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Topic: RE: Ready for surgery, and I have lost some weight already!
Ok Jennifer, that is an awesome job preoperatively.
Now, as the surgeon in the room, I have to give my 2 cents worth about the postop do's and don'ts!
First of course, do what your surgeon and his/her nurse tell you.
Bariatric patients need to be up and about as soon as they can to get started on the road to recovery. By the day after, you should be walking as much as possible.
Deep breathing is important to clear the lungs and ward off fever!
Sugar free liquids initially, so you don't upset your new tummy.
As soon as you get the greenlight from your doc, focus on protein. Our patients seldom have nausea and vomiting, I think b/c we help them find the best and most palatable protein. If you have trouble with that piece, we can make some recommendations!
Take your multivits and minerals as prescribed, especially if gastric bypass! Can't emphasize this enough.
All the best,
tom inge
Now, as the surgeon in the room, I have to give my 2 cents worth about the postop do's and don'ts!
First of course, do what your surgeon and his/her nurse tell you.
Bariatric patients need to be up and about as soon as they can to get started on the road to recovery. By the day after, you should be walking as much as possible.
Deep breathing is important to clear the lungs and ward off fever!
Sugar free liquids initially, so you don't upset your new tummy.
As soon as you get the greenlight from your doc, focus on protein. Our patients seldom have nausea and vomiting, I think b/c we help them find the best and most palatable protein. If you have trouble with that piece, we can make some recommendations!
Take your multivits and minerals as prescribed, especially if gastric bypass! Can't emphasize this enough.
All the best,
tom inge
Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics
Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)
Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)
Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver
Executive Assistant:
Karen Warnock
Phone: (720) 777-3179
Topic: Great Video - Texas Children's Hospital in Houston
Jeremy Gentles, MA, CSCS
ObesityHelp Exercise Physiologist
I thought all of you would like to take a look at the following video on ABC that was shot at the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3873905
Jeremy Gentles, MA, CSCS
ObesityHelp Exercise Physiologist
Topic: RE: Ready for surgery, and I have lost some weight already!
Awesome! Your date is so close, and the wait is worth it. The first week just make sure you sip your water, walk out the gas pains, and take it easy. The hospital stay for me was okay. Even though I hated staying in the hospital. I missed my bed...
Best of luck, and well wishes!
Topic: RE: PLEASE HELP ME
Sarah,
I was in the same boat. Well, I found a doctor in Richmond, VA. I live in NC so it was about a 9 hour drive. But he was going to do my surgery. Then my insurance would not approve it, after appealing it twice. They said I didnt have enough history, which I really had more then enough. It was mainly because of my age, but they didnt want to admit it. So I turned 18 in march and started over again. Now I am having my surgery Tuesday, and the doctor is only 30 mins away. Just dont give up! I know its discouraging. I am 327, so I know how you are feeling. Keep searching and keep working on it. Dont give up!!!
If you need anything, Let me know!
*~*Jennifer*~*
God's Will done in God's time will never lack God's Supply!
Topic: Ready for surgery, and I have lost some weight already!
Well, I cant believe that I have already lost 10 pounds since I started my liquid diet last Thursday!!!! I am so excited about my surgery and I am so ready!! Its Tuesday! It still is hard to believe that after 3 years of waiting it is finally here. So, anything good advice about hospital stay, the first week, anything? I got a new warm fuzzy rope and some slippers today!
Hope that you all will keep me in your prayers!!!
Have a wonderful and Blessed day!!!!
*~*Jennifer*~*
God's Will done in God's time will never lack God's Supply!
Topic: RE: Im a child that needs help
Thank you for your reply back. Well I've been to the docter and they have put me on water pills for the gaining weight problem
Topic: RE: Im a child that needs help
Thank you so much. You probally just saved my life. Thanks for taking your time to email me back. We will call Dr. Harmon
Samantha Cole
Topic: RE: Im a child that needs help
Dear Samantha,
I hear your suffering. The good news is that there is a comprehensive pediatric weight management program just an hour's drive away in Birmingham. They DO perform surgery for qualified teens and have a wonderful team. But there are alot of considerations that they have to take into account for a young person! Have you tried calling Dr. Harmon's office at the Children's Hospital? His number is 205-939-9688. His nurse is Beverly, and her email is [email protected]
Tell them I said hello!
Let me know if there is any more information that you or your family need.
Warmest regards,
tom inge
I hear your suffering. The good news is that there is a comprehensive pediatric weight management program just an hour's drive away in Birmingham. They DO perform surgery for qualified teens and have a wonderful team. But there are alot of considerations that they have to take into account for a young person! Have you tried calling Dr. Harmon's office at the Children's Hospital? His number is 205-939-9688. His nurse is Beverly, and her email is [email protected]
Tell them I said hello!
Let me know if there is any more information that you or your family need.
Warmest regards,
tom inge
Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics
Director, Adolescent Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (www.childrenscolorado.org/bariatric)
Principal Investigator, Teen-LABS (www.Teen-LABS.org)
Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado, Denver
Executive Assistant:
Karen Warnock
Phone: (720) 777-3179
Topic: RE: Im a child that needs help
There aren't a lot of surgeons who will do surgery on a 14 year old due to age, and the fact that they're still growing. If you're having water retention you need to be referred to a doctor that can treat this. This is how a friend of mines lymphedema started which is something you don't want. My suggestion is to get tested for PCOS just to see if that's causing your weight gain, or is causing you to have a harder time losing weight. You could also continue to call around, but you will most likely have a hard time finding a surgeon to do surgery on a 14 year old. I would start out looking for referrals to nutritionist, gyn's, etc. So when you turn 15/16 you'll have an easier time getting approved. =-D
I wish you the best!
Topic: Im a child that needs help
My name is Samantha Cole. I live in Huntsville AL. I'm a 14 year old girl. I
weigh 265 and I am 5'4. I have calculated my BMI and my number was (45), Morbid
Obesity. Which means i qualify for Bariatric Surgery. I have done tones of
research and know all of the risks of this type of surgery as well as any type
of surgery. Obviously I would not turn to surgery unless it was my last resort.
I have been on a diet for two months and under the watch of my mother which was
out of work for that period of time due to her surgery on her broken knee. I
did not lose any weight. I gained 10 pounds. I have been to the doctor and I am
retaining fluid. This started in my feet and has moved up my body. If I am to
press on certain parts of my body for a few seconds there will be a 'dent' where
I did, for several minutes. I have learned from research that from this, the fluid can move to your heart and kill you. I have suffered from severe
depression because of my weight. I think this surgery would not only help me
with my self esteem but also my learning ability at school from not constantly
worrying about what people around me are saying. I hate comming home from school and crying everyday. I would like to know if I qualify in your terms. I've tried calling surgeons to see if I was able to get surgery and all said no because of my age. When I die they will feel extremly bad.
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