Re: CYNTHIA Tuesday PM Report

[Guest guest]

Gobo,

This is very encouraging news about . YES! YES! Right now, we are HER angels hovering ever near. Please tell her this!!! I think I am speaking for all of us (even though we are NOT supposed to do that!!

when I say we wish we could all be sitting there with her and telling her these things in person.

Thanks Gobo for doing a great job of helping to keep her spirits up, and for keeping us posted.

Pam

Pre-op in MD

[Guest guest]

Dear Gobo,

Thanks so much for your your report on . This sounds so much

better than yesterday. I'm happy they got Dr. Deviny to sit down and

talk. Please let know that she, her husband and her sister

are in my prayers. She has been so supportive to everyone. She needs

our prayers now.

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday

> 's sister received an early morning call from

> 's husband as he was on his way to work. He works 2

> jobs. He was very upset that they still did not have much

> information on and asked that her son and her sister

> find out as much as they could today, or set up a time to talk to

> the doctors and see what the heck is going on.

>

> When her sister and son arrived at the hospital, they were happy

> to see that was more alert than last night and her

> speech was much improved. She still was quite sleepy but just

> seemed much better in general. She told them that Dr. Deviny

> was in to see her earlier this morning and that she would be

> having a contrast test done later on today to find out where if at

> all there was a leakage.

>

> Gayle Hand came in to see and visit with them. 's

> sister says that seeing Gayle was like seeing an angel walk in

> the room; they were so happy to see her and she was so

> informative. Yea Gayle! Thanks for being a surrogate angel.

> You're the best! :-)

>

> had the Contrast test done; it took almost 3 hours and

> she was hurting and very upset by the time she got back to her

> room. Her blood pressure at that time was 199/103. They were

> talking about giving her a patch (cannot remember the name

> now) to bring it down. That was not necessary as it came down

> on its own after she was settled.

>

> Dr. Deviny returned about 5:00 P.M. and sat down and answered

> some questions for and her family. H e said that the test

> showed a small leakage at the very top of her stomach, but that it

> was not going anywhere. [How can a leak `not go anywhere'?]

> The common channel that at first had been at 90 was now 80,

> which pleased , as that is what she wanted all along.

> This reduction in size is a result of the intestine portion that

died

> and was subsequently removed in the second surgery.

>

> Her white blood count is 19000 which he said still shows that

> there is an infection and they will have to find it. She will have

> another CT scan on the 27th and possible wound closure on the

> 27th; it will depend on the tests. Dr. Deviny said she might have

> to remain open for a year with a skin graft on her stomach, he is

> not sure at this time. She will have the Ng tube removed

> tomorrow morning and will be able to have Popsicle's, a treat

> she has been requesting for a week.

>

> So, all in all, it was a much better day. I've been copying and

> sending the posts you all have made to 's sister. Each

> day, she reads every one to . and her sister both

> thank each and every one of you. Your good wishes really do

> encourage our dear . Her sister says that is so

> lucky to belong to such a wonderful support group. She also

> says that she doesn't know what would do without us.

>

> Our dear may have originated the expression that " angel

> hover ever near " but in this case, our notes of support are the

> angels hovering ever near . We are the wind beneath her

> wings. May she soar!

>

> gobo

> " Sometimes We Never Know How We Influence the Lives of

> Others, Yet We Touch Those Lives Just the Same "

[Guest guest]

Dear Gobo,

Thanks so much for your your report on . This sounds so much

better than yesterday. I'm happy they got Dr. Deviny to sit down and

talk. Please let know that she, her husband and her sister

are in my prayers. She has been so supportive to everyone. She needs

our prayers now.

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday

> 's sister received an early morning call from

> 's husband as he was on his way to work. He works 2

> jobs. He was very upset that they still did not have much

> information on and asked that her son and her sister

> find out as much as they could today, or set up a time to talk to

> the doctors and see what the heck is going on.

>

> When her sister and son arrived at the hospital, they were happy

> to see that was more alert than last night and her

> speech was much improved. She still was quite sleepy but just

> seemed much better in general. She told them that Dr. Deviny

> was in to see her earlier this morning and that she would be

> having a contrast test done later on today to find out where if at

> all there was a leakage.

