Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[want2bmeagain 0]

Wrkl8~ I was going to send you a PM (private message...took me a while to figure out what that meant!), but you must not be set up for it...can you get set up for it and PM me, or PM me your email address?

Also, I am cracking up about the waiting room!! So...the brunette one (wasn't sure if I should say the brunette, or the fat one...lol) in the giggling duo against the back wall would be me! That is so funny we were there at the same time! Now, were you sitting against the same wall as the exit door is, or in the corner at the back wall? There were two black business suited gals, one blonde, one dark hair, and I thought for sure the blonde was sitting next to me at the back wall. Ooooo, tell me which one you were! This is too funny. His office should be like an AA meeting (no offense whatsoever to those who are recovering, will recover, or love someone in that place...I just pictured this type scenario in my head and am amusing myself picturing it in his busy office because we are recovering in our own way!) "My name is Kelly, I'm from Colorado, on LBT I am want2bmeagain, and...I'm fat" !!!

Ha, ha, ha....we would know eachother right away...gawd, why is that thought so amusing to me right now?!! Must be cuz we sat there for 2 hours! So, yep, that was me against the back wall!

Recovery~ Actually, I had just been thinking of posts I had read pre op and the gals that were at the gym in 3 days....I DON"T THINK SO!

I did not feel anything close to normal until yesterday. Luckily, I had done my work schedule so that I didn't have anything I HAD to do for a week..so I was able to take narcotics:faint:, kids advil, and sleep. Guaging against posts I had read, no, I never would have thought it would be so hard, painful, and fatiguing. My 4 yr. ago hysto produced an inordinate amount of pain for the procedure...will never know why (it was so bad then, I swore I was bleeding internally). So, I wondered if I would react to this surgery "worse" than others. And, I did.

Ok, so i am typing way too much on here...will bore the snore out of everyone! PM me your email, and I will email you the thoughts I have!

MAL~ Late last night I finally had my first sit n read session on the toilet! :whoo:

Did talk to Dr. K's new gal, Natalie (she said she worked at the surgery center till she went with Dr K a week ago)~ She recommended like Milk of Magnesia (I think)..but, isn't that the nasty white, chalky, gaggy stuff?? :car:

The benefiber sounds like what I need. I swear, if I have to voluntarily subject myself to one more liquid, gross, puky medicine, I will run screaming down the middle of the street! Thanks for liking to read my posts! I am sure I get too wordy for some, but oftentimes, there aren't enough words to describe our new journey, encourage our new found friends, and to grasp the shoulder we need to cry on:think

Lap~ your shots are very good! Keep that shutter going! :first:

[want2bmeagain 0]

Hi Michelle~

do you live right in Denver? I really ought to get a map of North America and stick the push pins with flags adorned with everyone's names! Would have to be all of N. America cuz we need to get Marcy on there! Hey, that might be a fun project actually!:clap2:

[marcyinak 0]

Kelly - thanks for remembering me. I feel the same way about liquid medicine and totally empathize with the kids when they need to take some meds. Liq. vicodin is AWFUL! So bad that I chucked it when I was done "needing" it...usually I keep those narcotics handy for an "emergency". I'd rather be in pain than take that stuff again!

I made some zucchini bread with my greenhouse harvest today. It's yummy! Now, if I could just stop myself from grazing! The kids like it and I'm just going to let them eat it up! See how I sacrifice the kids?! :-)

It's Stormy's 2nd birthday today...she wanted popcorn and a "milkshake" for breakfast...ok, why not? I added some Protein to the shake and she wasn't able to finish the popcorn! Haha!

[ShelbiCallie 0]

:update: Greetings from a newly-banded woman! :whoo:

I am back home in NC after a 3-day whirlwind tour of Aurora/Parker and am sporting my incisions with pride. Very little pain, no nausea, keeping liquids in, moving around alot -- I'm feeling good! Gurlygirl, how are you doing???

The pictures on the board are wonderful!!! Thanks!! Sunsets are my favorite.

I had Dr. K make some pictures of my band and as soon as I can figure it out, I'll post them here. They are so cool!

More later, friends.

Karen

[Woofay 0]

ShelbiCallie~ CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! You did it! You are a Bandster and on your way! :whoo::clap2::whoo::clap2:

[want2bmeagain 0]

On Dr. K's food schedule, it has days 4-9 on full liquids. Then the next page says "Week 2 - Soft food Diet". That leave out days

10-13..???

When did you start "mushies"??

:hungry:

[nicnaknut 0]

Karen.... Congratulations on your new band!!! Wow, that's great to hear that you are doing so well already... I guess you didn't have any time to do any sightseeing while you were in Colorado..

Keep us posted on your progress...

[marcyinak 0]

want2b - Dr. K said I could progress ask I saw fit. The "handout" was really just a guide. I have to tell you that my recovery went quite well and I was eating regular food by week 3, but there were times that I took it slower than necessary - I can't risk issues since it costs so much to get out of Nome and see a doc. I think, as long as you're tolerating liquids go to thicker liquids (creamy Soups, potato soups, mashed potatoes and the like) then on to VERY WELL chewed up regular foods. Just taking the time to thoroughly chew something will be just fine...just give it a minute or two between bites to make sure it's going down ok.

