Post Date: 11/21/09 2:42 am
Topic: RE: GALLBLADDER IS GOING BYE BYE !!!
Thanks Dee.....I am beginning to reconsider procrastinating on getting it out till after the 10th.   LOL   


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Post Date: 11/21/09 2:36 am
Topic: RE: GALLBLADDER IS GOING BYE BYE !!!
 Thanks Sara.....I am a real trooper.   I have very high pain tolerance and I know I will be much better when it is gone.


Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Post Date: 11/21/09 2:06 am
Last Edit: 11/21/09 2:09 am
Topic: RE: Newbies-want to read something POSITIVE?
Kjun   first of all, why don't you go back looking 10 years younger like you USED to ..  And you can both STFU ..  You wouldn't  either one know how to appreciate a REAL man if you could GET one ..    Ya'll ike guys that beat ya, drink or drug on ya, cheat on ya, barely make enough to scrape by on,, let you order them around,  .. etc.   I've seen this time and time again since moving to this screwy state ..    Someone who is loval, loving, temperate and a successful professional like me is beyond your grasp ..  You've demonstrated with your hateful attitudes and souls on here that you clearly don't deseve one ..

  All I did was pay a compliment and you could have gracxiously said "thank you ... " or "thank you, but I'm married"  without being a cu** ...   But I guess that's expecting too much ..

  (sorry to my friends on here to have to read this) 

Post Date: 11/21/09 12:32 am
Last Edit: 11/21/09 1:13 am
Topic: Judy Update - It's Not Good News
  After asking Judy's niece in several emails to please update us on her status and not getting any response, I finally went ahead and called Don to check on her myself  ...

  Don verified that Judy has in fact been transferred to the nursing home in Kerrville, but the last few days she has refused to eat anything or to participate in her physical therapy.  She claims food tastes yucky.   I'm really wondering if she's giving up the will to live and just wants to go, after all she and Don have been through.      Don told me that he was able to find out that she suffered a major stroke to the right side of her brain after the Chiari Malform operation, due to fluid pressure build up in there as a result of the neurosurgeon not putting in a drainage shunt at the time of the procedure, supposedly.   

  Poor Don is beside himself, breaking down and crying many times while I was talking to him.  He says he doesn't want her to die and doesn't know what he's going to do next.  I wish I knew how to say comforting things for him, but I'm not a preacher and just don't know what to say at a time like this ..   It's a really sad situation ..    

  Can they not force Judy to take nutrition?   She does NOT have a living will but Don says that she refuses to let them insert a feeding tube.   The staff claim, in their opinion, she is not mentally competent, but if that's the case it seems like they could restrain (or sedate) her and force feed her with the tube, legally.  

   Don says that his cousins from FL are coming to visit and help him a bit right after Thanksgiving.   He said he'll probably end up selling their place in Bandera and everything and moving back to FL with them, and having Judy transferred to a nursing home near him there.  He's already had to give away all their beloved pets, except for 5 dogs, as he has no time to take care of them.  

   He also told me that their bills are rapidly piling up, and that, although Judy had some sizeable savings in a local chain bank, for some reason the bank has frozen the account and refuses to let Don have access to the funds in it.   I don't see how, being her legal spouse and Texas being a community property state, they could lawfully do that.   Sadly enough, if Don is a PODB on the account, then if Judy were to actually pass away, he would definitely be entitled to it, but things are in limbo right now.  I'm going to do what I can on my end to try to help him with the bank.

   Right now, though, they both could use a LOT of prayers, prayer-warriors ... 

   Thanks ..   



    

  

Post Date: 11/20/09 11:06 pm
Topic: RE: ~~~Surgery in the am --pls send me prayers~~~

<~~~~~is scootin' over!

Post when you can, rest when you should, walk, sip and repeat!

Post Date: 11/20/09 10:03 pm
Topic: RE: Dr. James Davidson
I also had Dr. Davidson and was pleased to have him as my surgeon.

Kat

Post Date: 11/20/09 9:41 pm
Topic: ~~~Surgery in the am --pls send me prayers~~~
Hello everyone,

I have  surgery in the  morning at 10, @  Forest Park Medical center....Dr, Barker...send prayers and positive vibes my way...and pls scoot over on the loser bench and make room for me !

Loren

Post Date: 11/20/09 8:51 pm
Topic: RE: Newbies-want to read something POSITIVE?
Great idea Stephanie.  I'm happy to see this kind of positive post.  It's been too long.

I was not overweight all my life.  I'm 5'1" tall and weighed 118 pounds when I got married.  I always thought of myself as tiny.  Then I got pregnant.  I gained more than 70 pounds with my first pregnancy and never lost it.  Over the next 25 years I put on another hundred plus pounds. I have been on virtually every diet known to man, and they all worked.  But they oly worked as long as I stayed on the diet.  As soon as I "cheated" or got off the diet, all the weight came back and more.  