>

> Gayle Hand came in to see and visit with them. 's

> sister says that seeing Gayle was like seeing an angel walk in

> the room; they were so happy to see her and she was so

> informative. Yea Gayle! Thanks for being a surrogate angel.

> You're the best! :-)

>

> had the Contrast test done; it took almost 3 hours and

> she was hurting and very upset by the time she got back to her

> room. Her blood pressure at that time was 199/103. They were

> talking about giving her a patch (cannot remember the name

> now) to bring it down. That was not necessary as it came down

> on its own after she was settled.

>

> Dr. Deviny returned about 5:00 P.M. and sat down and answered

> some questions for and her family. H e said that the test

> showed a small leakage at the very top of her stomach, but that it

> was not going anywhere. [How can a leak `not go anywhere'?]

> The common channel that at first had been at 90 was now 80,

> which pleased , as that is what she wanted all along.

> This reduction in size is a result of the intestine portion that

died

> and was subsequently removed in the second surgery.

>

> Her white blood count is 19000 which he said still shows that

> there is an infection and they will have to find it. She will have

> another CT scan on the 27th and possible wound closure on the

> 27th; it will depend on the tests. Dr. Deviny said she might have

> to remain open for a year with a skin graft on her stomach, he is

> not sure at this time. She will have the Ng tube removed

> tomorrow morning and will be able to have Popsicle's, a treat

> she has been requesting for a week.

>

> So, all in all, it was a much better day. I've been copying and

> sending the posts you all have made to 's sister. Each

> day, she reads every one to . and her sister both

> thank each and every one of you. Your good wishes really do

> encourage our dear . Her sister says that is so

> lucky to belong to such a wonderful support group. She also

> says that she doesn't know what would do without us.

>

> Our dear may have originated the expression that " angel

> hover ever near " but in this case, our notes of support are the

> angels hovering ever near . We are the wind beneath her

> wings. May she soar!

>

> gobo

> " Sometimes We Never Know How We Influence the Lives of

> Others, Yet We Touch Those Lives Just the Same "

[Guest guest]

Dear Gobo,

Thanks so much for your your report on . This sounds so much

better than yesterday. I'm happy they got Dr. Deviny to sit down and

talk. Please let know that she, her husband and her sister

are in my prayers. She has been so supportive to everyone. She needs

our prayers now.

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday

> 's sister received an early morning call from

> 's husband as he was on his way to work. He works 2

> jobs. He was very upset that they still did not have much

> information on and asked that her son and her sister

> find out as much as they could today, or set up a time to talk to

> the doctors and see what the heck is going on.

>

> When her sister and son arrived at the hospital, they were happy

> to see that was more alert than last night and her

> speech was much improved. She still was quite sleepy but just

> seemed much better in general. She told them that Dr. Deviny

> was in to see her earlier this morning and that she would be

> having a contrast test done later on today to find out where if at

> all there was a leakage.

>

> Gayle Hand came in to see and visit with them. 's

> sister says that seeing Gayle was like seeing an angel walk in

> the room; they were so happy to see her and she was so

> informative. Yea Gayle! Thanks for being a surrogate angel.

> You're the best! :-)

>

> had the Contrast test done; it took almost 3 hours and

> she was hurting and very upset by the time she got back to her

> room. Her blood pressure at that time was 199/103. They were

> talking about giving her a patch (cannot remember the name

> now) to bring it down. That was not necessary as it came down

> on its own after she was settled.

>

> Dr. Deviny returned about 5:00 P.M. and sat down and answered

> some questions for and her family. H e said that the test

> showed a small leakage at the very top of her stomach, but that it

> was not going anywhere. [How can a leak `not go anywhere'?]

> The common channel that at first had been at 90 was now 80,

> which pleased , as that is what she wanted all along.

> This reduction in size is a result of the intestine portion that

died

> and was subsequently removed in the second surgery.

