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Topic: RE: Continued post op problems
I'm AWAKE and I'm ALIVE!
Oooh haha was that you sitting behind me at the seminar that I spoke at?
I'm AWAKE and I'm ALIVE!
Topic: RE: 7th Surgi-versary
Congratulations Elissa!
I'm sure the last 7 years have gone quickly.
Wishing the next 7 years are as great as the first 7 for you.
Judy
PS: A BIG thank you for taking the lead and keeping our support group intact.
I know I appreciate you for doing this.
I'm sure the last 7 years have gone quickly.
Wishing the next 7 years are as great as the first 7 for you.
Judy
PS: A BIG thank you for taking the lead and keeping our support group intact.
I know I appreciate you for doing this.
~Believe in Yourself~
Topic: RE: 7th Surgi-versary
Congratulations and continued success! Great to count you as a friend over all these years.
Rob
Rob
Topic: CANCELED MEETING 1/27/11 Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting
Due to the inclement weather, the Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting on
Thursday 1/27/11 is Canceled!!!
The next meeting will be Thursday February 24, 2011 from 7PM-830PM.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you and hope to see you next month!
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
302-593-9865 [email protected]
Thursday 1/27/11 is Canceled!!!
The next meeting will be Thursday February 24, 2011 from 7PM-830PM.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you and hope to see you next month!
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
302-593-9865 [email protected]
Topic: RE: Continued post op problems
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Yea I met you in Dover if you remember.....
All I can say is this man is AMAZING and a very gentle soul
All I can say is this man is AMAZING and a very gentle soul
Topic: 7th Surgi-versary
Today is my 7th anniversary of WLS. We had a snowstorm that day also. I was so afraid I wouldn't get there or Dr. Irgau wouldn't get there. Well we all made it. Tina was at 7 and I was later.
The beginning of a healthy happy life. Lots of ah ha's events. But the best of all is all the new friends I have met along the way. So to all of you who I haven't heard from in awhile. Hello!!
((HUGS)) Elissa
The beginning of a healthy happy life. Lots of ah ha's events. But the best of all is all the new friends I have met along the way. So to all of you who I haven't heard from in awhile. Hello!!
((HUGS)) Elissa
Topic: Hernia surgery complete!
So last Friday I had hernia surgery (performed by Dr. Irgau) at the Wills Eye Surgical Center on Foulk Road. I checked in at 7am, and checked out at noon. Not many problems. Pain was tolderable with some pain meds. Lack of exercise was extremely painful. So today I got out for my first walk since the surgery. It was great to be outside, although it was real cold. Walking is suppose to help reduce the swelling.
If you are looking for a good deal on running shoes you may have already missed it, but Delaware Runnng Company in Newark (only, not Greenville), is having their annual loft sale. They are selling shoes for $30-50 today and tomorrow. But stock is limited. I bought two pairs (Brooks and Asics) this morning for $75, which normally would have cost me $275. They have strict rules that require to know your size, find your own size, fit yourself, and don't whine. They may already be out since they are in college town, but we got there when it opened and got real lucky. Bought an extra running shirt with all the money I saved.
Hope to see you all in Feb. What a great year so far.
Rob
If you are looking for a good deal on running shoes you may have already missed it, but Delaware Runnng Company in Newark (only, not Greenville), is having their annual loft sale. They are selling shoes for $30-50 today and tomorrow. But stock is limited. I bought two pairs (Brooks and Asics) this morning for $75, which normally would have cost me $275. They have strict rules that require to know your size, find your own size, fit yourself, and don't whine. They may already be out since they are in college town, but we got there when it opened and got real lucky. Bought an extra running shirt with all the money I saved.
Hope to see you all in Feb. What a great year so far.
Rob
Topic: Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting 1/27/2011
Hello!
Happy New Year!
Our next meeting for Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting is
Thursday January 27, 2011
7PM - 830PM
First State Surgery Center Ste 200
1000 Twin C Lane
Newark DE 19713
The doors lock at 7PM so if you can arrive a few minutes early that would be great. If you arrive after 7PM, please call me on my cell phone and someone will be down to let you in.
This month, check this website before you come to the meeting in case the weather gets bad and the meeting is canceled. Thanks!
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
[email protected] 302-593-9865
Happy New Year!
Our next meeting for Great Beginnings South Lap Band Support Group Meeting is
Thursday January 27, 2011
7PM - 830PM
First State Surgery Center Ste 200
1000 Twin C Lane
Newark DE 19713
The doors lock at 7PM so if you can arrive a few minutes early that would be great. If you arrive after 7PM, please call me on my cell phone and someone will be down to let you in.
This month, check this website before you come to the meeting in case the weather gets bad and the meeting is canceled. Thanks!
