Surgery

[Guest guest]

,

Maybe you should be seen by the dentist. It should be

getting better, not worse. How can you go to work like

this? I feel so bad for you. I'm sorry your beautiful new

smile comes at such a price. I hope this pain passes

quickly.

a

[ ] Surgery

>

>

> Hi all-

>

> Just got home from major dental surgery (8 regular

> extractions and 5

> surgical). Fortunately it was doen in a hospital and

I

> was under. My

> face is swelled up like a balloon, but I now have a

full

> set of

> beautiful teeth.

>

> I was given some (8 pills) of Meperidine/Promethazine

for

> pain, and I

> am getting a little sleepy. I have gone into a flare.

I

> am assuming

> that the surgery is the cause. Has anyone else

> experienced this kind

> of thing?

>

> Well, I need to change the gauze and get to bed before

I

> pass out in

> this chair here. Will check back later.

>

> Chri

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Yes I can relate to how you feel I had 17 teeth extracted at one time then seven

surgeries afterwards, Don't worry this to shall pass. Yes you will have very

pretty teeth and you will be very proud of them. Good Luck . I have never

regretted having mine pulled. I look so much better.

Kathy in Fla.

a <paula54@...> wrote: ,

Maybe you should be seen by the dentist. It should be

getting better, not worse. How can you go to work like

this? I feel so bad for you. I'm sorry your beautiful new

smile comes at such a price. I hope this pain passes

quickly.

a

[ ] Surgery

>

>

> Hi all-

>

> Just got home from major dental surgery (8 regular

> extractions and 5

> surgical). Fortunately it was doen in a hospital and

I

> was under. My

> face is swelled up like a balloon, but I now have a

full

> set of

> beautiful teeth.

>

> I was given some (8 pills) of Meperidine/Promethazine

for

> pain, and I

> am getting a little sleepy. I have gone into a flare.

I

> am assuming

> that the surgery is the cause. Has anyone else

> experienced this kind

> of thing?

>

> Well, I need to change the gauze and get to bed before

I

> pass out in

> this chair here. Will check back later.

>

> Chri

>

[Guest guest]

Thankks Deb

It has been a week, and still no change. I am still having pain in

my gums and can't get bottom denture out due to swelling. The

surgeon and the dentist coulld not get it out either. My vision is

blurry and my eyes burn, and I have sores where the denture rubs.

Other than all that, I am pretty good. Sorry, didn't mean to

complain so much How bout you?

> Good to hear that all went well. Enjoy the pain medication, get

some rest &

> post when you are up to it. It will probably be several days, but

we will be

> here.

>

> My kids would jump for joy if I had that surgery, not being able to

talk and

> all. They would probably do a dance hoping to make it

permanent!!!!!!

>

> Take care and be well, my friend.

>

> Sending warm, smooth comforting foods to help you thru this time.

>

> Love,

>

> Debs

[Guest guest]

just a thought... when are they going to do the check-up and full dental

follow up x-ray? When I had all my wisdom teeth pulled at once, I hurt

and hurt. It was not " dry socket " , it was unbearable after pain that was

not subsiding. Then after a week I got sores and nothing would not heal.

I called and went back in. Was suppose to wait 2 weeks, but went back at

one week. They did the full dental follow up x-ray. Seems that the BONE,

(jaw bones) were not healing, in fact, they were just wasting away! They

started me on massive " old time " Penicillin. No other antibiotic would

touch it. It was EXPENSIVE. I had to take this for 6 weeks, believe it

or not!

They also noted that my jaw bones had formed some kind of tumors (for

unk. reason) in the bones where teeth had been, after the extractions!

So... back to surgery. They took tumors out... sent off to check them.

It was a " type of tumor " that does do this occasionally. They were

bening (sp?) but were causing deteriation of bones! Ha! Only me!

After that was " fixed " ... my bones finally started healing, and the

tissue.

It was a mess... but I did survive! You know, we all do our best when we

KNOW what a problem is. Seems we fight it so much better then!

Susie

cwade@... wrote:

> Thankks Deb

>

> It has been a week, and still no change. I am still having pain in

> my gums and can't get bottom denture out due to swelling. The

> surgeon and the dentist coulld not get it out either. My vision is

> blurry and my eyes burn, and I have sores where the denture rubs.

>

> Other than all that, I am pretty good. Sorry, didn't mean to

> complain so much How bout you?

