JockRN

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1. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   JockRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Two replies: Frances, As I said previously, COPD in and of itself is not a "disqualifier" for surgical weight loss surgery (SWL surgery). Of course the degree of pulmonary compromise must be taken into consideration. In SWL procedures a multi...

2. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   JockRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Our patients do not have spinals, they all have general. I'm glad to have helped in your search. Jock

3. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   JockRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I forgot to let you know of some sites to visit if you want more info on Sugical Weight Loss. The "premier" site is Obesityhelp.com. Our site is Hickorysurgical.com, look in the specialties tab, then in Bariatrics. Jock

4. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   JockRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is the "gold standard" in surgical weight loss. The Lap Band, Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, Duodenal Switch, Biliary Pancreatic Divertion and other procedures may have value in some instances. We have completed >300...

5. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   JockRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   Scott, I am an RN who works at a facility where we perform "gastric bypass surgery." We perform laparoscopic Roux-en-Y procedures. We have performed over 300 procedures in the past 2 years with a VERY low incidence of complications. Yes, it is...

6. burn unit

   JockRN replied to renerian's topic in Burn

   It's been several months since your interview. Hope it went well. Your are one of a kind. I spent 8 years at the Army Burn Center in San Antonio before I retired. Cared for patients from 3 months to 90 years old. It was probably the most satisfyi...

7. burn unit

   JockRN replied to renerian's topic in Burn

   Renerian,