Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 Cheryl, Did you lose weight before surgery or were you operated on at 384? I too am above the 350 limit and I would like to discuss your surgery and progress with you if you are willing. Thanks, NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 Cheryl, Did you lose weight before surgery or were you operated on at 384? I too am above the 350 limit and I would like to discuss your surgery and progress with you if you are willing. Thanks, NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 Cheryl, Did you lose weight before surgery or were you operated on at 384? I too am above the 350 limit and I would like to discuss your surgery and progress with you if you are willing. Thanks, NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 Thanks Cheryl, I will be in touch. NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 Thanks Cheryl, I will be in touch. NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 NV, Yes, I lost weight before surgery. I weighed 384 and lost 30 lbs and had surgery at 354. I tried to talk about doing it when I was above the 354 weight but the Dr doesn't feel it is safe and he really cares about the surgery outcome. The instruments aren't as functional if you are above a certain size. IE. its more difficult to operate. I am glad I did it. I struggled with it but I am a better person today b/c of the efforts it took to make surgery possible for me. I would be happy to talk further with you if you like. Get my phone number from the website and call me anytime between 7pm and 10pm weekdays. Other times by chance you'll catch me home. Email me personally also, if you prefer that method. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 NV, Yes, I lost weight before surgery. I weighed 384 and lost 30 lbs and had surgery at 354. I tried to talk about doing it when I was above the 354 weight but the Dr doesn't feel it is safe and he really cares about the surgery outcome. The instruments aren't as functional if you are above a certain size. IE. its more difficult to operate. I am glad I did it. I struggled with it but I am a better person today b/c of the efforts it took to make surgery possible for me. I would be happy to talk further with you if you like. Get my phone number from the website and call me anytime between 7pm and 10pm weekdays. Other times by chance you'll catch me home. Email me personally also, if you prefer that method. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 Steve, I am so glad that you made it through the surgery and at home now. Wow, that was really fast. lol. I will be going tomorrow for mine. I am sending warm thoughts your way. tomorrow is the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 Yeah Steve, You are the iron man. Only one day!! Best of luck to you you. NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 WOW Steve... congratulations... you're on your way now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 In a message dated 02/08/2000 1:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, Lolipop32@... writes: << tomorrow is the day >> Good luck ! Hugs And Prayers Sharon In KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 In a message dated 02/08/2000 1:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, Lolipop32@... writes: << tomorrow is the day >> Good luck ! Hugs And Prayers Sharon In KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 Hail, the fuzzless wonder!!!!!!!( who on good source is already growing it back!) BBBBBBOOOOOOO!LOL I am glad you are feeling better!!!Congrats! PAige >From: Pencils99@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: I'm back >Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:59:58 EST > >Hi all, > >I'm back, after spending only one night in the hospital. I'm doing very >well >except for that " punched in the stomach " feeling, and I'm not even bleeding >much from my port sites. Alas, I didn't get the extra special 6-hole >procedure, but that's life. > >Lynda is doing very well also, and is probably at her hotel by now. I >really >didn't see Lowe or Diane, so I can't report on them. Thanks to >everyone again for the good thoughts. > >Steve ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 Hail, the fuzzless wonder!!!!!!!( who on good source is already growing it back!) BBBBBBOOOOOOO!LOL I am glad you are feeling better!!!Congrats! PAige >From: Pencils99@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: I'm back >Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:59:58 EST > >Hi all, > >I'm back, after spending only one night in the hospital. I'm doing very >well >except for that " punched in the stomach " feeling, and I'm not even bleeding >much from my port sites. Alas, I didn't get the extra special 6-hole >procedure, but that's life. > >Lynda is doing very well also, and is probably at her hotel by now. I >really >didn't see Lowe or Diane, so I can't report on them. Thanks to >everyone again for the good thoughts. > >Steve ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 Lolipop32@... wrote: > > > tomorrow is the day May God hold you and Dr Rutledge in His hands! You will both be in my prayers. Hugs, Pat Lyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 ChristinGodspeed you take care!!!!!!! We will be thinking of you! Paige:) >From: nonesuch98@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: I'm back >Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 22:27:15 EST > >In a message dated 02/08/2000 1:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, >Lolipop32@... writes: > ><< > tomorrow is the day >> > >Good luck ! >Hugs And Prayers >Sharon In KY ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2000 Report Share Posted February 8, 2000 ChristinGodspeed you take care!!!!!!! We will be thinking of you! Paige:) >From: nonesuch98@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: