it annoyes the @%^$ outta me when people get such a big head and display such arrogance. Someone needs to go back to bedside manners 101 . Wonder how they would feel if someone treated their husband wife like he treated you?

Wow that is so terrible. I can't believe it. I really hope you are feeling better now. I can't imagine having to go through that pain and that sugeon. Patty

Yesterday morning at 7:30am I had surgery to remove my gallbladder. It was over in 40 minutes. **I was discharged from the hospital at 10:30am,** a scant three hours later. I had heard that I might go home the same day, but three hours later? The surgeon did NOT come to see me either pre-op or post-op, either. I was given a scrip for Tylenol w/Coedine elixer for pain management. I took the 2T (directions, every 6 hours for pain) at 1:00pm. By 3:00pm, I had intense gas pain. After my RNY I had it in my left shoulder; after the GB sugery it was stabbing in my right shoulder and also in one of the GB incision sites. I was in complete and utter agony. I couldn't take more Tylenol with Coedine yet, so I called the surgeon for guidance. I was told that he was in surgery and would call me back. So I quietly suffered for two hours. I walked. By this time I had taken three Gas-X. I sipped a cup of warm herbal tea. Tried (unsuccessfully) to move my bowels and burp. By 5:50pm I was quite literally howling in agony. No position was tolerable, never mind comfortable. Tears were streaming down my face. My DH called the surgeon back (who had yet to return my first phone call). We were directed to go to his hospital's ER, 30 minutes away. My mother (a retired RN) told me to take more of the Tylenol w/Coedine before the trip - there was no way that I could make it without another dose. I protested, but DH insisted (thank GOD for my DH!!) We arrived at the ER at 6:30pm and was triaged right away. At 7:45pm (and still in the waiting room), DH went to see what the hold up was. The surgeon had *finally* called the ER staff back with directions. I couldn't believe that he wasn't going to come in - I *never* saw this man today (while conscious)! Unbelievable. I was ushered into a testing room (the ER was packed to the gills) and they started an IV with pain med. I don't remember the name of the med, but the wonderful RN told me that it was stronger than Morphine. The pain was starting to become tolerable, but not manageable yet. The surgeon had ordered a CT scan of my abdomen. I was to drink 64 ounces of red fluid. I asked if I had to drink it all - hello? The surgeon knew I was a RNY patient with diminished pouch capacity. Yes, was the answer - and I had to gulp/drink it quickly. I couldn't speak. My on-the-ball DH then asked if there was sugar in it. Yes, was the answer. I said NO WAY, and briefly explained about dumping. The doc in the ER then overrode the surgeon's orders and ordered X-Rays to confirm gas. No problem - and they were positive for gas pockets. The surgeon called the ER and wanted to speak with me. He told me that he had done "thousands" of these operations and I "was the *only* one who ever had to revisit the ER for gas pain." I was astounded - pain is incredibly individual! Tolerable to one person is agony to someone else. And I have an average to above-average pain tolerance threshold! He was a condescending jerk. To make along story short (too late), he said that he was *not* going to send me home with any other pain medication. He'd order one more of the super shot (the one stronger than Morphine) but that was it. My option was to stay in the hospital and have the sugar-laden CT scan. When I again said NO (and why), he informed me that he had done "more gastric bypass surgeries" than my RNY surgeon and that "he knew what he was doing." Note: When my RNY surgeon referred me to this guy, I was warned that he had a "disconnect between his brain and his mouth" and that he could be perceived as insensitive - but had excellent physical surgical skills. I was also told that he had done three (3) RNY's before deciding against adding them to his repertoire. FYI, my RNY surgeon is one of ten people in the US that can teach the RNY/DS. He knows his way around a gut. But I digress. I was *stunned*. Now, my husband is a rocket scientist at Cape Canaveral (no joke). He is very even-keeled in all types of stressful situations. He lost it. When the nurse came in, he asked to see the patient ombudsman ASAP. The nurse asked if there was anything that she could do to help. I calmly told her about the surgeon's phone call. She was very professional, but we could tell that even she was stunned - she had seen me doubled-over in triage earlier. The next thing I knew, I had a prescription from the ER doctor for Percocet - he was amazed that I wasn't being sent home with anything stronger than Tylenol 3 when the X-Rays revealed obviously painful gas pockets. He was not going to send me home when in two hours I'd be in agony again. At midnight, I took a Percocet for the returning pain. I know that my body will get rid of the gas in 24-48 hours. When the gas is gone, I am planning on flushing the remaining Percocet. I just couldn't get to sleep tonight/this morning without venting about this situation. Rest assured (excuse the pun) I will be speaking to my RNY surgeon *and* the patient ombusman first thing this morning. What a horrible experience. I am thankful - very thankful - for my DH, Mom, and the professional hospital staff who jumped in to help me. Good night, all. Kristen Lap RNY 10-25-04 278/181/120

