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Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
Regarding the vitamins.....I take around 42 a day. I buy them in bulk and have shopped around to find the best prices. I get them from Vitalady, Walmart, Sams Club and GNC. When I buy I buy at least 3 months worth and spend roughly $130.00. It seems like a lot for vitamins but when I think back to what I spent going through Burger King and McDonalds each week that is nothing! Please don't let the daily vitamin ritual turn you away! I have gotten to the point where taking my vites is second nature and when I can pop and swallow 6-7 pills at a time it's not a big deal. Good luck with you decision!!
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
I do not know where it is yet.
I have to call Nettie at GHP to follow up with her to make sure it got scheduled.
Was it horrible?????
I have to call Nettie at GHP to follow up with her to make sure it got scheduled.
Was it horrible?????
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
I was set on rny for 3 yrs and just like 2 weeks ago changed my mind to VSG. I went back and forth going crazy with weighing the two but went with my gut feeling and feel good about my choice. Now I just want it done already lol. Where are you having the sleep study? I had mine at St Marys and had a nurse named Cindy who was such a kind woman and made it so relaxed for me.
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
Thanks guys.. I have been on the boards for quite some time and have been actively participating in both the VSG and the DS. Moreso the DS as that was my surgery of choice.
I have been reading as many Blogs as I could find and am starting to second guess my choice of the DS.
The Vitamins or die aspect of the surgery kind of turns me off at this point.
I understand fully that you must take vitamins with any surgery, however... vitamins are detrimental to living with DS.
What if I run into tough times and cannot afford them.. you know? For a day or two fine.. but what if I cannot afford them for a week, or two...
Feeding my kids kind of trumps any needs I may have in life.
We are able to pay for them now, but bad times fall on good people sometimes and that is just another thing to think about.
I have been reading as many Blogs as I could find and am starting to second guess my choice of the DS.
The Vitamins or die aspect of the surgery kind of turns me off at this point.
I understand fully that you must take vitamins with any surgery, however... vitamins are detrimental to living with DS.
What if I run into tough times and cannot afford them.. you know? For a day or two fine.. but what if I cannot afford them for a week, or two...
Feeding my kids kind of trumps any needs I may have in life.
We are able to pay for them now, but bad times fall on good people sometimes and that is just another thing to think about.
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
I am happy for you. I know how excited I was when I got the green light and knew that it wasn't a wish but a reality. I know you have been doing lots of research and can determine what is the best option for you to do. Take your surgeons recommendations too. Only you can decide what is best for you. I am sure you wll get lots of opinions but only you can decide what will work best for you and why. Let us know when you get the date and the countdown begins.
Joanne, (RNY 1-25-11) HW 270, SW 244, CW 159
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
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Done! Your Ticker:
Congrats on getting the green light for your surgery.....you are in the very best of hands with Dr. Kemmeter and GHP -- a great group of caring, wonderful people!
Get on the DS and VSG boards and read, read, read!
Get on the DS and VSG boards and read, read, read!
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Done! Your Ticker:
Topic: Choices, choices...
I saw my surgeon today and the behaviorist.
Both were wonderful people and both gave me the green light for surgery.
Now I go for my sleep apnea test and we can schedule surgery.
But now.. I go back and forth between DS & VSG....
I was DS gung ho... and now am thinking that VSG is right for me..
hmmmm
Both were wonderful people and both gave me the green light for surgery.
Now I go for my sleep apnea test and we can schedule surgery.
But now.. I go back and forth between DS & VSG....
I was DS gung ho... and now am thinking that VSG is right for me..
hmmmm
Topic: RE: question about pre-op appointment
Hi,
I had my surgery at Hurley and I do know they only do those appointments on Wednesday's because you will be seeing Dr. Minacian who has his own practice. So you better call them today and ask what you should do. I think the whole state is going to get hit with the storm so I am sure you won't be the only one not able to make it. But if you are scheduled for the15th, that only leaves you with next week to make it up if they do them on Wed's only!
If it was me, I'd call them and see if I could get on the schedule for next Wednesday!
Good Luck!
Nan
Nan
HW 300 / SW 280 / CW 138 / GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010
Topic: question about pre-op appointment
I was wondering for the people that went to Hurley Bariactric with Dr. Farhan..........I live about 2-3 hours away and my pre-op appointment is Wednesday. I am wondering if they will be able to reschedule that with the weather being bad. We are predicted to get 12-18 inches here. My surgery date is the 15th and I really don't want to have to post-pone it. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. Anybody know what they do if the weather is bad and you can't get there??
Topic: RE: Continuing my Journey!
13.5 lb lost before surgery
It sounds like you are doing well Shawn. Keep us informed as to your progress. I will probably be looking for PS at the end of this year. I'm interested in who you choose to do your PS and also what insurance you have.
Good luck!
Sandi
Good luck!
Sandi
13.5 lb lost before surgery
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