Re: posts

June 3, 1999

Well, I guess i have to be the one to ask, but guys, could we PLEEEEEASE not

included entire

posts or digests when we respond to people's posts? This last digest was almost

all past

posts tacked on to one or two-line responses. PLEASE just leave a line or two in

your new

post when responding to others' posts..it's the nice thing to do for people like

myself who

are are digest and who like to print out the digest to include in their material

about the

surgery.

And speaking of material about the surgery, remember, we have a whole list

dedicated to

" chat " stuff (MGB-Chat), so please use that one for the chat and this one for

info on the

surgery...For those of us who don't have time to read all the " chat " , it's

really important

that we do read stuff pertaining to the surgery and process (especially pre-ops)

and by

using the other list, it helps keep this one " clan " and not full of jokes, chain

letters and

other stuff not relevant to the MGB.

Always speaking up,

Stevie

(I have attached the digest below ONLY THIS ONE TIME to show you what it looked

like so you

know what I am asking...PLEASE FORGIVE ME and I promise I won't do it again I

snipped

what was relevant to the list....

>

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> Message: 1

> Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 07:53:03 +0000

>

> Subject: mornin' (kinda OT)

>

> Thanks for the suggestions about dresses ...I've also been told JC Penny

> has a bridal catalog that carries a selection of dresses... I may even

> consider renting a dress. I am really not all that sentimental about

> saving the dress. I am not sure I will have children. Its pretty

> doubtful at 40 and having this surgery. We have no plans anytime soon ..

> so the daughter thing shouldn't be an issue as far the dress is

> concerned.

>

> I hope my shoe size shrinks some .. (just a little in width please)

>

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> Message: 5

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 06:36:36 PDT

>

> Subject: Re: I'm back!!!!

>

> Thank you Amy. It's wonderful on the other side. Do you have a surgery date

> yet?

>

> Keep me posted.

>

> Pat

>

> >

> >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >Subject: Re: I'm back!!!!

> >Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 16:32:16 +0000

> >

> >Nice to have you back PAt.

> >I'm glad to hear everything went well and you are on your way to a " new

> >life "

> >I can't wait to join you!

> >Amy

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> Message: 9

> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 13:07:45 EDT

> From: X98TAKEN@...

> Subject: Re: hallelujah...can't believe it!!

>

> Congrats Rhonda.......You have Cigna Insurance right?

>

> da

> SD 05/19

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> Message: 10

> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 13:10:05 EDT

> From: Deeba123@...

> Subject: Re: hallelujah...can't believe it!!

>

> congratulations!!!

>

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> Message: 11

> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 13:15:29 EDT

> From: X98TAKEN@...

> Subject: Re: mornin' (kinda OT)

>

> Cheryl,

>

> I have a dress that's about a size 26w. It is Ivory in color and has the

> back out. The material is kinda silky like. I wore it at my wedding. I could

> bring it to the June 19th meeting if you are going to be there. It also has a

> sheer wrap that goes around the shoulders. I'll try to scan a picture of it

> for you.

>

> da

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> Message: 13

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:27:41 -0400

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> Okay Sis,

>

> Rub it in!!!! 23lbs gone forever, huh. No they're not gone, they landed

> on me! (ha-ha).

>

> Sorry, just had to raz you a little!

>

> Tina

>

> At 11:10 AM 6/2/99 PDT, you wrote:

> >>

> >

> >Hi Vicki!

> >

> >I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The worst of it

> >was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I would have

> >them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday after having

> >surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard waiting

> >another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!! I couldn't

> >wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair or the bed

> >and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I was dressed

> >and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about 4 am. LOL

> >

> >He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit with me that

> >morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> >

> >Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after 12:00. Around

> >10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and went, but I

> >knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts pacing. I

> >couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was comfortable. I

> >decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I started

> >bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball rolling and

> >Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went back to my

> >room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that I could

> >kiss her! They were all so nice.

> >

> >Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit still - finally

> >about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few days my

> >thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> >

> >I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight home was

> >uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it has felt

> >like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But other than

> >trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine coming home.

> >The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've felt

> >traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get home and I

> >was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here who

> >traveled by car for a long distance could give you their experiences.

> >

> >The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till you can

> >join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll be happy to

> >answer them.

> >

> >Your day will be here before you know it!

> >

> >Pat (Tish) Culp

> >OKC

> >SD - 5/24

> >18 pounds since surgery

> >5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> >so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> >

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> Message: 14

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 11:33:48 PDT

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> LOL - not for long! Soon you'll be reporting your losses too :-)

>

> Thanks sis for the update on the surgeries!

>

> Vicki, one thing I failed to mention was the dry cottom mouth, that was

> actually worse than the IV's, but as you can see... I've already forgotten

> it!!!!

>

> >

> >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

> >Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:27:41 -0400

> >

> >Okay Sis,

> >

> >Rub it in!!!! 23lbs gone forever, huh. No they're not gone, they landed

> >on me! (ha-ha).

> >

> >Sorry, just had to raz you a little!

> >

> >Tina

> >

> >At 11:10 AM 6/2/99 PDT, you wrote:

> > >>

> > >

> > >Hi Vicki!

