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I think you have to call his office to get added the email or join the google group. hmm let me look.... To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/pacificlaparoscopy/ec9747b6-a5d5-4b93-b5bb-da99ad63cbdbn%40googlegroups.com

these are still being held, the second Weds of each month. people from all over the country join in, of course most are from the west coast

Not been here in a awhile....Today is my 10 yr surgiversary of my DS revision. In 2 weeks it will 20 yrs since my first improperly done DS. Had my appt with Dr Rabkin yesterday. He is very happy with my labs, weight etc. Wish I would not have wasted 10 years of misery and gone with with a vetted...

My PCP agreed I could try Cologuard instead of a colonoscopy as my last colonoscopy was clear with no family history. My initial thought, was - COOL... no prep.....However, after 2 attempts Cologuard states they cannot get a good enough reading for a clear answer. I will talk with my PCP next...

I was not on Medicare until after the Forteo. I know Forteo really helped as well, and the Prolia builds on top of what Forteo does. Just something to keep in mind for when it works out.

ACL surgery there is usually a screw or a pin, or sometimes if total replacement of ACL like hubby had they tie it and pin it into the bone. The hospital should have the OR report in records, just contact medical records, fax in a release of information and they will send it.

Hi, Some of you know I have been fighting for quite a few years. It runs in my family and then add the DS . Here are my results after 2 years of Forteo, 4 yrs of Prolia and lots of supplements. I have just finished by 4th year on Prolia and have the results of my latest Dexascan.... my past...

What would you do ? I fought to get my ferritin levels to get them normal for years. I am 15 yrs post op. They started to climb, my PCP did not catch it but I did. I just got back my last lab. I had cut my iron intake in half and the level has STILL climbed higher ! Is it time for a...

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I have never seen a hematologist as labs have always been somewhat stable. I saw the labs online and my PCP has not called yet. I assume she should call tomorrow. I stopped taking my iron over the weekend, figured it wouldn't hurt. I think my insurance requires referral now to a specialist. I...

I am 15+ years out DS. I have struggled with anemia prior to the DS . I had a hysterectomy prior to DS due to heavy bleeding, which ended up being a huge tumor. It's been a roller coaster ride with my ferritin and iron levels for years. I was borderline infusions, but then was able to get levels...

So if your Folate was low which one did you order to supplement ? It's never been this low at 5. in the past it's been borderline. My MCV is high, which tells me Folate is low. However, now my Ferritin is high a 377, with lab high end being 307, normally it's run in the mid 200's. I am 5 yrs...

You are definitely the exception to the rule. ! Congrats. See my other post.

Your lucky to be alive after Dr Warden. He has been sued numerous times, Not by me, ( I should have) but I know 2 people who died under his care / post op care. My original BPS was in 2003, Thankfully the good Dr John Rabkin saved my life in 2013 as I had numerous issues, including improper...

Depends on how much is in it, I would check with your surgeon to be sure

Yes Vit E can thin the blood, it is one of several items that should be stopped for 10-14 days prior to surgery

Thank you everyone. I checked my calcium levels, last 3 were 8.9, 9.0 and 9.2. I do use Hylands as well and it does not help, I am going to increase water. I put a water tracker on my cell this a.m. Maybe I am not drinking enough and I just think I am. My B12 is good at 886 the last 3 draws as...

It depends on what level is being fused. I had C3-5 fused in 1995. I was not allowed to drive for 6 months. I recovered at home with home health and then family help after a couple of weeks. I was in a halo to start. I would recommend donor bone if possible as the bone grafts I had were so...

Okay who gets cramps, horrid in the calfs, in the toes (where the toes bends and like locks in position), shooting pain sometimes into the thigh ? My labs have been good, Potassium runs 4.2-4.6. Magnesium runs 2.1 or 2.2 and sodium is 137-142 on the last 3 lab draws. I am hydrated and protein...

Thanks everyone... sorry I am slow to respond, I have been out of town again... Will... here is what I wrote about my revision right afterwards that will explain things easily. Will I had a lot of regain... I did not lose too much ! You will probably still have a bounce back. Tomorrow...