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    Post Date 8/31/07 9:15 am
    Topic: upper gi results

    Just wondering if anyone can translate my results of my upper gi

    very small gastric remant, with rapid emptying into the small intestines

    the proximal small bowel is distensible, but fold pattern is maintained I had it done due to epigastric pain  Thank you  Kourtney

     

     

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    Post Date 3/15/07 9:20 am
    Topic: Hypoglycemia with DS?

    I was just wondering if people have complication of reactive hypoglycemia with this procedure like we do with the RNY? Thanks  Kourtney
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    Post Date 2/18/07 6:48 am
    Topic: RE: gestational diabetes

    YOU CANNOT DO IT!!  You need to get a note from your surgeon to take to your OB dr to let them know you cannot drink the glucola!!  I just had to do a few fasting blood sugars to make sure they were ok.  I actually developed the opposite while pregnant.  I am hypoglycemic.  And still am after my pregnancy.   Good luck Kourtney
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    Post Date 2/5/07 8:48 am
    Topic: Looking for Amy Williams!

    I rec'd a message that she has a list of post op labs to be drawn and she was going to email them to me.  If anyone has them PLEASE let me know, I leave soon to my appointment!

    Amy my email is krathjen@netins.net

    Kourtney

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    Post Date 2/4/07 6:33 pm
    Topic: RE: 2 year post op labs

    krathjen@netins.net
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    Post Date 2/4/07 5:46 pm
    Topic: 2 year post op labs

    Does anyone have a list of labs we should have done yearly.  I am going to see my PCP tomorrow and have her do these for me.  Please let me know  if you know what they should be checking.  Thanks  Kourtney
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    Post Date 2/2/07 8:21 pm
    Topic: RE: How to start new forum?????

    Thanks- but we are not diabetic.  We have hypoglyemia, not hyper.  We have completely different issues. Kourtney
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    Post Date 2/2/07 6:51 pm
    Topic: How to start new forum?????

     I was just wonder how to go about getting a hold of someone to start a new forum for all the people who are running into hypoglyemia.  It seems like we are getting more and more people who are runninginto this problem following RNY surgery.   Kourtney
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    Post Date 2/2/07 5:36 pm
    Topic: RE: HYPOGLYCEMIA AND PRECOSE

    I become hypoglycemic after surgery, I had surgery 11-04, got pregnant 5/05 and that is when it developed.  I have had readings as low as 14!  It is miserable, and I feel horrible most of the time, very fatigued and I never know when an episode will happen.  So  I can't wait to see how this med is going to work.

    Kourtney

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    Post Date 2/2/07 5:09 pm
    Topic: HYPOGLYCEMIA AND PRECOSE

    Just wondering if anyone out there has been put on Precose for hypoglycemia and how you are doing.  I will start mine on Monday, I have to get my daughter weaned from nursing 1st.  Also, if anyone has had their cortisol level come back low Kourtney

     

     

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    Post Date 2/2/07 5:07 pm
    Topic: RE: Hypoglycemia

    Vicki- My heart goes out to you, it is unfortunate that you developed this but it is becoming more and more common among RNY patients.  I had surgery 11-04 and got pregnant 5/05 which brought mine on.  I have had readings as low as 14.  I just recently saw my endocrinologist and she just called me today and is starting my on Precose to stablize my blood sugars.  I am to take 1 pill prior to eating and it is suppose to slow the digestion of carbs.  So we will see what happens.   Good luck and let me know if you have any questions, I have done a lot of research on this. Kourtney
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    Post Date 10/25/06 10:41 pm
    Topic: RE: I have completely failed my surgery.

    Oh my gosh!! Your story is the same as mine it is scary!!  I gained 35-40# during my pregnancy.  Started at 160 and ended up almost 200.  I came home from the hospital with her in Jan weighing 181,  now 10 months later I am weighing 203.  I just had my gallbladder take out 10-9.  My dr scoped me at the same time and everything was fine. He wants me to start Phentermine, but I am still nursing.  I haven't ever left her either and feel guilty about taking her somewhere.  I need to increase my exercise as I was running prior to pregnancy.  I also had hypoglycemia and still do after the pregnancy, the drs thought it would get better.  You can email me privately if you want to get back on track and keep each other in check.  krathjen@netins.net Kourtney

     

     

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    Post Date 10/4/06 8:44 pm
    Topic: Medifast post op

    I am 2 years post op and 8 months since I delivered my daughter.  I have #50 to get to my goal.  I just order the diabetic Medifast program, since it has low sugar content in it's product.  Anyway, anyone out there post op who has tried this program.  I am really excited to get it and get going.  I just need a jumpstart to get this weight off, and with the shakes and bar it will be nice when  I don't have the time to make something healthy.  Let me know what you think!! And wish me luck!! 
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    Post Date 10/2/06 6:29 pm
    Topic: RE: nervous about weightgain!