Lucy Knappenberger
Obesity Help Support Group Leader
[email protected] 302-593-9865
Topic: RE: Continued post op problems
WOW!! Thanks for sharing. I have known others that have had similar issues and they too have never regreted having had WLS. I'll say a payer that the good Dr's will fix you up and you'll be out of pain. ((HUGS)) Elissa
Topic: Continued post op problems
I'm AWAKE and I'm ALIVE!
So I am going on 18 months post op. I've lost an amazing amount of weight and generally feel good.
However since my RNY I have developed a problem. It started about 2 months post op severe abdomeinal pain. To make a long story short In the past 18 months I've had 10 ct scans, 2 hida scans, 2 ultra sounds, 2 xrays, 2 egds (second one discovered I have an ulcer) a small bowel follow through, lots of IV's, blood draws and ER trips, as well as 3 follow up surgery (the first discovered I had an internal hernia, the second discovered my bowel was wrapped around scar tissue and the most recent Dec 28th discovered nothing at all).
Dr. Irgau is completely baffled as to what is going on. We thought that after the second surgery when he found the bowel wrapped around the scar tissue that was the problem. For two months following that surgery I felt good. Then the pain all suddenly started again. It comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. Some days its mild and only lasts 20-30mins some days its severe and lasts for hours (usually resulting in me ending up in the ER and then the OR).
Dr Irgau had asked me to seek a second opinion which I did from Temple University and they too are baffled. Dr. Irgau wanted a fresh set of eyes to look inside. So on Dec 27th I had a severe episode of pain and Dr. Wynn (who knows nothing about my situation I've always seen Irgau or Peters) had me admitted. She did a diagnostic surgery on the 29th and as she put it my insides look PRISTINE.
I had a follow up with Dr. Irgau yesterday and he is truly baffled by this situation.
I can't say how awesome he and everyone have been to me at Chrias. I have called the emergency number many times and they are so fast to get back to me. Dr. Peters has come to the ER several times to see me. Dr. Irgau has had me admitted directly in order to bypass ER waits. Dr Irgau is so kind and nice when it comes to this whole thing. I told him yesterday I feel embarassed that I'm in his office so much.. He told me absolutely not and never feel that way. He is my doctor and it is his job to figure out what is going on and they are all I have.
I've actually been doing speaking for Chrias down in Dover because I want people t hear my story. I also want them to know that I DO NOT regret having RNY and if I knew then what i know now I would still do this all over. I am not angry, I take it in stride. I have faith in Dr. Irgau and Chrias. I enjoy doing the speaking because I feel like I'm helping people and they need to know the good and the bad.
However since my RNY I have developed a problem. It started about 2 months post op severe abdomeinal pain. To make a long story short In the past 18 months I've had 10 ct scans, 2 hida scans, 2 ultra sounds, 2 xrays, 2 egds (second one discovered I have an ulcer) a small bowel follow through, lots of IV's, blood draws and ER trips, as well as 3 follow up surgery (the first discovered I had an internal hernia, the second discovered my bowel was wrapped around scar tissue and the most recent Dec 28th discovered nothing at all).
Dr. Irgau is completely baffled as to what is going on. We thought that after the second surgery when he found the bowel wrapped around the scar tissue that was the problem. For two months following that surgery I felt good. Then the pain all suddenly started again. It comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. Some days its mild and only lasts 20-30mins some days its severe and lasts for hours (usually resulting in me ending up in the ER and then the OR).
Dr Irgau had asked me to seek a second opinion which I did from Temple University and they too are baffled. Dr. Irgau wanted a fresh set of eyes to look inside. So on Dec 27th I had a severe episode of pain and Dr. Wynn (who knows nothing about my situation I've always seen Irgau or Peters) had me admitted. She did a diagnostic surgery on the 29th and as she put it my insides look PRISTINE.
I had a follow up with Dr. Irgau yesterday and he is truly baffled by this situation.
I can't say how awesome he and everyone have been to me at Chrias. I have called the emergency number many times and they are so fast to get back to me. Dr. Peters has come to the ER several times to see me. Dr. Irgau has had me admitted directly in order to bypass ER waits. Dr Irgau is so kind and nice when it comes to this whole thing. I told him yesterday I feel embarassed that I'm in his office so much.. He told me absolutely not and never feel that way. He is my doctor and it is his job to figure out what is going on and they are all I have.
I've actually been doing speaking for Chrias down in Dover because I want people t hear my story. I also want them to know that I DO NOT regret having RNY and if I knew then what i know now I would still do this all over. I am not angry, I take it in stride. I have faith in Dr. Irgau and Chrias. I enjoy doing the speaking because I feel like I'm helping people and they need to know the good and the bad.
I'm AWAKE and I'm ALIVE!
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