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Thomas Sonnanstine M.D.
Dr. Sonnanstine seemed very self-assured that he is one of the best bariatric surgons. This is a very comforting feeling. He's very straightforward, and doesn't lead you to believe that wls will CURE your obesity. This is a lifestyle change and will require a huge commitment on your part. I was mildly discouraged when I first left the office, that this proccess isn't going to be as easy as I hoped, but I would rather discover that BEFORE surgery than after I wake up afterwards.rnrnThe staff is very friendly and helpful. I feel not like a \"consumer\" or like I'm just another patient coming through a revolving door. I feel respected and well cared for, and I would never hesitate to call the office with any questions I have.rnrnI actually feel like the staff REMEMBERS me when I go in, and Taryn is a wonderful part of the staff there.rnrnI would highly recommend Dr Tom to anyone!
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Seventy NINE
posted on 1/9/09 8:58 pm
I'm doing pretty good. Lost 79 lbs now! I had not very much restriction for a while and then BAM I had restriction out the wazoo. I was going in to get an unfill and Dr S told me that sometimes we can get a slight virus that inflames the lining of our stomach. Normals dont notice it but us WLSers do, cuz even a little inflamation "fills up" our tiny stomach. And he was right! I'm doing much better now, and I'm working out and everything... thank you Wii Fit!

Next problem... my stomach is being WEIRD. I get these weird feelings, almost like my heart is pounding, but, low and behold, it's actually my stomach pounding/pulsing or whatever it is! I told Doc about it and he said that it CAN happen sometimes, usually when people eat or drink something cold. But he still wants to see me back in a month. But I've been making mental notes when it happens, and it doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason. Once it did happen when I swallowed too fast (nothing cold though,) but then another time, it happened when I was relaxing in the bath tub. I know it is not my heartbeat, cuz it doesn't "beat" in the same rythm as my heart. Sounds stupid, I know.

This all seems so strange to me, and add that to me literally sitting straight up in the middle of the night and puking on myself/my bed once a week for the past 6 weeks, and it's starting to make me a little nervous. Also, my blood pressure has been up the past 2 times I've been to the dr in the past 2 months. I'm starting to wonder if it's a bit of anxiety??? I stopped taking my depression/anxiety meds back in September, and I'm not sure if this could be related to that. I can't find anything about it anywhere on here, or on any other places. I've googled/yahooed/wikipediaed it, but nothing comes up...

I'm confused



So I looked up signs of anxiety....

In addition to the primary symptoms of irrational and excessive fear and worry, other common emotional symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Feelings of apprehension or dread
  • Trouble concentrating   CHECK
  • Feeling tense and jumpy   CHECK
  • Anticipating the worst    CHECK
  • Irritability     CHECK
  • Restlessness  CHECK
  • Watching for signs of danger  CHECK
  • Feeling like your mind’s gone blank CHECK

Physical symptoms of anxiety

Anxiety is more than just a feeling. As a product of the body’s fight-or-flight response, anxiety involves a wide range of physical symptoms. Because of the numerous physical symptoms, anxiety sufferers often mistake their disorder for a medical illness. They may visit many doctors and make numerous trips to the hospital before their anxiety disorder is discovered.

Common physical symptoms of anxiety include:

  • Pounding heart
  • Sweating
  • Stomach upset or dizziness CHECK
  • Frequent urination or diarrhea
  • Shortness of breath   CHECK
  • Tremors and twitches  CHECK
  • Muscle tension          CHECK
  • Headaches                CHECK
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia             CHECK

Ok, so out of  18  symptoms of anxiety, I CHECKed 13 of them... I think we may have a winner here! And that would explain why I get anxiety when I eat, because of how "tight" my band was and how often I was getting sick and being in pain or throwing up... (at least 3 times a DAY) So maybe I'll mention that to Dr Tom!


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