>

>

> > Good to hear that all went well. Enjoy the pain medication, get

> some rest &

> > post when you are up to it. It will probably be several days, but

> we will be

> > here.

> >

> > My kids would jump for joy if I had that surgery, not being able to

> talk and

> > all. They would probably do a dance hoping to make it

> permanent!!!!!!

> >

> > Take care and be well, my friend.

> >

> > Sending warm, smooth comforting foods to help you thru this time.

> >

> > Love,

> >

> > Debs

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Oh I feel so sorry for you. I know how bad it feels to have something in your

mouth and not be able to take it out. I was able to take mine out after 3 days,

that was heaven. Does the dentist know why you still have so much swelling?

After 3 days or so I was fine both times. I hope you are better soon. I

promise after it is over it will be worth it. Hang in there. Tery

cwade@... wrote:

>Thankks Deb

>

>It has been a week, and still no change. I am still having pain in

>my gums and can't get bottom denture out due to swelling. The

>surgeon and the dentist coulld not get it out either. My vision is

>blurry and my eyes burn, and I have sores where the denture rubs.

>

>Other than all that, I am pretty good. Sorry, didn't mean to

>complain so much How bout you?

>

>

>> Good to hear that all went well. Enjoy the pain medication, get

>some rest &

>> post when you are up to it. It will probably be several days, but

>we will be

>> here.

>>

>> My kids would jump for joy if I had that surgery, not being able to

>talk and

>> all. They would probably do a dance hoping to make it

>permanent!!!!!!

>>

>> Take care and be well, my friend.

>>

>> Sending warm, smooth comforting foods to help you thru this time.

>>

>> Love,

>>

>> Debs

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Chritina,

although I haven't written to you in awhile I have followed

you notes-It sounds like some serious torture you are going

through. Good Grief, You poor thing. I'll be praying for

you. Love, Liz

[ ] Re: Surgery

> Thankks Deb

>

> It has been a week, and still no change. I am still

having pain in

> my gums and can't get bottom denture out due to swelling.

The

> surgeon and the dentist coulld not get it out either. My

vision is

> blurry and my eyes burn, and I have sores where the

denture rubs.

>

> Other than all that, I am pretty good. Sorry, didn't mean

to

> complain so much How bout you?

>

>

> > Good to hear that all went well. Enjoy the pain

medication, get

> some rest &

> > post when you are up to it. It will probably be several

days, but

> we will be

> > here.

> >

> > My kids would jump for joy if I had that surgery, not

being able to

> talk and

> > all. They would probably do a dance hoping to make it

> permanent!!!!!!

> >

> > Take care and be well, my friend.

> >

> > Sending warm, smooth comforting foods to help you thru

this time.

> >

> > Love,

> >

> > Debs

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Yikes! I thought things would be better by now. Did you go back to work?

Boy this has to horrible for you. It sounds horrible to me and it isn't even

my mouth! Hope things start to turn around for you. Post when you are up to

it.

Gentle, gentle, tender, healing, angel hugs,

Deb

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

I too will be praying extra hard that the doc and you can come to some

resolution of this problem asap. You can't live on those liquids very long &

they certainly aren't conducive to pre-op nourishment. At this time,the

hard decisions are already made, having the surgery or not, it is just the

time element. By now, it is better to get this over with, if the doctor says

that you are able to tolerate physically, and get back to some type of normal

life.

Please have someone keep in touch with us, so that we can light our candles

and know how you are doing. Keep thinking good thoughts, you HAVE made the

right decision and I still believe, that once you are back to your old self,

you will wonder why you waited so long to have it done. You will be in my

thoughts and prayers, my friend. God's strength and protection to you and

your family. Love ya.....

Gentle, tender, special angel hugs,

Deb

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling so awful. I hope you have called

the new GI doctor by now and I pray that she can help you come up with a

solution that makes sense - and soon. I know you aren't anxious to do this

surgery any sooner than you have to, but it's now only the difference of a

few days.

Please let us know the plan if you can so that we light our candles. Try not

to worry.

Love,

[ ] surgery

> Hi ,

> I haven't been on but I think we may have to push the surgery up. I feel

> awful so I am going to call the GI doctor and let her take care of

things.

> I didn't want this but I am down to water ice/sherbet.

> Lynn (MeMom)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

I wish I could give you the future also. But none of us can. Just please

trust in your medical team which seems to be second to none and trust in God,

he will protect you and comfort you during these difficult times.

