OldmanJim
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
Should I see my surgeon? - I'm coming up on my second year anniversary on May 17th. Should I schedule an appointment with my original surgeon or just my PCP for blood work?
I lost 165 lbs in the first 11 m...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
For Lora, Kelly or other medication vets.... -
I hope you don't mind me asking a question on this "Women's Forum"? LOL Just joking!
I'm wondering if any of you experts know what the absorption rate or absorption pe...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Looking for some RNY veterans advice.... -
Haven't posed a question in awhile and now I am need some advice on how to slow, no, stop my weight loss and in fact add about 10 lbs back on. I had my RNY last May 17th. I lo...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
No NSAIDs means .....NO NSAIDs, PERIOD! -
I have to begin by apologizing to every guy on this forum. I should have posted this Dec 12, when I was released from the hospital. I was really exhausted after my ordeal. To...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Looking for help after second laparoscopic surgery - I just had my 2nd laparoscopic surgery Friday. Quick story on why I had it: I started having chest pain about 8 weeks ago. I thought at first it was my heart and I took my Nito ...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Have my lab reports - what do they mean? - Just received my lab report from my PCP doctor. The blood request was from my surgeons office and was drawn on Aug 14th. As usual I haven't heard from my surgeon about the result...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Who or what is a "deactivated member"? - Had an e-mail from OH this morning from a "deactivated member", thats what it says under where the picture would be. He or they were responding to a post I did on the 8/7/12 that ...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Hospital billed Medicare $83,015 - Yes you read that right. $83,015 Here's a breakdown:
Semi-private room $7300 Should I tell them it was a private one?
Pharmacy 6540 Very ...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Post-op can we take any anti-biotics? - I have an appt with my cardiologist in three hours and I'm trying to find out if there are any anti-biotics we can use. I had a angiogram (sic) last Thurs and I see my cardio doc...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
I hope you don't mind my first.....F.A.R.T.! - I saw my surgeon today for the first time since surgery on the 17th. He said everything looked good, removed my last bandages from the 7 wounds he inflicted on me, and said I coul...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
BA Calcium Crystals........UGH, UGH & UGH Aga - Tried my new BA post-op kit for the first time this morning. Put 2 scoops of BA calicum crystals, w/vit D in my cream of wheat (ugh) for breakfast and it was uneatable. I have ne...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
They didn't kill me....although they tried! - I'm finally back home this morning. Talk about having "wtf" moments. I had the RNY Thurs along with the repair of my herniated bell button, oh, and lets throw in the removal of m...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Wow! It's tomorrow.... - I keep pinching myself today because I can't believe my surgery is just 17 hours away. Listening and reading all the good posts from everyone on this Men's Forum has really made i...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Hey Kelly or other pros - I'm new to the this forum although I have been reading here for the past 6 weeks. I'm an oldman who is 4 days into my 14 day pre-op diet and I have some questions I hope you can a...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Need Help and Guidance - Did I make a mistake deciding to have RNY surgery? I started my 14 day protein shake diet yesterday looking at the 17th for the surgery. Today I spent half a day at the hospital ...
OldmanJim posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
I'm new and I want to get on the bench. - This is all new to me so if I make a mistake I hope you will bear with me. I've never been on a forum before as computers are not my thing (news, bank & e-mails only). I found Ob...