swimbikerun

Hi, Do we know when the limits on the veterans forum is going to change from 100 posts to being out at least 1 year? I can't post because I dont have 100 posts but I'm almost 2.5 years out. Thanks, Victoria

Howdy, I needed to lose over 100 but by the time I got to surgery, I was down to 100 pounds to lose. I also didn't tell any one and had no support but I'm sort of my own support system. LOL. I'm the next state over in Virginia.

Vega for me.

This is what my surgeon's office counts on. They say 41 people in a day PHEW. I was like for 2 doctors and 1 NP?

The problem is that I would get referred back to him and he just didn't know how to deal with complications. He touted the party line and I would ask questions. It is in the medical records they suspect nutritional stuff and then he didn't, did, didn't, but didn't change my times to be checked up, which were a lot more frequent than any one else. So not my fault, I went to one emergency type appointment the rest was pretty much his doing. Oh and one I asked the nurse for food ideas and gave her a visit for the money, but dang if you can't ask your surgeon's office for nutritional help, what's the point of them being there?

I've got gerd now, ibs now, still have delayed emptying, food intolerances, and no my GI docs haven't done anything for it. I am the only one, outside of my church family that knows too. I dont consider it a lonely journey at all.

Hey Linda be careful, Mine got upset when I would call, even when I was directed to by PCP ... plastics ... I made sure to ask and they complained, stated "I pushed his buttons".

Agreed with all said here about bariatric patients. Its like fat people get an easy way out and now you are complaining attitude. I know I've seen some major blame go around at times - or just get the surgeon. Right ... I'm sorry for what you are going thru. Sometimes it does get better and that's what I'm hoping for in your case. Victoria

The group doesn't want to hear it. I put in additions to my medical records and the admin didn't put them in there, as far as I can tell. When I first went thru the Privacy Office, they're allowed 60 days by law to get the stuff wrapped up and didn't. Eventually they added them any way. So I finally said stop sending anything to the office and I'll just add the issues as they're getting worse and the medical research/literature behind what is going on. Thankfully the hospital/admin group allowed that. So at least a number of inconcistancies that I found in my records were able to get the data and corrections to help me get better care. The problem is that without any care in the area, I have no way except for medical evidence to tell the current group of docs this is what is going on. They look at bloodwork, but only if it is way way skewed do they think about doing anything. I got told today by one doctors' office that the blood work is "NORMAL!". I went hmmm CO2 high limit is 30 and mine is 32. Normal huh? Metabolic alkalosis happens when the CO2 goes high and one of the causes is hypoalbuminemia. Anion gap is lower than usual. Hypoalbuminemia causes that ... from malnutrition. I've got other bloodwork starting to skew to levels that are technically normal but have never been normal for me. However, the computer says it is normal. Of course doctors tell you don't google stuff and don't allow the computer to judge you but the bloodwork, symptoms, medical research, all fits into malnutrition that has been causing neuropathies since 2012 and the like be a problem. Trying to tell a doctor anything, when I've been doing this since November 2012 ... its just not working. I would rather spend the time I have trying to educate people so that they know the complications, what can happen with a doctor because you may not have any care in the area, and what their priorities might be. Every link I have indicates a 45% profit margin. That's a great reason to keep me quiet. The lawyer letter I should put up. One of the things claimed is that I made harrassing phone calls to the surgeon's group. I have my phone records showing the last calls came from them, not me (as the last 2-3 phone calls). I never parked at their parking lot or been on their property since ... picking up my records during office hours with permission of the office manager and got accused of being on their property. I got the police called on me several times and the cops came out saying she isn't on your property and she can walk on the public sidewalk. I have never yelled or cursed at any one going to their office. I have had 2 occasions where people were going to the wrong doors to see them and I said hey no, its this door. The people said thank you. I had one lady I wished good luck and she said thank you. and for this the police are called on me. Amazing ... but I say this because people should know the truth. No one deserves this. I've never sent a lawyer after them and never had any intention of doing so. I asked that they learn about complications. They don't want me telling people that but I do have the right and ability to say hey here is medical evidence here is what happens to me, if you want, examine it and try to help yourself.

Agreed never be worried about your age. Whatever you have left, make it healthy!

Amen to that one. Even if they are a size 4, some are different. I mean some people can get over the flu by themselves and others need IV's or hospitalizations. Does it really matter if someone gets the surgery to help them be healthier? My gosh its not like we don't recoup the money spent in a few years. Jeez ... you know am I the only one who thinks that the mindset of those NOT getting surgery need more adjustment than those GETTING the surgery?

You can get complications at any time. Most are in the beginning. Anything after tends to be nutrition related. So appreciate the prayers and thoughts.

Where is her doctor in all this? Does he have experience with these issues? Question for you - is she on TPN? A PICC line or something?

Congrats! Would be nice if we could all meet together on a Saturday sometime mid state or something.

What I hope is that people share their stories. The more patients know the better we can make things for the next group of people going through. That's why I tell mine.

I am wondering how long Nelson and Emily will hold out. I hope someone gets it. I could think of a trainer or two who would love it. I would think its pretty good because Wallops Island is a little closer there.

Oh my word. It is incredible how people are. So much more we could be in building each other up instead of tearing each other down. That would take off most of TV from what I hear.

Dang I had TPN for 5-6 weeks. Really stunk but unfortunately I'm headed back in that direction. Most all my labs are good but I have every sign of worsening malnutrition. I really don't want to go through that again but its temporary instead of a feeding tube. Considering my skin peels apart now, a surgical procedure would NOT be a good idea for me. I'm surprised you got one. How did your doc manage that?

Oh my don't tell our developers that. My sister said Chesapeake was rural, you all are ruining it like Va. Beach. Not a speck of land they don't want developed, with the "grass" and "trees" spots around. Now going out to Emily and Nelson Fletchers place for dog shows, now THAT's a wonderful spot. Belroi ... gracious what a lovely place.

Gloucester? Used to have a lot of dog shows up there. Loved the area, beautiful!!

I'd want to know a lot about the background of the doctor and group that did this. This sounds like a surgery mill.

A Jtube? Did you get TPN first or other things?

Well from a sibling in Him, you can do it!

Checked all the vitamins too? Not just regular ones?

Did they check the inner ears also? I have ear damage and that can cause it. Or did they guess the flu/cold?