Good Morning Fam.

Hey All ! Good Morning. I live in NY, and the day started off so bright and beautiful. Everyday that we wake is beautiful, but there's just something about today. Best wishes for everyone. Get well soon for all those who are feeling under the weather, and God Bless us all.......I still have 2 weeks to go before my first consult. Thank God for this message board and all you guys here who are making this board possible. Had it not been for this here, I'd be seriously pullimg my hair out. Well, Good day to all............ Blanquie

Blanca, Hun it is very sunny here as well.... I think it should be like that for the whole week... Yes I send my thoughts and prayers to those that are having a hard time, having surgery and recoverying... I have less then 3 weeks until surgery and trying to stay mellow about it... I wish you the best at your consult and you are right about this board.....WOW if it was not for this board I would have not made it this far. You can vent, cry and just post here and everyone is so helpful and loving......I LOVE MY AMOS FAMILY.~hugs~ Take care All Debra P

Hi there- Miss D- I think we will all be so happy to see you on the other side! You have been sooo supportive .... Today is my physical and in 6 days on the 23rd it will happen. You are right behind me! anyone .... it is such a great day that it will help us think more POSITIVE. Take in the sun! dawna

Dawna, Hun thank you so much...~hugs~ I will also be very happy to be on the other side... Then I can stop worrying and be on my way to a healthier me... Wow you are only a week away... You are going to do so good and I will once we get there... I wish you the best hun and thanks for your sweet words....~hugs~ Take care Debra P

Good Morning Blanca glad to see you are in a Chipper mood. I was feeling down but I must say your post kinda cheered me up.

Louis, hun why so blah?.....~hugs you~ This place is always a pick me up... ok did that help any?...... Well I hope you are chipper real soon hun ~Hugs~ I know this journey can get to you at times.... hang in there hun and we are ALL here for you..... Take care Debra P

Hi Blanquie, I must say I was a little down this morning and your post kinda cheered me up. (one of the reasons I came on this morning) Thanks Louis

Hey Louis It's always good to know that you helped to brighten someone's day. Thanks.....From the bottom of my heart......Hey, anything you wanna talk about? I'm a good listener (((((((((HUGS))))))))) Talk to you soon....... Blanquie

Good Morning~~~ It's a beautiful morning here on Long Island!! Just thought I would post this list of questions for you. Good Luck with your appointment and let us know how it went! Questions to ask your surgeon: ~~~ How many surgeries have you performed? ~~~ Success rate? ~~~ What type of surgery is best for me...VBG...RNY (Gastric Bypass) Distal or Proximal ~~~ Why do you suggest this type for me? ~~~ Do you staple or suture the stomach? ~~~ How can I prepare for surgery...Mentally... Physically!! ~~~ What are your Special instructions 2 - 3 days before surgery? ~~~ How soon can we schedule surgery?... Can I choose a specific date? ~~~ Does the hospital allow someone to spend the night? ~~~ Does the hospital have a Weight Loss Surgery Ward? ~~~ How long will I be in surgery? ~~~ Do you visit my loved ones after the surgery to tell them how it went? ~~~ Reasons the surgery may not happen after you open me? ~~~ How long is the average recovery time for...open...lap surgery ~~~ How soon can I...Shower...Do Water aerobics...Exercise...Have Sex...Drive a car...Go Back to Work. ~~~ What types of pain management do you provide...at the hospital...at home? ~~~ How many follow up appointments will I have? ~~~ Do You have support group meetings? If not....where do you send your patients as they are very important to attend....Before and After surgery! ~~~ Will I have an opportunity to meet with the anesthesiologist before surgery? ~~~ Does he/she have experience with heavier people? ~~~ Will I be on a ventilator? ~~~ Will I have a tube down my nose or throat, when I wake up? ~~~ Will I need a catheter? ~~~ Will I have drainage tubes in my incision...how many...for how long? ~~~ How long will I stay in the hospital...barring NO complications? ~~~ Do you suggest that I wear a binder? ~~~ Will I be experiencing hair loss....if so, what do you suggest I do. ~~~ What do you recommend to avoid vitamin deficiencies? ~~~ How many grams of protein do you recommend daily? ~~~ What do you recommend regarding the amount of sugar per food item? ~~~ How common is vomiting?...how can I try to avoid it? ~~~ What is your Food Plan for my new lifestyle. This should be discussed at length. ~~~ How does the insurance billing work? ~~~ What MEDS will I have to advoid after WLS...Why...Is this temporary or permanent? ~~~ What else will I need to avoid? ~~~ Do you have a list of everything printed up, so I can take it home today and make sure I understand everything? ~~~ Do you have a doctor on call 24 hours, in case I need to have a question answered after WLS?

Good Morning Blanca !! I hope you enjoy the sunshine, its sunny here also, however, mannnn are the nights soooooo cold.......and I am tired of having to cover my plants due to frost !! ITS MAY ALREADY !! LOL I hope all my NY friends have a wonderful day !! Enjoy whats given to you. See you around here !! Brenny