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07-17-2006, 07:59 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  A scary moment I talked with Doc about this, but just want to know if any of you had this problem, too. I had all my pre-op lab work faxed to my office today. My liver enzymes were WAY high. I thought my gallbladder sonogram was normal because my surgeon hadn't contacted me. Anyway, my PCP called me today and said that I have a lot of gallstones and the gallbladder needs to come out. (she was sent a copy of my sonogram) She has never been a supporter of me having WLS and said she thinks I should have gallbladder surgery before I have the WLS, and it might be a good idea to have a liver biopsy. It truly almost scared the pants off of me (they were too tight to actually fall down).  I have my final pre-op visit Friday so I am really anxious and worried to see what he says. I think the gallstones are probably responsible for the elevated labs, but it still worries me.  I'm thinking of going ahead and having my PCP order a Hepatitis Panel for me to rule that out, then I'll have the results when I go Friday. Sorry for rambling, but I was plenty nervous long before I got those labs back. And Doc, I LOVE YOU for responding to me so quickly this morning.
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07-17-2006, 10:13 PM
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| Super Moderator  | You're welcome, wannbe. Now let's see you on the losing side soon! 
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07-18-2006, 05:27 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     | ITS very common to have the gallbladder out during WLS. MANY of us have problems with the gall bladder...mine is still in, we dicussed takeing mine out but didnt. PERHAPS you should find a pcp thats more supportive and informed of this surgery for your care. GOOD LUCK LISA
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07-18-2006, 05:48 AM
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| WLS Mentor  |  wannabe... personally i have no gallbladder problems but my surgeon did tell us at our first info session that if we have gallstones or other problems that he would remove the gallbladder at the time of WLs. Apparently it's a pretty common thing so try not to sweat it too much.good luck
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07-18-2006, 07:46 AM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I had a voice mail on my phone when I came to work this morning from my surgeon's office. He had reviewed my labs and thinks that the elevated enzymes are from obesity and we can discuss it in more depth Friday at my appt. I'm anxious to see if he will want to take my gallbladder out at the time of the surgery. My PCP said my liver is enlarged, so makes me a little concerned about it being in the way during surgery. I will be starting OptiFast next Monday, so hope that helps shrink it. It's kind of a sticky situation with my PCP. I worked with her when she was a resident so know her pretty well. My job as a patient advocate puts me in almost daily contact with her, too. Just wish she was more supportive of steps I'm taking to improve my life/health.
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07-18-2006, 04:57 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 372
Weight Statistics July 11,2006 Start Date:
July 11,2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 235 lb Start Weight:
132 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
103 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.829787234 % % Lost:
July 11,2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 41 BMI Start:
22 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | wanna I am sure it will all work out! You so much on your plate right now and remember that you have to do what is best for you! If you have a wonderful surgeon keep faith in that he will let you know. Tell him all of your concern's and I am sure you will get answers! We are all here for you and by then I should be back in action! Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers! Courtney 
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07-18-2006, 08:09 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thanks everyone for the support. I'm sure everything will be fine. I'll see what the surgeon says Friday. He seems very knowledgeable. My aunt died of liver cancer so maybe he will want to do a biopsy during surgery. I'm a little surprised how jittery I've become during the last few weeks and will sure be glad when I'm on the other side of this trip.
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07-18-2006, 08:11 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh
Posts: 476
Weight Statistics 11 May 06 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
230 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
80 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.8064516129 % % Lost:
| My surgeon and advocate who talked me through all of my testings were very concerned on how my gall bladder and liver were functioning. My test were normal. When talking with the Nutritionalist about pre-op weight loss she explained about how important it was to shrink the liver. Loosing some weight before surgery would definatley help that. He also had two weeks of protien drink prior to surgery. It is so very important to have the support you need to get through all of this. I hope that your doctors agree with you that this is the right thing. Good luck with the rest of your tests....you will do fine and before long your day will come. ROBBIN
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07-18-2006, 09:43 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the country
Posts: 336
Weight Statistics August 2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 210 lb Start Weight:
141 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.8571428571 % % Lost:
August 2007 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38 BMI Start:
25 BMI Current:
22 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Thanks you guys. I'm going to try to put the whole thing out of my mind until I see my surgeon on Friday. Worrying isn't going to change anything and I truly believe that God is in control. Being a nurse sometimes makes me have just enough knowledge to scare me.
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07-19-2006, 08:45 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
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Height: | Awww Wannabe...I am so sorry to hear that you have to go through all of this. Try to not worry too much though. Like you said, God is in control and you could have no better person to steer your life than Him. We are all here for you and feel free to vent any feelings or concerns you have. Chances are at least one of us has felt the exact same way. Janae |
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