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Topic: RE: Dr Morris Washington Retiring
i know that i have been trying to get an appointment for 3 months then i decided to just go with a different doctor and my health insurance doesnt work with those 2 .
Topic: Cellulitus
Well, it happened... I had my LBL on 12/30 and had issues with fluid and blood clots so I had surgery again on Monday to have the fluid drained, the blood clot removed and the area washed with antibiotics.
Well when I was there my blood levels were still a bit off so he gave me a unit of blood and two iron transfusions before I went home on Tuesday night. Well today I was sitting down relaxing and noticed that my arm hurt so I pulled up my sleeve and saw that about an inch and a half below the spot where my IV had been was red had a bump and was hot to the touch. I called my plastics Dr. and his office called his back up (he is on vacation), the back up called me and I sent her a text of my arm. She called back and said she thought it was cellulitus but needed to see it in person.. While I had been waiting for her call I called my PCP and they said I should come in so after she called back and said that it might be cellulitus I called them back and said I was on my way..
I got there they looked at my arm and said yup.. it is cellulitus.. I will say my plastics Dr. is awesome!!!! he called me from his vacation to ask about what was going on.. I have to be on antibiotics and I now have the spot on my arm circled and if it gets bigger, if I get a fever, if my lymph nodes get swollen or if I get a line up or down my arm I have to call and go to hospital to iv antibiotics.. Sounds fun... this has been the gift that keeps on giving...
I just needed to complain cause my husband is freaked about and so I can't complain to him or he will freak more.
Thanks for letting me get it out.
Stella
Well when I was there my blood levels were still a bit off so he gave me a unit of blood and two iron transfusions before I went home on Tuesday night. Well today I was sitting down relaxing and noticed that my arm hurt so I pulled up my sleeve and saw that about an inch and a half below the spot where my IV had been was red had a bump and was hot to the touch. I called my plastics Dr. and his office called his back up (he is on vacation), the back up called me and I sent her a text of my arm. She called back and said she thought it was cellulitus but needed to see it in person.. While I had been waiting for her call I called my PCP and they said I should come in so after she called back and said that it might be cellulitus I called them back and said I was on my way..
I got there they looked at my arm and said yup.. it is cellulitus.. I will say my plastics Dr. is awesome!!!! he called me from his vacation to ask about what was going on.. I have to be on antibiotics and I now have the spot on my arm circled and if it gets bigger, if I get a fever, if my lymph nodes get swollen or if I get a line up or down my arm I have to call and go to hospital to iv antibiotics.. Sounds fun... this has been the gift that keeps on giving...
I just needed to complain cause my husband is freaked about and so I can't complain to him or he will freak more.
Thanks for letting me get it out.
Stella
Topic: ** RESCHEDULED ** Saint Clare Support Group - Wednesday, JANUARY 26, 2011
Due to the weather conditions, the Gastric Banding Support Group has been cancelled for tonight.
We have re-scheduled to next Wed, Feb 2, 2011
Location and time remain the same - Holiday Inn, Mt. Olive. 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
If you have any questions, please call: (973) 537-3805
PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION AND TIME
LOCATION:
HOLIDAY INN-MT. OLIVE
1000 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE
BUDD LAKE, NJ 07828
TIME:
Gastric Banding & Bypass Support Group Meeting both meet 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, PLEASE CALL: (973) 537-3805
FYI - location is HOLIDAY INN - formerly the Wyndham Garden,
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Tuesday February 1 : Next Inconvenient get together dinner!!
This sounds very interesting! Hoping I can make it. I'm going to try my best.
Topic: RE: BACK TO THE BASICS ? Results .. so far ...
Hello Tom,
I am glad getting back on track is working for you, I know you work very hard and I wish you so much success.
I was hoping to see you soon since I figured you would be at the meatball throw-down tonight but I am not going to be able to make it since I had to go back to the OR on Monday with a blood clot from my LBL.. so I am stuck at home with drains and pain meds.. I hope to see you soon.
Stella
I am glad getting back on track is working for you, I know you work very hard and I wish you so much success.
I was hoping to see you soon since I figured you would be at the meatball throw-down tonight but I am not going to be able to make it since I had to go back to the OR on Monday with a blood clot from my LBL.. so I am stuck at home with drains and pain meds.. I hope to see you soon.
Stella
Topic: RE: me with pix!! more 2torrow
Just glad to know you're happy !!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Tuesday February 1 : Next Inconvenient get together dinner!!
If you go to your Profile Page and look at your user name and picture (on the left) you will see a choice for MEMBER CARD. Click that, and you can make cards.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: Tuesday February 1 : Next Inconvenient get together dinner!!
Hi
I am so excited about coming to this meeting. This will be my first time and
I am happy to meet others on this journey. But can you tell me about the obesity help membership card?
Thanks
Anita
I am so excited about coming to this meeting. This will be my first time and
I am happy to meet others on this journey. But can you tell me about the obesity help membership card?
Thanks
Anita
Topic: me with pix!! more 2torrow
Hey everyone......well, I DID IT!! and it wasnt so bad. Cant wait to see you all on the 1st and you all knew I had no shame so feel free to see my before/after breast reduction and extended Tummy Tuck with lipo pix............just click.
Tom - well - what can I say???
Tom - well - what can I say???
Karen in NJ 
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