They may just seem like words, but these words have worked for some 2000

years now so there must be something to them! You have worried and carried

this burden for so long, let God take over from here on out. He has bigger

shoulders than we could ever hope for. If earthly prayers could make it all

better, you'd be 110%.....

I have had a candle going this evening for you after I read your post and my

strongest prayers are being said for you and your family. You hang in

there,my friend, you ARE strong and God will guide the surgeons hands and

give him knowledge to correct the problem that Mother Nature and modern man

has given you.

Love you,

Deb

[Guest guest]

,

I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder. I look

at my daughter, I only want to be here with them. I had a big picnic here

today. My friend of over 40 years came into town form Montana. I felt

like maybe this was the last supper. I have to call the GI doctor tomorrow

and let her handle it all. I hope for it tot be sooner but then I think it

not what I want. If I can hold out till Friday it me more time with my

daughters just in case. I have tried to all I could to avoid this but it

didn't work out. I need all the candles you guys can like.

I head is so full of so much. I feel guilty that I haven't answered

people when I wanted too because I forget with all this. I'll let you know

tomorrow.

Lynn (MeMom)

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> From: <Matsumura_Clan@...>

>

> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Sunday, August 26, 2001 4:48 PM

>

> Lynn,

>

> I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling so awful. I hope you have

called

> the new GI doctor by now and I pray that she can help you come up with a

> solution that makes sense - and soon. I know you aren't anxious to do

this

> surgery any sooner than you have to, but it's now only the difference of

a

> few days.

>

> Please let us know the plan if you can so that we light our candles. Try

not

> to worry.

>

> Love,

>

>

>

> [ ] surgery

>

>

> > Hi ,

> > I haven't been on but I think we may have to push the surgery up. I

feel

> > awful so I am going to call the GI doctor and let her take care of

> things.

> > I didn't want this but I am down to water ice/sherbet.

> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Debs,

I wish this was behind me and I knew what was in future. But I don't and

I can't think for thinking to much. That is crazy. I want to give you my

number and I wanted to do privately but I have to ask Laurie what to do.

She will let everyone know how things are going. I let you know tomorrow

what is happening.

Lynn(MeMom)

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> From: Auntblabbie2000@...

>

> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Sunday, August 26, 2001 6:45 PM

>

> Hi Lynn,

>

> I too will be praying extra hard that the doc and you can come to some

> resolution of this problem asap. You can't live on those liquids very

long &

> they certainly aren't conducive to pre-op nourishment. At this time,the

> hard decisions are already made, having the surgery or not, it is just

the

> time element. By now, it is better to get this over with, if the doctor

says

> that you are able to tolerate physically, and get back to some type of

normal

> life.

>

> Please have someone keep in touch with us, so that we can light our

candles

> and know how you are doing. Keep thinking good thoughts, you HAVE made

the

> right decision and I still believe, that once you are back to your old

self,

> you will wonder why you waited so long to have it done. You will be in

my

> thoughts and prayers, my friend. God's strength and protection to you

and

> your family. Love ya.....

>

> Gentle, tender, special angel hugs,

>

> Deb

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

You have my good thoughts and most of all, lots of prayers....

God Bless you and help you recover quickly.

joanne

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

Of course this is hard for you. It's natural to feel worried and frightened

when facing major surgery. You fear that you may die. Anyone, especially a

mother of so many children, would have thoughts like that. You are very

brave though. You have survived a lot of trials in your life - I know you

can do this. You are also a woman of faith. Try to believe that everything

will be OK and that God will be with you. I also honestly think that number

of doctors you consulted would not be unanimously recommending the surgery

if they thought it presented a great danger to you.

Despite how you are feeling emotionally, logically, you know that the odds

are overwhelmingly on your side. The Whipple procedure has been performed

many times now and with much success. Your surgeon is very experienced. You

and I have both read the facts, and we know that the vast majority of

patients come through the surgery very well. You are going to be in that

majority.

I know that I and everyone here will be pulling for you and so will your

other dear friends and family members. Please try not to worry. Just imagine

how good you will be feeling after the surgery is over.

Love,

Re: [ ] surgery

> ,

> I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder. I look

> at my daughter, I only want to be here with them. I had a big picnic here

> today. My friend of over 40 years came into town form Montana. I felt

> like maybe this was the last supper. I have to call the GI doctor

tomorrow

> and let her handle it all. I hope for it tot be sooner but then I think

it

> not what I want. If I can hold out till Friday it me more time with my

> daughters just in case. I have tried to all I could to avoid this but it

> didn't work out. I need all the candles you guys can like.

