Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 I know what you mean Deb. Me too. I've had no ps, although I could probably fly aloft in just the slightest breeze (grin). Hospital for me means they're might try to hurt me bad again. I've had four dead-serious hospitalizations since/because of GBypass— and I feel lucky to have gotten out with my actual life intact. (I think said I was a kitty cat--in which case I have four lives left--well that's pretty good actually, eh? four is good, right? Right?--grin) Maybe we need a 'ps chickens' group for those of us who have been to hospitals for 'less than happy events' more than three or four scary times in a row like you and me Deb. (grin) We could all hold hands and shiver together and tell " scar " stories or 'and 'it dang near killed me' stories, or something. Seriously, I think it is going to take having volunteer angels around us for the duration in order for us to have ps. Angel people who really know what the heck they are really talking about, who have had ps themselves AND ARE HAPPY WITH IT, who really, really, really trust the doc who 'did' the surgery, and will recommend them, who will hold our poor little weak elbows (and skittery knees) all the way through and back again, before, during and after. And you know, they would talk that nice 'you can do it' talk to us like we are only really two years old. I think we might need a special angel too for those of us who are older and already have bodies from various assaults, near misses and attacks that look like railroad track yards (grin) I am just sure that some people have ps just to consolidate their seeming jillions of scars into just two or three scars---that'd be me---grin. Man, my poor boddy, how deeply she has tried to serve me. I care for her and do not want to frighten her with all the stories about terrible pain from ps--she has paid dues and paid and paid. Enough! love, ceep.) In a message dated 12/1/02 3:42:30 PM, Graduate-OSSG writes: << Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:26:22 -0800 Subject: RE: My Quick Update Jan, Glad you got the touch ups. You and others that have had PS are so brave. I am such a wimp. After the original RNY, a revision and then TWO knee replacements........I am just NOT willing to put myself through any more pain. I would LOVE to have a lower body lift, but am just so queezy about the whole thing. I don't think just a regular tummy tuck would do it. The thighs and butt really need help too. {{{SIGH}}}} I read about everyone's adventures in plastics........and still almost 4 years out....I am just not ready. Debbie in Gig Harbor ladybostons@... www.paws2print.com >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 Ceep! Yes, I am a big chicken! What I would GIVE, though, to consolidate the scars. LOL Not possible, because a tummy tuck or a breast lift would NOT do any thing to help those 12 " scars down the front of my knees from the replacements. Those scars remind me daily how close I came to being wheel chair bound from knee problems. I was a whopping 45 years of age when my left knee was replaced. When I came out of surgery, my surgeon told my Mother that I had no joint left and it was far worse then even he suspected. Same with the right knee. Because of the severity of my knee problems, I had atrophied muscles and tendons. Recovery and physical therapy (otherwise known as Pain and Torture) was extremely painful and difficult. I just can't seem to bring myself to SELF inflict more pain upon an already stressed out body. Debbie in Gig Harbor ladybostons@... www.paws2print.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2002 Report Share Posted December 1, 2002 Dear Debbie, I totally understand where you are coming from. After having three major surgeries within a 14 month period just to survive, I am in no hurry to have surgery again to remove the redundant skin. However, I am going to have no choice but to to have an abdominoplasty due to the excess weight causing me extreme lower back and leg pain now.. I am dreading another recuperative post operative period though.. trying to wait as long as I can ... I will be two years post op from my original surgery on Dec 12 and one year post op from my third surgery on Feb 7...... I , however, have lots to be thankful for.. life, health, mobility.. even if I do have some pain now, friends, family, and freedom to do most thingss I want . Take care Hugs, from GA open RNY 12/12/00 Revision 04/18/01 Revision 02/07/02 St wt.... 392 Cw.......187 Wt loss..-205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 okay, I guess we be da chicken group grin love, ceep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Another chicken here. RNY was too easy, not ready to push it. Fay Bayuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 Another chicken here. RNY was too easy, not ready to push it. Fay Bayuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 why, you pluck, puck puck, took the words right out of my mouth, pusck, pucl, plcuk---am just learning chicken talk, don't make fun of me. oh man, see now evil ceep, you are so, er, something, that there are even evil ceep imposters now! See what you did by all your showing off while I wasn't looking. Geez. love, ceep << LOL Like the (groan) CHICKEN dance? Evil Ceep made me say that!!!!! She has such power over my fingers!!!! >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 , You are so right.....we have so much to be thankful for. I can walk now with little pain. The muscles get sore, but the knees don't hurt anymore. I walk well enough that I am fulfilling my dream of showing dogs as I can NOW walk around the ring. GBP has also provided me with the energy to groom and train a dog for show. A very time consuming prospect I can tell you. So, life is better...........BUT I am still a chicken! LOL Debbie in Gig Harbor ladybostons@... www.paws2print.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 okay, I guess we be da chicken group ****************************** Ceep, Do we get a SPECIAL dance? LOL Like the (groan) CHICKEN dance? Evil Ceep made me say that!!!!! She has such power over my fingers!!!! Debbie in Gig Harbor ladybostons@... www.paws2print.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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