Search results

Hi Pat, Thank you for answering my questions & so quickly. :)

I'm having roux en y 06/06/12 and naturally have beaucoup questions. Will your stomach ever become bigger than what they tell us it's initially made to be surgically? If so, does it stretch naturally or does it hurt? Do they check to see about size increase at follow up appts? It...

Are you able to do anything easier in a pool? There are various programs through community rec departments, private health clubs, the YMCA, etc. Can you check with someone on your medical team - maybe even the dietician could help you? Good luck and best wishes in your efforts.

Hi Ann, I'm so sorry to hear of your surgical and post surgical troubles. I would highly encourage you to go back to this same surgeon and his team. If they are truly professional they should still be there for you wanting you to succeed even after this time has passed. If not, then you...

I just entered the following into google.com and found a number of different groups you may want to look into for yourself; again, I'd start with your provider & their team. I would think they have one if they perform a lot of the surgeries and strongly encourage you to support their meetings...

Froedert & the Medical College of WI has a monthly support group meeting, I believe it's on the 4th Monday of each month but no meeting scheduled for June. I've been to 2 of them; one was on emotional eating - very good, interesting, quiz to help you figure out why/when you eat, suggestions...

I feel your hesitation and shock. I've been through the steps so quickly myself. I got the phone call to schedule surgery on 05/21/12 & took the first date available 06/06/12. I have an additional situation that need surgical intervention but need to have the roux n y along with it to help...

Jane, my surg is 2 days after yours ... we're coming down to the wire ... I think all of your feelings & emotions are normal & I have them, too. We had a session last week where they went over the logistics of how things will go from the moment we arrive until we leave, the timing, what to...

Gloria, so glad to hear that you have a date. Hope things are progressing with the cardiac issues you've mentioned. My hunch is you wouldn't be thing far along if they didn't believe this surgery will help you live longer & healthier. The waiting is crazy, getting all the paperwork & ducks...

I take meds for chronic low grade depression & have for yrs; I tend to rapid cycle when I get depressed so I'm taking generic lamictil for it. I haven't had anyone tell me they foresee any problems. Granted the weight is part of the depression but the issues with food are the weight problem...

Hi Nana G, I'm having surg 06/06/12 to repair my LARGE hiatal hernia & gastric bypass. My hunch is that the hernia is the key to expediting the surgery from my ins?? When I initially met with my surg, it was for the hernia repair & he suggested the gastric bypass in addition. I asked him how...

Hi Michelle, I'm pre-op, too. The surgeon told me that the roux n y was what I needed. After learning the pros & cons & realizing there was the ability to cheat with the band I knew it wasn't an option for me whatsoever. I face the fact that I'm a food addict. The surgeon said band wasn't...

Thanks Tom, I thought we needed a user name so I used the first part of our e-mail address; stands for Roberts Gerry 'n Mary - so it's just Mary. I'm relieved to know that my feelings are normal; you wonder if you're being a little dramatic or not serious enough - oh heck, all kinds of things...

Hey Lady! Thanks for the post. I'm cooking again, too. Weighing, measuring & buying things that haven't been in the grocery cart for quite some time or EVER - lol. My husband & I went shopping together yesterday; first stop, Bed, Bath & Beyond for the Magic Bullet for pureeing food when...

Weights are approximate; don't remember the exact weight at Surg appt & haven't been weighed there since. Pre-operative diet followed correctly will cause most people to lose 5-10 lbs; was asked to lose 10-15 lbs before surg.

Rec'd the call on Monday, May 21, 2012; date is set for Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Three more hurdles; a pre-opertive class May 22nd - done; history & physical then pre-admission testing. Anxiety building but I think it's normal along with excitement. Best wishes all - Mary from Milwaukee, WI

Hello, my name if Mary. I'm 46 and live in Milwaukee WI. I will be having my surgery on Wednesday, June 06, 2012. My route is a little different than most, I think. I've been feeling sick for almost a year; dry heaves, puking in the mornings easily, coughing until I'm light headed and...

Hello Lester, I just joined a few minutes ago; my surgery is on June 06, 2012. So you're a few days out; what are you feeling? Like yourself I'm a little nervous, concerned, anxious and excited. Are these feelings normal?