Obesity surgery

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1. Jamey Lancaster Says:
   July 27th, 2006 at 5:26 am

   Hi, Crystal, and welcome!
   I guess everyone was off the list this weekend <G>. I’m over in Florida,
   Niceville, so I haven’t used either the doc or the Med Center - Maybe
   someone on the list has. Meanwhile, I can make some suggestions…
   be sure to take some chapstick - your lips will get dry!
   Have something comfortable to wear home, something that doesn’t bind.
   Have a pillow in the car for the ride home - you’ll particularly want
   something to hold against your tum if you sneeze or cough.
   With a lap, you probably won’t need a set of tongs for personal hygiene
   after your surgery. (Helps to reach those areas)
   Be sure to get up and walk as soon as you can. This will help dispel the gas
   they put in your in order to see the operating area.
   Be sure to blow in your "blower" (I don’t know the name anymore <G>) to help
   prevent pneumonia.
   You’ll be tired, expect that. My surgery was not really painful, just
   
   discomfort. I got better quickly after about day 2.

   I’m sure there are others on the list that will be able to make other
   suggestions.

   Hi, My name is Crystal. I am the 27 yr old mother of 1. I have been happily
   married for 4 1/2 yrs. After the birth of my daughter in 2001 I was
   diagnosed
   with a kidney disease. I also have Hypothyroidism. I am currently at my
   heaviest of 365 pds. I am 5′9. I am scheduled for Lap RNY on 11/17/03 with
   Dr Drake
   Bellanger in Baton Rouge, La at Vista Medical Center.
   I have BC/BS of AL PPO Insurance.

   I was wondering if anyone has used this dr or hospital or has this
   insurance.
   Also any advice for a PreOpper!!
   Thanks
   Crystal

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