[nicnaknut 0]

want2be.... I'm looking forward to our meeting in Dr K's office on the 15th... I know I will recognize you because you will be the one that says; "Hello my name is Kelly and I'm from Colorado." :waytogo:

That would be nice if you could hang around for a little bit before you head back over the mountain... That way we can have a nice visit...

Is there any one else that will be in Dr K's office on October 15th around 1:30-2:00? If there is maybe we can all meet up there...:high5:

[MissMom24 2]

Hi there~

I too, have been lurking on this post, for quite awhile! My name is Brandy (duh), I am a mom and do have 4 kiddos. 3 boys and a little girl! I live in Brighton, and was thrilled to see that Dr. K is so close by.

I go in on Monday for my consult! Yay! Finally...:whoo:and can't wait to get started! I know that you all meet at Red Robin somewhere in Denver, I would love to meet some prior patients and get all the dirt on what it is really like...when is the next "meet and greet"?

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello! Congratulations to everyone who is newly banded and I am excited to be joining you soon!!

Brandy

[stephaniez 0]

Dear wrkl8nod8, You may have not seen my husband and me our appt was at 2pm and we were gone by 3pm. Where are you from and will you return to Dr K for followups? We have an appt on Thurs 11 @9:15 am with Dr K the whole family will be traveling as this is our fall break. We are going to make it a short vacation/fill trip.Hey guys when are you going to Red Robin have you finalized the date?

[Mal 0]

Brandy~WELCOME...I will be in the office on Monday. My appointment is at 4:30, what time will you be there? I will be returning from Eage that day after a weekend of Yurtin'!!

****I just weight myself this morning and I haven't lost a pound since my last fill*** (I think I lost and then gained it back) la little depressed about that but not going to dwell too much, I now I have the rest of my life to lose, and I have been able to eat a lot more than I should be, and I have been working out...but DARN!!! Can we have a Pitty Party for me???:think

Woof~how's the new port treating you?

Drews~have fun tonight at the Bout, I really wanted to go and use my coupon for a t-shirt, but I have tons of prep and packing for the Yurt trip. I'm rootin' for the Bad Apples!!

Can you send me your e-mail, Iwould love to send your pic to you from RR, it turned out so cute!!! (since I am challenged and I can't post here...challenged or lazy???)...email is so much easier for me...LOL

Dynamo~How ya' doin? How was Rosh Hashanah?...and tonight Yom Kippur?..I have a really good pic of you too, I had your email, but I missplaced it..

Mare~your grand babies are adorable!!!...LOVE the red hair!

Want2b~you are toooo funny! Keep posting you truly brighten my day (lately Ihave been lurking more than posting)

Shelbie~CONGRATS!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY TO ALL!!!!

[DrewsLou 3]

Hi there~

I too, have been lurking on this post, for quite awhile! My name is Brandy (duh), I am a mom and do have 4 kiddos. 3 boys and a little girl! I live in Brighton, and was thrilled to see that Dr. K is so close by.

I go in on Monday for my consult! Yay! Finally...:whoo:and can't wait to get started! I know that you all meet at Red Robin somewhere in Denver, I would love to meet some prior patients and get all the dirt on what it is really like...when is the next "meet and greet"?

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello! Congratulations to everyone who is newly banded and I am excited to be joining you soon!!

Brandy

Welcome Brandy! I live in Brighton too!! :clap2:

[Woofay 0]

Mornin' All!

My new port is treating me well. I had a really hungry day yesterday...I just hate that. But I started the day with carbs, and whenever I do that, it leads to a day of cravings and hunger. Rats. I know these things, when will I learn? So today I'm starting with a Protein Shake. They aren't bad. Need to thwart the munchies! The numbers on the scale are moving for me and my body seems to be settling (the number on my sizes is moving faster then the number on my scale!). Wish it would move just a little faster so that I can get some new bras!

Mal~ not to sound like a dumass....what is yurtin'? I'm so lost! heehee!

Dynamo~ Happy Holidays!

Brandy~ we'd love to see you at RR! The more, the merrier, and the more we learn about ourselves and our band travels! So far, we are trying to decide between Oct 10 or 11. I'm not sure what day thus far. I never care....I just love getting away with adults that understand all of this and what it really means to us! I'm even up for a second night in Oct if there are a few extras coming from outta town at a different time. As long as the Pass is passable (you never know about the weather here...may snow like crazy early!) I'm there!

Drews~ your pics really are adorable. Your eyes really capture a lense!

Have a great day all! I'll try and be on more later. Our house is infected with Strep, (my son) so I've been a busy nurse!:omg:

[Mal 0]

Woofay~Yurts are like dome shaped cabins, they are between a cabin and a tent I guess. We go up to Eagle once a year (Sylvan Lake) and we book these three Yurts that are in the middle of nowhere, we get the entire mountian to ourselves. It's nice, we can be as loud and noisy as we want...and we get pretty loud. We usually have a group of about 20. Each Yurt has 2 futons and a bunk, propane heating, solar lights. No electricity and no running Water. If you search Yurts you can see what they look like, they are pretty cool. Sorry I am still working on the picture posting thing...I know, I'll e-mail you a pic! I heard we might get snow up there on Sunday????