> I head is so full of so much. I feel guilty that I haven't answered

> people when I wanted too because I forget with all this. I'll let you

know

> tomorrow.

> Lynn (MeMom)

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

Please don't worry about answering all of our e-mails. We know how much you

must be going through right now. Please know my prayers are with you. Tery -

ville

" Ruf-Caimi " <ruf-caimi@...> wrote:

>,

> I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder. I look

>at my daughter, I only want to be here with them. I had a big picnic here

>today. My friend of over 40 years came into town form Montana. I felt

>like maybe this was the last supper. I have to call the GI doctor tomorrow

>and let her handle it all. I hope for it tot be sooner but then I think it

>not what I want. If I can hold out till Friday it me more time with my

>daughters just in case. I have tried to all I could to avoid this but it

>didn't work out. I need all the candles you guys can like.

> I head is so full of so much. I feel guilty that I haven't answered

>people when I wanted too because I forget with all this. I'll let you know

>tomorrow.

>Lynn (MeMom)

>

>----------

>> From: <Matsumura_Clan@...>

>>

>> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

>> Date: Sunday, August 26, 2001 4:48 PM

>>

>> Lynn,

>>

>> I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling so awful. I hope you have

>called

>> the new GI doctor by now and I pray that she can help you come up with a

>> solution that makes sense - and soon. I know you aren't anxious to do

>this

>> surgery any sooner than you have to, but it's now only the difference of

>a

>> few days.

>>

>> Please let us know the plan if you can so that we light our candles. Try

>not

>> to worry.

>>

>> Love,

>>

>>

>>

>> [ ] surgery

>>

>>

>> > Hi ,

>> > I haven't been on but I think we may have to push the surgery up. I

>feel

>> > awful so I am going to call the GI doctor and let her take care of

>> things.

>> > I didn't want this but I am down to water ice/sherbet.

>> > Lynn (MeMom)

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

I'm really sorry that you're feeling so bad. I think your

body is trying to tell you that you really don't have any

other choice but to push up the surgery. I wish there was

some other way, but all of your doctors agree that the

whipple is your best and only option. You have to have

faith in your excellent medical team. You have many people

praying for your recovery Lynn. I wish we could take away

some of your fears.

a

[ ] surgery

Hi ,

I haven't been on but I think we may have to push

the surgery up. I feel

awful so I am going to call the GI doctor and let her

take care of things.

I didn't want this but I am down to water ice/sherbet.

Lynn (MeMom)

[Guest guest]

Dear Lynn,

I just " returned " to the list a couple days ago, so do not know what all is

happening, other than that you are very concerned about some surgery.

I do not know if you are a spiritual person or not, so please do not be offended

by my suggestion if you are not. There is a passage from the bible that goes

something like " do not worry about anything, instead pray to God about

everything. Tell him your worries and ask him to take them from you. If you do

this you will know God's peace, which is far more wonderful than anything you

can imagine. "

Now, I know that is not exact!! But it was in a pamphlet given to me the

last time I was in the hospital. It took me a while to understand and be able

to do it, but what it says is simply to tell God you are not strong enough right

now to worry about this surgery, and you will put your worries in His hands,

along with your faith and trust in Him. If you say it enough, it works!! A few

deep breathing techniques will also help.

And in the meantime, please remember that there are a lot of people praying

for you. Another group I'm on has a prayer list - probably similar to the

candle lighting. About every couple months, something very serious comes along,

and we all pray in our own way - and I must tell you that so far, all our

prayers have been answered as we requested!

With hugs and prayers,

Jo

RE: Re: [ ] surgery

Lynn,

Please don't worry about answering all of our e-mails. We know how much you

must be going through right now. Please know my prayers are with you. Tery -

ville

" Ruf-Caimi " <ruf-caimi@...> wrote:

>,

> I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder. I

look

>at my daughter, I only want to be here with them . . . .

[Guest guest]

Lynn, just what is a Whipple? What will they be doing?

Kim

> This is beautiful I printed it out and will keep it with me. On Friday I

> am having what is called a Whipple. For the last year I have had a lot of

> stomach problems, so I hope this fixes it. It is a long surgery but I just

> have to do it.

>

[Guest guest]

thanks Joanne

This is harder than I thought it would be. I am keeping all your good

wishes with me.

Thanks,

Lynn(memomlinda)

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> From: boop <boop@...>

>

> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Sunday, August 26, 2001 10:40 PM

>

> Lynn,

>

> You have my good thoughts and most of all, lots of prayers....

