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Post Date 5/12/12 4:04 am
Topic: RE: financing?

Hi there,

That is a good question.  I have been wanting to get some plastics done and face the same issues.  There are a lot of creative ways to raise money.  Fundraisers, sales, bake sales, and I could go on.  I don't know much about you but maybe your church, if you go to one, can have an event to help you raise money.  I don't encourage people to get loans because that is just more debt but it is an option. 

I wish I was more help but life is hard money wise and I think we all struggle with having enough.

Post Date 4/12/12 4:22 am
Topic: RE: Grads Group Discussion

Hi Barb,

Wish I could join you but I work Thursday nights.  I am thinking of talking to my co-worker about switching evenings but we shall see.

Have a great time!

Post Date 3/30/12 4:28 am
Topic: RE: Mini Gastric Bypass?

Hi,

It's working now. http://clos.net

Post Date 3/21/12 2:26 am
Topic: RE: Depression after surgery...

Hi,

Sorry you had such a hard time with your surgery.  I am sure that was depressing in itself.  Yes, depression after surgery is common, any kind of surgery really. 

Rent a funny movie, or go to an animal shelter and get some pet therapy or get a friend to play a game with you.  Laughter is great medicine.  Once those pounds start coming off, you will feel a whole lot better.

Post Date 2/21/12 2:12 am
Topic: RE: MGB Rules and Regain (Question for a friend)

Hi,

Your advice is fine.  Sometimes we have to look back and figure out what changed.  Did we change what we eat, stop exercising, or was there a situation that caused us to fall off track.  For many folks, these things do happen.  Is she going to support groups?  Something triggered a change and she needs to figure out what that was and then, get plugged into support groups, journal her food to see if she has indeed taken on some bad eating habits.  Change her exercise routine to something else she enjoys.  Stress is a huge factor in weight gain.  Eating too many carbs can also trigger weight gain.  Carbs act like sugar in the body and burns fast but if too many are introduced into the body, the body is so busy burning all that off, the fat never gets burned off.

She is lucky to have a friend like you.  The tool is still there and works very well.  Bring her onboard here if she has a computer.  I have a virtual support group she can join as well.  It is Victorious Losers2.

Post Date 1/28/12 4:32 am
Topic: RE: Mini Gastric Bypass?

Hi,

Well, in layman's words it's like this.  A small pouch is made from the stomach.  Then at least six feet of the small intestines is bypassed and then the pouch is connected at that point.  It is an extremely powerful surgery.  It can be revised, less bypassed or more bypassed and it can be reversed back to no bypass.  To read about it go to http://clos.net.

Post Date 1/18/12 2:34 am
Topic: RE: How long were you unable to function...

Hi,

Many folks are ok after a few days.  Just a little discomfort at the port sites.  I'd give it a week and you should be fine.

Post Date 1/12/12 10:40 am
Topic: RE: Question

Hi,

You are asking a lot for your body to endure all at once.  I don't know if you will find any doctor that would do all that at the same time without some risks.  Good luck.

Post Date 1/11/12 2:49 am
Topic: RE: WOW! A whole year already!

I know.  Isn't it great!  I remember being a 2/4.  Everyone thought I looked sick. So, I am up to a 10.  Just got a job working at a Curves so hopefully I can get back down to a 6 or so.

Post Date 12/12/11 3:36 am
Topic: RE: Bing eating late at night

Hi,

Binge eating is not related to any surgery.  There is usually something else going on.  As I said, it may be something you are not even aware of.  I would not toss away the idea of talking to someone who knows about this issue.

Yes, I know about the eating.  I have many RNY friends who are struggling big time because they still have to diet, count calories etc.  Yes, I have, in the past, gained weight due to my lack of discipline in watching what I ate, but with the MGB, the weight comes off very quickly with a little wisdom in my food choices and more activity.  I am very pleased.

Post Date 12/11/11 3:05 am
Topic: RE: Bing eating late at night

Hi again,

How is your bloodwork?  Are you getting your labs done?  This might give some indications but not sure.  Also, since the MGB only helps with calorie absorption and does not cure our eating issues, you may want to find a counselor who specializes in food addictions/disorders.  There may some food triggers that you are not aware of.  We did not put all this weight on because one day we decided to get fat.  There are all kinds of situations, crises, trauma, and other issues that can be triggers.  It's like peeling an onion layer by layer to find the source.  It's nothing to be ashamed of. It's just finding it, confronting it and dealing with it.  Yes, it may be unpleasant but once that is taken care of, you would be aware of the trigger when it rears it's ugly head in the night.  You will be given the tools to deal with them in a positive manner and then not have this eating frenzy to worry about. This is just a helpful suggestion.  We need a whole body healing, not just a physical one.

Hope this helps.  Try emailing him if you can't call.  He will eventually respond.

Post Date 12/7/11 4:52 am
Topic: RE: Bing eating late at night

Hi,

I would contact Dr. Rutledge about this since he is the pilot for the MGB.  You MAY get a response here but I would go to the source.  It may just mean an adjustment on your meal plan or it may be something more.  Please, call him until he answers.  That is what his office staff say.  Keep me posted.  I'd like to know myself.

Post Date 11/8/11 2:44 am
Topic: RE: 5 Days Post Op Gastric Bypass

Welcome to the other side and your journey to good health.  Find a good support group.  This is very important.  Ask ask ask.  Knowledge will eliminate many fears and doubts.  The more you know, the easier it will be to face each day.  Keep us posted.