Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 Hi. I wanted to tell you that I also suffered daily BEFORE MGB with sinus problems. I have had only two mild headaches since. WOW!...what an improvement. Anyway, I don't know about medications pre-op, but I can tell you that I have been using Vicks Vapor rub around my nose when I feel that my sinuses are getting stuffy, and it works great. You might want to try it until you get hold of the Doctor to find out about other things. I have been wondering if we could use some of the nasal sprays, too. I will have to email the Doctor and ask. I want to find out well BEFORE I get a sinus headache. I used Nasalcrom before surgery and it worked really well to prevent sinus problems. I also have an herbal mixture that works great, but I have not used any since I have had surgery. Anyway, I hope that you feel better soon and good luck with your surgery. It's the best thing that I have ever done for my health. Stormy in Alabama > Hi Everyone > I have a question that I hope someone can help with, I am still > hoping for a date with the Doc.in Sept so I havent been taking any > aspirin or ibuprofen but I have suffered all day with a sinus > headache and I am wondering if it is ok to take pain med such as > loratab before surgery? If anyone knows the answer to this I would > really apperaciate your help. > Vicki > in Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2000 Report Share Posted September 16, 2000 Hi Vicki, I am pre-op, scheduled for Sept 27. I too have been having terrible sinus headaches. I called Barbara and she said I could continue my Allegra to help, just none of the things listed,aspirin,etc. My big worry now is that I have just over a week to go and I am afraid I am getting a cold (possibly just sinus)either way I can't do this now. Can anybody help, what can I do? I will die if something happens to stop this surgery now. Is there anyhting I can take to ward off any cold virus that wants to land on me ? Good Luck Vickie Gwen Dancing with the Dr 9/27 ......................................................... iWon.com http://www.iwon.com why wouldn't you? ......................................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hello! I am new to this and would like to know if someone can help me find a doctor that does the MiniGastricBypass in the Georgia area. Also, I have spinal stenosis and was told I need to lose weight to help with the pain since it is not bad enough to have surgery to repair. The pain is aweful! I need to lose a good 150 lbs. Please respond! Thanks, Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hey Carol, I'm in need of about a 150 lb. weight loss also, I'll settle for 100 lbs. tho. I'm just getting my package ready to send in. I'm waiting on my pap smear results. I'm a self-pay, because I can't wait a couple of years to fight my insurance. I have some reall good friends tho. who are helping me pay for this. Good, luck to you, start with the web site where it says start here.. 12 steps. Trudy, Indiana Pre-op 335, BMI 61 Help Hello! I am new to this and would like to know if someone can help me find a doctor that does the MiniGastricBypass in the Georgia area. Also, I have spinal stenosis and was told I need to lose weight to help with the pain since it is not bad enough to have surgery to repair. The pain is aweful! I need to lose a good 150 lbs. Please respond! Thanks, Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hi Carol: Dr. Rutledge is the only doc in the world who does this surgery that I am aware of. It is his own adaptation of a Bilroth II surgical technique. There is a Dr. Champion in Atlanta who does laparascopic RNY..he has a site on the web...but it is not the MGB. If you really study the surgeries and like many of us, decide that the way to go is with Dr. Rutledge, you will find all the information you need on the close.net site and through " chatting " with others who will be traveling to Durham for the surgery. Best wishes. You're in a good place. We're all here and willing to help in any way we can. Flo in land > ** Original Subject: RE: Help > ** > ** Original Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 19:26:10 -0600 > ** Original Message follows... > > Hello! I am new to this and would like to know if someone can help > me find a doctor that does the MiniGastricBypass in the Georgia > area. Also, I have spinal stenosis and was told I need to lose > weight to help with the pain since it is not bad enough to have > surgery to repair. The pain is aweful! I need to lose a good 150 > lbs. Please respond! > > Thanks, > Carol > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2000 Report Share Posted October 10, 2000 Carol, My name is and I live in Cumming, GA (about 45 miles north of Atlanta). I had the MGB on 10/04/00 and am feeling great - 6 days postop - getting my staples out today. Feel free to e.mail with any questions. Also, get on the MGB-Georgia list on egroups so all us Georgia people can talk. on MGB 10/04/00 > > Carol, I presume for your question about doctors in Georgia that > you live > > here. There are several of us in Atlanta who are pre-op and > considering, > > pre-op and scheduled, or have had the MGB. There is also someone > in Tifton > > who is pre-op. I don't know if she is considering or scheduled. > > > > I have been looking at this procedure since mid-July. I am pretty > convinced > > that I will go through with having MGB, but I am going to wait > until > > January. I am 5'9, 260 lbs. (BMI approximately 39). I have > hypertension and > > hypothyroidism. > > > > Welcome to the list. You'll find lots of support and a few laughs. > > > > Maggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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