Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[Lap_dancer 8]

im so swollen i can barely drink.i have lots of pressure and shoulder pain.pls some tel me when iwill feel better

:shades_smile:

Faint not friend. I had the shoulder pain which was so strange. My right shoulder was hurting in the arm pit and also on the top of it. I had that for quite some time, several weeks. I heard it was normal in some and just left it as that was something unusual to experience. I was sore and drank Tylenol pain liquid. Slept like a baby. Take ONE challenge at a time and work through it. Discomfort is normal, pain...eh, pulling your hair out pain is not normal.

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Friends I am coming to Denver. My sweet spot fill is starting to losen; Five weeks of hacking and sick and then the root canal...who feels like eating anything rough? So feelin' really crazy and hubby suggested we make a journey to Denver. I'm completely down with that! April 10th is my appt. That's a Thursday. :ohmy: Getting another root canal on Monday and two fillings. Stuck to eating soft things.

Nerves going crazy crazy wild. My sister called me and I really need to do more headwork about that whole family thing. Ending this note with a post from an OA member in my group. Thought to share it with you all. HUGS. Patty

Hi again, I wanted to share an assignment my sponsor gave me today, in

response to my eating 1 1/2 - 2 breakfasts and my mind planning a binge

(the urge has passed thank God and my day is restarted). She asked me

what was on my mind when I started obsessing about the binge. So I

said, "well, there are all these donuts and goodies in the cafeteria and I

thought, I need one or two, but how could I get more, because I can't

hide and I'd have to go through the line so many times, and people

would see me keep coming back.....blah, blah, blah" You know, the whole

obsession, compulsion, crazy thinking that can pop up when least

expected. So the assignment she asked me to do was write a farewell letter to donuts, thanks but no thanks, they are no longer needed in my life.

(Ironically, donuts certainly wouldn't be my first choice, but in the

absence of other things, they would do!) Maybe this will help someone

else. I'm going to write my letter right now. Wishing you

all peace and abstinence, one moment at a time

Wow, what a great idea; Write a fairwell letter to ****. Some thing to ponder.

Wishing you all a healthy day.

Patty

Climb to the top of the

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

:shades_smile:

Hi again, I wanted to share an assignment my sponsor gave me today, in

response to my eating 1 1/2 - 2 breakfasts and my mind planning a binge

(the urge has passed thank God and my day is restarted). She asked me

what was on my mind when I started obsessing about the binge. So I

said, "well, there are all these donuts and goodies in the cafeteria and I

thought, I need one or two, but how could I get more, because I can't

hide and I'd have to go through the line so many times, and people

would see me keep coming back.....blah, blah, blah" You know, the whole

obsession, compulsion, crazy thinking that can pop up when least

expected. So the assignment she asked me to do was write a farewell letter to donuts, thanks but no thanks, they are no longer needed in my life.

(Ironically, donuts certainly wouldn't be my first choice, but in the

absence of other things, they would do!) Maybe this will help someone

else. I'm going to write my letter right now. Wishing you

all peace and abstinence, one moment at a time

Wow, what a great idea; Write a fairwell letter to ****. Some thing to ponder.

Wishing you all a healthy day.

Patty

Climb to the top of the

a Farewell to donuts?

I've been missing straws. I am going to write a poem, "Farewell to Straws"

I had no idea, I'd miss those babies so much!

dee~

[cara51183 0]

OMG?! No straws? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy? That might kill me...

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

yes, no straws!

I cry daily at the thought of it!

today, I got some ice Water and just automatically

put my extra long, bendy straw in it!

then it hit me!

I was a very sad girl!

[cara51183 0]

I know I'm obsessing a bit, but why no straws? That's gonna change my whole outlook on life...

[Lap_dancer 8]

In the grand scheme of things...one straw? Gulping air is not a good thing and I love not having a windbag with me after every meal.

[cara51183 0]

Ok...I guess I see it your way. :shades_smile: I will just have to do some serious suckin' between now and bandation.

[MissMom24 2]

I had NO idea about straws!!! That is usually the best way for me to get fluids...eek!! Guess, I will be breaking that habit!!!

