BNP Blood Test Results

northernlight
on 5/27/11 3:29 am - Canada

VSG on 05/11/12

Thanks, Rebecca! Yep, I was SO excited! I was convinced that my levels were going to be high & I wouldn't be able to have my surgery! I'm just hoping my Upper GI results are good too! Fingers are crossed - LOL!

Deb

(deactivated member)
on 5/27/11 2:35 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 07/27/11

That's GREAT news! It's great that you can go ahead with the surgery but even better that you show NO signs of congestive heart failure!

Happy dance....

northernlight
on 5/27/11 3:33 am - Canada

VSG on 05/11/12

Thanks, Simona - yes, I'm so happy about it! I mean, I want to have the surgery of course, but it's a huge relief to know that I show no signs of congestive heart failure - what a big load off my mind!

Simona, I'm jumping in here to do the happy dance with you!

Deb

sam1am
on 5/27/11 2:53 am

VSG on 09/08/09

Great news! Thanks for the update and I hope you get a date soon!

Sandy
                "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody  else up"
                              Mark Twain          Animation One

northernlight
on 5/27/11 3:34 am, edited 5/27/11 3:34 am - Canada

VSG on 05/11/12

Thanks Sandy! I hope that I get my date soon, too! Until then, I'll keep doing my research - so much to learn & lots of preparations to make.

Deb

Monica M.
on 5/27/11 3:09 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

That's awesome news...

funny that we're hearing so much about those rashes now that the warm weather is starting up again. (well, sort of warm) I'm sure the dampness and rain has something to do with it to

REmember to try to keep that area really dry, air drying after your shower or bath is important. Don't use baby powder, which has corn starch in it, because the starch will feed the yeast.

KristieA
on 5/27/11 3:35 am - Orillia, Canada

RNY on 03/21/11

I have actually taken to using the hair dryer on low/no heat. If anyone saw me through the window they would think I was insane, but it seems to work. Thank goodness for solid doors and blinds.

My son thinks I am going nuts. I have the hair dryer on and come out of the bathroom with wet hair. Oh well, he is 13 and I am sure there are bigger things that confuse him.

"Don't trade what you want the most,
for what you want at the moment."

northernlight
on 5/27/11 3:49 am - Canada

VSG on 05/11/12

That's too funny Kristie! Your poor confused son - he'll learn so much once he's married or living with a girl - LOL! Thanks for the tip!

Deb

northernlight
on 5/27/11 3:44 am - Canada

VSG on 05/11/12

Hi Monica! You know what? Until I joined this forum, I had NO idea that I shouldn't use cornstarch! I've used it all my life for rashes - my mother used to put it on me when I was young - who knew that it would promote yeast infections! I also didn't know that I should not use baby powder - thanks for telling me that! This place has taught me SO much & continues to be my best resource for so many weight-related health issues! I'm finding it hard to keep these areas dry - I seem to sweat a lot, especially the panni area. What I've been doing (while I'm at home) is to roll up a hand towel, lengthwise, and stick it there & my flab hangs down over it & holds the towel in place. The rash in my armpit is harder to manage because I can't get anything to stay there - I tried gauze pads with some cortisone cream on them but the tape wouldn't hold as I moved my arm. TMI? Sorry! I'm already dreading the hot, humid days to come!!!!

Deb