>

> Her white blood count is 19000 which he said still shows that

> there is an infection and they will have to find it. She will have

> another CT scan on the 27th and possible wound closure on the

> 27th; it will depend on the tests. Dr. Deviny said she might have

> to remain open for a year with a skin graft on her stomach, he is

> not sure at this time. She will have the Ng tube removed

> tomorrow morning and will be able to have Popsicle's, a treat

> she has been requesting for a week.

>

> So, all in all, it was a much better day. I've been copying and

> sending the posts you all have made to 's sister. Each

> day, she reads every one to . and her sister both

> thank each and every one of you. Your good wishes really do

> encourage our dear . Her sister says that is so

> lucky to belong to such a wonderful support group. She also

> says that she doesn't know what would do without us.

>

> Our dear may have originated the expression that " angel

> hover ever near " but in this case, our notes of support are the

> angels hovering ever near . We are the wind beneath her

> wings. May she soar!

>

> gobo

> " Sometimes We Never Know How We Influence the Lives of

> Others, Yet We Touch Those Lives Just the Same "

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Just a note to wish you continued good progress on

your recovery. I've been watching daily for gobo's

posts on how you're doing. Please know we are all

thinking of you and praying for a smooth as silk

recovery! Wishing you all the best, Angel

--- gobo yoemoe@...> wrote:

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday

>

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[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Just a note to wish you continued good progress on

your recovery. I've been watching daily for gobo's

posts on how you're doing. Please know we are all

thinking of you and praying for a smooth as silk

recovery! Wishing you all the best, Angel

--- gobo yoemoe@...> wrote:

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Just a note to wish you continued good progress on

your recovery. I've been watching daily for gobo's

posts on how you're doing. Please know we are all

thinking of you and praying for a smooth as silk

recovery! Wishing you all the best, Angel

--- gobo yoemoe@...> wrote:

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Gobo (and ):

Please pass this on to if you can. Or perhaps read selected parts to her.

First, I believe that Dr. Deveny either originated the idea of leaving the incision open with a skin graft with me or perhaps he has done it on his non-DS patients. In any case mine has healed 100% and while it is ugly, it will be removed in a year and is serving the desired purpose perfectly. He also did one for who is now in rehab at Providence.

, please know that Joy and I realize the miraculous good that prayer can do perhaps more than anyone else on the list. Prayer and the love of my wife literally saved my life. I believe that God wasn't finished with me yet and it looks as if he isn't finished with you either. Do your part and follow all the directions given you and we'll continue to do lots of praying.

Regards.

Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldSurgery 11/29/00 by Dr. Welker Lateral Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch340 starting weight, currently 250http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html

CYNTHIA Tuesday PM Report

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday > 's sister received an early morning call from> 's husband as he was on his way to work. He works 2 > jobs. He was very upset that they still did not have much > information on and asked that her son and her sister > find out as much as they could today, or set up a time to talk to > the doctors and see what the heck is going on. > > When her sister and son arrived at the hospital, they were happy > to see that was more alert than last night and her > speech was much improved. She still was quite sleepy but just > seemed much better in general. She told them that Dr. Deviny > was in to see her earlier this morning and that she would be > having a contrast test done later on today to find out where if at > all there was a leakage. > > Gayle Hand came in to see and visit with them. 's > sister says that seeing Gayle was like seeing an angel walk in > the room; they were so happy to see her and she was so > informative. Yea Gayle! Thanks for being a surrogate angel. > You're the best! :-)> > had the Contrast test done; it took almost 3 hours and > she was hurting and very upset by the time she got back to her > room. Her blood pressure at that time was 199/103. They were > talking about giving her a patch (cannot remember the name > now) to bring it down. That was not necessary as it came down > on its own after she was settled. > > Dr. Deviny returned about 5:00 P.M. and sat down and answered > some questions for and her family. H e said that the test > showed a small leakage at the very top of her stomach, but that it > was not going anywhere. [How can a leak `not go anywhere'?] > The common channel that at first had been at 90 was now 80, > which pleased , as that is what she wanted all along. > This reduction in size is a result of the intestine portion that died > and was subsequently removed in the second surgery.> > Her white blood count is 19000 which he said still shows that > there is an infection and they will have to find it. She will have > another CT scan on the 27th and possible wound closure on the > 27th; it will depend on the tests. Dr. Deviny said she might have > to remain open for a year with a skin graft on her stomach, he is > not sure at this time. She will have the Ng tube removed > tomorrow morning and will be able to have Popsicle's, a treat > she has been requesting for a week. > > So, all in all, it was a much better day. I've been copying and > sending the posts you all have made to 's sister. Each > day, she reads every one to . and her sister both > thank each and every one of you. Your good wishes really do > encourage our dear . Her sister says that is so > lucky to belong to such a wonderful support group. She also > says that she doesn't know what would do without us.> > Our dear may have originated the expression that "angel > hover ever near" but in this case, our notes of support are the > angels hovering ever near . We are the wind beneath her > wings. May she soar!> > gobo> "Sometimes We Never Know How We Influence the Lives of > Others, Yet We Touch Those Lives Just the Same"> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