> > >

> > >I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The worst of

> >it

> > >was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I would have

> > >them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday after

> >having

> > >surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard waiting

> > >another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!! I

> >couldn't

> > >wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair or the

> >bed

> > >and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I was

> >dressed

> > >and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about 4 am.

> >LOL

> > >

> > >He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit with me

> >that

> > >morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> > >

> > >Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after 12:00.

> >Around

> > >10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and went, but

> >I

> > >knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts pacing. I

> > >couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was comfortable.

> >I

> > >decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I started

> > >bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball rolling

> >and

> > >Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went back to my

> > >room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that I could

> > >kiss her! They were all so nice.

> > >

> > >Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit still -

> >finally

> > >about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few days my

> > >thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> > >

> > >I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight home was

> > >uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it has felt

> > >like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But other than

> > >trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine coming

> >home.

> > >The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've felt

> > >traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get home and

> >I

> > >was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here who

> > >traveled by car for a long distance could give you their experiences.

> > >

> > >The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till you can

> > >join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll be happy

> >to

> > >answer them.

> > >

> > >Your day will be here before you know it!

> > >

> > >Pat (Tish) Culp

> > >OKC

> > >SD - 5/24

> > >18 pounds since surgery

> > >5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> > >so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> > >

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> Message: 15

> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 14:36:44 -0400

>

> Subject: FW: Water Balloon

>

> > > Subject: Water Balloon

> > >

> > > >>> >

> > > >>>

> > > >>> >> > Just let it scroll ! ! !

> > > >>> >> >

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> > > >>> >> >

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> > > >>> >> > \ | /

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> > > >>> >> > You have just been hit with an internet water balloon!

> > > >>> >> > It's the Water Balloon Fight '99!!!

> > > >>> >> > One rule to this game....

> > > >>> >> > you can't hit someone who has already hit you! Now...go out

> > > >>> >> > there and hit as many people as you can before they get

> > you!!

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> Message: 16

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:09:22 -0500

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> What airline did you fly? Was it non-stop or did you have to go through a

> " hub " ? Do you mind if I ask what the fare was? Dr. R said he would " prefer "

> that I not drive that far after surgery. We will see. I just get so

> uncomfortable and claustrophobic on planes. Yikes! My husband is even worse.

>

> So what about your hunger? or are you hungry? Are you still doing just

> liquids? Do you feel energetic or weak or weird? Was it tough going back to

> work so soon? How was it with your step mom in such close quarters? Was she

> good during the hospital stay? Did you all rent a car? Did you do any

> sightseeing?

>

> I know you are trying to catch up at work, so just answer whenever you can.

I

> have my psych evaluation tomorrow and my pre-op exam on Friday. Other than

> paying the hospital and Dr. R., I think I'm done! Dr. R hasn't called me yet.

> When did he get around to calling you? Just before surgery or was it a while

> back? How many questions did I ask you, 25 or 26? LOL

>

> I'm glad it was such a positive experience for you. I hope things go half as

> well when I get there and I'll be happy.

>

> Thanks for the info!

>

> Vicki

>

> Pat Culp wrote:

>

> >

> > Hi Vicki!

> >

> > I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The worst of it

> > was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I would have

> > them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday after having

> > surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard waiting

> > another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!! I couldn't

> > wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair or the bed

> > and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I was dressed

> > and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about 4 am. LOL

> >

> > He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit with me that

> > morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> >

> > Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after 12:00. Around

> > 10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and went, but I

> > knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts pacing. I

> > couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was comfortable. I

> > decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I started

> > bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball rolling and

> > Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went back to my

> > room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that I could

> > kiss her! They were all so nice.

> >

> > Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit still - finally

> > about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few days my

> > thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> >

> > I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight home was

> > uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it has felt

> > like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But other than

> > trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine coming home.

> > The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've felt

> > traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get home and I

> > was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here who

> > traveled by car for a long distance could give you their experiences.

> >

> > The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till you can

> > join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll be happy to

> > answer them.

> >

> > Your day will be here before you know it!

> >

> > Pat (Tish) Culp

> > OKC

> > SD - 5/24

> > 18 pounds since surgery

> > 5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> > so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> >

> > _______________________________________________________________

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>

> Message: 17

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:15:44 -0500

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> Boy, the cotton mouth must really be something. Nearly everyone I have

> questioned has mentioned it voluntarily. :-()

>

> Pat Culp wrote:

>

> >

> > LOL - not for long! Soon you'll be reporting your losses too :-)

> >

> > Thanks sis for the update on the surgeries!

> >

> > Vicki, one thing I failed to mention was the dry cottom mouth, that was

> > actually worse than the IV's, but as you can see... I've already forgotten

> > it!!!!

> >

> > >

> > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> > >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> > >Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

> > >Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:27:41 -0400

> > >

> > >Okay Sis,

> > >

> > >Rub it in!!!! 23lbs gone forever, huh. No they're not gone, they landed

> > >on me! (ha-ha).

> > >

> > >Sorry, just had to raz you a little!

