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Topic: *VENT* SO MAD RIGHT NOW!!!!
Ok, so let me start this out by saying that Magnesium Citrate is the DEVIL!!!! I dont ever what to have to take that crap (pun intended) ever again!! But wait!! I HAVE TO TAKE IT AGAIN NEXT WEDNESDAY!!!! I follwed all mny instructions, took the mag citrate mid-morning, called Dr Royes office after 11 am like my paperwork said to find out what time to be to Rhode Island Hospital tomorrow morning and low and behold, i am being cancelled and rescheduled to next Thursday!!! ARE YOU KIDDNG ME?!?!?!?!? Now I understand that Mrs Roye was expecting a child and I was told by Dr Roye that I may get changed, but I swear that he said that if i was scheduled the day after the baby came that I wouldnt be cancelled. Maybe that was just my ears playing tricks on me, I dont know. Now please dont get me wrong here people, I am not mad that Mrs Roye had the baby today, and I am not mad at Dr Roye about this either b/c if it were me in his shoes, my mind wouldnt be in surgery, and as a patient, I want to know full well that my surgeons mind is on my surgery and my surgery only when he is in the OR with me on the table. What I am frusterated about is that the office couldnt have made proactive calls to the patients scheduled to go in for surgery tomorrow . Here's a novel idea, CALL US FIRST THING IN THE MORNING!!!!! SAVE US FROM HAVING TO BOWEL PREP TWICE!!!! Oh and here is the other kicker to this....In order to do bowel prep you cant work that day unless you can move your office into the bathroom. So I ask his secretary when she resends my paperwork for leave to take me out on Wednesday b/c I dont have anymore time to use. I was told and I quote, "he doesnt like to do that. we really cant take someone out of work the day before." and here was my response, "you NEED TO TAKE ME OUT THE DAY BEFORE B/C I CANNOT DO MY JOB SITTING ON THE TOILET THE DAY BEFORE!!" I was then told that i dont have to take it till later int he day. So mny response to that was, the pre-op group you make us go to before surgery clearly states mid morning, so no, I will not take it later in the day b/c I dont wanna be up all nite sitting on the throne. I'd like to TRY and get some sleep the day before.....GRRRRR.....long story short, they are going to take me outta work next Wednesday for bowel prep, I am just so upset right now!! I have waited this long and now i have to wait another week. great. I guess on on the positive side, i am not nervous at all yet, so, hopefully that will continue. Anyway, thanks for listening/reading this.
Brian
Brian
Topic: Question
Does anyone know when the next WLS seminar is at RWMC with Dr's Giovainni and Pohl? 
thanks!
Cathy
thanks!
Cathy
Topic: Update: 2 weeks post-op
Hey All!
Cathy did such a wonderful job on updating everyone on my surgery and I've kinda dropped the ball on the follow-up. So here goes.
I am doing really well! Following the diet that was in Dr. G's handy dandy booklet (bible) and the only thing I had a problem with was my first night of soup. I tried watered down tomato and I guess my pouch said, "Ut-uh, you ain't putting that here yet!" I didn't dump but my pouch made it pretty uncomfortable for a few hours.
I'm walking a couple times a day. I started at going around the block 2-3 times a day and handled that really well so now I'm doing about 15 minutes out 3 times a day. I'm on my own this week (hubby was with me all last week) and I know I'll be fine but a bit worried. What if I fall, trip, etc? ~shrugs~ I figure I'm pretty much healed on the outside, just worry about doing something on the inside. With the cooler weather, I can walk a bit longer and still feel really good. Taking the dog to the Woods and letting her run around has been fun, too!
The scales are going down nicely...about 1/2 to 1 pound a day. I did notice if I get all my protein and water in, I lose more. Calories are still sitting under 500 a day but I'm consistently getting at least 50 g of protein and 60 oz of fluid/water in a day. I've got the vitamin regime down and just moving along!
Thank you for all the encouragement and support over the last few weeks! Cathy has been a wonderful "Angel" and I can't wait to be an Angel for someone! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Jules and Romeo have been great with all their support and encouragement and I thank you both, too!
I've got a few clothes for the clothing swap at this month's Living Life Support Group meeting so I'll be happy to see those things leave!
Enjoy the Fall weather!
