glzgowlass
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
pill crushing - what is the least awful way of administering crushed meds? It's not like I can gulp fluids to take the awful taste away. This is the one aspect I am dreading. How long will it b...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
One week out and in ICU - I was at the hospital this morning and the nurse told us a frightening story that is ongoing that I want to share. Not to freak anyone out but just to bring home how important it ...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Boxing? - I'm two weeks pre-op and mad right now because ...well you know that part doesn't even matter. My anger makes me want to punch something and I've thought about this before that t...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Sweet Jesus, these people are incompetent - On with Bethesda in MD because they seem to have lost my EKG. Just like my PCP has lost my authorization for a GI consult.
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Tricare People must read this. - I had a very trying day today, but I'll try and keep it short. Up until today, things have gone fairly smoothly. Surgery is in two weeks and today was my day for blood work and g...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Hot drinks on the liquid post op period? - I'm looking over my materials. In my 10 day post op liquids, it mentions decaf tea/coffee. I would like that, but do they mean hot? I like hot tea (I'm British) but can't imagin...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
quick pre op question - Did you have the camera down the throat with anesthesia OR the drink and x rays.? I need to call office tomorrow because I've been given conflicting information between the PA at...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
conflicting info given upper GI question - Doing the final workups for RNY. The PA at my doc's office said that I had to take a drink and xrays for the upper gi. She said if it was the band I would have had to have an "e...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
low blood sugar side effect question - I've been reading about reactive hypocglycemia on the other boards as being a potential side effect. I looked into it a bit from other sources and from what I have read elsewhere,...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Tools for these boards - I'm a bit frustrated here. I found instructions on how to put a photo up and followed it, but my photo once cropped ended up extremely blurry.
I'd also like to put a date down ...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
curing the sweet tooth -possible? - I don't have to have sweet stuff every day, but there are times when the desire overwhelms me and I can't control it. I was on WW and used their desserts which I felt at the time ...
glzgowlass posted a comment 13 years, 11 months ago
My surgery is on 14th Sept. I'm nervous too, so I can relate. I just...
glzgowlass accomplished a goal 13 years, 11 months ago
get gastric bypass surgery approved and scheduled
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Got my date today! - I've had to schedule around hubby's business trips. So it's going to be September 14th. Looking forward to it. Just want to start feeling better. I see the nutritionist next we...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 12 months ago
Just saw approval online - Took someone's advice on here and started to check on Tricare website. Says I am approved for laproscopic gastric restrictive surgery. So I guess, my date will be in early septem...
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 12 months ago
Woo -hoo approval! - Just checked online and I am approved. There is a date of 8-16-11 on it. Not sure what that means except that surgery can't take place before that? I think it will be early Sept...
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
clean myself without pulling a muscle
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
get gastric bypass surgery approved and scheduled
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
To put my panties on without having to lasso my foot.
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
to get rid of my cpap machine which means no more sleep apnea
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
feel good about being included in photographs
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
I want to lose 100 pounds
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
comfortably trim my toenails
glzgowlass added a goal 13 years, 12 months ago
to be healthy and get off my meds
glzgowlass posted a discussion topic 13 years, 12 months ago
Surgery recovery time - I looked at the FAQ and I know there will be some variation, but would most people agree that recovery takes about two weeks?
I am awaiting approval, but Dr says all going well ...
About Me
VA
Location
28.3
BMI
Surgery
09/14/2011
Surgery Date
Surgeon
May 16, 2011
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