> > >

> > >Tina

> > >

> > >At 11:10 AM 6/2/99 PDT, you wrote:

> > > >>

> > > >

> > > >Hi Vicki!

> > > >

> > > >I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The worst of

> > >it

> > > >was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I would have

> > > >them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday after

> > >having

> > > >surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard waiting

> > > >another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!! I

> > >couldn't

> > > >wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair or the

> > >bed

> > > >and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I was

> > >dressed

> > > >and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about 4 am.

> > >LOL

> > > >

> > > >He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit with me

> > >that

> > > >morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> > > >

> > > >Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after 12:00.

> > >Around

> > > >10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and went, but

> > >I

> > > >knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts pacing. I

> > > >couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was comfortable.

> > >I

> > > >decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I started

> > > >bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball rolling

> > >and

> > > >Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went back to my

> > > >room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that I could

> > > >kiss her! They were all so nice.

> > > >

> > > >Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit still -

> > >finally

> > > >about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few days my

> > > >thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> > > >

> > > >I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight home was

> > > >uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it has felt

> > > >like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But other than

> > > >trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine coming

> > >home.

> > > >The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've felt

> > > >traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get home and

> > >I

> > > >was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here who

> > > >traveled by car for a long distance could give you their experiences.

> > > >

> > > >The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till you can

> > > >join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll be happy

> > >to

> > > >answer them.

> > > >

> > > >Your day will be here before you know it!

> > > >

> > > >Pat (Tish) Culp

> > > >OKC

> > > >SD - 5/24

> > > >18 pounds since surgery

> > > >5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> > > >so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> > > >

> > > >_______________________________________________________________

> > > >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

> > > >

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

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> > > >

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> Message: 18

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 12:52:14 PDT

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> Vicki,

>

> I flew Delta, I had a lay over on the way back in Atlanta for about an hour.

> One thing you might think about is flying SW. As of June 3rd they are flying

> into RDU and it's a direct flight from Tulsa. They don't have one from OKC.

> I believe it will be around 200 round trip with SW. I couldn't find anything

> any cheaper than 350 round trip until I went through our company travel

> service and got a steal at 177 round trip.

>

> I don't think I would've been very comfortable traveling for 1200 miles in a

> car.

>

> As far as hunger goes, I have started having some. I've been wanting

> something salty like lipton cup-a-soup and the noodles. I tried those

> yesterday and took just a few noodles with the broth. It was wonderful!!!

> very satisfying. I slowly sipped on it all day. Then last night I had a few

> tiny spoon fulls of mashed potatoes. After just a few sips or bites your

> stuffed. I've just taken it really slow just to be sure it settles ok. So

> far so good!!

>

> I have more energy than I did the week before I left. I don't know if it's

> the weight loss or what, but it's great. As far as going back to work, no

> problem. I was ready and I worked all day. I had to run my daughter to a

> program and didn't get home until late. I had more energy when I got home

> than I used to have after 5.

>

> I had a very nice time with my step-mom and I'm so glad she agreed to come

> with me. Because I had such a wonderful Angel, I didn't have to rent a car.

> Angel Tina took us sight seeing the weekend before my surgery. She had to

> return to work on Thursday so my step-mom and I took walks and I rested.

> Tina would come by after work and spend the evening with us. I went to Dr.

> R's on Friday to get my staples out (he wasn't having a Sat clinic due to

> the holiday). Then I flew home Saturday.

>

> I called the office and spoke with Dr. R once, and then we emailed each

> other several times and I paged him and he returned my call on another

> occassion. I was trying to change his mind about requiring me to have a

> family member come with me. I'm really glad he insisted... It was a comfort

> having her there. She's been my step-mom since I was 10 - so in a lot of

> ways, she is my mom.

>

> I hope I've answered all of your questions... if not, ask away!

>

> Pat (Tish) Culp

> OKC

>

> >

> >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

> >Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:09:22 -0500

> >

> >What airline did you fly? Was it non-stop or did you have to go through a

> > " hub " ? Do you mind if I ask what the fare was? Dr. R said he would

> > " prefer "

> >that I not drive that far after surgery. We will see. I just get so

> >uncomfortable and claustrophobic on planes. Yikes! My husband is even

> >worse.

> >

> >So what about your hunger? or are you hungry? Are you still doing just

> >liquids? Do you feel energetic or weak or weird? Was it tough going back

> >to

> >work so soon? How was it with your step mom in such close quarters? Was

> >she

> >good during the hospital stay? Did you all rent a car? Did you do any

> >sightseeing?

> >

> >I know you are trying to catch up at work, so just answer whenever you can.

> > I

> >have my psych evaluation tomorrow and my pre-op exam on Friday. Other than

> >paying the hospital and Dr. R., I think I'm done! Dr. R hasn't called me

> >yet.

> >When did he get around to calling you? Just before surgery or was it a

> >while

> >back? How many questions did I ask you, 25 or 26? LOL

> >

> >I'm glad it was such a positive experience for you. I hope things go half

> >as

> >well when I get there and I'll be happy.

> >

> >Thanks for the info!

> >

> >Vicki

> >

> >Pat Culp wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > Hi Vicki!