~kelly jo
Cathy did such a wonderful job on updating everyone on my surgery and I've kinda dropped the ball on the follow-up. So here goes.
I am doing really well! Following the diet that was in Dr. G's handy dandy booklet (bible) and the only thing I had a problem with was my first night of soup. I tried watered down tomato and I guess my pouch said, "Ut-uh, you ain't putting that here yet!" I didn't dump but my pouch made it pretty uncomfortable for a few hours.
I'm walking a couple times a day. I started at going around the block 2-3 times a day and handled that really well so now I'm doing about 15 minutes out 3 times a day. I'm on my own this week (hubby was with me all last week) and I know I'll be fine but a bit worried. What if I fall, trip, etc? ~shrugs~ I figure I'm pretty much healed on the outside, just worry about doing something on the inside. With the cooler weather, I can walk a bit longer and still feel really good. Taking the dog to the Woods and letting her run around has been fun, too!
The scales are going down nicely...about 1/2 to 1 pound a day. I did notice if I get all my protein and water in, I lose more. Calories are still sitting under 500 a day but I'm consistently getting at least 50 g of protein and 60 oz of fluid/water in a day. I've got the vitamin regime down and just moving along!
Thank you for all the encouragement and support over the last few weeks! Cathy has been a wonderful "Angel" and I can't wait to be an Angel for someone! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Jules and Romeo have been great with all their support and encouragement and I thank you both, too!
I've got a few clothes for the clothing swap at this month's Living Life Support Group meeting so I'll be happy to see those things leave!
Enjoy the Fall weather!
~kelly jo
Topic: RE: Weight loss before Surgery? Dr V - Dr Sax
Your surgery will be here before you know it!! It's normal to have all of those feelings, so go with the flow. Since you will be seeing your surgeon soon, write down all those nervous and excited questions to ask. That helps!
As for the special diet, all surgeons are different. I'd ask again at your appointment but it sounds like that's the norm for your surgeon. Check, just to be sure.
We are all rooting for you and will be wiping off another spot for you on the Loser's bench!
Good luck!
~kelly jo
As for the special diet, all surgeons are different. I'd ask again at your appointment but it sounds like that's the norm for your surgeon. Check, just to be sure.
We are all rooting for you and will be wiping off another spot for you on the Loser's bench!
Good luck!
~kelly jo
Topic: RE: TWO MORE DAYS!!!!
I told you it would be here before you know it!!
Just do what the docs tell you and you'll be fine. I was so worried about the pain, as well, but it was managable. Just ask for the pain meds when you need them and REST!! Your body needs the rest to heal!
Can't wait for you to get on the Loser's bench with us!
~kellyjo
Just do what the docs tell you and you'll be fine. I was so worried about the pain, as well, but it was managable. Just ask for the pain meds when you need them and REST!! Your body needs the rest to heal!
Can't wait for you to get on the Loser's bench with us!
~kellyjo
Topic: RE: Living Life Group is on FACEBOOK!
hi,
i have tried this link and it does not work im a memeber on face book
if you could look me up my name is JOHANNA MENDOZA
thanks
i have tried this link and it does not work im a memeber on face book
if you could look me up my name is JOHANNA MENDOZA
thanks
Topic: RE: Miriam Experience
I had a good experience at the Miriam. I'm also an RN and can be VERY critical of hospitals and nursing care. I only had one nurse who wasn't THAT great but she didn't make a difference in the care I recieved. Best of luck to you!!!!!!~~~~~~~~~Kim
Topic: RE: TWO MORE DAYS!!!!
Brian,
I wish you the best of luck! I am right around the corner with you as my surgery is for Tuesday Oct 13th. I have all of the same emotions so you are not alone. Your wife seems like she will be just the perfect person to be with you during this journey. I am just as blessed to have my husband there to support me as well. I cannot wait to hear about how you are doing and remember pain is temporary, keep looking ahead!
Best wishes,
Kim
I wish you the best of luck! I am right around the corner with you as my surgery is for Tuesday Oct 13th. I have all of the same emotions so you are not alone. Your wife seems like she will be just the perfect person to be with you during this journey. I am just as blessed to have my husband there to support me as well. I cannot wait to hear about how you are doing and remember pain is temporary, keep looking ahead!
Best wishes,
Kim
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