Guest guest Posted November 29, 2001 Report Share Posted November 29, 2001 I had open surgery--there is no way that I could do checking now and I am 6 weeks out. Maybe at eight weeks. If they let you do the 10 items or less line you might handle it. I feel really good--but when I start doing alot af bending and lifting, I get real tired and sore quick!! Pammi > I was wondering how recent post-opers feel about 6 to 8 weeks out. I > am wondering about how long I might be off work. My job requires me > to lift 40 lbs. or more on occasion. I work as a checker in a major > grocery chain. I was only promoted a couple of weeks ago. It took > me 7 long years to get the position I wanted. Very slow turn over in > my job. I am excited about the surgery but I also want to get back > to work as soon as possible. I have not talked to my surgeon much > about this yet. I just wanted some of your perspective I guess. > > Thanks M. > > M. > PRE-OP 01/09/02 > BMI 41/ 238 lbs. > AGE 39/ open duodenal switch > Dr. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2001 Report Share Posted November 29, 2001 I had open surgery and was back to my desk job at 6 weeks. Probably could have gone back at 5 weeks. However, I don't think I could of handled checking full-time. Maybe you can go back on a part-time basis with light duty. KathleenF Open DGB/DS Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart 01/02/01: 374# 11/29/01: 230# http://www.webniche.com/wls > I was wondering how recent post-opers feel about 6 to 8 weeks out. I > am wondering about how long I might be off work. My job requires me > to lift 40 lbs. or more on occasion. I work as a checker in a major > grocery chain. ..snip.. > > Thanks M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2001 Report Share Posted November 29, 2001 Oh, and you also should wear some kind of abdominal support if you're going to do much lifting. KathleenF > I had open surgery and was back to my desk job at 6 weeks. Probably > could have gone back at 5 weeks. However, I don't think I could of > handled checking full-time. Maybe you can go back on a part-time basis > with light duty. > > KathleenF > Open DGB/DS > Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart > 01/02/01: 374# > 11/29/01: 230# > http://www.webniche.com/wls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2001 Report Share Posted November 29, 2001 Hello , I had open surgery.....I was out of work for 5 weeks I could have gone back after 4 but decided to take the extra week to make sure I really was healed....From the moment I went back to work I was fine.....And for the first time since working here (I have been here for 4 years) I could run up and down the stairs....And let me tell you run up and down I do! Lisbeth Dr. Macura June 25, 2001 -64 lbs (the scale is moving again slowly but moving) wrote: I was wondering how recent post-opers feel about 6 to 8 weeks out. I am wondering about how long I might be off work. My job requires me to lift 40 lbs. or more on occasion. I work as a checker in a major grocery chain. I was only promoted a couple of weeks ago. It took me 7 long years to get the position I wanted. Very slow turn over in my job. I am excited about the surgery but I also want to get back to work as soon as possible. I have not talked to my surgeon much about this yet. I just wanted some of your perspective I guess. Thanks M. M. PRE-OP 01/09/02 BMI 41/ 238 lbs. AGE 39/ open duodenal switch Dr. K ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2001 Report Share Posted November 29, 2001 Thanks Kathy, I will be sure to do that. But I guess I better not rush it. It should be slow during the months I will be out anyway! I better just take good care of myself it I want to get back to work as soon as possible. M. --- kathy@... wrote: > Oh, and you also should wear some kind of abdominal > support if you're > going to do much lifting. > > KathleenF > > > > I had open surgery and was back to my desk job at > 6 weeks. Probably > > could have gone back at 5 weeks. However, I don't > think I could of > > handled checking full-time. Maybe you can go back > on a part-time basis > > with light duty. > > > > KathleenF > > Open DGB/DS > > Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart > > 01/02/01: 374# > > 11/29/01: 230# > > http://www.webniche.com/wls > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2001 Report Share Posted November 29, 2001 Lisbeth, Thats wonderful! I can't wait to be able to do my job without hurting as much as I do. Maybe instead of going home after work and vegging just so I could do it all over again the next day. I can go for a walk or play with my dog more... M. --- L J wrote: > > Hello , > I had open surgery.....I was out of work for 5 weeks > I could have gone back after 4 but decided to take > the extra week to make sure I really was > healed....From the moment I went back to work I was > fine.....And for the first time since working here > (I have been here for 4 years) I could run up and > down the stairs....And let me tell you run up and > down I do! > Lisbeth > Dr. Macura > June 25, 2001 > -64 lbs (the scale is moving again slowly but > moving) > > wrote: I was > wondering how recent post-opers feel about 6 to 8 > weeks out. I > am wondering about how long I might be off work. My > job requires me > to lift 40 lbs. or more on occasion. I work as a > checker in a major > grocery chain. I was only promoted a couple of weeks > ago. It took > me 7 long years to get the position I wanted. Very > slow turn over in > my job. I am excited about the surgery but I also > want to get back > to work as soon as possible. I have not talked to my > surgeon much > about this yet. I just wanted some of your > perspective I guess. > > Thanks M. > > M. > PRE-OP 01/09/02 > BMI 41/ 238 lbs. > AGE 39/ open duodenal switch > Dr. K > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 Yes you are going to have alot more energy...and you will definitely be doing alot more stuff...I think of the DS like a pea that rolls down the snow-covered mountain...you start out doing very little...but once you get your momentum its like wow.....Before surgery I would limp through the week and recuperate on weekends.......I used to wake up at 11-12 in the afternoon on the weekends....Since surgery...I wake up the same time everyday....and once I am awake that is it....I CAN NOT lounge in the bed its weird......I am up by 7 and I have to do something...before I know it...I look at my clock while I am outside and I will notice its 5:30 and I will complain where does the time fly LOL.....So yup you will get the energy....Life is good.... Lisbeth karen miller wrote: Lisbeth, Thats wonderful! I can't wait to be able