate the articles. I helps me be more informed

> about my disease and makes it easier to communicate it with my

doctors.

>

> Walt -- Tacoma, WA

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

Certainly this is a MAJOR surgery, do you know the name of the surgery that

the doctor intends to do?

Is it a modified Whipple surgery? How long is the surgery expected to last?

Surgery on the pancreas is very delicate stuff, as it is a very fragile

organ. It's very flimsy, easy to cut but very hard to sew.

Have you or your son had a second opinion?

Is the doctor and/or hospital very familiar with this surgery?

What is the expected outcome from the surgery?

FWIW, I had a modified Whipple in 1986, 3 days in ICU, total of 15 days in

the hospital, and a total of 5 months recovery before returning to work.

A wedding in June, that may be a little iffy, might think about a

postponement at this time. The wedding is likely doable, but generally there is

a lot

that goes with a wedding. Activity might be limited.

I'm not trying to throw cold water on the plans but just trying to provide a

little advice from my experience. My modified Whipple was done in April and I

got married by the courthouse judge in August (extremely small ceremony). Went

to the Red Lobster for supper, then went home and went to bed alone. That was

all I could do.

Hope others chime in with advice and opinion

Best wishes, poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

HI Elaine,

Welcome to the group and good luck with your upcoming appointment.

Laurette

4/23/04 open RNY

309/290/248/150

St. Charity

Cleveland, Ohio

[Guest guest]

,

Welcome to the group and good luck with the balance of your tests and

insurance approval. It seems like it's a long road and to some it has been.

Hope

yours isn't too long or complicated. Take care and again welcome.

Laurette

4/23/04 open rny

309/290/238/150

St. Charity

Cleveland, Ohio

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group. Keep us up to date on how things are going with you.

in Delaware

Lap RNY 3/10/04

261/171/120

[Guest guest]

we're glad to have you join us. My doctor said

I would not make it to 40, and would more likely die

because of my weight and not the surgery. I know

how you feel. My insurance is covering it, but it wasn't

easy. I hope you don't have a hard time with yours.

Talk to ya soon.

RSL

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome. You & I are pretty much in the same place. I had my initial

consultation with the surgeon last week & will be going for pre-op & psych

evaluations on September 1st. Then comes the " fun " of the insurance approval.

My surgeon feels that with all the medical documentation I am getting, both from

my PCP & my orthopaedic surgeon, approval should be fairly certain. He is

planning to do the surgery mid October.

Best of luck in your persuit.

Sue in NY

wrote:

Hi everyone. I am new here. I went Friday for a consultation with a surgeon.

I went to the Barix Clinic in Groveport Oh. I have been overweight for most of

my life. I have lost weight but always gained it back. I am 5'7 " and at one

point was 475lbs. Right now I am 411. I swore to myself that I would never get

above 400 lbs when I lost weight doing the Atkins diet. However, I have. This

was the last straw. My PCP and my GYN have been recommending I have the surgery

for 2 years. I have researched it for awhile but now I am ready to admit that

this is the only way I can lose weight. I am scared to have the surgery but am

even more scared of dieing because I'm too fat. I have read some of your emails

and have gotten alot of useful information from them. I have to go through some

more tests and then hope the insurance company does not give me any problems.

They said it was a covered benefit. But I know it can't be that easy. I am

glad I found this group with people who

understand what I am going through. It will mean alot as I start this new me.

Thanks again. .

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

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[Guest guest]

Welcome i am also a !

jca523@... wrote:Welcome to the group. Keep us up to date on how things are

going with you.

in Delaware

Lap RNY 3/10/04

261/171/120

[Guest guest]

Thanks.. It's coming faster then I thought it would.. Less than a

month.. YAY!! My insurance is Blue Cross/Blue Shield-Personal

Choice.. Congrats on the lose... In my mom's words.. *You go, girl!*

-Alana-

> Alana,

>

> Good luck with your upcoming surgery - What kind of insurance do

you have - I hope my insurance will cover a tummy tuck after. I am

about a month out of surgery and lost 60 pounds.

>

> Take care, Ella

[Guest guest]

I'm correcting my own words.. It's LOSS not lose.. Sorry.. Haha..

> > Alana,

> >

> > Good luck with your upcoming surgery - What kind of insurance do

> you have - I hope my insurance will cover a tummy tuck after. I

am

> about a month out of surgery and lost 60 pounds.