I'm back >Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 22:27:15 EST > >In a message dated 02/08/2000 1:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, >Lolipop32@... writes: > ><< > tomorrow is the day >> > >Good luck ! >Hugs And Prayers >Sharon In KY ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2000 Report Share Posted December 14, 2000 Hi everyone, I have to make this quick as my most comfortable position is flat on my back in my bed. For anyone who has had a surgical procedure on their pancreas I have new found sympathy for you!!! I'm not really that sore but without an appetite and feeling nauseous it all adds up to being very uncomfortable. The procedure went OK. Then the surgeon told me that the gall bladder didn't look bad. So, he tells me, only time will tell if taking it out will help me. Then I was really feeling OK, drinking etc...until I had to go to the bathroom. I had to go so bad but I just couldn't go!! I had to be straight cath'd because the surgical resident couldn't make up her mind about what to do. Then they said I had to stay over night. I ended up with a foley catheter by midnight. They took the catheter out at 10:00 but by 1:30 I still couldn't go. I had to be cath'd again. What an ordeal. I was finally able to go at 4:00 but they made me stay to make sure I didn't end up back in the emergency room. I didn't argue. So, that was my fun and excitement. I am just sore. Hurts to cough or sneeze. As I said, I really feel for you guys who had a real incision on your abd. I am still catching up on the posts but I hope everyone is doing well or at least better... Take care!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2000 Report Share Posted December 14, 2000 Hi , I'm glad to hear your surgery is over...Get the rest you need now and I'll keep you in my prayers. Hugs & Prayers Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2000 Report Share Posted December 15, 2000 Dear , Looking back, no way was it as awful as I thought. I'm still not so sure what I was afraid of though. I think it is the fact that when you have surgery you aren't in control. Just as said in her post, when you sign the consent you sign for a lap chole BUT...they MIGHT do this and they MIGHT have to do. And you'll never know until you wake up. I think that is what made me so nervous. I was sorry to see that you're not doing any better with the diet. I can only imagine how frustrated you must be. I am hoping that someone will have the answers for you!! Take care and keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2000 Report Share Posted December 15, 2000 Hi , I am so glad it is over---------I truly hope it takes care of the pain............was it as bad as you thought? I mean, the catheter ordeal couldn't have been much fun, but did you find it worse than you imagined, or no? Anyway, my dear, I am glad you are back to posting. Rest and get better! Be well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2000 Report Share Posted December 15, 2000 Hi everyone, I have to make this quick as my most comfortable position is flat on my back in my bed. For anyone who has had a surgical procedure on their pancreas I have new found sympathy for you!!! I'm not really that sore but without an appetite and feeling nauseous it all adds up to being very uncomfortable. The procedure went OK. Then the surgeon told me that the gall bladder didn't look bad. So, he tells me, only time will tell if taking it out will help me. , How are you feeling? I am sorry, I have been keeping up with you but I haven't been up to writing lately. I'm glad everything went ok for the most part. Are you doing beter today? Thinking of you..........Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2000 Report Share Posted December 16, 2000 In a message dated 12/16/00 2:13:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, briffle@... writes: << Are you doing better today? >> Dear Becky, I feel somewhat better each day. I keep having short episodes of nausea that I hope are going to go away. I am also having the same pain I had before the surgery. In fact, I'd almost say it is worse now. I can't believe that this is happening. I had hoped to find the answers and instead things may just be worse. I'm not ready to throw in the towel. Maybe I just need more time to heal after the surgery. I still have my fingers crossed. Thank you for asking about me! I am glad to hear that you have found someone that is taking all your symptoms into account and trying to figure things out. It is so nice to hear that after all the stories of MD's just blowing things off and saying " you shouldn't be having pain, we fixed your problem. " Take care of yourself and enjoy your time away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Jill! I've been worried about you. Glad to see you made it back to us. I wonder if you could make it to see someone at Mayo in ville, FL since it's so much closer than going all the way up to Rochester, MN. I found this name: Dr. Cheshire Mayo Clinic ville Department of Neurology 4500 San Pablo Road ville, FL 32224 Phone: Specialty: Shy-Drager Syndrome, Orthostatic Intolerance http://www.mayo.edu/mcj/MCJhome.html Perhaps someone else on the list has been to see him and can tell you what he's like. Good luck! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Welcome back T! You were missed. Hope you enjoy the new computer.....I sure like mine....got mine in Sept and it was so much better than the old one I had..... Hugs, Darlene > Hey everyone, I promised I'd be back in a few days and here I am in full > force...I got my new computer today and I've got it up and running, like a > kid in a candy store... > > Thanks to and Jerri for their help and kind words of missing me... I > missed you guys too.. > > Hugs, > > t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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