> > >

> > > I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The worst of

> >it

> > > was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I would

> >have

> > > them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday after

> >having

> > > surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard waiting

> > > another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!! I

> >couldn't

> > > wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair or the

> >bed

> > > and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I was

> >dressed

> > > and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about 4 am.

> >LOL

> > >

> > > He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit with me

> >that

> > > morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> > >

> > > Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after 12:00.

> >Around

> > > 10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and went,

> >but I

> > > knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts pacing.

> >I

> > > couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was comfortable.

> >I

> > > decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I started

> > > bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball rolling

> >and

> > > Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went back to my

> > > room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that I

> >could

> > > kiss her! They were all so nice.

> > >

> > > Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit still -

> >finally

> > > about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few days my

> > > thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> > >

> > > I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight home

> >was

> > > uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it has

> >felt

> > > like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But other than

> > > trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine coming

> >home.

> > > The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've felt

> > > traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get home

> >and I

> > > was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here who

> > > traveled by car for a long distance could give you their experiences.

> > >

> > > The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till you

> >can

> > > join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll be happy

> >to

> > > answer them.

> > >

> > > Your day will be here before you know it!

> > >

> > > Pat (Tish) Culp

> > > OKC

> > > SD - 5/24

> > > 18 pounds since surgery

> > > 5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> > > so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> > >

> > > _______________________________________________________________

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> > >

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> Message: 19

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 15:05:23 -0500

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> Thank you so much! I know I'll have a million other questions, but so far you

> have answered them all! I'm going to check with Southwest Airline!

>

> :

>

> Pat Culp wrote:

>

> >

> > Vicki,

> >

> > I flew Delta, I had a lay over on the way back in Atlanta for about an hour.

> > One thing you might think about is flying SW. As of June 3rd they are flying

> > into RDU and it's a direct flight from Tulsa. They don't have one from OKC.

> > I believe it will be around 200 round trip with SW. I couldn't find anything

> > any cheaper than 350 round trip until I went through our company travel

> > service and got a steal at 177 round trip.

> >

> > I don't think I would've been very comfortable traveling for 1200 miles in a

> > car.

> >

> > As far as hunger goes, I have started having some. I've been wanting

> > something salty like lipton cup-a-soup and the noodles. I tried those

> > yesterday and took just a few noodles with the broth. It was wonderful!!!

> > very satisfying. I slowly sipped on it all day. Then last night I had a few

> > tiny spoon fulls of mashed potatoes. After just a few sips or bites your

> > stuffed. I've just taken it really slow just to be sure it settles ok. So

> > far so good!!

> >

> > I have more energy than I did the week before I left. I don't know if it's

> > the weight loss or what, but it's great. As far as going back to work, no

> > problem. I was ready and I worked all day. I had to run my daughter to a

> > program and didn't get home until late. I had more energy when I got home

> > than I used to have after 5.

> >

> > I had a very nice time with my step-mom and I'm so glad she agreed to come

> > with me. Because I had such a wonderful Angel, I didn't have to rent a car.

> > Angel Tina took us sight seeing the weekend before my surgery. She had to

> > return to work on Thursday so my step-mom and I took walks and I rested.

> > Tina would come by after work and spend the evening with us. I went to Dr.

> > R's on Friday to get my staples out (he wasn't having a Sat clinic due to

> > the holiday). Then I flew home Saturday.

> >

> > I called the office and spoke with Dr. R once, and then we emailed each

> > other several times and I paged him and he returned my call on another

> > occassion. I was trying to change his mind about requiring me to have a

> > family member come with me. I'm really glad he insisted... It was a comfort

> > having her there. She's been my step-mom since I was 10 - so in a lot of

> > ways, she is my mom.

> >

> > I hope I've answered all of your questions... if not, ask away!

> >

> > Pat (Tish) Culp

> > OKC

> >

> > >

> > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> > >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> > >Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

> > >Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:09:22 -0500

> > >

> > >What airline did you fly? Was it non-stop or did you have to go through a

> > > " hub " ? Do you mind if I ask what the fare was? Dr. R said he would

> > > " prefer "

> > >that I not drive that far after surgery. We will see. I just get so

> > >uncomfortable and claustrophobic on planes. Yikes! My husband is even

> > >worse.

> > >

> > >So what about your hunger? or are you hungry? Are you still doing just

> > >liquids? Do you feel energetic or weak or weird? Was it tough going back

> > >to

> > >work so soon? How was it with your step mom in such close quarters? Was

> > >she

> > >good during the hospital stay? Did you all rent a car? Did you do any

> > >sightseeing?

> > >

> > >I know you are trying to catch up at work, so just answer whenever you can.

> > > I

> > >have my psych evaluation tomorrow and my pre-op exam on Friday. Other than

> > >paying the hospital and Dr. R., I think I'm done! Dr. R hasn't called me

> > >yet.

> > >When did he get around to calling you? Just before surgery or was it a

> > >while

> > >back? How many questions did I ask you, 25 or 26? LOL

> > >

> > >I'm glad it was such a positive experience for you. I hope things go half

> > >as

> > >well when I get there and I'll be happy.

> > >

> > >Thanks for the info!

