Re: Leaving to Have surgery in 2 days

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen,

Congratulations on your fast approaching surgery date! I will say

some prayers and send good thoughts your way. You are smart to try

to focus on the postive outcomes and not to dwell too much on the

actual surgery. When I have any anxiety about the procedure, I try

to immediately switch my thoughts to how nice life will be as a

thinner person. I also try to visualize the site of the incision and

the organs as " knitting " back together and healing quickly. I think

our minds have a great effect on our bodies, and if we go into this

surgery with positive energy, it can only assist in our own healing.

I have asked my friends and loved ones to send prayers and healing

energy my way during my surgery...I have asked them not to " worry "

or " hope that everything goes OK " ...but instead to think of me in a

loving way, and know that their love and positive thoughts will be

felt during my surgery and will assist me in my outcome. Maybe you

could try that, and begin to really focus on the amazing healing

power of your own body, and the great life coming your way!!! I am

sure you will do fine and I will be thinking of you on the 9th!

Jean in SC

Dr Baltasar, Spain

May 14 2001

> Hi all,

>

> Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally terrified.

I

> am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to walk,

> and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery). Please

> say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

thoughts,

> I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I

am

> really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish

me

> luck.

>

> Thanks,

> Ellen

> from TX

> Pre-op weight 405

> BMI 68

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen,

Congratulations on your fast approaching surgery date! I will say

some prayers and send good thoughts your way. You are smart to try

to focus on the postive outcomes and not to dwell too much on the

actual surgery. When I have any anxiety about the procedure, I try

to immediately switch my thoughts to how nice life will be as a

thinner person. I also try to visualize the site of the incision and

the organs as " knitting " back together and healing quickly. I think

our minds have a great effect on our bodies, and if we go into this

surgery with positive energy, it can only assist in our own healing.

I have asked my friends and loved ones to send prayers and healing

energy my way during my surgery...I have asked them not to " worry "

or " hope that everything goes OK " ...but instead to think of me in a

loving way, and know that their love and positive thoughts will be

felt during my surgery and will assist me in my outcome. Maybe you

could try that, and begin to really focus on the amazing healing

power of your own body, and the great life coming your way!!! I am

sure you will do fine and I will be thinking of you on the 9th!

Jean in SC

Dr Baltasar, Spain

May 14 2001

> Hi all,

>

> Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally terrified.

I

> am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to walk,

> and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery). Please

> say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

thoughts,

> I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I

am

> really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish

me

> luck.

>

> Thanks,

> Ellen

> from TX

> Pre-op weight 405

> BMI 68

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen,

Congratulations on your fast approaching surgery date! I will say

some prayers and send good thoughts your way. You are smart to try

to focus on the postive outcomes and not to dwell too much on the

actual surgery. When I have any anxiety about the procedure, I try

to immediately switch my thoughts to how nice life will be as a

thinner person. I also try to visualize the site of the incision and

the organs as " knitting " back together and healing quickly. I think

our minds have a great effect on our bodies, and if we go into this

surgery with positive energy, it can only assist in our own healing.

I have asked my friends and loved ones to send prayers and healing

energy my way during my surgery...I have asked them not to " worry "

or " hope that everything goes OK " ...but instead to think of me in a

loving way, and know that their love and positive thoughts will be

felt during my surgery and will assist me in my outcome. Maybe you

could try that, and begin to really focus on the amazing healing

power of your own body, and the great life coming your way!!! I am

sure you will do fine and I will be thinking of you on the 9th!

Jean in SC

Dr Baltasar, Spain

May 14 2001

> Hi all,

>

> Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally terrified.

I

> am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to walk,

> and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery). Please

> say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

thoughts,

> I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I

am

> really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish

me

> luck.

>

> Thanks,

> Ellen

> from TX

> Pre-op weight 405

> BMI 68

[Guest guest]

Jean,

Thanks for the positive imagery. I will try that too. I know I will

be so much better when it is done. I hope everything goes well for

you too. I will keep good thoughts for the both of us.

Ellen

> > Hi all,

> >

> > Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally

terrified.

> I

> > am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to

walk,

> > and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery).

Please

> > say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

> thoughts,

> > I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I

> am

> > really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish

> me

> > luck.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Ellen

> > from TX

> > Pre-op weight 405

> > BMI 68

[Guest guest]

Thanks,

We will post when we get back, we don't have a laptop to bring with

us. So, hopefully I will be able to post May 24.

