Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[swrktp 1]

Ok I am going to see the doc next week. Long story but I will post later. I also had my nutrition appointment by dafault today. SOmeone forgot to cancell the appointments. They know I am up five pounds but I talked for about an hour and everything has been put on the table. I will go next week to check in since it has been since NOvember since I had a check in.

To tired to post details but I will later. I will be back on tomorrow!! :-)

[momcof3 1]

Tina - my PCP sent me an e-mail back and sent in a prescription for me for Buproprion - the generic form of Wellbutrin that I can pick up tomorrow - the dosage is 150 mg twice a day - he said he doesn't start with it as an antidepressant as one of the side effects could be seizures - no one I know who has taken it has ever had a seizure so I am willing to try it. I told him I had read that Wellbutrin has less sexual side effects and could I try it. Jeez, I sure am not worried about the sexual side effects but it worked. He now thinks I am getting/wanting some action - oh well he's a doctor.

I took my oldest son to Kaiser after school to get his warts froze off - poor guy he was really in pain.

I took a break from the gym today - back tomorrow - gosh I think I need to put Bengay on - serious sore muscles.

Went out to dinner with my parents and kids - I had a small chicken thigh (took off the skin) and one french fry - ended up pbing the last bite. I think I didn't chew the chicken well - I forget I can't eat like normal people. Sometimes I wish I had the sleeve too Tina.

[swrktp 1]

Thanks Heather. I am going to see the doc next week I tried to cancel my appointments but got talked back into doing them............I am going to have a check in not necessarly a fill. But check ins are important............

I still feel overwhelmed but ok I will go and I did tell the nutr how I felt and we talk almost an hour.

I still want to give it a bit of a break but I will check in with them

Pat no way will I give up on the good eating or diet :-) Just the stupid stress over the scale everyday..........

Heather did you meet with Dr. Fischer yet??? YOu should be up next!!

Canolli and Tamra I knew you could do it!! :-) It flies from here!! Don't let my negetive attitude discourage you from moving forward. MOre good than bad with the band I assure ya!!

[swrktp 1]

Oh Pam no email for me yet but I will post what Dr. Oz says about wellbutrin.........made me want to trade for that one!! Great WL drug..........for head hunger. Maybe tomorrow I will get an email too!!! Tell me how it goes!!

[Desperate1 1]

Tina & Pammie - I've been on wellbutrin for a year now and let me assure you - it has NOT helped me with any head hunger or weight loss - however I have Zero side effects and I no longer cry LOL.

I take 2 x 100mg pills in the morning. They are the sustained release and before you all yell at me - Doc Who said There was no problem with me taking the SR version with the band. I switched to the regular ones after surgery and had to take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening but I found that they didn't work so well - I was getting my headaches back more freequently and they they kind of keep you awake when you take it too late. So, I got the ok to go back on the SR version. The reason I started off with them is because my PCP said it had the least chance of weight gain as a side effect. All anti depressants are "blockers" so that is why they slow down the weight loss process - because the "block" the hormone that tells your brain to burn cals. I think with this one, though, it amps you up a bit in the beginnig so that you are in such a good mood that you don't eat as much - just my opinion but I'd LOVE to hear what Dr. Oz said about it.

Got an appointment with unemployment tomorrow - UGH!

[smallerj 2]

Woo Hoo !!! Tamra and Nicolie I'm so happy for you this is great! I bet both of you will be banded next month.

Pat you have Dr P so the gas x is a must, you may as well get a couple packs. I think I ate about 4 packs of that stuff before the gas was finally out LOL.

Skied squaw....I was mostly there for the social activities. The best part was I was never short of breath that was always my problem. No breathing problems at all. I told you all there is something to this :smile2:

Candra good luck with unemployment.

Tina good you are going anyway. I wouldn't give up on getting a little fill. Perhaps Baggs will understand that you need a little one just to give you a jump start.

I'm really mad at my self I'm still not back on the wagon. I just can't get it together the holidays and then the trip, now my b-day ugh. BTW: I'm 5 lbs away from my b-day goal so that won't happen. I think I'm gonna look at the 5 day pouch test. Don't know who posted the link but thanks.

[wantshealth 0]

Tamra - my case manager appt was 11/23 and at the appt. she offered me 12/7 with a different surgeon. I really like Dr. Park and didn't want to change and I wanted my surgery for after the holidays. The January schedule wasn't available then so I had to wait for her to call me in about a week and half. I think some of the back up was the holidays and also more people wanted to do surgery around them because of the time off. So I am sure you and Nicollie get dates pretty quick. I was surprised there were a lot of people in my pre-op class - only a few lap banders - maybe 4 -5, and about 25 RNYers and 2 sleeves. I don't know how frequently they do the pre-op classes (Liz and Robin taught mine - 2 classes offered back to back.)