Hey October Buds - Hope everyone is doing great! I wanted to share this article I recieved from a website that I'm subscribed to (email me if you want the link) it helped me alot, I am currently on the plateau from he** and I'm so scared that I'm done loosing - I still need a good 50-60 to go... i'm going to try that plateau buster diet the main board post's about to see if it helps me, I start it monday and run through it the full ten day's - I'll let ya'll know how it goes, if you have any tips, suggestion to help me jump out of this I would love to hear from you!! it's so frustrating! here it is Even Gastric Bypass Patient**** Weight Loss Plateaus By Kaye Bailey Sometime, during the phase of rapid weight loss after gastric bypass surgery, many patients may find their weight loss is stalled. Talk about discouraging. The daily ritual of weighing and celebrating another pound gone has turned into depressing torture because the scale just won't move- the dreaded plateau has arrived. One reason for the plateau is physiological. The body reacting to the restrictive caloric intake sends out a signal to start burning less stored fuel. In other words, the metabolic rate (the rate at which the body burns fuel) is reduced as the body attempts to conserve fuel in reaction to a state of famine. Your body is hanging on for dear life to it's beloved fat. Face Down The Dreaded Plateau: There are things we can do to face down the dreaded plateau. The first is to avoid beating up on ourselves or regretting the decision for WLS. Simply accept that a plateau is part of the natural course of weight loss and this too shall pass. Plateaus can last two to four weeks. Try to be patient and consider your body is simply taking a rest from the hard work of losing weight. Avoid snacking during the plateau. Old eating habits that caused obesity may resurface as we comfort our disappointment with extra snacks or make unhealthy food choices. Try to avoid this type of self-sabotage. Keep in mind, a plateau is a difficult time emotionally. I can recall feeling, "I really didn't deserve to lose all this weight anyway, so I may as well eat this or that." Avoid the self-pity trap. Re-examine your commitment to healthy eating and exercise. Sometimes a plateau can be busted simply by returning the very basic principles of living after gastric bypass. One nurse-dietician suggests a return to pure protein for 48-hours. That means eating only eggs, low-fat cheese, chicken, tuna, turkey, etc. - nothing processed. The science behind that is the intake of pure amino acids (protein) will boost metabolism and force the body to burn stored fat. Another way to feel proactive in plateau busting is to kick-up the exercise program. Add an extra half-mile to a walk or an extra set of repetitions to the strength training program. Any little change will catch the body off guard and it just may respond by dropping a pound or two. And of course continue to drink clear fluids, specifically water, to flush the body of toxins and fat. Counterfeit Plateaus: Now, What about the plateau that lasts longer than four weeks and you still have lots of weight to lose? These are referred to as "Counterfeit Plateaus" in the health community. Most counterfeit plateaus result from miscalculations or forgetfulness on the part of the dieter. For example, maybe we are forgetting to avoid starchy carbs or processed snacks. Maybe we are eating a tiny dinner and an hour later eating another tiny dinner? Perhaps we've fallen out of the habit of exercise. Little slip-ups or forgetfulness can become quite costly if we let it go too long without correcting the behavior. Take a hard look and find ways to improve habits and boost weight loss. Water/Fluid Retention Plateaus: Too much salt in the diet will cause a water retention plateau - avoid prepared soups or other foods that have excessive salt. A fluid retention plateau is the result of insufficien****er consumption so the body retains fluid to compensate. Remember, drink the water. Plateaus are Temporary: Remember, plateaus are temporary. As discouraging as it may seem at the time it will pass and it is a natural part of the weight loss journey. maggie 318/207/150

congrats, you look great. hope i do as good