> > >

> > >Vicki

> > >

> > >Pat Culp wrote:

> > >

> > > >

> > > > Hi Vicki!

> > > >

> > > > I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The worst of

> > >it

> > > > was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I would

> > >have

> > > > them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday after

> > >having

> > > > surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard waiting

> > > > another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!! I

> > >couldn't

> > > > wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair or the

> > >bed

> > > > and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I was

> > >dressed

> > > > and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about 4 am.

> > >LOL

> > > >

> > > > He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit with me

> > >that

> > > > morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> > > >

> > > > Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after 12:00.

> > >Around

> > > > 10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and went,

> > >but I

> > > > knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts pacing.

> > >I

> > > > couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was comfortable.

> > >I

> > > > decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I started

> > > > bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball rolling

> > >and

> > > > Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went back to my

> > > > room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that I

> > >could

> > > > kiss her! They were all so nice.

> > > >

> > > > Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit still -

> > >finally

> > > > about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few days my

> > > > thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> > > >

> > > > I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight home

> > >was

> > > > uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it has

> > >felt

> > > > like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But other than

> > > > trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine coming

> > >home.

> > > > The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've felt

> > > > traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get home

> > >and I

> > > > was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here who

> > > > traveled by car for a long distance could give you their experiences.

> > > >

> > > > The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till you

> > >can

> > > > join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll be happy

> > >to

> > > > answer them.

> > > >

> > > > Your day will be here before you know it!

> > > >

> > > > Pat (Tish) Culp

> > > > OKC

> > > > SD - 5/24

> > > > 18 pounds since surgery

> > > > 5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> > > > so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> > > >

> > > > _______________________________________________________________

> > > > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

> > > >

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

> > > > Looking for a new hobby? Want to make a new friend?

> > > > http://www.onelist.com

> > > > Come join one of nearly 160,000 e-mail communities at ONElist!

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

> > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com

> > >

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

> > >Give back to your community through " Grow to Give. "

> > >http://www.onelist.com

> > >Deadline is June 19. See homepage for details.

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

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> >

> > _______________________________________________________________

> > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

> >

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>

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>

> Message: 20

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 16:49:29 -0400

> From: bethls@...

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> Just as an FYI (I'm full of FYI's today, aren't I?) ANyway, Southwest

> is known as the

> airline that is least friendly to " people of size. " As a matter of

> fact, if one takes

> up too much room, they insist that you buy a second seat. I haven't had

> personal

> experience with it, but I read that. Also, they don't have reserved

> seating, so make

> sure you qualify to preboard, otherwise you take your chances with the

> " heards. " I've

> always called it " Cattle Call Airlines. " I don't want to sound too

> negative (my cousin

> who works for them will get mad at me if I do), but I lived in Dallas

> for 7 years &

> learned these things about Southwest. Just check it all out before you

> get stuck in a

> bad situation. Good luck & we look forward to having you in NC!! Beth

>

> On Wed, 02 Jun 1999 15:05:23 -0500 vmart@... (Vicki Marton)

> wrote:

>

> >

> >Thank you so much! I know I'll have a million other questions, but so

> >far you

> >have answered them all! I'm going to check with Southwest Airline!

> >

> >:

> >

> >Pat Culp wrote:

> >

> >>

> >> Vicki,

> >>

> >> I flew Delta, I had a lay over on the way back in Atlanta for about

> >an hour.

> >> One thing you might think about is flying SW. As of June 3rd they are

> >flying

> >> into RDU and it's a direct flight from Tulsa. They don't have one

> >from OKC.

> >> I believe it will be around 200 round trip with SW. I couldn't find

> >anything

> >> any cheaper than 350 round trip until I went through our company

> >travel

> >> service and got a steal at 177 round trip.

> >>

> >> I don't think I would've been very comfortable traveling for 1200

> >miles in a

> >> car.

> >>

> >> As far as hunger goes, I have started having some. I've been wanting

> >> something salty like lipton cup-a-soup and the noodles. I tried those

> >> yesterday and took just a few noodles with the broth. It was

> >wonderful!!!

> >> very satisfying. I slowly sipped on it all day. Then last night I had

> >a few

> >> tiny spoon fulls of mashed potatoes. After just a few sips or bites

> >your

> >> stuffed. I've just taken it really slow just to be sure it settles

> >ok. So

> >> far so good!!

> >>

> >> I have more energy than I did the week before I left. I don't know if

> >it's

> >> the weight loss or what, but it's great. As far as going back to

> >work, no

> >> problem. I was ready and I worked all day. I had to run my daughter

> >to a

> >> program and didn't get home until late. I had more energy when I got

> >home

> >> than I used to have after 5.

> >>

> >> I had a very nice time with my step-mom and I'm so glad she agreed to

> >come

> >> with me. Because I had such a wonderful Angel, I didn't have to rent

> >a car.

> >> Angel Tina took us sight seeing the weekend before my surgery. She

> >had to

> >> return to work on Thursday so my step-mom and I took walks and I

> >rested.

> >> Tina would come by after work and spend the evening with us. I went

> >to Dr.