A co-worker had gastric bypass surgery several years before me.  She was not successful and was eating candy at work within the first month.  I thought to myself that I would never do that.  Then I ran into another friend who had RNY.  He had lost from about 500 pounds to around 250.  He took the time to sit and talk with me about his surgery.  He told me that, even though he almost died because of complications, he would do it all again because it gave him his life back.  We talked for hours and he was very positive and supportive.  I consider him my angel.

By the time I visited Dr. Patel, in 2006 I weighed 300 pounds.  I was diabetic and hypertensive and taking medications for both.  I could not walk without a great deal of pain in my knees.  It took about 6 weeks to complete all the testing and for the doctor's office to submit my request to BCBS of Massachusetts.  I was approved on the first try. 

My doctor required a two week liquid diet before surgery.  I lost my first 25 pounds on that diet.  I had my RNY in September 2006.  I am no longer diabetic.  I take half of the dosage of blood pressure medicine that I took pre-op.  I initially lost 125 pounds, to a low of 175.  I now weigh between 185-190 and don't let myself get over 190.  I have gone from a size 26 to a size 12 pant and from a XXXL top to a Medium. 

I'm like Sarah in that I don't diet.  I eat everything I want in moderation and that includes chocolate.  For me, the pattern of dieting to lose weight was a disaster and I don't ever plan to go there again. 

I have developed my own set of rules because they work for me. 

1.  I take my vitamins and supplements religiously.
2.  I drink 60-80 ounces of liquids every day - always low calorie and I limit my caffeine intake.
3.  I don't drink anything with or for 30 minutes after meals.
4.  I don't eat in the car.
5.  I don't eat directly out of boxes or bags.  I use a 4 ounce bowl to measure one serving.
6.  I eat dessert every evening, but no more than 3 bites if it's not low sugar.  (I make great desserts using Splenda.)
7.  I eat my meals off of a salad plate.
8.  I choose my food consciously, because fatty and sugary foods make me dump.

My life has changed so much.  Last month, I hiked the four mile loop trail and climbed the western side of the dome at Enchanted Rock.  Three years ago I could not walk through an air conditioned shopping mall without excrutiating pain in my knees and stopping to rest several times. 

I would recommend WLS to anyone who is truly willing to change their life.  But you should know, weight loss surgery won't change your life, but it can help YOU change your life.  My doctor gave me the tool, but I have to do all the work myself. 

Post Date: 11/20/09 8:40 pm
Topic: RE: Dr. James Davidson
I used Dr. Davidson for my RNY and there were two patients that were having surgery the same day as me from New Mexico, I would say yes he does that out of town patients.  I am glad Dr. Davidson is my surgeon if I had any problems he is the one I would use again.

Post Date: 11/20/09 8:15 pm
Topic: RE: GALLBLADDER IS GOING BYE BYE !!!
That's great news! I had mine out in the early 80's, emergency surgery and have a huge scar to show for it. I've never missed it! So glad they are finally taking care of it for you.

My prayers are for a swift schedule and smooth surgery!

Post Date: 11/20/09 7:35 pm
Topic: RE: Nuthin But Nutrition Friday
Bre I use my chocolate protien powder mixed with a 1/3-1/2 cup milk to turn my coffee into mocha - or I use vanilla powder and add carmel sf sryup  - yummo

of courese I am a caffiene addict LOL I also add power edge a sf caffinated crystal light style drink to my shakes pretty often b/c it is easyer than making coffee

ask away - you will almost always get an answer - we would much rather you asked now than said but no one ever told me, you are making what to me is an awsome step in improving your health so be as proactive as you can, learn everything you can so you can use your wls tool the best effect!!

peace
Danni

Post Date: 11/20/09 7:14 pm
Topic: RE: GALLBLADDER IS GOING BYE BYE !!!
Gallbladder pain is no fun and the best thing you can do for yourself is get the dang thing removed.  If you wait too long, it can become emergency surgery....I think it depends on where the stones (if there are stones) are as to where it hurts.  Mine was a tightening around to the middle of my back.  I tried to control it with diet for 5 years but when my husband was about to lose his insurance and I realized the symptoms are almost exactly like a heart attack, that baby had to go....It also helped that they had finally begun doing them lap.  I refused to do it when it was open surgery!

You will never miss it. :)

Kat

Post Date: 11/20/09 5:41 pm
Topic: RE: The NIGH****CHMAN - Weekend edition - Fri/Sat 11/20-21
 Thanks George.....I know everything will be OK.   Dr. Kim is a great surgeon.   Probably will have to have it done in Dallas but you do what you have to !!!


Hugs and blessings ~~ Vivian

Post Date: 11/20/09 5:17 pm
Topic: RE: The NIGH****CHMAN - Weekend edition - Fri/Sat 11/20-21
It's not a big deal.  Both Mary and I are sans gall bladder.  No biggie at all.  You'll be fine.

