Guest guest Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Hi. This is my first time to this site. I'm really glad that you all are out there. I am 19 months post-op. I'm down from 290 to 128. I've had problems with eating all along, not being able to get in enough protein due to nausea. I've also been severely lactose intollerant. Right now I'm feeling really worried. For the past month I've been extremely constipated and have had five different episodes of a horrendous pain just under my sternum. It took the entire month to get in to see my gastrointerologist. He's pretty sure that it is a gall-stone. He said that this is an easy surgery for people with " normal " stomach/intestine set ups, but that this will be a very difficult surgery because of the " Y " part of the Roux-en- y. My original surgery was done lap, but this will have to be done open. I will be having a sonagram and endoscopy done on Tuesday 08/26 to find out for sure what's going on. I'm scared beyond words. I could really use any encouragement you might have to give. Have any of you had surgery after your original surgery? How have you healed? Padan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 Padan, a number of us have had very RECENT gall bladder surgery. I had mine removed, along with a revision, just a month ago. It ain't that difficult. I was open too...8 inch incision. I've healed just fine, still a little sore, but SO MUCH better than before. No pain, no bile reflux, and I can eat things I haven't been able to tolerate for over 21 years (when I had my original surgery--May, 1982) You should be just fine, and pain free. Jac Life is not a spectator sport Picture It Digital Designs <http://www.pictureitdigitaldesigns.com> XXX Farm Paint Horses <http://members.cox.net/xxxfarmpaints> Mail to: jholdaway@... > I'm New > > > Hi. This is my first time to this site. I'm really glad that you > all are out there. > > I am 19 months post-op. I'm down from 290 to 128. I've had problems > with eating all along, not being able to get in enough protein due to > nausea. I've also been severely lactose intollerant. > > Right now I'm feeling really worried. For the past month I've been > extremely constipated and have had five different episodes of a > horrendous pain just under my sternum. It took the entire month to > get in to see my gastrointerologist. He's pretty sure that it is a > gall-stone. He said that this is an easy surgery for people > with " normal " stomach/intestine set ups, but that this will be a very > difficult surgery because of the " Y " part of the Roux-en- y. My > original surgery was done lap, but this will have to be done open. > > I will be having a sonagram and endoscopy done on Tuesday 08/26 to > find out for sure what's going on. > > I'm scared beyond words. I could really use any encouragement you > might have to give. Have any of you had surgery after your original > surgery? How have you healed? > > Padan > > > > 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 August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 I have an ongoing problem with constipation and take a prescription called " Miralax " every day. It really helps - you might ask your doctor about it. As far as having to have your gall bladder out, I don't understand why your doctor said it had to be done open. I had mine done in March by a surgeon who also does gastric bypass. He does the bypass open but does gall bladder removals (including mine) lap. It was an easy recovery since it was done lap. I would get a second opinion if I were you. from Washington Lap RNY Sept 2001 Minus 205.5 pounds 333.5/128 http://www.wworw.com > Hi. This is my first time to this site. I'm really glad that you > all are out there. > > I am 19 months post-op. I'm down from 290 to 128. I've had problems > with eating all along, not being able to get in enough protein due to > nausea. I've also been severely lactose intollerant. > > Right now I'm feeling really worried. For the past month I've been > extremely constipated and have had five different episodes of a > horrendous pain just under my sternum. It took the entire month to > get in to see my gastrointerologist. He's pretty sure that it is a > gall-stone. He said that this is an easy surgery for people > with " normal " stomach/intestine set ups, but that this will be a very > difficult surgery because of the " Y " part of the Roux-en- y. My > original surgery was done lap, but this will have to be done open. > > I will be having a sonagram and endoscopy done on Tuesday 08/26 to > find out for sure what's going on. > > I'm scared beyond words. I could really use any encouragement you > might have to give. Have any of you had surgery after your original > surgery? How have you healed? > > Padan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 In a message dated 8/23/2003 10:35:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, padan28@... writes: , but that this will be a very difficult surgery because of the " Y " part of I second, getting a second opinion. Fay Bayuk **300/166 10/23/01 Dr. Open RNY 150 cm Click for My Profile http://obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Bayuk951061008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Padan, I think you need to find a different surgeon immediately! The majority of people who have to have their