> >> R's on Friday to get my staples out (he wasn't having a Sat clinic

> >due to

> >> the holiday). Then I flew home Saturday.

> >>

> >> I called the office and spoke with Dr. R once, and then we emailed

> >each

> >> other several times and I paged him and he returned my call on

> >another

> >> occassion. I was trying to change his mind about requiring me to have

> >a

> >> family member come with me. I'm really glad he insisted... It was a

> >comfort

> >> having her there. She's been my step-mom since I was 10 - so in a lot

> >of

> >> ways, she is my mom.

> >>

> >> I hope I've answered all of your questions... if not, ask away!

> >>

> >> Pat (Tish) Culp

> >> OKC

> >>

> >> >

> >> >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >> >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >> >Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

> >> >Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:09:22 -0500

> >> >

> >> >What airline did you fly? Was it non-stop or did you have to go

> >through a

> >> > " hub " ? Do you mind if I ask what the fare was? Dr. R said he would

> >> > " prefer "

> >> >that I not drive that far after surgery. We will see. I just get

> >so

> >> >uncomfortable and claustrophobic on planes. Yikes! My husband is

> >even

> >> >worse.

> >> >

> >> >So what about your hunger? or are you hungry? Are you still doing

> >just

> >> >liquids? Do you feel energetic or weak or weird? Was it tough

> >going back

> >> >to

> >> >work so soon? How was it with your step mom in such close quarters?

> >Was

> >> >she

> >> >good during the hospital stay? Did you all rent a car? Did you do

> >any

> >> >sightseeing?

> >> >

> >> >I know you are trying to catch up at work, so just answer whenever

> >you can.

> >> > I

> >> >have my psych evaluation tomorrow and my pre-op exam on Friday.

> >Other than

> >> >paying the hospital and Dr. R., I think I'm done! Dr. R hasn't

> >called me

> >> >yet.

> >> >When did he get around to calling you? Just before surgery or was

> >it a

> >> >while

> >> >back? How many questions did I ask you, 25 or 26? LOL

> >> >

> >> >I'm glad it was such a positive experience for you. I hope things

> >go half

> >> >as

> >> >well when I get there and I'll be happy.

> >> >

> >> >Thanks for the info!

> >> >

> >> >Vicki

> >> >

> >> >Pat Culp wrote:

> >> >

> >> > >

> >> > > Hi Vicki!

> >> > >

> >> > > I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The

> >worst of

> >> >it

> >> > > was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I

> >would

> >> >have

> >> > > them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday

> >after

> >> >having

> >> > > surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard

> >waiting

> >> > > another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!!

> >I

> >> >couldn't

> >> > > wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair

> >or the

> >> >bed

> >> > > and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I

> >was

> >> >dressed

> >> > > and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about

> >4 am.

> >> >LOL

> >> > >

> >> > > He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit

> >with me

> >> >that

> >> > > morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> >> > >

> >> > > Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after

> >12:00.

> >> >Around

> >> > > 10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and

> >went,

> >> >but I

> >> > > knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts

> >pacing.

> >> >I

> >> > > couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was

> >comfortable.

> >> >I

> >> > > decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I

> >started

> >> > > bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball

> >rolling

> >> >and

> >> > > Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went

> >back to my

> >> > > room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that

> >I

> >> >could

> >> > > kiss her! They were all so nice.

> >> > >

> >> > > Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit

> >still -

> >> >finally

> >> > > about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few

> >days my

> >> > > thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> >> > >

> >> > > I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight

> >home

> >> >was

> >> > > uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it

> >has

> >> >felt

> >> > > like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But

> >other than

> >> > > trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine

> >coming

> >> >home.

> >> > > The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've

> >felt

> >> > > traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get

> >home

> >> >and I

> >> > > was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here

> >who

> >> > > traveled by car for a long distance could give you their

> >experiences.

> >> > >

> >> > > The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till

> >you

> >> >can

> >> > > join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll

> >be happy

> >> >to

> >> > > answer them.

> >> > >

> >> > > Your day will be here before you know it!

> >> > >

> >> > > Pat (Tish) Culp

> >> > > OKC

> >> > > SD - 5/24

> >> > > 18 pounds since surgery

> >> > > 5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> >> > > so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> >> > >

> >> > > _______________________________________________________________

> >> > > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

> >> > >

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> Message: 21

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 16:28:12 -0500

>

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> I appreciate the information. I have limited experience with SW (I also

> lived in Dallas for about 5 years) and know that it can be a very " humbling "

> experience flying with them, but many times the savings and non-stop flights

> can offset the hassle somewhat. Certainly not if I end up buying a second

> seat, though!

>

> Thanks for your thoughts.

>

> Vicki Marton

> SD 7/19/99

> Oklahoma

>

> bethls@... wrote:

>

> > From: bethls@...