> You got it girl! Everything will be just fine. I expect to hear

good reports and soon!!

>

> Sandy G.

> Leaving to Have surgery in 2 days

>

>

> Hi all,

>

> Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally

terrified. I

> am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to

walk,

> and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery).

Please

> say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

thoughts,

> I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I

am

> really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish

me

> luck.

>

> Thanks,

> Ellen

> from TX

> Pre-op weight 405

> BMI 68

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

are you having the swich with the tummy at the top or sideways as the dr does at usc?

[Guest guest]

are you having the swich with the tummy at the top or sideways as the dr does at usc?

[Guest guest]

I believe it takes an enormous amount of inner strength and courage to get

to where you are today, Ellen. I pray that it will carry you through the

next couple of weeks and look forward to hearing from you when you return

home.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally terrified. I

> am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to walk,

> and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery). Please

> say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good thoughts,

> I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I am

> really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish me

> luck.

>

> Thanks,

> Ellen

> from TX

> Pre-op weight 405

> BMI 68

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

I believe it takes an enormous amount of inner strength and courage to get

to where you are today, Ellen. I pray that it will carry you through the

next couple of weeks and look forward to hearing from you when you return

home.

>

> Hi all,

>

> Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally terrified. I

> am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to walk,

> and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery). Please

> say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good thoughts,

> I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but I am

> really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so wish me

> luck.

>

> Thanks,

> Ellen

> from TX

> Pre-op weight 405

> BMI 68

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

Ellen,

You are in our thoughts and we will be swinging chickens for you for

a safe and uneventful surgery

! There's a great bunch of people in the SF area, who may stop in and

see you. Do you have someone going with you ?

*hugs*

Anita

Pre-pre-op in Denver

> > Hi all,

> >

> > Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally

terrified. I

> > am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to

walk,

> > and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery).

Please

> > say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

thoughts,

> > I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but

I am

> > really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so

wish me

> > luck.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Ellen

> > from TX

> > Pre-op weight 405

> > BMI 68

> >

> >

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

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> >

[Guest guest]

Ellen,

You are in our thoughts and we will be swinging chickens for you for

a safe and uneventful surgery

! There's a great bunch of people in the SF area, who may stop in and

see you. Do you have someone going with you ?

*hugs*

Anita

Pre-pre-op in Denver

> > Hi all,

> >

> > Well I leave for San Francisco in 2 days and am totally

terrified. I

> > am trying to see the after picture, being normal and able to

walk,

> > and I am trying not to concentrate on the during (surgery).

Please

> > say a little prayer for me on May 9, and send me some good

thoughts,

> > I think I am going to need them. I hope everything goes Ok, but

I am

> > really frightened. But I can not go on living like I am, so

wish me

> > luck.

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Ellen

> > from TX

> > Pre-op weight 405

> > BMI 68

> >

> >

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

------

> >

[Guest guest]

Wouldn't the "tummy sideways" mean that the pyloric valve was removed and that this would not be a DS? Or am I missing something?

in Seattle

----- Original Message -----

From: shs43bulldog@...

are you having the swich with the tummy at the top or sideways as the dr does at usc? ----------------------------------------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Wouldn't the "tummy sideways" mean that the pyloric valve was removed and that this would not be a DS? Or am I missing something?

in Seattle

----- Original Message -----

From: shs43bulldog@...

are you having the swich with the tummy at the top or sideways as the dr does at usc? ----------------------------------------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Ellen,

My happy thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for you!!! I'd swing chickens for you; however, I don't have any. So, I'll find something safe to swing that won't take someone's eye out!!!

Here's some happy faces:

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I look forward to hearing about your successful and problem-free experience!!!

Pam

Pre-op in MD

Dr. Vanguri

Surgery date July 9, 2001

[Guest guest]

Ellen,

My happy thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for you!!! I'd swing chickens for you; however, I don't have any. So, I'll find something safe to swing that won't take someone's eye out!!!

Here's some happy faces:

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I look forward to hearing about your successful and problem-free experience!!!

Pam

Pre-op in MD

Dr. Vanguri

Surgery date July 9, 2001

[Guest guest]

Goodluck Ellen, hope everything goes perfectly. Gwen