Success!

[Guest guest]

Janet,

That is just so great. We all have different goals of course, but for most

of us, I think speech discrimination is pretty high on the list. It's just,

so, so worth it. Congratulations, and many easy conversations ahead!

Binns

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From: johanson3j@...

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Subject: Success!

Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 11:32:57 -0500

Victory! Success!!! Now, it is all worth it!

My mother flew in last night from Arizona, and we were able to talk

" normally " for the first time in 20 years! She is still processing this

too, of course. She had become so accustomed to thinking ahead what she

would say so it would be easier for me to lipread, and to realize that I

have so much gain in just two weeks since activation is mindboggling for

her!

The major reason I got this implant at age 48 after many years of being

against CIs was so that we could communicate more easily in the time we have

left. Everything else is extraneous, but MISSION is definately

ACCOMPLISHED!

She also noticed that my voice quality, intonation, and inflections are

already much improved.

I am so appreciative of this gift to the both of us.

Janet

[Guest guest]

Janet, This is wonderful news to hear. I know you and your mother will have

many more happy conversations together.

I think I can understand your mind bogging,as I had that same experience

when activated.

Keep us posted on all your new CI moments.

Louise NJ

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From: [mailto: ]On Behalf Of

johanson3j@...

Victory! Success!!! Now, it is all worth it!

My mother flew in last night from Arizona, and we were able to talk

" normally " for the first time in 20 years! She is still processing this

too, of course. She had become so accustomed to thinking ahead what she

would say so it would be easier for me to lipread, and to realize that I

have so much gain in just two weeks since activation is mindboggling for

her!

The major reason I got this implant at age 48 after many years of being

against CIs was so that we could communicate more easily in the time we have

left. Everything else is extraneous, but MISSION is definately

ACCOMPLISHED!

She also noticed that my voice quality, intonation, and inflections are

already much improved.

I am so appreciative of this gift to the both of us.

Janet

[Guest guest]

Janet,

That is wonderful news! I had a good feeling that this would happen but I

did not want to say anything in case it did not happen and I did not want you

to feel disappointed.

I was very careful not to have any hopes or expectations on my activation

day! Perhaps that is why I feel that I did so well!

A.

[Guest guest]

Janet,

What a wonderful gift the CI has given you in your relationship with your

mother! Sounds as if you are doing great!

[Guest guest]

HI Janet,

Thanks for sharing. I am so excited for you! I wish you continued success

and many happy easy conversations. It really makes me excited to read these

stories as I am going to be activated on March 17th. I realize I need to keep

my expectations low and my hopes high though.

Smiles,

Barb Cook

johanson3j@... wrote:

Victory! Success!!! Now, it is all worth it!

My mother flew in last night from Arizona, and we were able to talk " normally "

for the first time in 20 years! She is still processing this too, of course.

She had become so accustomed to thinking ahead what she would say so it would be

easier for me to lipread, and to realize that I have so much gain in just two

weeks since activation is mindboggling for her!

The major reason I got this implant at age 48 after many years of being against

CIs was so that we could communicate more easily in the time we have left.

Everything else is extraneous, but MISSION is definately ACCOMPLISHED!

She also noticed that my voice quality, intonation, and inflections are already

much improved.

I am so appreciative of this gift to the both of us.

Janet

[Guest guest]

Janet,

I had tears in my eyes reading this. I can just imagine how wonderful it is to

be able to converse easily with your mom and how special that is for both of

you. I hope that the CI enables me to understand my sister and brother more

easily. Neither of them are easy for me to lipread and neither of them ever

really " got it " about me being HI. I do wonder if our relationships will get

better if understanding them is easier after getting the CI.

in SC

[Guest guest]

WOO HOO! Congrats and thanks for the encouragement.MarilouDr. AcevesVSG~February 5, 2010 On Jan 21, 2010, at 6:13 PM, knkloth wrote:I haven't posted much here, but read regularly.. I just got back from a doctor's appointment. It has been just under a year since I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Aceves and I have lost 105 pounds. The doctor told me today that I am no longer considered overweight, they took me off my blood pressure medication, and all of my blood work is perfect. I have never been a normal weight in my life, and I until this summer I had never been able to buy clothing in the "regular sizes" in the store.This surgery has truly been a miracle for me! That is not to say it hasn't required work because it has, and the first 3 months were not the greatest for me because I had a lot of nausea. But it was all worth it and there is no looking back now, I feel great!For anyone wondering if you are making the right decision to have this done - you are!

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your success.  It is a thrill to buy regular size clothing, and much cheaper.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 6:13 PM, knkloth <knkloth@...> wrote:

 

I haven't posted much here, but read regularly.. I just got back from a doctor's appointment. It has been just under a year since I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Aceves and I have lost 105 pounds. The doctor told me today that I am no longer considered overweight, they took me off my blood pressure medication, and all of my blood work is perfect.