gall bladders out after RNY find it to be easy surgery, and most of them that I've heard about (quite a few) were done lap. Any surgeon who says it's going to be " very difficult " because of your RNY doesn't have enough experience with it to touch you, in my opinion. Ask him point-blank how many gall bladder removals he's done on post-gastric bypass patients. I bet the answer is ZERO. You need to find someone with experience. Where are you? As for the constipation, two questions: how much fiber do you consume? How much water do you drink? Many people find that the addition of several sugar-free Fiber Choice tablets to their regime really helps. They don't swell in the pouch, and keep me on a very regular schedule. :-) How do you know you're lactose intolerant? Most high-quality whey protein doesn't have any lactose; I hope you're not drinking milk... It's a four-letter word for sugar, as puts it. Z Open RNY 09/17/01 310/126/141 (goal was 160) Then/lowest/now http://www.ziobro.us/Blogger/WLS.html I'm New Hi. This is my first time to this site. I'm really glad that you all are out there. I am 19 months post-op. I'm down from 290 to 128. I've had problems with eating all along, not being able to get in enough protein due to nausea. I've also been severely lactose intollerant. Right now I'm feeling really worried. For the past month I've been extremely constipated and have had five different episodes of a horrendous pain just under my sternum. It took the entire month to get in to see my gastrointerologist. He's pretty sure that it is a gall-stone. He said that this is an easy surgery for people with " normal " stomach/intestine set ups, but that this will be a very difficult surgery because of the " Y " part of the Roux-en- y. My original surgery was done lap, but this will have to be done open. I will be having a sonagram and endoscopy done on Tuesday 08/26 to find out for sure what's going on. I'm scared beyond words. I could really use any encouragement you might have to give. Have any of you had surgery after your original surgery? How have you healed? Padan 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 December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Pat - I only need oxygen upon exertion, but I always have my pulse oxygen setup in the car. I NEVER turn on the ignition unless the sat reads 94. Sometimes after I have been in the store, I get back to the car and my sat is down to 88. I sit in the car, turn on my tank and watch it climb to 94. I also make sure the pulse drops because if my sat is at 88, my pulse often time is too. As my Sat rises to 94, my pulse drops to 64-68. It isn't an either/or. I figure it is just as important to have my pulse down to " normal " . Stefani 61 year old Utahn ILD 2/2006, NSIP (fibrotic) 10/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with IPF 4 years ago. I've > been on oxygen at night for a year, and with exertion during the day. I > now have to use it when I go out and about. One morning I was going to > run an errand about 10 minutes form my house. I didn't feel too well, > but I didn't use my oxygen. I had a wreck. Ran up into a yard and hit > a big decorative bolder. I must have blacked out, because I don't > remember what happened. That was two months ago and I've been afraid to > drive since. Now I feel trapped, because I can't go out whenever I > want, and have to depend on someone else to take me. Sometimes my > oxygen level drops to 78-79 If I don't have it on. I cough a lot also. > > > > I would like to know if any of you have a problem with a fireplace. > My husband likes to burn our fireplace, but it really bothers me. > Anyone that doesn't have a problem breathing just doesn't understand > this disease. I would rather have cancer or heart disease. > > > > I've rambled.....hope I made sense. Anxious to hear from anyone. > It's so nice to be in contact with other people that understand. > > > > Pat > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Oxygen use near an open flame is dangerous, I have been told. Barbara McD PF--Sept 08; Sjogren's--Apr 09; Reynaud's--seems like forever Beautiful Western NC Attitude is everything. To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 2:09:46 PMSubject: I'm New Pat, Welcome to the group. This a very caring group of people and I (a newbie too) have learned so much. As for the fireplace... .. I really don't know the clinical reason it would bother you, but by all means if it does then it is probably not good for you. I avoid smokers, cologne and strong cleaning supplies as I have trouble with all of those. Patti, 59, Indianapolis, IPF 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Just thought I'd mention the safety issue. ;-) Barbara McD PF--Sept 08; Sjogren's--Apr 09; Reynaud's--seems like forever Beautiful Western NC Attitude is everything. To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 2:42:33 PMSubject: Re: I'm New BarbaraYou are correct and the problem with fireplaces is that sparks will jumpout into the room. The issue is not just the spark contacting youroxygen. You may have a favorite chair or sofa and using oxygen on it getit highly oxygenated. So, a spark that might normally cause no problemcould hit it and cause a fire.I didn't emphasize this in my response because she had indicated thefire bothering her breathing wise and I think that is an issue for hereven if she wasn't using the oxygen.