> God Bless you and help you recover quickly.

>

> joanne

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Debs,

thank you, you words mean a lot and do give me hope. It is just hard not

knowing what to expect. Just keeping praying for me, you, and everyone

here.

I keep forgetting my number is 215-328-0512

Love Ya,

Lynn (MeMom)

----------

> From: Auntblabbie2000@...

>

> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Sunday, August 26, 2001 11:35 PM

>

> Lynn,

>

> I wish I could give you the future also. But none of us can. Just

please

> trust in your medical team which seems to be second to none and trust in

God,

> he will protect you and comfort you during these difficult times.

>

> They may just seem like words, but these words have worked for some 2000

> years now so there must be something to them! You have worried and

carried

> this burden for so long, let God take over from here on out. He has

bigger

> shoulders than we could ever hope for. If earthly prayers could make it

all

> better, you'd be 110%.....

>

> I have had a candle going this evening for you after I read your post and

my

> strongest prayers are being said for you and your family. You hang in

> there,my friend, you ARE strong and God will guide the surgeons hands and

> give him knowledge to correct the problem that Mother Nature and modern

man

> has given you.

>

> Love you,

>

> Deb

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tery,

Prayers are the best thing for me and I do believe in them.

Lynn (meMom)

----------

> From: tpeppergirl@...

>

> Subject: RE: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Monday, August 27, 2001 12:30 PM

>

> Lynn,

> Please don't worry about answering all of our e-mails. We know how much

you must be going through right now. Please know my prayers are with you.

Tery - ville

>

> " Ruf-Caimi " <ruf-caimi@...> wrote:

>

> >,

> > I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder.

I look

> >at my daughter, I only want to be here with them. I had a big picnic

here

> >today. My friend of over 40 years came into town form Montana. I felt

> >like maybe this was the last supper. I have to call the GI doctor

tomorrow

> >and let her handle it all. I hope for it tot be sooner but then I think

it

> >not what I want. If I can hold out till Friday it me more time with my

> >daughters just in case. I have tried to all I could to avoid this but

it

> >didn't work out. I need all the candles you guys can like.

> > I head is so full of so much. I feel guilty that I haven't answered

> >people when I wanted too because I forget with all this. I'll let you

know

> >tomorrow.

> >Lynn (MeMom)

> >

> >----------

> >> From: <Matsumura_Clan@...>

> >>

> >> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

> >> Date: Sunday, August 26, 2001 4:48 PM

> >>

> >> Lynn,

> >>

> >> I'm so sorry to hear that you are feeling so awful. I hope you have

> >called

> >> the new GI doctor by now and I pray that she can help you come up with

a

> >> solution that makes sense - and soon. I know you aren't anxious to do

> >this

> >> surgery any sooner than you have to, but it's now only the difference

of

> >a

> >> few days.

> >>

> >> Please let us know the plan if you can so that we light our candles.

Try

> >not

> >> to worry.

> >>

> >> Love,

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> [ ] surgery

> >>

> >>

> >> > Hi ,

> >> > I haven't been on but I think we may have to push the surgery up. I

> >feel

> >> > awful so I am going to call the GI doctor and let her take care of

> >> things.

> >> > I didn't want this but I am down to water ice/sherbet.

> >> > Lynn (MeMom)

> >> >

> >> >

> >> >

[Guest guest]

,

Thank you we are in the count down now. I know you are right and I do

feel that I have a good medical team. I am so grateful for all the

information you got me. I have read it many times to keep it all straight.

It has been a year since I could have a salad and I am looking forward to

that. I basically live on salads, I always have. So the fact that I won't

be able to eat fried, spicey, or high fat foods doesn't bother. I just

can't wait for that first salad.

Lynn (MeMom)

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> From: <Matsumura_Clan@...>

>

> Subject: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Monday, August 27, 2001 10:18 AM

>

> Lynn,

>

> Of course this is hard for you. It's natural to feel worried and

frightened

> when facing major surgery. You fear that you may die. Anyone, especially

a

> mother of so many children, would have thoughts like that. You are very

> brave though. You have survived a lot of trials in your life - I know you

> can do this. You are also a woman of faith. Try to believe that

everything

> will be OK and that God will be with you. I also honestly think that

number

> of doctors you consulted would not be unanimously recommending the

surgery

> if they thought it presented a great danger to you.

