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Topic: Fairbanks Thanksgiving Support Group Meeting 11/18/09
Attention all Fairbanks area Patients !!!!!!!
Because our next Support Group Meeting is the day before thanksgiving we have changed the date to Wednesday NOVEMBER 18TH, 7:00 at the Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center
also, we are having a pot luck. bring something you can share with up to 15 people that is LOW/NO SUGAR or HIGH PROTIEN, and please bring the recipe so you can share with everyone else.
I will bring paper plates and plastic ware, if someone would like to bring napkins. if you plan on bringing a drink please plan for cups or let me know so we can ensure some are available.
any questions or ideas, please dont hesitate to contact me, [email protected] or 388-1694
Because our next Support Group Meeting is the day before thanksgiving we have changed the date to Wednesday NOVEMBER 18TH, 7:00 at the Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center
also, we are having a pot luck. bring something you can share with up to 15 people that is LOW/NO SUGAR or HIGH PROTIEN, and please bring the recipe so you can share with everyone else.
I will bring paper plates and plastic ware, if someone would like to bring napkins. if you plan on bringing a drink please plan for cups or let me know so we can ensure some are available.
any questions or ideas, please dont hesitate to contact me, [email protected] or 388-1694
Topic: Fairbanks Area Support Group Meeting November 11
Fairbanks, North Pole, Ft. Wainwright, Eielson, and any other Interior Alaska Patients.
Support Group Meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday November 11 @ 7:00PM
Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center
Subject: Preparing for the Thanksgiving.
See you all there !!!!
Support Group Meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday November 11 @ 7:00PM
Fairbanks Cancer Treatment Center
Subject: Preparing for the Thanksgiving.
See you all there !!!!
Topic: RE: Anchorage local support
By the way .... I am in Chgiak, I would LOVE to connect with locals!!!!!
So, holler if ya'll decise to do something!
So, holler if ya'll decise to do something!
Topic: RE: Anchorage local support
I have asked Kristen in the office (Dr. TOdd's) and it is for his patients only. Kindof sucks!
Tantrica, No, it had nothing to do with him or his work. I tend to develope "seromas" after surgery. And after my revision, I had a big amount of fluid build up and it actually pushed the port and tore the stitches.
I was able to get one fill in the past year but it was so small it did not do anything at all. He was not able to do it. Dr. Cruse did it in Radiology. But it is not something he "does" so getting another fll was just impossible.
THEN, when Dr. Searles got him to do another fill for me, they found that it turned completely around and the backside was facing .... so fills were IMPOSSILE..
Dr. Searles said that the best thing is to get it stitched into place. He went deeper and more stitching to assure it did not come undone.
But no, it had nothing to do with him.
I once again have a terrible time with a soroma, he just drained ALOT of fluid because I had to do 2 ER trips. The last, I could hardly breath.
He has been awesome with me and have nothing negitive to say about him and have actually recommended him to other people.
Gosh, I am sorry that happened! You know, before my revision , I had reached my goal weight plus some and you could run your hand over my belly and feel the port. ALMOST every person I know with the band has said thes. But never where it causes pain.
Maybe talk to him on a regular basis and he will get tirred of hearing it and fix it! lol
Tantrica, No, it had nothing to do with him or his work. I tend to develope "seromas" after surgery. And after my revision, I had a big amount of fluid build up and it actually pushed the port and tore the stitches.
I was able to get one fill in the past year but it was so small it did not do anything at all. He was not able to do it. Dr. Cruse did it in Radiology. But it is not something he "does" so getting another fll was just impossible.
THEN, when Dr. Searles got him to do another fill for me, they found that it turned completely around and the backside was facing .... so fills were IMPOSSILE..
Dr. Searles said that the best thing is to get it stitched into place. He went deeper and more stitching to assure it did not come undone.
But no, it had nothing to do with him.
I once again have a terrible time with a soroma, he just drained ALOT of fluid because I had to do 2 ER trips. The last, I could hardly breath.
He has been awesome with me and have nothing negitive to say about him and have actually recommended him to other people.
Gosh, I am sorry that happened! You know, before my revision , I had reached my goal weight plus some and you could run your hand over my belly and feel the port. ALMOST every person I know with the band has said thes. But never where it causes pain.
Maybe talk to him on a regular basis and he will get tirred of hearing it and fix it! lol
Topic: RE: Fill doctors in AK
Hey Lady, Do you happen to have any contact info for that fill doctor? Doc Searles is refusing to see me any more because I'm under his goal weight for me. He is also refusing to fix a flipped port and Doc Todd won't take me. I need some help here!! FRUSTRATION!!!
Kari
Kari
Topic: RE: Anchorage local support
I'm not sure if Dr. Todd welcomes Doc Searles patients to his support group meetings, but it might be worth a phone call if you are in need! Here is a link to his Support Group page with all of the dates times and topics and his contact info is at the bottom.
http://www.alaskabariatriccenter.com/servlet/content/SGM.html
Kari
http://www.alaskabariatriccenter.com/servlet/content/SGM.html
Kari
Topic: RE: Anchorage local support
Sorry to butt in but was the port not stitched because of Doc Searles? My port flipped about 6 months ago and he refuses to fix it despite the fact that it is causing me pain and creating a HUGE lmp under my skin. You can actually see the thing under my clothes! Just wondering if this was a common issue with him....
Kari
Kari
Topic: RE: Anchorage local support
Hey Camai!
I'm still interested in meeting, but I haven't found a group yet either. I've checked with my nut and surgeon again, and they didn't know of any either. If you find one, please let me know!
I'm still interested in meeting, but I haven't found a group yet either. I've checked with my nut and surgeon again, and they didn't know of any either. If you find one, please let me know!
camaib
on 11/8/09 2:29 pm - AK
on 11/8/09 2:29 pm - AK
Topic: RE: Anchorage local support
Still need a support group in Anchorage... am 2 years out...have gained 10 lbs... ready to stop this before it progresses.
Anyone interested in meeting or sending out an invite to a meeting?
Anyone interested in meeting or sending out an invite to a meeting?
Topic: RE: Any Eagle River Losers?
I'm *kind* of a neighbor... In Anchorage. That's next door to Eagle River... so that counts...right? LOL
I'm about 8 weeks post-op, seem to be doing well. Losing at a slow-but-steady pace, and able to get into a size smaller pants now! Wooohoooo!
I'd be up for getting together. It would be nice to hang out IRL with some other WLS folks.
I'm about 8 weeks post-op, seem to be doing well. Losing at a slow-but-steady pace, and able to get into a size smaller pants now! Wooohoooo!
I'd be up for getting together. It would be nice to hang out IRL with some other WLS folks.
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