>> Oxygen use near an open flame is dangerous, I have been told.> Â> Barbara McD> PF--Sept 08; Sjogren's--Apr 09; Reynaud's--seems like forever> Beautiful Western NC>  Â> Attitude is everything.> Â>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 2:09:46 PM> Subject: I'm New>> Â> Pat,> Welcome to the group. This a very caring group of people andI (a newbie too) have learned so much. As for the fireplace..... I really don't know the clinical reason it would bother you, but byall means if it does then it is probably not good for you. I avoidsmokers, cologne and strong cleaning supplies as I have trouble with allof those.> Â> Patti, 59, Indianapolis, IPF 2007> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Tammy: I use to live in Omaha, I'm a bone and bred Nebraskan.I would hate to have this disease and live in that cold climate now, I'n in Atlanta and it's difficult here. You are very young to have this....hopelully you'll be able to to benefit froma cure....... <FONT face="comic sans ms" color=#40007f size=3> Soulliere & nbsp; <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/50.gif"></FONT> To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 1:23:41 PMSubject: Re: I'm New Pat, I am sorry that you had that experience in the car I can't imagine. I am a newbie as they call us I was just diagnosed about three weeks ago and as of right now I have no symptoms with the exception of some SOB when I work out which is about 4-5 times a week so I can't say I know how you feel just yet. However I was diagnosed with UIP so I am certain that sooner vs. later I will be on oxygen at least with activity. I also find a lot of support with my air family and enjoy having a place where I can go and the people understand my fears. I am very young to have this disease and I also have 4 children which makes me even more scared of this diagnosis. I wish you all the best and I am thankful that you are here with us. God Bless Tammy Tammy 35y.o. Omaha, NE UIP 11/09 From: fracolpatricia <fracolpatricia@ yahoo.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wed, December 9, 2009 10:55:43 AMSubject: I'm New Hi Everyone,I'm new to this site. I was diagnosed with IPF 4 years ago. I've been on oxygen at night for a year, and with exertion during the day. I now have to use it when I go out and about. One morning I was going to run an errand about 10 minutes form my house. I didn't feel too well, but I didn't use my oxygen. I had a wreck. Ran up into a yard and hit a big decorative bolder. I must have blacked out, because I don't remember what happened. That was two months ago and I've been afraid to drive since. Now I feel trapped, because I can't go out whenever I want, and have to depend on someone else to take me. Sometimes my oxygen level drops to 78-79 If I don't have it on. I cough a lot also. I would like to know if any of you have a problem with a fireplace. My husband likes to burn our fireplace, but it really bothers me. Anyone that doesn't have a problem breathing just doesn't understand this disease. I would rather have cancer or heart disease. I've rambled..... hope I made sense. Anxious to hear from anyone. It's so nice to be in contact with other people that understand.Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Barb....... I have friends here in Atlanta that have fires everynight, during cold weather......I was shocked when they told me that. they said the same thing could happen without 02.......the things you learn in here./ <FONT face="comic sans ms" color=#40007f size=3> Soulliere & nbsp; <IMG src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/50.gif"></FONT> To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 3:02:49 PMSubject: Re: Re: I'm New Just thought I'd mention the safety issue. ;-) Barbara McD PF--Sept 08; Sjogren's--Apr 09; Reynaud's--seems like forever Beautiful Western NC Attitude is everything. From: Bruce <brucemoreland@ gmail.com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Wed, December 9, 2009 2:42:33 PMSubject: Re: I'm New BarbaraYou are correct and the problem with fireplaces is that sparks will jumpout into the room. The issue is not just the spark contacting youroxygen. You may have a favorite chair or sofa and using oxygen on it getit highly oxygenated. So, a spark that might normally cause no problemcould hit it and cause a fire.I didn't emphasize this in my response because she had indicated thefire bothering her breathing wise and I think that is an issue for hereven if she wasn't using the oxygen.>> Oxygen use near an open flame is dangerous, I have been told.> Â> Barbara McD> PF--Sept 08; Sjogren's--Apr 09; Reynaud's--seems like forever> Beautiful Western NC>  Â> Attitude is everything.> Â>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 2:09:46 PM> Subject: I'm New>> Â> Pat,> Welcome to the group. This a very caring group of people andI (a newbie too) have learned so much. As for the fireplace..... I really don't know the clinical reason it would bother you, but byall means if it does then it is probably not good for you. I avoidsmokers, cologne and strong cleaning supplies as I have trouble with allof those.> Â> Patti, 59, Indianapolis, IPF 2007> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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