goingslimfast

Hi all

Im writing this in for my partner that is starting her journey of gastric bypass. She filled out her paperwork, and of course those lingering questions of health come up and makes great concern if one would be eliminated if they had this or that. Michelle has had epilepsy since she was 12, and she is concerned that she will not be accepted for surgery. Is this a concern?

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Teresa <><

gastric RNY 07-19-06 with Dr. Michael Schmit
Saint Alexius Hospital Bismarck ND
pre-op weight 262
current weight 144
goal weight 135
Dr's. goal weight 127 - not anymore

The greatest decision one can make, is the decision to be happy.


http:/www.myspace.com/kadiddelhopper

fisher1000

If her epilepsy is under control and she doesn't have to stop her meds for surgery, I would think it would be fine. I think it would be dependent on the number of seizures she is actively having, and whether those seizures are running through a continuum of severity. If they are infrequent and not severe, I would think her chances would be better. I'm sure her doctor will have more information and the best thing to do would be to ask them. I'm sure it's frustrating, but it's better to be safe than sorry. How nice of you to post on her behalf--but tell her to join up too! We have a nice community of helpful people here that would welcome her with open arms!

Take care, and keep us updated. I'm sure that she is not the only one that is dealing with this issue, and others could benefit from her experience!

-Mike

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FISHERBEAR MIKE
402/217/under 200 (As of 09/06/08)
Highest/Current/Goal
Open RNY - September 24th
185 pounds GONE, BABY, GONE!

BMI: 63 (was) / 33.0 (is)

kittens4

I'm not sure about the medical stuff....but I'm sure Duckie, Dyann, or one of the other many medical people will be along to help. I just wanted to say hi and let you know that I hope all goes well for your partner.

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Elaine
Started at 260, Happy now at 155ish....

Gymrat Member#22
Ducksack Member#2
"LainieBear"

coptergirl

I am not so sure either - just wanted to say hi and welcome...

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit

lward76

i too was thinking of duckie and dyann!!! cause i reallly dont know,,,but best wishes!!!! and welcome to tt family!!

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Laura
220/216/119/115
highest/pre-op/current/goal
Height 5'1
[color="Blue"]113 POUNDS GONEOR]


04/11/07...Had surgery!!! my nerves were still wacky but hey i did it!!

size before surgery was 18 now size 5

Being reversed on Jan 18 I cant wait!!!!!!!!
I WAS REVESED ON JAN 18,2008 NOT EVEN A YEAR OUT!!

VanessaSFL

Teresa,

I don't know about the question you asked but I do know you just had a birthday and I missed wishing you an awesome day.

Good seeing you post sweetie!

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

Duckie

As long as the meds don't aggravate the pouch I don't see any reason she couldn't have it!

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Official TT Bear member: DUCKIEBEAR
FOUNDER OF THE DUCKSACK CLUB TT Gym Rat # 83
Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
http://www.myspace.com/duckiern
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"If it has tires or testicles, it's gonna give you trouble!"

Visit my website to browse pure SWISS beauty and skin care products for the entire familiy! http://PureSkincareProducts.myarbonne.com

goingslimfast

Hey all!

For those of you that posted above, I am not a new member here - just too busy living my life finally. Love being skinny again.

And Whitney....you've known me in the past silly girl.

It is so good to be back though, love scrolling and strolling through the forum and seeing familiar faces pounds lighter. Have to say, we're all looking wonderful.... Isn't skinny great????

And yes, my partner will be posting here real soon so keep an outlook on her.

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Teresa <><

gastric RNY 07-19-06 with Dr. Michael Schmit
Saint Alexius Hospital Bismarck ND
pre-op weight 262
current weight 144
goal weight 135
Dr's. goal weight 127 - not anymore

The greatest decision one can make, is the decision to be happy.


http:/www.myspace.com/kadiddelhopper

sdgrrl

I would just like to observe and comment that I love how okay it is to come here as a gay man or a lesbian and share our lives. It's not always so safe to be who we are, and to be accepted and cared about in spite of our orientation is a big thing. Thank you to you all who have wide enough vision to accommodate all sorts of people, warts, laugh lines, thin hair, and pannis included!

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Donna the SDgrrl
Happy to be a GrrzlyBear!

doing the best I can each day

Honor yourself, honor others, and honor the Earth...the rest will take care of itself

fisher1000

Let's not forget those with topless Moob pictures, too. I was really out on a limb!

-Mike

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FISHERBEAR MIKE
402/217/under 200 (As of 09/06/08)
Highest/Current/Goal
Open RNY - September 24th
185 pounds GONE, BABY, GONE!

BMI: 63 (was) / 33.0 (is)