Guest guest Posted May 13, 2001 Report Share Posted May 13, 2001 Hello all. I just wanted to say thank you to all of those that have written to me about my first consultation on May 21st with Dr. Elariny. I have learned that he seems to be a very skilled and wonderful surgeon. It is wonderful to know that I am not the only one that is scared out of my mind, just wishing that the whole thing was done and over with and that I was on the Other Side. I was wondering about the " Angels " that I see referred to. Can someone explain that to me since I am so new too all of this. Amy Y. 280 5'8 " BMI 43 1st Consultation with Dr. E on May 21st!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2001 Report Share Posted May 13, 2001 At 8:24 PM +0000 5/13/01, mywls@... wrote: >... > I was wondering about the " Angels " that I see referred to. Can >someone explain that to me since I am so new too all of this. Amy, When you are in the hospital, at least until they put their beds online, you have no way of getting in touch with the rest of us, to let us know how you are doing (WE CARE), or if support is needed. Your " angel " is your go-between during that time. In my case, I gave our daughter, Virginia, a mail list of people to contact, including two wonderful friends on this list who spread the word for me. Happily, I needed a minimum of support, and " got out of jail " in three days. But, many good folks wrote to me in the days just before and after the procedure. There are extreme cases where an angel becomes a real lifeline to the patient. Most recent example that comes to mind is Gobo, who is 's angel. had rather significant complications (a portion of her duodenum died on her, and she could not be closed up for weeks and weeks), and Gobo encouraged and collected e-mail from us to and also relayed info from 's family to the rest of us, day after day, week after week. Gobo is an ace among angels! Best, Steve -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting BMI 51; -14 lb today My epitaph was going to read " Today, I begin my diet in earnest. " Now I can change it to a kindler, gentler " Return to Sender. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2001 Report Share Posted May 13, 2001 At 8:24 PM +0000 5/13/01, mywls@... wrote: >... > I was wondering about the " Angels " that I see referred to. Can >someone explain that to me since I am so new too all of this. Amy, When you are in the hospital, at least until they put their beds online, you have no way of getting in touch with the rest of us, to let us know how you are doing (WE CARE), or if support is needed. Your " angel " is your go-between during that time. In my case, I gave our daughter, Virginia, a mail list of people to contact, including two wonderful friends on this list who spread the word for me. Happily, I needed a minimum of support, and " got out of jail " in three days. But, many good folks wrote to me in the days just before and after the procedure. There are extreme cases where an angel becomes a real lifeline to the patient. Most recent example that comes to mind is Gobo, who is 's angel. had rather significant complications (a portion of her duodenum died on her, and she could not be closed up for weeks and weeks), and Gobo encouraged and collected e-mail from us to and also relayed info from 's family to the rest of us, day after day, week after week. Gobo is an ace among angels! Best, Steve -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting BMI 51; -14 lb today My epitaph was going to read " Today, I begin my diet in earnest. " Now I can change it to a kindler, gentler " Return to Sender. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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