RE: Subject: News on Sharon

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In a message dated 4/2/01 3:01:05 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< She is covered in peeling skin,

the nurses are moisturizing her every four hours. Sage and I

wondered if it was all because of that horrible blistering rash

she had before from the reaction to the CT scan dye. >>

Hi, I just spoke with a gal (Nellie) who was scheduled for surgery the same

day I was. she had encountered difficulties before the surgery date and

mentioned that the psych mentioned he wouldn't recommend surgery at this time

(she got an RNY with Dr. GAgner), so i really didn't think she went thr0ugh

with it. Turns out she DID have surgery the same day as me -- but had a

leak/blockage, had to undergo a second surgery and even spent 17 days in a

coma!

She mentioned that this experimental drug (not yet FDA approved) was used

(after contacting her proxy for permission) to help prevent blood clots in

her legs going to her heart and killing her while she was in the coma. She

mentioned that her skin peeled off (and is still peeling off) in sheets due

to that medication. It is possible that Sharon got the same medication to

prevent clotting while she was in a coma and/or immobile for an extended

period of time?

The massive skin peeling was a side effect of this drug. I don't know what

the name of it is or anything, but her symptoms sound similar to those that

Nellie experienced.

I'm so glad to hear Sharon is better and no longer comatose. She has been in

our prayers.

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting,Mt. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

71 days post-op and still feelin' fab!

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Thanks for the information about Nellie. I hope she's

doing well now.

I just got off the phone with Sharon's Mom and she is

so happy that Sharon has made a turnaround. Still a

long way to go and needs all our thoughts and prayers.

But it is sure looking better and Dr. Rabkin was real

happy, too.

They think the peeling is due to the reaction to the

CT scan dye, but also could be due to the heparin,

which may be what they used on Nellie too.

Sharon is responding, her blood pressure is good, but

she is still running a bit of a fever. But, it is

exciting that things are looking more hopeful now.

I notice you took your loss off -- it goes so fast its

hard to keep track of sometimes. =) Glad you're doin'

fab!

Love,

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Kris G

Cincinnati, OH - 5'7 " , 40 years old

pre-op:283 - BMI 44.3 now:178 - BMI 27.9

ciao to 105 lbs. & 109 inches in 7 months

Open BPD/DS 08/22/00 - Dr. Maguire, Kettering OH

HumanaFreedom Plus Plan

iwillbefit@...

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Hi, Kris! Thank GOD she is doing fine and even back to work now! I

looked

for her on the 10th floor after my surgery and since she wasn't listed there,

I thought

'oh, she didn't get the surgery yet.' Turns out she was put on the 9th

floor! By the

time I was discharged she was just about to go into her second surgery. What

an ordeal

she went through! I'm so glad she made it through and is feeling better.

She says she

has no problems eating, etc. and has energy. The only thing really still

bothering her is

the peeling skin - especially on the soles of her feet.

<<<<>>>

I'm so happy that she's doing better! I'm definately sending a card out

pronto. What a great idea to provide her address so everyone can send

good wishes! I'm sure that will cheer her up!

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Well, Dr. Gagner does NOT use heparin, actually. He uses the pressure

cuffs alone. However, since she was in a coma and bedridden for such a

long time, he very well could have administered the heparin after the surgery

as a precaution. I know they did give her this other drug to prevent clots

and it was more extreme than heparin (the experimental drug) since they

were so concerned about her getting clots which could go to her heart/lungs.

<<<

>>>

Oh, she remains in our prayers. She's on my mom's nationwide prayer chain,

too!

<<<>>>

You're right about that! I haven't really kept track of it except where I am

now.

I am in a period of remarkable pound droppage --- two days ago I was 272.

Then,

yesterday, I'm 270.5. This morning, I'm officially at 270! ROFL I've lost

a total

of about 36 lbs since surgery (I started at 307). I can't remember when I

was what

at any particular time, although I'm jotting it down in my journal. I'm not

even clear what day

post-op I am sometimes! LOL

all the best,

laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Dr. Quinn assisting/MT. Sinai/NYC

January 25, 2001

72 days post-op and still feelin' fab!