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tinkerbell025
on 6/25/09 11:58 am - Fargo, ND

Phyllis,
Welcome, shout away of your experiences. Small group here and were a little slow at reading the board but we do chime in!!

I don't know of Streeter. I have only been in ND for 8 yrs this month. I am a transplant from St Paul MN/OB-San Diego and other parts of CA.

Looks forward to hearing/reading your posts
Kelly/tink

Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless

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nicole W.
on 6/24/09 10:16 pm - Bismarck, ND

RNY on 06/05/07

Topic: RE: How long is the stomach sore after gastric sleeve surgery

The soreness part is different for each person. As for the depression, your body let loose a ton of hormones after surgery, so the depression is probably normal. Also, remember, even if you are on antidepressants, your body will absorb them differently now. I was put on Zoloft after my emergency surgery as a preventive due to the hormone release and other things that "could" come up. If you feel like your current meds are not working, by all means ask your surgeon if you need to switch or add something else for a short time until your body gets back to "normal". Best of luck to you. By the way, who do you see in Bismarck? I just moved here and need to find a surgeon who will check up on my labs each year, since I am 2 years out now.

littlewoman
on 6/22/09 4:56 am

Topic: RE: How long is the stomach sore after gastric sleeve surgery

Thank you for your reply! I have my 2 week doctor's appointment Tuesday, the 23rd, in Bismarck. I am suppose to go back to work on the 24th, but I still can't lift much.
little woman

Phyllis M.
on 6/21/09 12:40 pm - Irving, TX

RNY on 10/16/07

Topic: Hello everyone

Hey - anyone know anyone from around the Streeter area? I'm looking specifically for the class of 1982 or 1983 timeframe.........I grew up in Streeter until 1979 when I moved to Oklahoma City with my mother and brother...............I"l looking to reconnect with some classmates if there are any out there........................

I want to share my life experience with anyone interested..........that is why an Oklahoma TExas girl is on the ND boards !! lol

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !! I know that I will.

Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
Total Lost: 139 lbs
Current Weight: 263
As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199

tinkerbell025
on 6/21/09 9:28 am - Fargo, ND

RNY on 08/12/08

Topic: RE: How long is the stomach sore after gastric sleeve surgery

I think what you are feeling is normal. You just had a major surgery a few days ago, things are going to be sore and tight. As for the depressed mood, this to could be normal this early out. Your body is wondering what in the heck you did to it. Give it time to heal, IF you get worse or things change call your doctor/surgeon- that is what they get paid for.
Best of luck to you, that hit/ran over with a Mac truck feeling will go away in time ( weeks)
Kelly/tink

Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless

www.onetruemedia.com/shared

littlewoman
on 6/20/09 8:45 am

Topic: How long is the stomach sore after gastric sleeve surgery

Hi!
I had gastric sleeve surgery on June 10th and where my stomach was (where ther staples are now) is still sore. Is this common? I can't even lift my arms up high because of the soreness that starts after.

Is it also common to be depressed at this stage even though I am taking antidepressants?

Help!

Little Woman

tinkerbell025
on 6/19/09 12:38 am - Fargo, ND

RNY on 08/12/08

Topic: The gal's and I...

Had a wonderful lunch a couple of week's ago in Fargo ND. There is a picture posted of us 4 happy people. Next time people get together maybe you will be in the mug shot! Come join us sometime.
Look for the pictures in my folder (to left) as I can not figure out how to insert it to the body of this posting!

Kelly/tink

Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless

www.onetruemedia.com/shared

littlewoman
on 6/18/09 2:28 am

Topic: RE: Information about Bismarck Drs and anything else?

Hello Nicole!
Welcome to ND. I live in Williston (N.W part) and I love going to Bismarck. Dr. Schmit did my Gastric Sleeve Surgery on June 10th. He also took my gallbladder out October 2008. I really like him. He is soft spoken, but a wonderful doctor. I go back to see him for a post op appointment on June 23rd. If I could I would move to Bismarck in a heart beat. My husband works in the oilfield here and there is just no oil drilling in Bismarck. I am going to still keep working on him to move there some day.
Bismarck is not a hard city to get around in ( I don't think).
My surgery was done at St. Alexius Hospital and the staff there are wonderful too.
Good Luck on your move to Bismarck!
littlewoman in Williston

amandan
on 6/15/09 6:43 am - west fargo, ND

RNY on 09/17/09

Topic: RE: need information please

Hi Dyanna--

I was just denied too! :( I am going to try one appeal, and then will probably end up doing cash pay with Dr. Smith.

We have a lot in common, as I also see Heidi and my BMI has been between 35-40 for about 4 years. I have hypertension and am on medication, but according to my insurance, I either have to be over 40 BMI for 3 years or have BMI over 35 with high risk co-morbids. They dont' count my hypertension as "high risk" because I am on 1 medication and it is somewhat controlled. In order for it to be "high risk" it has to be uncontrolled and I have to be trying 3 medicaitons at 1 time!

Good luck to you! If you have any luck, let me know!

Amanda