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Hello.
I am new to this group. I am a patient of Dr. Broussard at weight Wise. I have went through all my tests and have February and March to go then it is just a matter of insurance approval so hopefully by April maybe I will be sharing my success with you all. Today is mine and my Husband John's 26th Anniversary! I look forward to getting to know you all. Have a great night!

Ruth, Thanks for your message.  I'll get your # to my wife for surgery.  She is doing a bit better right now.  The Dr. told her she could go back to work part time this week, so of course she went for about 50 hours.  For her, that is part time, but I think she is planning to get some rest this weekend.  The baby still seems to be doing fine in there - definitely growing! We are having a Little League tournament tomorrow here in Edmond, so that will probably take up most of the day - and possibly Sunday as well.  We'll see how it goes. I had gotten a little worried about the doc telling me that I couldn't lift for 6-8 weeks, and then I was going to be in trouble.  I have my mother lined up to come and stay with us to help for at least a week, and possibly two after surgery.  Also have my brother and brother-in-law pretty close at hand for emergencies, so I think I'm all set there.   I've got to fly out for a regional staff meeting in San Antonion on Monday, and won't be bac****il Wed. evening, and then have my appointment at 9:00 on Thursday.  I'm a little nervous about managing to get the last two pounds off and keep them off through all the dinners and drinks that will be part of the meeting, but I think I'm pretty well mentally prepared.  I also think that with no kids to get ready in the morning, I may be able to get on the treadmill early and late while I'm there... maybe that will help. I should still be online off and on, but I won't have a scale to check up on myself....there go my nerves again.  Seriously, though, I think I'll be OK.  At least until I have that appointment on Thursday - I may be a big bundle of nerves after that... we'll see. As for you - keep on getting in the water... eventually you WILL land the right one.  (and a lucky one he'll be to have someone like you!) Have a great weekend.  I'll try to keep an eye out on the boards for the news! John

John: The Graduate meeting was good.  There were only about 6 of us there.  But the conversation was good.  It was kind of like a mini-psych consult actually.  haha... You can sneak into anything you want to buddy!  It isn't an EXCLUSIVE club!!  I am doing well.  Really whipped lately.  Allergies, overworked, business is crazy busy, etc.  I'm still a little bummed about the "one" that got away.  But life has to go on!  I'm sticking my toe in the water a little bit, but just not connecting.   Be happy you don't have to do the singles thing anymore!! UGH! How are the wife, baby and kids?  I saw your question about being able to lift your little one.  I think as long as you are comfortable, you can do whatever you want.  Dr. B basically said the same thing last night.  Support group was good last night.  Dr. B talks and talks.  You got to love him!  Good questions too! Michelle S saw my before pics and would not believe it was actually me.  It was pretty funny!  Now I have BOTH of you to visit on 5 May at the hospital!!  We have 2 next week from here - LakeGirl and Liz both - LakeGirl is Wednesday, Liz is Monday.  It's awesome!! Keep up the great work and you will have no issues with your preop appointment!  I'll send you my phone number on private message in case you need anything!  Rita will have it as well. See you soon!!! R

Hey Gang - I wanted to xpost this because it is VERY VERY Important!!!  

Post Date: 4/8/08 10:23 pm
VITAMINS - FOR LIFE!!! Does everyone hear this???? VITAMINS FOR LIFE!!!

I work in an Occupational Health Clinic but I have several patients who are WLSers (mostly RNY because that's what's available in our area). Anyway... I was doing a routine physical on one of these patients today - she's about 19 months post-op. She has been having some problems for a few months but has been afraid to see the surgeon because she hasn't taken ANY vitamins for about 9 months (and prior to that it wa**** and miss) and doesn't want to get lectured. She's been getting tingling and weakness in her hands and feet and she can't concentrate. She bursts into tears for no reason at all (which she did during the exam) and it seems to be getting worse.

So... as I'm doing her exam - she starts to get slurred speech and her neurological status starts to deteriorate quickly - can't remember where she is or what year it is. I call 911 and they whisk her off to the ER. I thought she was having a stroke!

The diagnosis - SEVERE MALNUTRITION AND B1 DEFICIENCY!

She will be hospitalized for quite a while to TRY to correct this problem, but I don't know if she will ever be the same.

THIS CAN BE AVOIDED IF YOU TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!!!!!

YOU ARE NOT IMMUNE TO THIS! You could have the most balanced diet on earth, but you still can't absorb the vits that you need from your food so supplementation is necessary for life - I don't care how good your 3, 6, or 12 month labs look...if you stop taking the vits - you WILL develop deficiencies and you may suffer potentially irreversible complications - including death.

OK - I'll grudgingly step down off my soap box now. But have I made my point????!!!

Bekah

PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR SURGEON'S VITAMIN INSTRUCTIONS!  IT IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!!!  If you have questions, please see your surgeon or NUT for direction. 

Thanks!!