>

> Despite how you are feeling emotionally, logically, you know that the

odds

> are overwhelmingly on your side. The Whipple procedure has been performed

> many times now and with much success. Your surgeon is very experienced.

You

> and I have both read the facts, and we know that the vast majority of

> patients come through the surgery very well. You are going to be in that

> majority.

>

> I know that I and everyone here will be pulling for you and so will your

> other dear friends and family members. Please try not to worry. Just

imagine

> how good you will be feeling after the surgery is over.

>

> Love,

>

>

>

>

>

> Re: [ ] surgery

>

>

> > ,

> > I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder. I

look

> > at my daughter, I only want to be here with them. I had a big picnic

here

> > today. My friend of over 40 years came into town form Montana. I felt

> > like maybe this was the last supper. I have to call the GI doctor

> tomorrow

> > and let her handle it all. I hope for it tot be sooner but then I

think

> it

> > not what I want. If I can hold out till Friday it me more time with my

> > daughters just in case. I have tried to all I could to avoid this but

it

> > didn't work out. I need all the candles you guys can like.

> > I head is so full of so much. I feel guilty that I haven't answered

> > people when I wanted too because I forget with all this. I'll let you

> know

> > tomorrow.

> > Lynn (MeMom)

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a,

The surgeon didn't want to push the surgery up. My thought is he is

really busy since he just got back from vacation. They told me to stay on

the anti-biotic and make sure I drink a lot of liquids. That is what I am

doing.

Lynn (MeMom)----------

> From: a <paula54@...>

>

> Subject: RE: [ ] surgery

> Date: Monday, August 27, 2001 2:15 PM

>

> Lynn,

> I'm really sorry that you're feeling so bad. I think your

> body is trying to tell you that you really don't have any

> other choice but to push up the surgery. I wish there was

> some other way, but all of your doctors agree that the

> whipple is your best and only option. You have to have

> faith in your excellent medical team. You have many people

> praying for your recovery Lynn. I wish we could take away

> some of your fears.

> a

>

> [ ] surgery

>

>

> Hi ,

> I haven't been on but I think we may have to push

> the surgery up. I feel

> awful so I am going to call the GI doctor and let her

> take care of things.

> I didn't want this but I am down to water ice/sherbet.

> Lynn (MeMom)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jo,

This is beautiful I printed it out and will keep it with me. On Friday I

am having what is called a Whipple. For the last year I have had a lot of

stomach problems, so I hope this fixes it. It is a long surgery but I just

have to do it.

Again Thank You, this was special.

` Lynn (MeMom)

----------

> From: jowicklund <jowicklund@...>

>

> Subject: Re: Re: [ ] surgery

> Date: Monday, August 27, 2001 3:24 PM

>

> Dear Lynn,

> I just " returned " to the list a couple days ago, so do not know what

all is happening, other than that you are very concerned about some

surgery.

> I do not know if you are a spiritual person or not, so please do not be

offended by my suggestion if you are not. There is a passage from the

bible that goes something like " do not worry about anything, instead pray

to God about everything. Tell him your worries and ask him to take them

from you. If you do this you will know God's peace, which is far more

wonderful than anything you can imagine. "

> Now, I know that is not exact!! But it was in a pamphlet given to me

the last time I was in the hospital. It took me a while to understand and

be able to do it, but what it says is simply to tell God you are not strong

enough right now to worry about this surgery, and you will put your worries

in His hands, along with your faith and trust in Him. If you say it

enough, it works!! A few deep breathing techniques will also help.

> And in the meantime, please remember that there are a lot of people

praying for you. Another group I'm on has a prayer list - probably similar

to the candle lighting. About every couple months, something very serious

comes along, and we all pray in our own way - and I must tell you that so

far, all our prayers have been answered as we requested!

> With hugs and prayers,

> Jo

> RE: Re: [ ] surgery

>

>

> Lynn,

> Please don't worry about answering all of our e-mails. We know how

much you must be going through right now. Please know my prayers are with

you. Tery - ville

>

> " Ruf-Caimi " <ruf-caimi@...> wrote:

>

> >,

> > I thought I was okay with this but the closer it gets, the harder.

I look

> >at my daughter, I only want to be here with them . . . .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn,

I know these days are the hardest, all your thoughts turn toward the surgery.

Just have trust and faith in your medical team. I think God has lead to

right people for the right job.

Prayers are always yours without even asking along with everyone else here.

Try to rest and think pleasant thoughts. Love you always.........

Gentle, tender, angel hugs,

Deb