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Topic: RE: Finally! A date!
Congrats on your surgery. You will be sore for a few days and the gas will also take a few days to subside. They recommended that we walk around once every hour and take Gas Ex strips to help dissolve the gas. Just be sure to take it easy and drink and walk.
Topic: RE: Anyone going to OH conference in Chicago?
It sounds like fun but no, I don't think I can go. Please let us know how the conference is when you return.
Topic: Anyone else...
...hear the Lord say, "Build an ark"? Seriously, enough rain already!!!
Blessings,
Mary
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: RE: Finally! A date!
It's over! I'm banded and home from the hospital. OMG it hurts! I know it's only 2 days but I think it is the gas. Yuck yuck yuck! I have a few days off from work so I plan to stay busy. Today I am just laying around though.
How long before the gas pains stop?
Ginger
How long before the gas pains stop?
Ginger
Ginger S.
Topic: RE: Looking Into Revision, Insurance, Dr. Udobi
If you are interested in revising to the DS, I would suggest that you post your inquiry on the DS board. Revisions are tricky, revisions to DS are trickier. They can lead you in the right direction to a good surgeon. I know many use Dr. Anthone in Omaha. Find a surgeon that has lot of DS surgeries under their belt. And you may want to check out www.duodenalswitch.com as well.
Topic: RE: Finally! A date!
I wish you luck & I know first hand how the knees moan & gripe at you, before I had surgery I was on a cane, now... no cane & I am actually active..lol But I am taking the advice from the trainer & dr & doing 95% of exercise in the pool so less stress on the knees.
Will be thinking of you on Tuesday!
Will be thinking of you on Tuesday!
Topic: RE: Finally! A date!
Hi Vicki,
Where is the meeting and when? I really would like to try it as I'm only 40 miles west of Hutch. If you think of it, drop me an email at ginsan at kans.com and remind me when it's close. My memory just isn't the same LOL.
I'm really starting to get nervous. Surgery is Tuesday. No backing out now. I told someone today that in my mind I am saving my life. Every time I even try to get out of my chair, my knees scream at me to get it done. I can't believe how much better my blood sugar is on the fast. I know I'm doing the right thing.
Ginger
Where is the meeting and when? I really would like to try it as I'm only 40 miles west of Hutch. If you think of it, drop me an email at ginsan at kans.com and remind me when it's close. My memory just isn't the same LOL.
I'm really starting to get nervous. Surgery is Tuesday. No backing out now. I told someone today that in my mind I am saving my life. Every time I even try to get out of my chair, my knees scream at me to get it done. I can't believe how much better my blood sugar is on the fast. I know I'm doing the right thing.
Ginger
Ginger S.
Topic: Anyone going to OH conference in Chicago?
Hi everyone.
I am planning on attending the Obesity Help conference is Chicago and was just wanting to see if anyone else was planning on attending? It sounds like so much fun.
Thanks,
Leslie
I am planning on attending the Obesity Help conference is Chicago and was just wanting to see if anyone else was planning on attending? It sounds like so much fun.
Thanks,
Leslie
Topic: RE: Finally! A date!
Yeah the time is flying by.. I had lap rny on Oct 21, 2008, but I started my journey with a lot of dental work in July so I have dropped around 125 pounds.. I can not believe how much better I feel. No more high blood pressure meds for me.. woohooo...lol
I adore our support group in Junction City, & you can call them & chat anytime.
I know I will be in Wichita for about a week starting May 6. Hubby is having back surgery at St Francis Via Christi the 7th.
I adore our support group in Junction City, & you can call them & chat anytime.
I know I will be in Wichita for about a week starting May 6. Hubby is having back surgery at St Francis Via Christi the 7th.