Gobo (and ):

Please pass this on to if you can. Or perhaps read selected parts to her.

First, I believe that Dr. Deveny either originated the idea of leaving the incision open with a skin graft with me or perhaps he has done it on his non-DS patients. In any case mine has healed 100% and while it is ugly, it will be removed in a year and is serving the desired purpose perfectly. He also did one for who is now in rehab at Providence.

, please know that Joy and I realize the miraculous good that prayer can do perhaps more than anyone else on the list. Prayer and the love of my wife literally saved my life. I believe that God wasn't finished with me yet and it looks as if he isn't finished with you either. Do your part and follow all the directions given you and we'll continue to do lots of praying.

Regards.

Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldSurgery 11/29/00 by Dr. Welker Lateral Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch340 starting weight, currently 250http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html

CYNTHIA Tuesday PM Report

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday > 's sister received an early morning call from> 's husband as he was on his way to work. He works 2 > jobs. He was very upset that they still did not have much > information on and asked that her son and her sister > find out as much as they could today, or set up a time to talk to > the doctors and see what the heck is going on. > > When her sister and son arrived at the hospital, they were happy > to see that was more alert than last night and her > speech was much improved. She still was quite sleepy but just > seemed much better in general. She told them that Dr. Deviny > was in to see her earlier this morning and that she would be > having a contrast test done later on today to find out where if at > all there was a leakage. > > Gayle Hand came in to see and visit with them. 's > sister says that seeing Gayle was like seeing an angel walk in > the room; they were so happy to see her and she was so > informative. Yea Gayle! Thanks for being a surrogate angel. > You're the best! :-)> > had the Contrast test done; it took almost 3 hours and > she was hurting and very upset by the time she got back to her > room. Her blood pressure at that time was 199/103. They were > talking about giving her a patch (cannot remember the name > now) to bring it down. That was not necessary as it came down > on its own after she was settled. > > Dr. Deviny returned about 5:00 P.M. and sat down and answered > some questions for and her family. H e said that the test > showed a small leakage at the very top of her stomach, but that it > was not going anywhere. [How can a leak `not go anywhere'?] > The common channel that at first had been at 90 was now 80, > which pleased , as that is what she wanted all along. > This reduction in size is a result of the intestine portion that died > and was subsequently removed in the second surgery.> > Her white blood count is 19000 which he said still shows that > there is an infection and they will have to find it. She will have > another CT scan on the 27th and possible wound closure on the > 27th; it will depend on the tests. Dr. Deviny said she might have > to remain open for a year with a skin graft on her stomach, he is > not sure at this time. She will have the Ng tube removed > tomorrow morning and will be able to have Popsicle's, a treat > she has been requesting for a week. > > So, all in all, it was a much better day. I've been copying and > sending the posts you all have made to 's sister. Each > day, she reads every one to . and her sister both > thank each and every one of you. Your good wishes really do > encourage our dear . Her sister says that is so > lucky to belong to such a wonderful support group. She also > says that she doesn't know what would do without us.> > Our dear may have originated the expression that "angel > hover ever near" but in this case, our notes of support are the > angels hovering ever near . We are the wind beneath her > wings. May she soar!> > gobo> "Sometimes We Never Know How We Influence the Lives of > Others, Yet We Touch Those Lives Just the Same"> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

Gobo (and ):

Please pass this on to if you can. Or perhaps read selected parts to her.