[tamra. 6]

I hope we get dates quick!! I can't wait to get my date on Weds!! I need to text Nicollie for the test answers, there's some I cant find LOL!!

[Canolie 0]

Tina everything you say is just being open and truthful, and believe me it helps to hear it all.. I wanted to tell you I have a packet that Dr. WHo gave me at my surgeon appointment I will bring it to you Saturday if you would like it. He offered it to me but I already suffer from heartburn bad and he said it will make it worse so the band is for me, but if you want it I can give it to ya...

Candra, I called Sarah because my PCP didnt forward my current PAP examine so I let her know I can send it to her (its from my old Ob) anyways, I asked her how come the guy at the lab told me 48-72 hours for the urine test to come back, she said "Ive been doing this a while and it almost always takes 2 weeks"... SO I said ok cool... I got bummed out about it but then I realized what the heck am I worried about this has happened the way its supposed to so I am going to just stay on track and get down more.... Sorrry I just needed to get that out lol.... Helps to type it I guess lol...

Pat I am so stoked for you... TWO WEEKS!!!! YAY, I cant wait to be your band buddy too... Gosh 3 of us together is so awesome!!

I am so glad to see everyone on Sat, who is all going???

[wantshealth 0]

Candra - yes, I think I'm ready. My head is there already so the waiting is starting to get to me. I just want it done with so I can get on with things. Can't concentrate at work with s---! I started getting all the stuff together I will need and started to really think about how little food I will eating. Not sure I have fully come to terms with the 1/4 cups yet, but I'm sure I will get there. I have been going down this path since July so I really think I am ready. I am a pretty good analyzer, but I always get to a point where it is time to just make a decision and act. I am at that point. Enough thinking about it - just do it!!

[wantshealth 0]

Nicollie - you have been doing an awesome job. Your attitude is so positive. I love what you said about everything happening in its own time for a reason. Below is a prayer that my sister sent me. I printed and taped it to my computer at work since I tend to stress about work, not doing the work I want to, etc. and when I read it it really grounds and calms me.

You have been a wonderful inspiration as has the whole online group of wonderful SOS women! I also have to offer special thanks for Riley - she has been my hero and such a good support. I hope I can repay the support and love one day.

May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others... May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are.. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us..'

[MoniqueD 8]

Hello All, Happy Monday!!!! I can see that it was....

Tamra and Nicolie-CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You both have worked do had to get to this point....Keep it going. It won't be long now. Use each other to stay motivated.

Jes-I'm glad you had plenty of breath skiing...Isn't it great? Love it! You will get back on the wagon...I thought I was on and fell off over the weekend...One too many shots of Pat-and-Ron....KWIM??? I will be back on track...soon....Got a bit too comfortable.

Pat-2 weeks will fly by.....Enjoy!!

Candra, Pam, Riley, Heather, Lee, John....How are you???

Tina-Awwwww...Thanks for being honest....This too shall pass. You will be back on the wagon really soon. I hope Robin was comforting and nice to you!

I am wiped....later!

[MamaAsh 1]

Congrats Nicolie & Tamra!!!!!!!

Tina-When I was at the Kaiser Fremont Orrientation they said that they will still do fill even though you may not have Kaiser anymore....

*Whats going on Saturday?

[Desperate1 1]

Pat - 14 days & a wake up - that's all it is! I love the prayer/poem you posted - I have the serenity prayer on my computer LOL

Ash - Pammie has invited us all to her house for a pot luck - it's a few pages back - you must have missed it - you game?

Hi Mo! Back on the wagon in the AM - K?

Jes - Isn't that the best part - breathing! who woulda thought that would be so important hahahaha

[Lee 19]

Pat, when I had my gallbladder out in November, I went to the Natural Pharmacy and asked the Homeopathic person what I could use for the post-op gas. I got a remedy called "Carbo Vegetabalis". She told me I could even add a few balls to my drinking Water but I didn't need to. It comes in tiny little balls that you put under your tongue. I'd take it a few times a day. If I felt a twinge of that gas in my upper shoulder, I'd just pop a few and bam, the gas was gone.

I'm a true believer in it for post-op. Gallbladder has the same gas as WLS.