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Yes, jduffy, many other health issues. I have severe fibromyalgia, scoliosis, sciatica on both sides, twisted spine which curves into my abdoman...this is different from the scoliosis...arthritis, high blood pressure, i've had four strokes...one major...two heart attacks, low thyroid. Although i...

Wishing i could run to the store and buy you a kitty pattern. But, alas, i am basically bed bound. I love to sew and plan on remaking several pieces of clothing as i am able to be up and about more. My body is so ridden with fibromyalgia and other painful problems, i'm hoping to decrease with...

My husband is thrilled that we have a garage...eliminates lots of problems. When he goes shopping, it's in and out of store before car cools too much. People used to leave cars running but created to much polution/ice fog in our little town. Karen in alaska having a beautiful, sunny, cold day

this is KMRE...Karen.... I thought I would share my age. I will be 73 in April. My surgeon assured me that even at this age, I will benefit greatly from this surgery. My primary doctor is only minimally supportive. Diabetic specialist started me on this road. Husband...who is tall and skinny and...

Poor ny. You're getting our...some of...snow. Burchy cold here. May go to -45 tonight. Keep safe. Karen in alaska

Poor ny. You're getting our...some of...snow. Burchy cold here. May go to -45 tonight. Keep safe. Karen in alaska

Think my reply got lost. Thanks to all with response to diabetes question. Inputs helps. blessing, Karen...KMRE

and what is a wake up?

hopping in here as I'm going to be in my pre op phase hopefully in two weeks. I've been getting supplies of needed items but will need to add more to my larder as actual pre-op time arrives. Right now I'm eating partially as my dr wants for pre-op just to feel comfortable with the process. Love...

Omaha, If I have sleep apnea, I will have to wear the CPAP for two weeks in preparation for surgery. This is one of the comorbidities which insurances companies look at for necessity of bariatric surgery. Pretty sure I have it as it is also associated with fibromyalgia and diabetes, both of...

you're welcome. Blessings, Karen

give it some ears...you'll love it more. blessings, Karen

my surgeon, according to a friend who has already had her surgery, gives each patient a stuffed moose...we are in Alaska, thus the moose...as a tummy hugger. you might want to take a squishy pillow to gently press into you tummy when you turn in bed or walk for the first few days.

hope all is resolving with your gall bladder. in my pre-op my gall bladder shows full of stones and healthy. my surg. will remove gall bladder when I do rny. my daughter doesn't want me to remove. she feels having hers out due to stone blockages not good for her overall health. I don't want...

hi TillieS two more days...you must be super excited. try to rest. my surg is out a few weeks yet. I'm having my sleep test tonight and that will finish all but one requirement. I keep fussing to my husband and his sister about all the prep doings before surg. my husband's sister is a nurse and...

hi, I've worked for ten yrs to stay out of a wheel chair. I am, however, now basically bed ridden and use a walking cart when I am up. I, too, am wondering about exercise. I'm hoping with some weight loss, i'll be able to be up and around more. I was diagnosed with ms for 11 yrs., then that...

handsome boy...my husband walked a BIG great dane for two yrs who was precious and welcome in our home. when we had him over a meal, he would come to me to have his face cleaned. sadly, his owner, whom we both considered a friend, decided to try to take my husband away from me. I chose to walk...

please let me know if any groups in my area.

HI ALL, I WILL BE POSTING AS kmre. MY NAME IS KAREN. I LIVE IN ALASKA. I'M GETTING MIXED MESSAGES FROM DOCTORS...BYPASS SURGEON'S OFFICE, MY PERSONAL DR., ABOUT DIABETES HELP THROUGH ROUX-EN Y. ANY COMMENTS?