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Jane A. 22 years, 2 months ago

Tina: This is my first time on this website and was surprised to find someone having surgery on the same day that I am. Dr Baggs is also my Surgeon and I am also scheduled on March 2nd. I really wish the best for you! Perhaps we will see one another on that day. I think both of us are lucky that we got Dr Baggs. I already had a lot of confidence in him but after reading the messages from his prior patients I feel even more at ease. Best Wishes

Cathy W. 22 years, 3 months ago

I wanted to wish you well with your upcoming surgery. I hope that all goes well and that you are up and out and about real soon. I'll bet you are are doing a happy dance accompanied by a bundle of unwanted "NERVES", but don't worry be HAPPY! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Luck!

Tina R. 22 years, 3 months ago

I went online to order some samples of the vitalady stuff today spent around $40.oo for different thing I want to try to see if I like And the ones I do I will probably keep buying on a regular basis after surgery. I also went and got a membership to 24 hr fitness In Santa Rosa so I can go there at night after my husband gets home and or on Mondays anytime. So that is squared away. I have to go to Richmond soon before I meet with Dr. Baggs on the 29 of this month and pick up my Vitamins and find out where I can get some good Calcium Citrate. Chris Powell showed me some but didn’t give me the names written down or the location to \ get them So I been calling them and playing phone tag this week. I am doing good keeping the weight down amazingly. I am very surprised with myself. I have had a lot of motivation within myself lately that I did not have for myself for some time. But since came to realize I made it this far for myself by myself I mean weight wise anyway I always have all of you (o^_^o) But I exercise for myself by myself with nobody’s help But of course it helps when you don’t have someone nagging at you all the time or watching you try to do videos in the home kids getting in your way husbands only a lil over weight and try’s to sabotage things with certain foods he buys or insists on having in the home and eats regularly. I just walk to the bedroom and start reading my folder from Richmond, or I type on the computer check my email or call a family member. Or I just nag at him till he gives me the sorry puppy dog look hehehehe. Well now I can walk out and just go to the gym anytime 24 hrs a day so that’s a good thing for me because I can’t really utilize the out door pool where I live this time of year nor really walk outside much this time of year unless I want a cold or the flu. Boy this weather is going up one day next down. It’s beginning to remind me of Portland, Oregon without the snow. I can’t wait to see Dr. Baggs and tell him all the thing I have done for myself just this week to get prepared for what’s to come in March. I feel good. Tina Marie in Healdsburg

Tina R. 22 years, 3 months ago

Thank You Sherry Weber and Momma Angel. I just found out yesterday about my surgery date but I am also on what they call a cancelation list. So if someone backs out, gets sick, or can't make it to their date with the sergeon. I can go in that date instead of my date that is March 2nd, 2004. This will be great me and my bf since 1993 got married just last year on March 12th hehehehe soMarch I guess is a realy lucky and good month for me. Since Kaiser requested I loose 10 % of my weight before I got my date. Alot has changed. I do feel more energetic, less swollen and stiff. And I actualy crave foods that are good for me...As a matter of a fact I have to go to the store todat to buy some more fruits, veggie's band some more non fat milk. Then I have to get some calcium citrate and some sporty daily vatamine. I have to go see the surgeon on the 29th and then on the 12th of next month I have what they call the marithon appts. we get before surgery like health physical, blood drawn, and so on I already got the ekg and galbladder out of the way... I will keep you up to date..

SherryWeber 22 years, 3 months ago

Hi Tina! Good luck and best wishes for an uncomplicated surgery and a smooth recovery! Blessed Be!

MommaAngel 22 years, 3 months ago

HI TINA I just want you to know that I am praying that everything will go smooth as you journey to the losing side.LORD BLESS

Tina R. 23 years ago

-Co Morbities- I have Hypertention and, am border line diabetic both I take meds for diagnosed early in April 2003. I also have cronic fatige, varicose veins, swelling, headaches, lower back pain, lightheadead, nasia,loose urinary tract, Anxiety, and realy bad adult acne from the fatige. -Medications- Hydroclorothiazide : 25 mg 1/2 tab a day for (Hypertention) Metformin : 500 mg 1 tab a day for (boarder line diabetic) Mild Sup. thigh high stockings for (varicose viens & swelling) -4/10/03- Right now I am waiting for the 15th. I have a medical review committee looking at my case because my Ex PCP refused to do tests and refused to turn in a request for WLS. Never the less. I got a new PCP now and she is nice. I filed a complaint on my last one. Kaiser is very good at staulling so be prepaired. -4/15/03- I had the review over the phone today. It lasted about 15 min, and I couldn't stop crying pleading for my life telling them I am scared of what can happen if something isn't done soon. I told them Every thing that I could under the sercumstances of blubbering on like a whale. I did try to stop crying didn't work though. Made me cry even more. I don't know if that will go againts me about my mental rediness for surgery or not. They said they would send me the answer in the mail of their final decistion in about 2 weeks. -4/15/03- One of the ladies called back from the meeting a couple hours after the meeting was held and said they want to send me to see a specialist Dr. Pierce in Novato, CA. Specialist in what is what I am wondering. They said he should help piont me threw the steps to get the sugery and get the ball rolling. Does that mean I got the aproval? I'm confused now.