I have never been a normal weight in my life, and I until this summer I had never been able to buy clothing in the " regular sizes " in the store.This surgery has truly been a miracle for me! That is not to say it hasn't required work because it has, and the first 3 months were not the greatest for me because I had a lot of nausea. But it was all worth it and there is no looking back now, I feel great!

For anyone wondering if you are making the right decision to have this done - you are!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

This is such a nice post to read. You are living proof that this works. You were honest and said it wasn't easy, and that you had some nausea. So people who are thinking about this will know the truth. I think it is fabulous that you have lost 105 pounds. Congratulations to you, you must look fabulous. Have you posted any pictures yet? You should motivate people who are on the fence about having this surgery done.

Take care,

Suzanne

In a message dated 1/22/2010 10:14:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knkloth@... writes:

I haven't posted much here, but read regularly.. I just got back from a doctor's appointment. It has been just under a year since I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Aceves and I have lost 105 pounds. The doctor told me today that I am no longer considered overweight, they took me off my blood pressure medication, and all of my blood work is perfect. I have never been a normal weight in my life, and I until this summer I had never been able to buy clothing in the "regular sizes" in the store.This surgery has truly been a miracle for me! That is not to say it hasn't required work because it has, and the first 3 months were not the greatest for me because I had a lot of nausea. But it was all worth it and there is no looking back now, I feel great!For anyone wondering if you are making the right decision to have this done - you are!

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your 105 lb wt. loss!! That is fantastic. You must feel

like a new person. I'm going to have the vsg with Dr. A on March 1 and really

feel like it is the right thing for me and plan to lost about 100 lbs. as well.

I'm excited!

Enjoy your new self!!

MJ

>

> I haven't posted much here, but read regularly.. I just got back from a

doctor's appointment. It has been just under a year since I had my sleeve

surgery with Dr. Aceves and I have lost 105 pounds. The doctor told me today

that I am no longer considered overweight, they took me off my blood pressure

medication, and all of my blood work is perfect.

>

> I have never been a normal weight in my life, and I until this summer I had

never been able to buy clothing in the " regular sizes " in the store.

>

> This surgery has truly been a miracle for me! That is not to say it hasn't

required work because it has, and the first 3 months were not the greatest for

me because I had a lot of nausea. But it was all worth it and there is no

looking back now, I feel great!

>

> For anyone wondering if you are making the right decision to have this done -

you are!

>

[Guest guest]

OK, I posted pictures under my name (kristen) in the album. Thank you all for

your encouragement. 15 pounds left to go, but I know I can do it

>

> Hi,

>

> This is such a nice post to read. You are living proof that this works.

> You were honest and said it wasn't easy, and that you had some nausea. So

> people who are thinking about this will know the truth. I think it is

> fabulous that you have lost 105 pounds. Congratulations to you, you must

look

> fabulous. Have you posted any pictures yet? You should motivate people who

> are on the fence about having this surgery done.

>

> Take care,

> Suzanne

>

>

> In a message dated 1/22/2010 10:14:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> knkloth@... writes:

>

>

>

>

> I haven't posted much here, but read regularly.. I just got back from a

> doctor's appointment. It has been just under a year since I had my sleeve

> surgery with Dr. Aceves and I have lost 105 pounds. The doctor told me today

> that I am no longer considered overweight, they took me off my blood pressure

> medication, and all of my blood work is perfect.

>

> I have never been a normal weight in my life, and I until this summer I

> had never been able to buy clothing in the " regular sizes " in the store.

>

> This surgery has truly been a miracle for me! That is not to say it hasn't

> required work because it has, and the first 3 months were not the greatest

> for me because I had a lot of nausea. But it was all worth it and there is

> no looking back now, I feel great!

>

> For anyone wondering if you are making the right decision to have this

> done - you are!

>

[Guest guest]

Great pics! Congrats on a wonderful loss.MarilouDr. AcevesVSG~February 5, 2010 On Jan 24, 2010, at 5:19 PM, knkloth wrote:OK, I posted pictures under my name (kristen) in the album. Thank you all for your encouragement. 15 pounds left to go, but I know I can do it >> Hi,> > This is such a nice post to read. You are living proof that this works. > You were honest and said it wasn't easy, and that you had some nausea. So > people who are thinking about this will know the truth. I think it is > fabulous that you have lost 105 pounds. Congratulations to you, you must look > fabulous. Have you posted any pictures yet? You should motivate people who > are on the fence about having this surgery done.> > Take care,> Suzanne> > > In a message dated 1/22/2010 10:14:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > knkloth@... writes:> > > > > I haven't posted much here, but read regularly.. I just got back from a > doctor's appointment. It has been just under a year since I had my sleeve > surgery with Dr. Aceves and I have lost 105 pounds. The doctor told me today > that I am no longer considered overweight, they took me off my blood pressure > medication, and all of my blood work is perfect. > > I have never been a normal weight in my life, and I until this summer I > had never been able to buy clothing in the "regular sizes" in the store.> > This surgery has truly been a miracle for me! That is not to say it hasn't > required work because it has, and the first 3 months were not the greatest > for me because I had a lot of nausea. But it was all worth it and there is > no looking back now, I feel great!> > For anyone wondering if you are making the right decision to have this > done - you are!>

[Guest guest]

Got home from hospital last night after my HM. Still have a bit of pain getting

up out of bed and very tired but onto sloppy food diet now. , I can't

believe how long you were on liquid diet for! and you were right about filling

up quickly, its a bit uncomfortable. I'm trying to eat every two hours just to

keep nutrition up.