> >

> > Just as an FYI (I'm full of FYI's today, aren't I?) ANyway, Southwest

> > is known as the

> > airline that is least friendly to " people of size. " As a matter of

> > fact, if one takes

> > up too much room, they insist that you buy a second seat. I haven't had

> > personal

> > experience with it, but I read that. Also, they don't have reserved

> > seating, so make

> > sure you qualify to preboard, otherwise you take your chances with the

> > " heards. " I've

> > always called it " Cattle Call Airlines. " I don't want to sound too

> > negative (my cousin

> > who works for them will get mad at me if I do), but I lived in Dallas

> > for 7 years &

> > learned these things about Southwest. Just check it all out before you

> > get stuck in a

> > bad situation. Good luck & we look forward to having you in NC!! Beth

> >

> > On Wed, 02 Jun 1999 15:05:23 -0500 vmart@... (Vicki Marton)

> > wrote:

> >

> > >

> > >Thank you so much! I know I'll have a million other questions, but so

> > >far you

> > >have answered them all! I'm going to check with Southwest Airline!

> > >

> > >:

> > >

> > >Pat Culp wrote:

> > >

> > >>

> > >> Vicki,

> > >>

> > >> I flew Delta, I had a lay over on the way back in Atlanta for about

> > >an hour.

> > >> One thing you might think about is flying SW. As of June 3rd they are

> > >flying

> > >> into RDU and it's a direct flight from Tulsa. They don't have one

> > >from OKC.

> > >> I believe it will be around 200 round trip with SW. I couldn't find

> > >anything

> > >> any cheaper than 350 round trip until I went through our company

> > >travel

> > >> service and got a steal at 177 round trip.

> > >>

> > >> I don't think I would've been very comfortable traveling for 1200

> > >miles in a

> > >> car.

> > >>

> > >> As far as hunger goes, I have started having some. I've been wanting

> > >> something salty like lipton cup-a-soup and the noodles. I tried those

> > >> yesterday and took just a few noodles with the broth. It was

> > >wonderful!!!

> > >> very satisfying. I slowly sipped on it all day. Then last night I had

> > >a few

> > >> tiny spoon fulls of mashed potatoes. After just a few sips or bites

> > >your

> > >> stuffed. I've just taken it really slow just to be sure it settles

> > >ok. So

> > >> far so good!!

> > >>

> > >> I have more energy than I did the week before I left. I don't know if

> > >it's

> > >> the weight loss or what, but it's great. As far as going back to

> > >work, no

> > >> problem. I was ready and I worked all day. I had to run my daughter

> > >to a

> > >> program and didn't get home until late. I had more energy when I got

> > >home

> > >> than I used to have after 5.

> > >>

> > >> I had a very nice time with my step-mom and I'm so glad she agreed to

> > >come

> > >> with me. Because I had such a wonderful Angel, I didn't have to rent

> > >a car.

> > >> Angel Tina took us sight seeing the weekend before my surgery. She

> > >had to

> > >> return to work on Thursday so my step-mom and I took walks and I

> > >rested.

> > >> Tina would come by after work and spend the evening with us. I went

> > >to Dr.

> > >> R's on Friday to get my staples out (he wasn't having a Sat clinic

> > >due to

> > >> the holiday). Then I flew home Saturday.

> > >>

> > >> I called the office and spoke with Dr. R once, and then we emailed

> > >each

> > >> other several times and I paged him and he returned my call on

> > >another

> > >> occassion. I was trying to change his mind about requiring me to have

> > >a

> > >> family member come with me. I'm really glad he insisted... It was a

> > >comfort

> > >> having her there. She's been my step-mom since I was 10 - so in a lot

> > >of

> > >> ways, she is my mom.

> > >>

> > >> I hope I've answered all of your questions... if not, ask away!

> > >>

> > >> Pat (Tish) Culp

> > >> OKC

> > >>

> > >> >

> > >> >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> > >> >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> > >> >Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

> > >> >Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 14:09:22 -0500

> > >> >

> > >> >What airline did you fly? Was it non-stop or did you have to go

> > >through a

> > >> > " hub " ? Do you mind if I ask what the fare was? Dr. R said he would

> > >> > " prefer "

> > >> >that I not drive that far after surgery. We will see. I just get

> > >so

> > >> >uncomfortable and claustrophobic on planes. Yikes! My husband is

> > >even

> > >> >worse.

> > >> >

> > >> >So what about your hunger? or are you hungry? Are you still doing

> > >just

> > >> >liquids? Do you feel energetic or weak or weird? Was it tough

> > >going back

> > >> >to

> > >> >work so soon? How was it with your step mom in such close quarters?

> > >Was

> > >> >she

> > >> >good during the hospital stay? Did you all rent a car? Did you do

> > >any

> > >> >sightseeing?

> > >> >

> > >> >I know you are trying to catch up at work, so just answer whenever

> > >you can.

> > >> > I

> > >> >have my psych evaluation tomorrow and my pre-op exam on Friday.

> > >Other than

> > >> >paying the hospital and Dr. R., I think I'm done! Dr. R hasn't

> > >called me

> > >> >yet.

> > >> >When did he get around to calling you? Just before surgery or was

> > >it a

> > >> >while

> > >> >back? How many questions did I ask you, 25 or 26? LOL

> > >> >

> > >> >I'm glad it was such a positive experience for you. I hope things

> > >go half

> > >> >as

> > >> >well when I get there and I'll be happy.

> > >> >

> > >> >Thanks for the info!