Tina R. 23 years, 1 month ago

Feb. 28, 2003 Tina Marie Rutherford Med Rec # 01941665 Age 29 Weight 227 Height 61 inches BMI = 227 / 61 / 61 x 700 = 42.70 my current BMI Preferences for treatment Given the risks and benefits of the tests or treatments your doctor is recommending, consider the following: Do you have any preferences? laparoscopic stomach stapling Do you have any concerns or fears about specific tests or treatments? No How bothersome are your symptoms? Would you prefer to live with them rather than accept the costs and risks of the test or treatment? Very bothersome, No who would want to live with them. I am willing to do what ever it takes I have been stuck like this since late 1993 10 years to long it's time for some kind of a change. Do you have the option of postponing your decision about tests or treatments? No What lifestyle adjustments (such as diet or exercise changes) are you willing to make to manage your condition? I will have to see a diet specialist with Kaiser and go over what is write for me. Of course I am willing to do anything he/she requires of me to sustain a happy healthier lifestyle. How confident are you in your ability to make these changes? Very it is my last chance at some kind of hope in living a healthier more active filling life. The worst out come would be dying but I am willing to take that 1 in 2000 chance. Every alternative involves some risks, inconvenience, or side effects. I know I have read all about them including the death risk I am willing to take my chances I think I would be better off trying than keep living life as I am. Your doctor needs to know your preferences and any concerns you have that might influence your treatment choices. This information will help you and your doctor design a treatment plan most likely to meet your needs. What is the name of the surgical procedure? laparoscopic stomach stapling Why do you need surgery? Because I am Obeist and already have Varicose veins, Anxiety, and Central Obesity witch in itself is life threatening. I have had this weight problem for over 10 years now with no success in loosing. I don't drink or abuse alcohol I don't even smoke cigarettes any more I quit in Nov 2001. I also have a laceration on my belly skin and the loose skin on my belly (pouch) causes yeast infections and really bad odors, it gets tender red and raw. Helping me to loose the weight now permanently Is thus avoiding the co morbities that would surely be the out come otherwise. What might happen if you delay or avoid the surgery? No self-esteem, poor body image, depression, eating disorders. People who are obese have a greater risk of developing arthritis. They are more likely to have sleep apnea. This can be caused by excess fat in the neck. Women who are obese have a greater risk of endometrial, breast, or gallbladder cancer. I am also more likely to develop heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, or type 2 diabetes because I am "Apple-shaped". As well as Obeist, diabetics, Breast, Cervical, and Stomach Cancer, and Sleep Apnea runs in the women in my family. Both my mother one of my aunts and my grandmother are dying my father is diabetic and on insulin. I have had 5 live births and 2 miscarriages 1 egg topic the births 2 births where ok 1 was a bikini cut breech they cut me hip to hip I got a infection. 1 I was 98 lbs. before when I got pregnant I was diabetic during pregnancy and went up to 210 lbs and my last made me diabetic again and put on bed rest I am now 227 lbs What results should you expect from the surgery? I would hope to loose some weight maybe 10% if everything turns out ok at the least. 63% at the most I think if I'm lucky. it may take a while for the weight to come off up to 3 years in some cases but sometimes it can come off really fast with in a year it usually drop several pounds within the first month then it slows down. some scars of course, sagging skin if I get lucky and loose my weight mood or hormone changes, activity changes, food changes I will have to eat much less and very slowly and drink lots of water and take supplements my nutritionist tells me I would have to take maintain contact with my doctors incase anything goes wrong like gallstones, hernia, or peritonitis, or a leak in the abdominal cavity I will keep record and contact Kaiser, if I have any questions or complications if not well I will have to live with what I get no matter what I may get complications most common is hernia, and most severe is death. Are there any non surgical options? Yes If yes, describe: Meridia, Xenical, Phendimetrazine, Nonprescription weight-loss products often contain ephedrine and caffeine, which may cause life-threatening heart problems such as increased heart rate and increased blood pressure. Most will just ultimately make me gain my weight back. What is the next step if this surgery doesn't work? medication for life I guess until their is a miracle pill or I will die witch ever comes first. My Current Co Morbities Varicose veins Anxiety Central Obesity

Tina R. 23 years, 10 months ago

The MGB/Lap is a mini gastric bypass Laparoscope and it only leaves 5 small 1 inch cuts instead of one huge one from the ribs to the belly button and has less complications like clots and infection usually only takes an average of 40 min most to do and you don't have to take blood thinners either to do this surgery as you would for the RouxNY and allot of complications arouse from the blood thinners and from the RouxNY you can get blood clots at a higher rate then doing the MGB I been doing my study's and as for Kaiser i called the 1-800 # on my Kaiser card to see if i was covered for a MGB they said I was and all I need is a doctors approval and i would have to pay ROFL is a $15.00 co pay heeheheh. So at that I have my manual printed my letter printed the law passing of our rights in hand and have a appointment on the 31st of this month with papers in hand there is no way i'm going to walk out of that office letting him say no.... o^_^o I'm sick of letting people use me as a door mat. Like I don't know what I want or where I wana be Or that I don't know what the hell I'm talking about. I do Know. I know my rights, I know I'm covered. I know I qualify. I know the pros and cons. and I'm willing to live with them. And I deserve better. No I deserve the BEST

Hellcatmama 23 years, 10 months ago

Tina, I am writing to let you know that you are not alone out there girl! I am glad that you found this website, because it is one of the best things that I have ever done when I started this journey. My surgery is scheduled for 9/07/02 and I am hoping to join the world again after I start losing the weight! I will keep you in my prayers! May God Bless you and I wish you Peace~~~