re: Revision Question
Well, I had my endoscopy yesterday and guess what...I will be having a revision too...because of my schedule I'm looking at January. I am living on protein shakes and yogurt and SOMETIMES food but for the most part it causes pain, nausea, heartburn and major abdominal bloating.
I am angry but that isn't going to get me heathly or anywhere so at this point I should be glad that I found a doctor that can fix me...
Jessica
I am angry but that isn't going to get me heathly or anywhere so at this point I should be glad that I found a doctor that can fix me...
Jessica
Jessica,
Happy to hear that you will be able to have the revision, but sorry you are having issues. January will get here before you know it and you will be on your way to feeling much better. I think you made a good choice with Dr. R. He did my surgery in February and I have not had any issues.
Take Care
Nancy
Happy to hear that you will be able to have the revision, but sorry you are having issues. January will get here before you know it and you will be on your way to feeling much better. I think you made a good choice with Dr. R. He did my surgery in February and I have not had any issues.
Take Care
Nancy
7-09
Hey Jess...
I agree with you about the anger.. it's there but it isn't healthy to brew on it. Very hard to let go though...
I'm just feeling great great disappointment that my situation could have been avoided & could have been fixed a very long time ago...
I go today for my consult with Dr. R & get the ball rolling.. once insurance approves.. (which from what Liz says is very quick considering my situation) then I can start booking everything that needs to be done pre-op.
I broke down in tears on the phone with Liz on Monday when she called... I told her how grateful I was to Dr R and the staff for taking me under their care & fixing me...
I am definately feeling overwhelmed with all this Jess... .. and I am VERY scared about the anorexia factor .... who would have thought that? Opposite end of the spectrum... had the surgery to lose weight/obesity and now have to worry about losing too much weight.
I'm at the same point now... don't want to eat as I know what I'm in for.. water, protein shakes, etc.. burn like crazy, hurt like the dickens... or back up. Any food that does goe in hurts like crazy and I feel "off" physically.. (sluggish... almost like the flu)... best way I can describe it.. I can tell when I'm going to have a "bad" day with my pouch(es) as soon as I wake up.. & I adjust accordingly...
The one positive.. I've lost more weight so my winter clothes are loose.. LOL... everyone teases me at work that I need to go "shopping" again...
Even my dress boots are loose... HA...
Hugs..
Mickey
I agree with you about the anger.. it's there but it isn't healthy to brew on it. Very hard to let go though...
I'm just feeling great great disappointment that my situation could have been avoided & could have been fixed a very long time ago...
I go today for my consult with Dr. R & get the ball rolling.. once insurance approves.. (which from what Liz says is very quick considering my situation) then I can start booking everything that needs to be done pre-op.
I broke down in tears on the phone with Liz on Monday when she called... I told her how grateful I was to Dr R and the staff for taking me under their care & fixing me...
I am definately feeling overwhelmed with all this Jess... .. and I am VERY scared about the anorexia factor .... who would have thought that? Opposite end of the spectrum... had the surgery to lose weight/obesity and now have to worry about losing too much weight.
I'm at the same point now... don't want to eat as I know what I'm in for.. water, protein shakes, etc.. burn like crazy, hurt like the dickens... or back up. Any food that does goe in hurts like crazy and I feel "off" physically.. (sluggish... almost like the flu)... best way I can describe it.. I can tell when I'm going to have a "bad" day with my pouch(es) as soon as I wake up.. & I adjust accordingly...
The one positive.. I've lost more weight so my winter clothes are loose.. LOL... everyone teases me at work that I need to go "shopping" again...
Even my dress boots are loose... HA...
Hugs..
Mickey
I can't believe that I am getting ready to pass my 6 year surgery mark by getting ready to do it all over...I have all my pre-op appointments and at this point just waiting to hear from the insurance company. Dr. R. says that approval shouldn't be a problem because there is a physical problem and because I did so well the 1st time (didn't gain much weight - 5lbs- and I didn't do anything wrong). I know that he keeps telling me that but I feel like such a failure. What kills me is that I did all the research and I thought that I picked the right doctor --- however my surgery was supposed to be with Dr. Lorenzo (that's who all my preop surgery appointments were with) but the morning of surgery I was informed (IN THE OR) that Dr. B***her would be the lead on the surgery. At that point I was too far along to argue and was told that he was a fantastic surgeon. Oh, he's fantastic alright (lets talk about the # of his patients that need to be revised or the real reason why he isn't ...oh never mind) 
Anyway, Mickey lets plan to meet for the next support meeting...it will be great to see you!
Hugs and good thoughts,
Jessica
Anyway, Mickey lets plan to meet for the next support meeting...it will be great to see you!
Hugs and good thoughts,
Jessica
Hi Sweet Pea...
I only have to go through Cardiology which is Monday.. since I've been through so much so recently since March & all the extensive testing.. Dr R just wants to clear my heart.. probably just an echo. He also wants me to hit up the nutritionist.. (Probably after revision/fixing) do to concerns with anorexia. OMG!