[GreenChrysalis 1]

I quit using straws during my pre-op diet, just to get out of the habit. I like the idea of writing a goodbye letter to food, though. But which thing would I pick?

Ugh, I have a problem. My first fill is scheduled for 3/18. I already bought my plane ticket, made my hotel reservation, etc. I was going to use two sick days (leaving late on the 19th as Dr. K told me he would prefer that I stick around in town for awhile after the fill). I was actually sick this past Monday -- no way I could've schlepped into work -- and my sick days are tight already. I earn 8 sick hours and 10 leave hours a month and I used up all of my leave hours when I got banded.

I just found out that there's a big staff development day on the 18th. I have only been in this job for six months and I really need to be there; it would look so bad not to be. But I also know that if I have to reschedule my fill then who knows when I'll get in? I will be a little bit past four weeks at that point. I don't want to wait much past that for a fill.

I planned to fly back to Dr. K for my first fill at least. When I made the appointment I was hoping for a Monday or Friday since that would be easier than two days in the middle of the week, but there was nothing available. :thumbdown: Does anyone think I have a chance of getting in anywhere close to the 18th if I call to reschedule?

[MissMom24 2]

Possibly...call now and let them know your plight, if they know your coming from out of town, they may be able to work with you a little more. On Thursdays, he does have the PA, if that is an option...

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Non-Scale Victories

To shop in normal size clothing stores

Not constantly thinking about food

Not looking at my chubby face in the hairdresser cape

Not wanting to be lazy all the time

Not needing to sit in the “special” seat at special events

Feel fun and confident in my bathing suit

To be able to tie my shoes easily

Hopefully not spilling as much food/sauces on my front while eating

No worries when sitting in a movie theater

No worries when going on a airplane trip

Being able to find nylons/pantyhose that don’t roll down

Crossing my legs and not feeling awkward

Being able to buy a pair of thigh-high boots that actually close

Walking to the parking lot after working my 12 hr shift without feeling like I was dying from the pain in my feet.

Going to a conference and not fearing the chairs will have arms on them.

Buying one meal at a resturant and eating it for 3 days.

Not having to check my blood sugars 4 times a day and having my fastings less than 90 on a daily basis.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hey Guys!

Natalie from Dr. K's office wrote me and asked if we could add to her list of NSV's. I added mine and if everyone could just copy and paste the list and add more or they could make a list of their own.

I think it's a great way to take note of all of our victories! Not just the ones on the scale.< /p>

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

Hey My Green Twin!

I am going to be in Dr. K's office on the 18th! I am so sorry to hear about your problems with scheduling and work!

Are you going to have to pay a penalty for changing your flight too?

That is such a bummer!

I hope things work out!

dee~

[Taynuh 1]

Non-Scale Victories

To shop in normal size clothing stores

Not constantly thinking about food

Not looking at my chubby face in the hairdresser cape

Not wanting to be lazy all the time

Not needing to sit in the “special” seat at special events

Feel fun and confident in my bathing suit

To be able to tie my shoes easily

Hopefully not spilling as much food/sauces on my front while eating

No worries when sitting in a movie theater

No worries when going on a airplane trip

Being able to find nylons/pantyhose that don’t roll down

Crossing my legs and not feeling awkward

Being able to buy a pair of thigh-high boots that actually close.

Walking to the parking lot after working my 12 hr shift without feeling like I was dying from the pain in my feet.

Going to a conference and not fearing the chairs will have arms on them.

Buying one meal at a restaurant and eating it for 3 days.

Not having to check my blood sugars 4 times a day and having my fastings less than 90 on a daily basis.

Climbing the stairs in my house without getting winded.

The seatbelt in the Jeep fitting loosely instead of "barely".

Not dreading the tight squeeze in restaurant booths.

Being able to chase my daughter without getting winded.

Not feeling like I'm the biggest gal in the room.

Finding rings in my size!

Bathroom stalls are suddenly more spacious.

okay... Sex is more interesting...

[Taynuh 1]

okay... Sex is more interesting...

Not saying it wasn't great before, but you know... fun, exciting, varied... the coolness of having a "new" body and it having more... hmmmm... flexibility and energy!

:)

Tina