> >

> > Take care, Ella

[Guest guest]

Alana

what part of PA are you from? I'm from Lancaster PA and I'm in the

process of getting surgery

Love Debbie

-------------- Original message --------------

Hey .. My name is Alana. I'm from Pa.. I'm 5'10 and 403. (413

was my highest weight). When I first got into the whole process

before the surgery I was scared to death. But I just kept looking at

the whole package.. I was more terrified of dying from being over-

weight. I'm still a little nervous, not as bad as in the beginning

though.. Surgery is coming up (Sept 21), can't believe only about 29

more days.. It's crazy, now its the day to day, *damn why can't it

be tomorrow* feeling. What kind of insurance do you have? I was one

of the lucky ones, all together between the first time I've talked

to my surgeon to the date of the surgery, only been about 3-4 months

and my insurance covered it without a problem (KNOCK ON WOOD, cause

you never know..) Also, they cover a tummy tuck down the line after

you lose 80-100 pounds.. Anyway, I'm babbling.. Just want to wish

you a quick and steady start on your way to a new life..

-Alana-

> Hi everyone. I am new here. I went Friday for a consultation

with a surgeon. I went to the Barix Clinic in Groveport Oh. I have

been overweight for most of my life. I have lost weight but always

gained it back. I am 5'7 " and at one point was 475lbs. Right now I

am 411. I swore to myself that I would never get above 400 lbs when

I lost weight doing the Atkins diet. However, I have. This was the

last straw. My PCP and my GYN have been recommending I have the

surgery for 2 years. I have researched it for awhile but now I am

ready to admit that this is the only way I can lose weight. I am

scared to have the surgery but am even more scared of dieing because

I'm too fat. I have read some of your emails and have gotten alot

of useful information from them. I have to go through some more

tests and then hope the insurance company does not give me any

problems. They said it was a covered benefit. But I know it can't

be that easy. I am glad I found this group with people who

> understand what I am going through. It will mean alot as I start

this new me. Thanks again. .

[Guest guest]

,

Welcome to the group. There is more information here than you can imagine.

There is no question that I have not found an answer for. I like you am over

400 and know that I have to do this or face major problems down the road. I

know that we will do this. Good luck and keep us posted on the tests and

insurance.

Dora in Tennessee

Lap/Open RNY 9/20/2004

Vanderbilt Hospital

[Guest guest]

Hey Debbie.. I'm from right outside of Philly in Upper Darby. My

sister used to live up in Marietta, I believe that is near

Lancaster. I come up to Lancaster often for the outlets and all..

Where and when are you having your surgery? My surgery date is Sept

21st with Dr. Cha from Crozer Chester Medical Center.. (about 10

minutes from me)..

*Alana*

> Alana

> what part of PA are you from? I'm from Lancaster PA and

I'm in the process of getting surgery

> Love Debbie

>

[Guest guest]

Alana,

Great! We'll plan when it's a little closer. I marked your date on my

calendar so I wouldn't forget. I know people who have had Open and they have

done

fine also. You are going to do great! It's sometimes more about mindset than

anything. Go in with a positive attitude! That's one of my biggest

suggestions. I am doing great! I'm feeling wonderful - mentally and

physically. I'm

still me on the inside, the me that should have always been on display...not

the one that felt like she had to hide who I really am. My attitude never

matched what I looked like. I think the psychological aspect of this surgery is

almost as important as the physical. I actually think that programs/surgeons,

etc. should do a little more on the psychological end of this surgery. Any

way, sorry I got off on a tangent there. I'm very happy and I would do this 10

times over if I needed to.

Can't wait to see you soon!

in Delaware

Lap RNY 3/10/04

261/171/120

[Guest guest]

Alana,

I am right in Wilmington. Would you be up for a visit if I can make up to

Crozer after your surgery? Are you having lap or open surgery? I can't

remember. I would love to come up and be there to support you.

in Delaware

Lap RNY 3/10/04

261/171/120

[Guest guest]

,

I would love to meet up sometime after my surgery. I'm having my

surgery done as an open surgery, I believe its because a lot of my

weight is in the stomach area, therefore it would be more difficult

for the instruments they use for the Lap procedure. Either way, I'm

having it done and that's all that matters.. Counting down the

days.. Seems like you are doing great.. 5 months and 90 pounds

down??!! That's fantastic..

