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Topic: RE: HELP!!! FRIEND IN SERIOUS TROUBLE FOLLOWING WLS!!!
I really hate to sound like a mother/grandmother but, your friend really SHOULD be talking with her doctor. When doctors' suspect internal bleeding, they usually will order CT scans or ultra sounds (I know we do in our office). It sounds/looks like she is not doing her part to keep her levels up. Just by looking at the vitamin/protein levels, anyone could see that she's not doing something right! Maybe you should question her eating habits - what amount of protein is in her diet? Why is she not taking her vitamins? Is there a reason she is not taking them? I really would suggest that she have a serious office vist with her doctor. Is she telling you everything? Or only what she wants you to hear?
Topic: RE: I'm home from my VSG surgery!!!
Now that's what I wanna hear!!!! Congrats! I have surgery scheduled forOct 24th and I want to be up and "livin" again ASAP.
Topic: RE: Feel like I am getting the run around.
Patience is the word. I work for an Internist. We refer many patients (including my husband) to the weight loss surgery program. It is quite a process but, do not get discouraged! Part of the program IS to see how committed you are to change both mentally and physically. Change is not easy. After surgery it is a whole new world. Eating will not rule your life like it does now. I know from experience (my daughter had wls almost 3 yrs ago) and now my husband is at the end of his journey and will soon be scheduling a surgery date. Calmly and gently ask to have everything and every step explained to you in terms that you can understand. In our office we respond and are more likely to help the patients who treat us nicely rather than like hostile children having temper tantrums. Slowly go through every step and it will be worth it. The weight did not come on over night and the surgery can not be done overnight. It is only for your own protection and health. Best of luck and I hope you have a beautiful outcome. I'm crossing my fingers for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: October 20th here, and scared
Hello fellow October '08' surgery buddies!
I also have the 20th as my surgery date. I send my thought sand prayers to all of you. Just think, it won't be long that we are back here telling the stories of how successful (positive thinking) our surgeries went and our journey (may be long, but hanging in there) to a healthier life. I feel all the emotions I have read here and then some. The thing that keeps me going, is that I know if I do not do this, my quailty of life will not improve, and at this point, that is not an option!
Best of luck to all of you!
Renee'
I also have the 20th as my surgery date. I send my thought sand prayers to all of you. Just think, it won't be long that we are back here telling the stories of how successful (positive thinking) our surgeries went and our journey (may be long, but hanging in there) to a healthier life. I feel all the emotions I have read here and then some. The thing that keeps me going, is that I know if I do not do this, my quailty of life will not improve, and at this point, that is not an option!
Best of luck to all of you!
Renee'
Topic: RE: Vitamins...?
I thank god im almost on the other side.
i use walmat brand my nurse told me not to spend that much money on them
I thank god im almost on the other side.
Topic: RE: I guess I belong HERE!
Hi , My husband and I are the same day as you! whoo whooo I'm so excited and a bit nervous (can't picture me in half.) This is just the begining. jennifer
Hi , My husband and I are the same day as you! whoo whooo I'm so excited and a bit nervous (can't picture me in half.) This is just the begining. jennifer Topic: RE: Feel like I am getting the run around.
Hang in there! I don't think you're getting the run around. I was just approved today by my insurance but must go through a 6 month program with a nutritionist. before surgery. It's to make sure you are committed to changing your eating habits. Under my plan, I must lose 5% of my current weight before they will do surgery. Every plan is different, but my guess is that they are being straight up with you. Good Luck!
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