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07-17-2007, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwest Virginia
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Weight Statistics June 12, 2007 Surgery Date:
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Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4545454545 % % Lost:
December, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index54.9088757396 BMI Start:
35.441183432 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  A question for the Doc about chiropractic care after surgery...
I called my surgeon's office yesterday to check and see if I could get adjusted by my chiropractor. I have had a sciatic nerve problem for about a year now and was treated by him at least twice a month. I also have crippling migraines that he has basically gotten under control through neck manipulation. Anyway, the nurses there were about as helpful as my surgeon when I asked for B12, and they told me to wait to be released to go back to work. I was like, "that is not an issue, I don't go back for a month and he said I was okay." I asked them to ask him and call me back, but they refused.  Anyway, I seem to remember that my husband could not go for 3 months. Do you know how long I should wait? The chiropractor said he would not manipulate me with his hands, but his little silver thing instead. I had the start of a migraine last night and was in tears.  In a side note, I think it's time for me to take control of my health - I should not have to beg for B12 or for them to ask the doctor for me.  | 
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07-17-2007, 12:01 PM
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I think it would be best to ask your surgeon, actually, as he/she is the one who knows best about your recovery.
If no strenuous treatment is involved, you may be able to go pretty early, but to be on the safe side, it might be better to wait for 3 months or so. At any rate, you should get a release from your surgeon, so no matter how irritating his staff is, just bear down on them, and keep bugging them until you get the answer you need.
((((((HUGS)))))) Hang in there, I hope you'll feel better soon.
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07-17-2007, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY
Posts: 10,174
Weight Statistics 4/19/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
260 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
108 lb Weight Loss:
-13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.5384615385 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index38.3910943079 BMI Start:
22.4440243646 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hey there. i hear you on the frustration. I have a question for you though as far as the b12. have you asked your pcp for it?? i was refered to my pcp by my surgeon because he doesnt give the shots. I'm sorry you're having a tough time with your surgeons staff. my surgeons staff was the same way. never let me speak directly to him etc. thats annoying. one day i just showed up because i wasnt getting the answers i needed...and now, when i call they know me by name and transfer me directly  stay on them. it will get better.
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07-17-2007, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwest Virginia
Posts: 501
Weight Statistics June 12, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
330 lb Start Weight:
213 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
117 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4545454545 % % Lost:
December, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index54.9088757396 BMI Start:
35.441183432 BMI Current:
29.950295858 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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No, I haven't asked her. She is on vacation this week, but I will ask her as soon as she gets back. I wanted to get one before I left this Sunday, so I think I will just borrow some of Jerry's. Thanks for the advice; I wish I could just walk in. I am 2 hours away, but I am getting ready to call them again first thing in the morning. I need my neck worked on and I want to see if that is a big deal. Thanks, Kenyar!
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07-17-2007, 06:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hey,
Another thing you can do to make sure the Dr will get the message is this..... send him a fax addressed specifically to him. My PCP's office is the worlds worst for not getting messages to the physicans. So..... I fax a note attention to the Dr and I will recieve a call from the physican them self by days end. Call and ask for there fax number. You wont even need to tell them who you are. Works wonders for me!
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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07-17-2007, 10:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Smiths Station Alabama
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Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Vickie what a cool tip
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07-18-2007, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 9,445
Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 June 18,2012 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
226 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
137 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.741046832 % % Lost:
When I get there again Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.0793877551 BMI Start:
32.4240816327 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Wanted to update on the fax. I had to do it today. I have waited for a anwser now for 6 weeks. I typed up a fax and sent it. Bingo 20 minutes later I got a call and my anwser along with a teriffic appology. Im always nice in the note ... but let them know how long its been or im concered I havnt recieved an answer. Take care Gemel Mabye this will work for ya.
__________________ Remember Tough times never last Tough people do... This Ribbon is for our Lady Lisa and all the women that fight this ugly disease. RIP Jerry my friend
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