Post Date: 11/20/09 5:10 pm
Topic: GALLBLADDER IS GOING BYE BYE !!!
 Well....I went to Dr. Kim this morning and my gall bladder has to go bye bye.   I was going to wait till after Dec. 10th which is Dr. Kim's Christmas Party for his patients but the way I am feeling right now....I may not be able to wait that long.   The thing is....it is hurting down low....not up when my gallbladder is.    I am wondering if this pain is normal and goes along with it.    Seems it is probaly ( my guessing ) gas trapped in my lower intestines.    It is so intense I have to curl up in a fetal position.  If you have had your gallbladder removed and had pains like this please let me know.   Everyone looks at me like I am crazy when I tell them where I hurt.    I am waiting for insurance person at Dr. Kim's to give me a surgery date.

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

Post Date: 11/20/09 4:33 pm
Topic: Dr. James Davidson

HI!

I need information on James Davidson in Dallas with the Bariatric Surgery Center of Dallas.

I am a band to sleeve revision. Have not found a whole lot of current information on him, but so far he looks fantastic. Does anyone know if he takes out of town patients?

Thanks for any information.
 

Post Date: 11/20/09 4:12 pm
Topic: RE: Newbies-want to read something POSITIVE?
Woohoo, Gina----Hawt!!!

Post Date: 11/20/09 4:03 pm
Topic: RE: Newbies-want to read something POSITIVE?
Nice edit jackass.  Obviously you never read my original post.

NEWBIES - this    ^^^^^^^^^    is not a positive related to WLS!!!! 

Post Date: 11/20/09 3:50 pm
Topic: RE: BAYLEY'S SUPPORT BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY 9 AM
Mary and Kellie will be there.

Post Date: 11/20/09 3:45 pm
Topic: RE: BSCDallas Questions
My husband had lapband in 2005.  Our cash pay price was $15,000 so $9,500 sounds excellent.  Cost of fills for us (his doc is in Houston) is $150 per fill.

Post Date: 11/20/09 3:41 pm
Last Edit: 11/21/09 2:08 am
Topic: RE: Newbies-want to read something POSITIVE?
 < hijack >

 DANG Jodie ..   rowrrrrrrrrr !            (hmm and you're just a few miles from me?    )


   ut oh, "no baggage", but I see you're married now ..      Dang, don't we have any 40+ single hotties on here anymore?  

Post Date: 11/20/09 3:34 pm
Topic: RE: BSCDallas Questions
 That's one of the lowest prices I've seen for the band in the U.S.    I think there is a clinic in the San Antonio area that offers about the same deal .. 

  You might be able to shave a few dollars off that price by going to Mexico, but then you risk all those problems with follow-up, fills, etc. once back in the U.S.  

Post Date: 11/20/09 3:17 pm
Topic: RE: BSCDallas Questions
There is no catch.  It is cheaper because this is not a hospital.  It is a surgery center. I can tell you that they are a very good group of people.  The doctor is VERY strict.  Do not go to him unless you plan on doing as you should because he DOESN'T sugar coat things.  They have excelent follow-up care also.  I did not go through him, and had RYGB, but you could call their office to see how much their fills are.    I know that they are about the same price as any other doctor though.  They don't charge higher fees to get you for the initial cheap fee.

-Kim T

Post Date: 11/20/09 3:06 pm
Topic: RE: X-Post Tomorrow is Part One of my Plastic Surgery Journey
Bard, a brachioplasty is the arms, those things we call batwings.

Post Date: 11/20/09 2:50 pm
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 55 - MEAT

In episode 55 we start things off with a scrappy FOW from the smallest state in the union. Offer up a few ideas on how to eat less after weight loss surgery. For you female freaks we give you some ideas on how to dress for your body shape. And close things out with a great new protein product that’s sure to Inspire you!  

www.bariatrictv.com


HIGHLIGHTS

• This weeks Freak of the Week is riweasle or Carrie.
• Carrie had a Roux-En-Y on December 20th, 2007 .
• Are you past the first few months and starting to worry you’re eating to much?
• What type of environment are you eating in?
• Take time to enjoy every bite.
• Use smaller plates cups and bowls.
• Correctly measure and pre-portion your food.
• Know your food weaknesses.
• Keep a journal of your food intake.
• Pack in the protein.
• Eat a real breakfast.
• Can you look sexy with a 36-24-36 body? Hells yes!
• Use colors to emphasize or de-emphasize features
• Ideas for dressing for your shape, an hourglass, apple,  pear  or rectangle.
• Peanut butter cookies, fudge, ice cream sandwiches, have Toni and Lynnda gone crazy?
• We reviews some FREE SAMPLES of Inspire protein.
• Inspire mixes with 4 ounces of water for 25 to 30 grams of protein.

If you haven't checked us out yet - come on over and join the fun