    First of all- CONGRADULATIONS!!  I got pregnant 6 months post op and was 8# away from goal.  I gained 35# which my surgeon and OB were happy with.  My only problem is I haven't lost any of the weight and actually have been gaining.  I have a hard time finding time to exercise like I used to and would like to with an infant.  I am blessed with a beautiful, healthy baby girl.  She was small when she was born and they wonder if that was from surgery?  I am nursing but did have a low supply, again they blame the surgery.  But a friend who had her baby 1 day after me, who also had surgery, had a almost 9# baby and wonderful supply of milk!! Let me know if you have any other questions.  My email is krathjen@netins.net Kourtney Proud mommy to Kennady Alexis 1-16-06 5#9oz
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    Post Date 9/21/06 7:20 pm
    Topic: Need desperate help!

    I am in need of help!  I am almost 2 years post op RNY.  I got down to 158 and then found out I was pregnant 6 months post op.  I gain to 200 and then weighed 181.   That was in Jan, I now weigh 200 again and gaining rapidly!!!  I am always hungary and never have a full feeling. I am following the rules and nothing is helping.  I am having my gallbladder out 10-4 and also an EGD.  My dr says even if the stoma is enlarged there is nothing that will help!!  I am getting severly depressed.  I am looking to go back to work soon and none of my scubs fit!!! Anyone with advise please help me!!
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    Post Date 5/26/05 7:17 pm
    Topic: RE: Doctors in Grinnell Iowa

    My mother and I both had surgery in Grinnell, I had Coster and she had Schwartz. I think any of them in that group are great and would hesitate at all, you are in good hand, surgeon and hospital! Good luck. Kourtney
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    Post Date 5/24/05 7:13 pm
    Topic: RE: Stomach Streched Out

    HI- I did find an article on that it is called endoscopic intraluminal suture plication of the gastric pouch and stoma. I was going to ask my surgeon about it on Thursday. Good luck Kourtney
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    Post Date 5/22/05 1:24 pm
    Topic: IN NEED OF ADVISE!

    I AM 6 MONTHS POST OP FROM A REVISION FROM A VBG TO RNY. APRIL 1 I HAD A SCOPE DONE AND WAS DILATED DUE TO SOME VOMITING ALSO HAD HERNIA REPAIRED AT THE SAME TIME. PROBLEM NOW IS EVER SINCE THAT WAS DONE I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE OF FULLNESS AT ALL. I CAN EAT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND DON'T GET FULL, BUT ABOUT 30 MINS AFTER EATING I GET THIS BULGING OUT AT MY NAVAL AREA, BLOATING AND PAIN. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT I WAS DILATED TOO MUCH OR SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE SURGERY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS AND WHAT THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT??? I SEE MY SURGEON THIS WEEK AND AM HAVING A COLONOSCOPY FRIDAY FOR SOME BLEEDING. I WANT TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT IT BUT I DON'T WANT HIM THINKING I AM JUST NOT TRYING OR COMPLAINING. JUST REALLY SCARED ABOUT GAINING. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRIECIATED!
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    Post Date 5/5/05 5:08 pm
    Topic: :help: Not feeling full

    I need some advise ASAP!! I had a scope done April 1 because I was vomiting a lot. Well my surgeon did dialate the opening, just a little he said. The problem now--- I don't ever get a full sensation and I am constantly hungry, I am scared to death. Now what do I do?? I can't gain this weight back, I already had a revision in Nov from VBG to RNY due to severe reflux. I regret ever mentioning the fact that I was vomiting. Can they go make the opening smaller now that they dialated it???? Or do I just continue gaining weight cuz I can eat more??? ANY help you can offer is needed!! Kourt
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    Post Date 5/3/05 1:54 pm
    Topic: RE: HAD TUMMY TUCK ON 4/26---HELP!!!!

    If you just had it on the 26th you still are experiencing a lot of swelling and will for several months!! There is usually fluid accumulated around the surgery for awhile, if they gave you a binder wear it as much as possible. It will eventually go down and you will be happy with the results. Kourtney
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    Post Date 1/28/05 4:40 pm
    Topic: RE: Support Groups in Iowa

    Kim- There is a support group in CR, one meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ Mercy Medical Center in the Katz Cardiovascular Center from 5:30-7:30, my mom and I both attend this one. Other say there is one @ St Lukes, but like the Mercy one better. We have never been to the St lukes one to tell you one way or the other. Let me know if you have any questions. Kourtney
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    Post Date 1/17/05 6:23 pm
    Topic: RE: Surgery cancelled

    Ladona- I don't know your whole history with your insurance, but if your changing jobs, could you cobra out one month from your old insurance that approved you the first time?? I know it is costly but it might be an option. Kourt
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    Post Date 1/16/05 5:56 pm
    Topic: RE: Protein bars

    Atkins has one out that is really good, it is Smores. They also have a good peanut butter one if you like peanut butter, it is more like a granola bar. Kourt
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    Post Date 1/12/05 8:04 pm
    Topic: need some advise!

    I was prescribed Tetracycline for a rash on my face, problem is it is a large capsule, I can't swallow it. They told me to sprinkle it on applesauce and it taste horrible, and it can't be taken with calcium so I can't use pudding, any suggestion on how I can get this down?? I have to take it for 2 months!
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    Post Date 1/3/05 6:32 pm
    Topic: post op question

    I had a revision 11-2-4, I had an episode of vomiting over x-mas, unable to keep even fluids down for 26 hours. I am ok now but feel hungry all the time. I can't seem to stop eating. I have lost 35# but am terrible affraid something has torn. Any advise or suggestions
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