Lynda Butler

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STUCK!!!! - I am stuck at 204 and can't get the scale moving for the past month.  I am 7 months out from surgery and I dont know what to do I am 56 pounds from my goal weight.  I fluctate from...

Pigeon Forge. TN for long weekend. Worried about - I am going back to work on Monday after my surgery on May 9th.  I have had a few complications (an ulcer and vitamin def).  I had to go back in the hospital for a few days for some...

Finally going back to work. - Well I know that I have not posted since I came home from the hospital but this has been a rough road for me.  The first 3-4 weeks were great.  Then I started vomitting and not kee...

10 WEEKS OUT. REGULAR DIET ANY RECIPE IDEAS APPREC - i AM 10 WEEKS OUT AND I AM SO TIRED OF TRYING TO FIND SOMETHING NEW I CAN EAT.  I AM TRYING TO ALSO COOK FOR MY HUSBAND AND 24 YEAR OLD SON AND THEY ARE WILLING TO TRY ANYTHING I C...

Will VIt. levels get better and how does it affect - I was admitted to the hospital Wednesday for Thiamine Deficiency and Potassium Deficiency. I was given 3 100 ml shots of Thiamine over a 3 day period and recieved 3 bags of folic ...

Very Concerned! - Got a Phone call today from the PA in my surgeons office, I missed the call and she left a message telling me that my Thaimine was low and with my episodes of vomitting they would ...

Endoscopy showed Large Ulcer. - I have been having trouble getting food down.  I am going on 7 weeks out and I can only tolerate may 1/4 of a cup of food at a time.  Meat makes me naueated just thinking about it....

5 wks out and feel like food is sitting on my ches - I am 5 weeks out and I am having problems eating.  I am suppose to be at 1/2 cup of  food to 3/4 as tolerated.  And I can try any textures now.  I am having a problem with eating a...

How do you know if you have a Blockage 12 days pos - I have been in terrible pain all night.  Called the dr. and they said it may be what I ate for dinner since I did not start feeling the pain until afterwards.  She told me to be on...

Home!!! - Home from the Hospital Yesterday.  It was a very stressfull day.  My daughter who is pregnant passed out at the school she teaches at  and we had to get someone to her and my husba...

Happy Mothers Day - Well Happy Mothers Day and Pre Surgery Day to Me.  I found out I am going to be a Nanna!!!  Yes my daughter and her husband are expecting  December 22nd.  I am so EXCITED!!!  Now f...

Average Weight Loss during Pre op Diet - Just Wondering the average weight everyone loses during the pre op diet.

How much Time Should I take off of Work? - I am a Certified Medical Assistant.  I am the Lead Clinical Assistant in our office and I am so nervous about leaving everthing for someone else to do.  I know I need the rest so b...

Food day before surgery! - I was just wondering I have heard a couple of people talking about a food day before surgery. And I was wondering when.  During your 2 week Liquid diet before surgery or before th...

Weight Week 2 Pre Op Diet - Starting Weight 274.2 Current Weight 261.2

What is better PJ's or Gowns? - Just wondering everyones opinion about their stay in the hospital.  Wondering whether to pack pajamas pants and shirt or will gowns be better.  Or do you have any other tips on thi...

Pre-Op at Hospital, Bone Denisty Scan and Dieticia - Well one more step Closer.  I had my pre op at the CMC Mercy today with blood drawn, went over paper work and registered for surgery and paid copay for hospital.  Then I had to go ...

Girls Weekend. - Well I am going to the mountains with a few girls from work this weekend.   They wanted to go before I had surgery as a last Hurrah.  We are going to do some shopping and just girl...

I promised you are doing the right thing. I lay in bed every night and...

Thanks for giving a run down on what to expect. It is so helpful. ...

COngrats on what you have achieved. My surgery is May 9th. I...

37 DAYS!!!!! - Well here we go!!  Surgery scheduled for May 9, 2011 7:30 AM.  Nervous, excited and scared.  All of the above.  All of my pre op appointments are scheduled.  I start my liquid diet...