> > >> >

> > >> >Vicki

> > >> >

> > >> >Pat Culp wrote:

> > >> >

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Hi Vicki!

> > >> > >

> > >> > > I haven't had any nausea at all. It really went very well. The

> > >worst of

> > >> >it

> > >> > > was the IV's, which I had them switch 3 times in 2 days, but I

> > >would

> > >> >have

> > >> > > them take care of it at the first sign of discomfort. Tuesday

> > >after

> > >> >having

> > >> > > surgery on Monday I was ready to go to the hotel. It was hard

> > >waiting

> > >> > > another day. By the time Wed got here I was like a caged lion!!!

> > >I

> > >> >couldn't

> > >> > > wait to get to go to the hotel, I wasn't comfortable in the chair

> > >or the

> > >> >bed

> > >> > > and wanted to break out! Dr. R came by early that morning and I

> > >was

> > >> >dressed

> > >> > > and had my makeup on. I had been up walking the halls since about

> > >4 am.

> > >> >LOL

> > >> > >

> > >> > > He did Rick's surgery that day and Katy came back by to visit

> > >with me

> > >> >that

> > >> > > morning. It was so nice to get to spend the time with her.

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Dr. R told me that I could get my IV's out and go home after

> > >12:00.

> > >> >Around

> > >> > > 10 they took out my IV's - I was in HEAVEN! Then 12:00 came and

> > >went,

> > >> >but I

> > >> > > knew he was in surgery. I was driving Tina and my step-mom nuts

> > >pacing.

> > >> >I

> > >> > > couldn't sit still... up and down, up and down, nothing was

> > >comfortable.

> > >> >I

> > >> > > decided the squeeky wheel gets oiled... so around 1:30 - 2:00 I

> > >started

> > >> > > bugging the nurses station - nicely of course. That got the ball

> > >rolling

> > >> >and

> > >> > > Dr. R's assistant called him and got my release going. I went

> > >back to my

> > >> > > room singing! I told the nurse who brought my release papers that

> > >I

> > >> >could

> > >> > > kiss her! They were all so nice.

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Once I got to the hotel... I was the same way, could not sit

> > >still -

> > >> >finally

> > >> > > about 9:30 I was able to sleep for about an hour. The next few

> > >days my

> > >> > > thighs were so sore from the 1,000's of ups and downs!

> > >> > >

> > >> > > I honestly haven't had any problems from the surgery. The flight

> > >home

> > >> >was

> > >> > > uncomfortable, but only to my butt. My right cheek went numb, it

> > >has

> > >> >felt

> > >> > > like a bruse ever since, getting better every day though. But

> > >other than

> > >> > > trying to squeeze into those tiny seats the flights were fine

> > >coming

> > >> >home.

> > >> > > The altitude didn't bother me at all. I don't know how I would've

> > >felt

> > >> > > traveling in a car for that long, I just wanted to hurry and get

> > >home

> > >> >and I

> > >> > > was very glad that I was flying. Maybe some of the others on here

> > >who

> > >> > > traveled by car for a long distance could give you their

> > >experiences.

> > >> > >

> > >> > > The 19th isn't too far away and it will fly by. I can't wait till

> > >you

> > >> >can

> > >> > > join me on the other side! If you have any other questions I'll

> > >be happy

> > >> >to

> > >> > > answer them.

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Your day will be here before you know it!

> > >> > >

> > >> > > Pat (Tish) Culp

> > >> > > OKC

> > >> > > SD - 5/24

> > >> > > 18 pounds since surgery

> > >> > > 5 pounds I lost the week before surgery

> > >> > > so - 23 pounds gone forever!

> > >> > >

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> > Beth Sorensen,MS,TRS/CTRS,CCM

> > Project Coordinator and Instructor

> > Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

> > Center for Recreation and Disability Studies

> > CB# 8145, Evergreen House

> > University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

> > Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8145

> >

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> Message: 22

> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 1999 15:37:37 PDT

>

> Subject: Re: FW: Water Balloon

>

> >

> >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist

> >To: MGB Email list <minigastricbypassonelist>, Rinehart

> >

> >Subject: FW: Water Balloon

> >Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 14:36:44 -0400

> >

> > > > Subject: Water Balloon

> > > >

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> Message: 23

> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 19:02:51 EDT

> From: CmacyM@...

> Subject: Re: Questions from Vicki

>

> Just my two cents...

>

> When it comes to Southwest: ALWAYS ask them where all the plane stops. They

> might sometimes say that it's " direct " , but that means it makes stops.

> Unless they say it's " non-stop " it stops some place. If in doubt you can

> always ask me. I can check it out at work to see if it stops and if so

> where.

>

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> Message: 25

> Date: 2 Jun 1999 23:30:08 -0000

> From: lustre714@...

> Subject: CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

>

> Hi Gang,

> Just wanted to say CONGRATS to all who went to the other side!!!!!You all

sound so

> happy and I'll bet relieved to have it over with!!!!WAIT FOR ME,,,,I'M

COMING!!!!Just

> trying to get all my ducks in a row for my appeal.Hoping to appeal by next

week,,,prayers

> please!!!!!!!

>

> DEE in Fla.

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