Surgery seems to have gone well, although my surgeon said he had to cut 8cm

above and two below the cardiac sphincter- more than usual- because of all the

scarring from dilatations (only had 4) and right into the mucosa wall. Had

naso-gastric tube an drain tube afterwards which were the most distressing. Most

of the meds they gave me caused nausea as well which was worse than the pain so

I gave them up and opted for paracetemol and no nausea. Can't wait for real

food, the smell of toast drives me insane!

The recovery has been more than I expected but each day is a little more

improvement, I'm looking forward to claiming my life back.

Good luck and best thought for all those aout there working hard each day

through this.

Alana

Melbourne, Australia

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From: Lucas <floridagators@...>

achalasia

Sent: Tue, 13 July, 2010 9:05:06 AM

Subject: Success!

 

Had my post HM follow up today. Dr. Rosemurgy was amazed about how good my belly

button had healed. He made Dr. Ross come in and look.

I am now on soft foods and can progress at my own pace as I am comfortable. He

advised to take small bites, chew well, and drink liquids. He emphasized that

they only loosened the LES and there is nothing they can do for the motility

issues of the esophagus.

I am allowed to fly to Philadelphia next week and can go to Disney World at the

end of the month with no ride restrictions. I do, however, have to wait 3 more

weeks before touching a golf club.

Overall, I am happy and satisfied. I hope it stays open for a long time.

Thanks to everyone for the kind thought, prayers, and well wishes. Add me to the

list of success stories.

[Guest guest]

Hey , congratulations! I only meant steroids and leukotrine inhibitors for a few days pre and during desens. Otherwise I would think only if/when essential or decided on with yr MD. Anyhow good luck with the aspirin.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 27, 2010, at 2:55 PM, Whitbread <sarahwhitbread@...> wrote:

Hello All,I can hardly believe it but I reached 600mg this afternoon. I reacted a little to the 100mg, with a drop in lung function of about 20%, but I wanted to persevere, despite thinking worse was to come and then plateaued at 300 and 600. It's very odd, at 300 I could feel the tightness in my ears and chest subsiding slowly and I suddenly had a feeling it might work. So tomorrow I start with 300mg dispersible in the morning and afternoon and 30mg of Lansoprazole which I'm told will help my stomach cope with the aspirin. So thank goodness so far, I hope I will continue to improve. And thank you for your wishes and thoughts, it's helped so much and made me feel more positive about what might be possible.Joan,

I'm still taking Accolate, as I tried singulair a few years ago and thought I developed tinnitus as a result. Accolate was a great help at first but although the polyps returned I've stuck with it as it has helped eased my asthma somewhat. I used a nebulizer and antihistamines yesterday at Guy's for the 60mg reaction before I was sent home. Thanks again, From: Joan Harvey <thomyris7mac>"samters "

<samters >Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 7:28:55 AMSubject: Re: Densens Day 1...

Are you using corticosteroids and leukotrine inhibitors during desense and does your practitioner have a nebulizer, inhaler, benadryl and more steroids available? If you read the recently posted piece on protocol it may help. Also a number of us reacted at a higher dose than 100 mg-- doesn't sound like your case but I just wanted to point this out. It would be a shame if you weren't able to be desensitized because you weren't properly helped through what is a standard reaction. Good luck.Joan Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 26, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Whitbread <sarahwhitbread@ ymail.com> wrote:

Hi , No 30mg was the first, then 60. They leave an hour and a half between doses at Guy's. And thank you for the wishes, it really helps.From: "ChartacJSaol (DOT) com" <ChartacJSaol (DOT) com>samters@groups .comSent: Mon, July 26, 2010 6:56:29

PMSubject: Re: Densens Day 1...

Hi ,

Was the 60mg your first dose?

Repeating a dose is not a big deal. I had to repeat too....but second time it was fine. It's all part of the process. In fact a "challenge" point is expected.

I wish you well tomorrow.

Densens Day 1...

Hello All,

Just back from Guy's, I reacted to 60mg and had to leave early, with tightness in my chest, sinuses and ears. Feeling shaky and a bit despondent, was hoping at least to make it to 100 (the next doses there are 300 and 600mg). Back there tomorrow where they'll start on 60 again and go from there.

Does anybody have any advice? Am hoping this is a blip and I'll cope with the other doses.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I had a total knee replacement on Jan 11, 2011. I had MANY moments of " why in

the world did I do this - it hurts so much worse " . But I did all the rehab

anyways. Now I'm 3 months out and feeling incredible. Did a full day of

walking and playing outside. There is NO pain! I feel terrific! So glad I had

it done.