*Alana*

> Alana,

>

> I am right in Wilmington. Would you be up for a visit if I can

make up to Crozer after your surgery? Are you having lap or open

surgery? I can't remember. I would love to come up and be there to

support you.

>

> in Delaware

> Lap RNY 3/10/04

> 261/171/120

[Guest guest]

Alana

I don't have a surgery date yet i'm seeing the dietician for the 3rd

time on friday and the phsyc eval next week they say i should be able to

have the surgery by febiary. I'm getting my surgery at Hershey Medical center

Love Debbie

-------------- Original message --------------

Hey Debbie.. I'm from right outside of Philly in Upper Darby. My

sister used to live up in Marietta, I believe that is near

Lancaster. I come up to Lancaster often for the outlets and all..

Where and when are you having your surgery? My surgery date is Sept

21st with Dr. Cha from Crozer Chester Medical Center.. (about 10

minutes from me)..

*Alana*

> Alana

> what part of PA are you from? I'm from Lancaster PA and

I'm in the process of getting surgery

> Love Debbie

>

[Guest guest]

JJ,

I was told peanuts are a good food too, high protein. Of course we have to

eat them in moderation...lol.

Laurette

4/23/04 open rny

309/290/238/150

[Guest guest]

Hey, I have had the surgery 4 months ago, and I wished my nutricionist had

talked to my dietician because she was wrong in many things. For example:

She told us not to eat peanuts, but my Dr said that peanuts are a good snack

.....

JJ

-- Re: Re: (unknown)

Alana

I don't have a surgery date yet i'm seeing the dietician for the 3rd

time on friday and the phsyc eval next week they say i should be able

to have the surgery by febiary. I'm getting my surgery at Hershey Medical

center

Love

Debbie

-------------- Original message --------------

Hey Debbie.. I'm from right outside of Philly in Upper Darby. My

sister used to live up in Marietta, I believe that is near

Lancaster. I come up to Lancaster often for the outlets and all..

Where and when are you having your surgery? My surgery date is Sept

21st with Dr. Cha from Crozer Chester Medical Center.. (about 10

minutes from me)..

*Alana*

> Alana

> what part of PA are you from? I'm from Lancaster PA and

I'm in the process of getting surgery

> Love Debbie

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, fat!!!!!!!!

I have to get myself a denture. All this chewing is wearing me down.

JJ

-- Re: Re: (unknown)

JJ,

I was told peanuts are a good food too, high protein. Of course we have to

eat them in moderation...lol.

Laurette

4/23/04 open rny

309/290/238/150

[Guest guest]

Maybe after your stomach heals but right after surgery could really

upset your healing. My doctor limits corn, string beans, celery

etc. for that reason.

Pat in RI

> JJ,

> I was told peanuts are a good food too, high protein. Of course

we have to

> eat them in moderation...lol.

> Laurette

> 4/23/04 open rny

> 309/290/238/150

[Guest guest]

,

Do you mean that you are throwing it up because your body won't let it

in, or are you causing yourself to throw up? If you are causing

yourself to throw up that is bulimia. Just not sure which you mean.

Dora in Tennessee

Open/Lap RNY 9/20/04

Vanderbilt Hospital

________________________________

From:

Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 8:11 PM

To: Gastric_Bypass_Family

Subject: (unknown)

okay i have some questions.....what is the protein train?? i know

it's where you load up on proteins, obviously, but what does it do

and what all do you eat on it. and sometimes i eat something and it

hurts so i throw it up, but i force myself to do it, and it happens

a lot, i know i need to eat smaller bites, chew chew chew, and slow

down but it's like i want to eat it so bad and so fast bcuz i am

hungry and it looks and tastes good, and sometimes i eat something

with carbs in it like crackers, then i throw it up, and eat more,

then throw up again so it's out of my system...i knwo that is

considered bulima, but how much do you have to do that before it is

considered bulima? and i don't do this all the time either like at

every meal, i don't do that.

[Guest guest]

,

I am sorry for the loss of your father. You will definitely be in my prayers.

Loretta Greer

TN

Have a good day and God Bless!

Mt 17:20 -

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you,

If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain,

Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be

impossible unto you