to do my job without hurting as much as I do. Maybe instead of going home after work and vegging just so I could do it all over again the next day. I can go for a walk or play with my dog more... M. --- L J wrote: > > Hello , > I had open surgery.....I was out of work for 5 weeks > I could have gone back after 4 but decided to take > the extra week to make sure I really was > healed....From the moment I went back to work I was > fine.....And for the first time since working here > (I have been here for 4 years) I could run up and > down the stairs....And let me tell you run up and > down I do! > Lisbeth > Dr. Macura > June 25, 2001 > -64 lbs (the scale is moving again slowly but > moving) > > wrote: I was > wondering how recent post-opers feel about 6 to 8 > weeks out. I > am wondering about how long I might be off work. My > job requires me > to lift 40 lbs. or more on occasion. I work as a > checker in a major > grocery chain. I was only promoted a couple of weeks > ago. It took > me 7 long years to get the position I wanted. Very > slow turn over in > my job. I am excited about the surgery but I also > want to get back > to work as soon as possible. I have not talked to my > surgeon much > about this yet. I just wanted some of your > perspective I guess. > > Thanks M. > > M. > PRE-OP 01/09/02 > BMI 41/ 238 lbs. > AGE 39/ open duodenal switch > Dr. K > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 I used to wake up at 11-12 in the afternoon on the weekends....Since surgery...I wake up the same time everyday....and once I am awake that is it....I CAN NOT lounge in the bed its weird......I am up by 7 >>>>> Same here, Lisbeth! Isnt it something how your internal clock changes after surgery? I only require 6 hours of sleep a night now compared to 8-9 before! hugs, Judie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 Its weird Judie.....I used to hate getting up out of bed....Now I can't wait to start the day....I wake up everyone else in my house they are like what is wrong with you its the weekend go back to bed.....There is to much to do to stay in bed all day long! Lisbeth Judie Hensel wrote: I used to wake up at 11-12 in the afternoon on the weekends....Since surgery...I wake up the same time everyday....and once I am awake that is it....I CAN NOT lounge in the bed its weird......I am up by 7 >>>>> Same here, Lisbeth! Isnt it something how your internal clock changes after surgery? I only require 6 hours of sleep a night now compared to 8-9 before! hugs, Judie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2003 Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 , I think there has been a revision for almost every type of RNY surgery. Things happen. Do you know if your stomach was stapled or transected? Debbie & in Gig Harbor (170cm medial) ladybostons@... http://www.cafeshops.com/copsstore http://www.marykay.com/debbiemcneice -----Original Message----- From: erins1210@... Hey everyone, ........... Has anyone heard of a revision for a lap RNY? I know this is a tool but I CAN'T lose ANY weight! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. You can also e-mail me personally. Thank you, Sansone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 In a message dated 1/14/04 9:01:58 AM Central Standard Time, clis1@... writes: > Does anyone know where I can find a chart that converts liquid > measurements to grams? IE..A cup of Asparagus would equal how many > grams of carbohydrates? > --------- There are food charts out there that have analyzed various foods for their nutritional breakdown -- vitamins, protein, carb, fat, etc., based on a standard serving size (which they will disclose). There are books on the market -- one example: Amazon.com: Books: Bowes & Church's Food Values of Portions Commonly Used that you can purchase. Also, there are some web sources, for example, the USDA has an EXTENSIVE database -- Search the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference which gives you the breakdown. For example, that cup of asparagus has 5.199 grams of Carbohydrates, of which 2.814 grams are fiber (did you also know, or want to know that it contains .777 grams of Ash and .121 mg of gamma Tocopherol?) This is the database upon which most all of the other books/charts , etc., out there are based. Beth Houston, TX VBG - Dr. Srungaram 05/31/00 - 314 lbs. 11/01/02 - Abdominoplasty 11/29/02 - 160 lbs. 5'10 " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I realized that the embedded link in my email for the USDA database didn't come through. Here is the URL: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I wish I knew. I have been wanting a list like that too. Lori Owen - Denton, Texas SRVG 7/16/01 Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce 479/356/hoping for close to 200 On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 14:57:03 -0000 " carolg_il " writes: > Does anyone know where I can find a chart that converts liquid > measurements to grams? IE..A cup of Asparagus would equal how many > > grams of carbohydrates? > > Thanks, > Carol G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Carol, this is not a conversion chart, but you can search for each nutrient either by food alphabetically or by gram count. I hope it's what you're looking for. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/SR15/wtrank/wt_rank.html in NJ ***************************** > Does anyone know where I can find a chart that converts liquid > measurements to grams? IE..A cup of Asparagus would equal how many > grams of carbohydrates? > > Thanks, > Carol G. > (who still needs to lose 3 of the 5 lbs she gained from her Tahiti > trip...ugh...it was all the %$#$ fruit!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 I found a little book at the checkout at Safeway awhile ago. It's called Sugar and Carbohydrate counter. It's great.!! Tina (jelly bean toes) & Sheriff too! Question? Does anyone know where I can find a chart that converts liquid measurements to grams? IE..A cup of Asparagus would equal how many grams of carbohydrates? Thanks, Carol G. (who still needs to lose 3 of the 5 lbs she gained from her Tahiti trip...ugh...it was all the %$#$ fruit!) Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Beth, Thanks for that link, and thanks to the others that answered me privately. I sent you some pictures from Tahiti as you requested but I am not sure if you got my email. I know AOL at times rejects emails with large attachments. Please let me know Carol G. > I realized that the embedded link in my email for the USDA database didn't > come through. Here is the URL: > > http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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