First, I believe that Dr. Deveny either originated the idea of leaving the incision open with a skin graft with me or perhaps he has done it on his non-DS patients. In any case mine has healed 100% and while it is ugly, it will be removed in a year and is serving the desired purpose perfectly. He also did one for who is now in rehab at Providence.

, please know that Joy and I realize the miraculous good that prayer can do perhaps more than anyone else on the list. Prayer and the love of my wife literally saved my life. I believe that God wasn't finished with me yet and it looks as if he isn't finished with you either. Do your part and follow all the directions given you and we'll continue to do lots of praying.

Regards.

Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldSurgery 11/29/00 by Dr. Welker Lateral Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch340 starting weight, currently 250http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html

CYNTHIA Tuesday PM Report

> Well, today was a better one than yesterday > 's sister received an early morning call from> 's husband as he was on his way to work. He works 2 > jobs. He was very upset that they still did not have much > information on and asked that her son and her sister > find out as much as they could today, or set up a time to talk to > the doctors and see what the heck is going on. > > When her sister and son arrived at the hospital, they were happy > to see that was more alert than last night and her > speech was much improved. She still was quite sleepy but just > seemed much better in general. She told them that Dr. Deviny > was in to see her earlier this morning and that she would be > having a contrast test done later on today to find out where if at > all there was a leakage. > > Gayle Hand came in to see and visit with them. 's > sister says that seeing Gayle was like seeing an angel walk in > the room; they were so happy to see her and she was so > informative. Yea Gayle! Thanks for being a surrogate angel. > You're the best! :-)> > had the Contrast test done; it took almost 3 hours and > she was hurting and very upset by the time she got back to her > room. Her blood pressure at that time was 199/103. They were > talking about giving her a patch (cannot remember the name > now) to bring it down. That was not necessary as it came down > on its own after she was settled. > > Dr. Deviny returned about 5:00 P.M. and sat down and answered > some questions for and her family. H e said that the test > showed a small leakage at the very top of her stomach, but that it > was not going anywhere. [How can a leak `not go anywhere'?] > The common channel that at first had been at 90 was now 80, > which pleased , as that is what she wanted all along. > This reduction in size is a result of the intestine portion that died > and was subsequently removed in the second surgery.> > Her white blood count is 19000 which he said still shows that > there is an infection and they will have to find it. She will have > another CT scan on the 27th and possible wound closure on the > 27th; it will depend on the tests. Dr. Deviny said she might have > to remain open for a year with a skin graft on her stomach, he is > not sure at this time. She will have the Ng tube removed > tomorrow morning and will be able to have Popsicle's, a treat > she has been requesting for a week. > > So, all in all, it was a much better day. I've been copying and > sending the posts you all have made to 's sister. Each > day, she reads every one to . and her sister both > thank each and every one of you. Your good wishes really do > encourage our dear . Her sister says that is so > lucky to belong to such a wonderful support group. She also > says that she doesn't know what would do without us.> > Our dear may have originated the expression that "angel > hover ever near" but in this case, our notes of support are the > angels hovering ever near . We are the wind beneath her > wings. May she soar!> > gobo> "Sometimes We Never Know How We Influence the Lives of > Others, Yet We Touch Those Lives Just the Same"> > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

Oh ... I am so glad to hear you are feeling

better! You will pull through this and be posting here

with the rest of us.... comparing food notes, protein

levels, bathroom stories, etc.

looking forward to it! best wishes for a speedy

recovery!!!

Jill K in NY

20 days post op

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[Guest guest]

Oh ... I am so glad to hear you are feeling

better! You will pull through this and be posting here

with the rest of us.... comparing food notes, protein

levels, bathroom stories, etc.

looking forward to it! best wishes for a speedy

recovery!!!

Jill K in NY

20 days post op

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