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Topic: RE: Surgery Monday!
Thank you! I am so excited! My surgery is scheduled for 2pm I have to be at JFK at noon. Today is the mag citrate drink - clear liquid (AKA - spend the day in the bathroom!!!) I am so happy and excited! I'll post when I get home!
Topic: RE: Surgery Monday!
CONGRATS!! And what you're feeling is quite normal.
Know we'll be here for you!!
Know we'll be here for you!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: Surgery Monday!
Got a call today that my surgery is rescheduled from 12/5 to 11/21! Excited and a bit scared!
Topic: RE: Dealing with the pre-surgery negative comments..
Funny reply... thanks! I appreciate all of the comments. I do agree... I dont care... I guess I was surprised that the people I shared with reacted this way. I only told "need to know" (dad, one sister, and my boss and assistant) - and my husband of course - but he is my biggest supporter.... and you guys! Thanks so much!
Topic: RE: IV Iron Infusion Anyone???
Hi Julie...
Thanks for replying!! Having never gone thru this it's a scary thing!! I was able to get into to see the Hemotologist next friday so I'm excited!! Sounds silly I know...just want to feel better so I can step up this weight loss!!! No energy sucks!!!
Oddly enough, I have no constipation whatsoever!!! THANK GOD!!!! I guess cause I'm not absorbing the pills???
Thanks again!!!!
Kimi
On November 15, 2011 at 7:38 PM Pacific Time, jerseyjuji wrote:
It;s not as unpleasant as it sounds and you will really feel alot better once your iron stores have replenished. I just finished a series of 8 weekly IV infusions. My iron had tanked over the past year and I was feeling like crap plus developed some scarey symptoms...after the 5th infusion, I felt 100% better!! My infusions never lasted more than about 20 mins, they were painless (once the needle is in, lol). The first time, I had to stay an extra 20 mins to watch for an allergic reaction, which is not common anymore (with the new iron solutions) but can happen. Some drs give a prophylactic dose of benedryl, mine does not. I would imagine that, taking 3 iron pills a day, you are aving constipation issues....IV infusions will not cause that. My insurance covered 80% of the cost, which came out to around $40 per visit. Well worth it to me! Hope you are feeling better soon. julieThanks for replying!! Having never gone thru this it's a scary thing!! I was able to get into to see the Hemotologist next friday so I'm excited!! Sounds silly I know...just want to feel better so I can step up this weight loss!!! No energy sucks!!!
Oddly enough, I have no constipation whatsoever!!! THANK GOD!!!! I guess cause I'm not absorbing the pills???
Thanks again!!!!
Kimi
Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: RE: IV Iron Infusion Anyone???
I'm doing Iron infusions right now. This is the second time in the 4 years since my WLS.
I can not take oral iron. it really kills my stomach, do I opted for the infusions. Easy long as you can deal with the IV once a week for about 6 weeks.
On November 15, 2011 at 12:49 PM Pacific Time, pauliegirl69 wrote:
Hi KimiI'm doing Iron infusions right now. This is the second time in the 4 years since my WLS.
I can not take oral iron. it really kills my stomach, do I opted for the infusions. Easy long as you can deal with the IV once a week for about 6 weeks.
Awesome for you!!! I got an appt with the Hemotologist for next Friday....silly bit I'm excited to start this process. Thanks for replying!!
Kimi
Everything happens for a reason..Just believe...
Topic: RE: IV Iron Infusion Anyone???
It;s not as unpleasant as it sounds and you will really feel alot better once your iron stores have replenished. I just finished a series of 8 weekly IV infusions. My iron had tanked over the past year and I was feeling like crap plus developed some scarey symptoms...after the 5th infusion, I felt 100% better!! My infusions never lasted more than about 20 mins, they were painless (once the needle is in, lol). The first time, I had to stay an extra 20 mins to watch for an allergic reaction, which is not common anymore (with the new iron solutions) but can happen. Some drs give a prophylactic dose of benedryl, mine does not. I would imagine that, taking 3 iron pills a day, you are aving constipation issues....IV infusions will not cause that. My insurance covered 80% of the cost, which came out to around $40 per visit. Well worth it to me! Hope you are feeling better soon. julie
Topic: Support Groups in Bergen County area (besides monthly meeting at HUMC)
Advanced Laproscopic Associates advocates - post op education, when calling the office NO one is aware of their support groups... they do a GREAT job in the pre seminars, but terrible for follow up. I've been to the monthly meetings at HUMC a few times, and it's not sponsored by Advanced Laproscopic Associates - is anyone aware of any support groups in the Allendale, Ridgewood Area? Very disappointing - for their patient follow up and administrative skills, I'd not recommend this practice - loved the physician, and I guess that's "most" of it, but any post needs, just not committed!
Topic: RE: IV Iron Infusion Anyone???
Hi Kimi
I'm doing Iron infusions right now. This is the second time in the 4 years since my WLS.
I can not take oral iron. it really kills my stomach, do I opted for the infusions. Easy long as you can deal with the IV once a week for about 6 weeks.
I'm doing Iron infusions right now. This is the second time in the 4 years since my WLS.
I can not take oral iron. it really kills my stomach, do I opted for the infusions. Easy long as you can deal with the IV once a week for about 6 weeks.
Topic: RE: Hackensack Hospital Support Group Question
I just called and found out the next 2 support groups at HUMC are: Dec ember 1, 2011 and January 5, 2011 - they do NOT do a great job in the support group area, once you have had your surgery, left on your own... I used to go and stopped, but in need to get back on track. Hope to see you there!
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