He thinks the insurance should clear very easily as I've been documented since 10/2006 as having issues and of course this past fiasco this spring.. (crossing fingers & toes) It's a "quality of life & nutrition" issue.. & he has ALOT of documentation plus the very "VAGUE" med report from April's nightmare that supposingly the former DR did/but claims he didn't do with a revision. (Long story there)
Says it shouldn't take long.. & told me (like you) it wasn't anything I did just lack of thoroughness on the first surgeons part.. etc.. etc.. etc...... If anything lost more weight.
I agree.. PCP recommended the same Dr. very highly & I chose them based on the presentation seminar, comments from other patients.. & what research I did at the time.. (Like buying a house.. buyer be -aware)
I'm just very sad we have to go through a needless surgery that never should have to take place if the original was done correctly.
My symptoms are getting worse.. what little food I do eat "backs up" and same with any liquid.. I'm constantly having to "choke" it down. The burning.. upset nausea thing is driving me crazy... I don't even bother to eat at times as it's just not worth it now.. even my meds/vitamins are causing me problems.. (SIGH)
Dr. & Liz said a month to get everything in order... I'm just hoping insurance won't cause a rucus. As it's not really WLS (welllll kind of) but a do over for huge incompetency.
I've been researching my issues & it ain't pretty & never should have happened... pouch is suppose to be a "straight shoot" down not this internal mess I have right now..
I just hope & pray for others out there that nothing creeps up if they have the same Dr.. years from now.. like we have Jess..
YUP I am sooo looking forward to seeing you.. just not sure where the meeting is or the time?
PS... ISOPURE has an awesome ICE TEA protein drink in bottles on the market.. it's the only one I really like.. 40 grams of protein... VERY GOOD... I bought a case at GNC... a little expensive.. but I have the gold card there so once a month I can save some $$$$ so figured I buy in bulk.... just to get prepared..
I only have to go through Cardiology which is Monday.. since I've been through so much so recently since March & all the extensive testing.. Dr R just wants to clear my heart.. probably just an echo. He also wants me to hit up the nutritionist.. (Probably after revision/fixing) do to concerns with anorexia. OMG!
He thinks the insurance should clear very easily as I've been documented since 10/2006 as having issues and of course this past fiasco this spring.. (crossing fingers & toes) It's a "quality of life & nutrition" issue.. & he has ALOT of documentation plus the very "VAGUE" med report from April's nightmare that supposingly the former DR did/but claims he didn't do with a revision. (Long story there)
Says it shouldn't take long.. & told me (like you) it wasn't anything I did just lack of thoroughness on the first surgeons part.. etc.. etc.. etc...... If anything lost more weight.
I agree.. PCP recommended the same Dr. very highly & I chose them based on the presentation seminar, comments from other patients.. & what research I did at the time.. (Like buying a house.. buyer be -aware)
I'm just very sad we have to go through a needless surgery that never should have to take place if the original was done correctly.
My symptoms are getting worse.. what little food I do eat "backs up" and same with any liquid.. I'm constantly having to "choke" it down. The burning.. upset nausea thing is driving me crazy... I don't even bother to eat at times as it's just not worth it now.. even my meds/vitamins are causing me problems.. (SIGH)
Dr. & Liz said a month to get everything in order... I'm just hoping insurance won't cause a rucus. As it's not really WLS (welllll kind of) but a do over for huge incompetency.
I've been researching my issues & it ain't pretty & never should have happened... pouch is suppose to be a "straight shoot" down not this internal mess I have right now..
I just hope & pray for others out there that nothing creeps up if they have the same Dr.. years from now.. like we have Jess..
YUP I am sooo looking forward to seeing you.. just not sure where the meeting is or the time?
PS... ISOPURE has an awesome ICE TEA protein drink in bottles on the market.. it's the only one I really like.. 40 grams of protein... VERY GOOD... I bought a case at GNC... a little expensive.. but I have the gold card there so once a month I can save some $$$$ so figured I buy in bulk.... just to get prepared..
I think that its October 28th...not 100% sure but I can check with the office...I can't wait to see you!!
I am in love with Unjury's chocolate protein mixed with decaf coffee (instead of water or milk)...it tastes like cafe mocha - lots of ice...
I have 2-3 a day and then I sometimes have a vanilla shake...I also have the chicken soup one which I like but I will try the ice tea one because I like ice tea.
One of the biggest issues that I am having is that I feel like a fool. I was scammed by him thinking that he walked on water and that there was no one better...I just feel like a fool.
Jessica
I am in love with Unjury's chocolate protein mixed with decaf coffee (instead of water or milk)...it tastes like cafe mocha - lots of ice...
I have 2-3 a day and then I sometimes have a vanilla shake...I also have the chicken soup one which I like but I will try the ice tea one because I like ice tea.One of the biggest issues that I am having is that I feel like a fool. I was scammed by him thinking that he walked on water and that there was no one better...I just feel like a fool.
Jessica
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