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Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
I will go read your blog now, I find you very interesting, wtg on your weight lose and the new you. :)
Rob
Rob
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Rob,
I am 28 months post and doing fantastic!!! I lost a total of 105.5 pounds and I have kept them off and I am maintaining at this point. I eat everything I ate prior to having surgery just very small portions. I am healthy and enjoying life with my family. I have the energy that I didn't have before. I have resolved my diabetes, so no more insulin. I no longer have sleep apnea. My children love me because I can play with them and keep up with them. Before I could barely play with them I was too tired always in pain and always out of breath.
When ever you have time read my blog from the beginning it has been an interesting ride and my ONLY regret is that I didn't have this surgery years before. I have monthly pics of my weight loss progress too.
I FEEL great and I am so thankful for all my blessings.
Thanks for asking.
I am 28 months post and doing fantastic!!! I lost a total of 105.5 pounds and I have kept them off and I am maintaining at this point. I eat everything I ate prior to having surgery just very small portions. I am healthy and enjoying life with my family. I have the energy that I didn't have before. I have resolved my diabetes, so no more insulin. I no longer have sleep apnea. My children love me because I can play with them and keep up with them. Before I could barely play with them I was too tired always in pain and always out of breath.
When ever you have time read my blog from the beginning it has been an interesting ride and my ONLY regret is that I didn't have this surgery years before. I have monthly pics of my weight loss progress too.
I FEEL great and I am so thankful for all my blessings.
Thanks for asking.
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
My dear friend:
Thank you for all the very nice things you have to say, and the wisdom that you give me, to keep going. I am wondering how are you doing after having your surgery? these few years later?
Rob
Thank you for all the very nice things you have to say, and the wisdom that you give me, to keep going. I am wondering how are you doing after having your surgery? these few years later?
Rob
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Good afternoon Rob,
I am so happy that you are feeling better. That surely makes my heart smile today. I was so worried for you. Please vent away anytime. I am here for you. Please continue to drink the fluids stay away from sodium (salt) it will really help you.
I can't wait to hear when you get your date.
Just holler when you need a shoulder to lean on or an ear to bend.
Big hugs to you my friend.
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Thank you so very much, I am feeling better and I am drinking about 8 bottles of water a day, to help flush out the old, bring in the new :) and it seems to be working. I love ya, for the wonderful help you have given me, sometimes I have to vent, been sick now going on 9 days, with this stuff, but feeling a lot better today, Thanks again and I will keep everyone posted just as soon as I get a date. :)
HUGS,
Rob
HUGS,
Rob
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Hello Rob,
Please do not give up!!! You are so close to having your surgery. You need all your strength to get through this hurdle. I am sorry your nurse pract is not empathetic to your situation. I know that laying back to raise your legs at the level of your heart would be very hard for you since you have trouble breathing. ((((hugs))))) I hope you do call your surgeon on Monday. Stay on top of everything and DO NOT give up!!!
Pat has given you great advice and I agree totally with her.
You take care and I hope you get some relief soon. One thing that would help is to drink fluids to help those fluids move out of your body.
Stay in touch and keep us posted as to when you will be having surgery.
Please do not give up!!! You are so close to having your surgery. You need all your strength to get through this hurdle. I am sorry your nurse pract is not empathetic to your situation. I know that laying back to raise your legs at the level of your heart would be very hard for you since you have trouble breathing. ((((hugs))))) I hope you do call your surgeon on Monday. Stay on top of everything and DO NOT give up!!!
Pat has given you great advice and I agree totally with her.
You take care and I hope you get some relief soon. One thing that would help is to drink fluids to help those fluids move out of your body.
Stay in touch and keep us posted as to when you will be having surgery.
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Thank you so very much for all your input in how things are going with me. I have a loving supportive family and wife, they know it's going to be a long hard road in a way, until I get to where I need to be, they are willing to love, and support me. My Surgeon, Dr. Ehab Akkary at WVU is great, I trust him and love this groups, I love there support team, they are just over all wonderful people.
I am after my last diet sheet that is needed, moving to a Doctor, not a Nurse Pract, that I have already spoken too, and he has a couple of people already that has had the surgery, and he said they are doing great.
My Nurse Pract, has a way about her, that comes across as not caring, but in a way she is. I know sometimes her words can be hurtful, and I take it to heart. But, I need a Doctor that is going to understand how things work during my recovery.
Thank you again Pat for your replys, they are up most lifting to me.
Rob
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I am after my last diet sheet that is needed, moving to a Doctor, not a Nurse Pract, that I have already spoken too, and he has a couple of people already that has had the surgery, and he said they are doing great.
My Nurse Pract, has a way about her, that comes across as not caring, but in a way she is. I know sometimes her words can be hurtful, and I take it to heart. But, I need a Doctor that is going to understand how things work during my recovery.
Thank you again Pat for your replys, they are up most lifting to me.
Rob
[email protected]
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Rob - I agree that you need to get a different doctor. You don't need to have someone with so little empathy or understanding to be your nurse practioner - or doctor. Once you have your surgery you'll need someone who can work along with you on that. I'm glad you're calling your surgeon's office on Monday. Your blog sounds like you're scheduled for surgery soon. They won't do surgery if you are not medically up to it. They will help you get thru this, Rob. You're embarking on a very important phase of your life. Adjusting to your surgery and your new life will require having people in your life who can support and encourage you along the way. I'd seriously consider whether that Nurse Practioner should be a part of it. What is best for YOU?? Take care, Rob, and let us know what the doctor's office says Monday. Hugs, Pat
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Pat thank you for replying, My Nurse Prat is not part of my surgeon's staff thank god. I will call them on Monday and let them know, what is going on. Mabye he can call me in a antibiotic to get over this stuff, and to release the fluid that I have, I have been so down since my visit yesterday, when she told me that nothing can be done, because I am so fat, that it's holding on to everything in my body. :(
Pat thank you for replying, My Nurse Prat is not part of my surgeon's staff thank god. I will call them on Monday and let them know, what is going on. Mabye he can call me in a antibiotic to get over this stuff, and to release the fluid that I have, I have been so down since my visit yesterday, when she told me that nothing can be done, because I am so fat, that it's holding on to everything in my body. :(
Topic: RE: NEED HELP PLEASE, I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP
Rob - You mention in your blog that you have great faith in your surgeon. Have you spoken with him or any of his staff for help? Is the Nurse Pract part of his staff? It sounds like you're scheduled for surgery soon and surely they would want to ensure that you are well enough for surgery and would take quick steps to help you. - Pat
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