Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

[Guest guest]

Hi Guys,

This is my first time writing. I have just started the process of

filling out the questionnaire on line and receiving a letter back from Dr. R.

I have several questions.......what does the reference mean about

dance? How did that come about and what is it in reference to?

Also, is there absolutely no more joy or pleasure left in terms of

eating after the operation?

The package seems overwhelming at first glance, but I am

committed. Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

What was the worst thing after the operation?

Thanks for all your information....a in ville, Florida. If there

are any local pre or post ops near me, please let me know. Thanks

[Guest guest]

Betty,

Just curious, how did you know that you had a leak?

Gwen

In a message dated 12/1/2000 10:03:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,

bettyjohn@... writes:

<< As for the worst after surgery, I haven't had a worst yet. I did have a

slight complication called a leak and that caused some pain and concern.

But in a week I was over that. >>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for writing back. Do you know how the " dance " developed? How

it came to be as a word for the surgery? I love that!

Also, I appreciate knowing that you can still enjoy food after a

month! That's great.

[Guest guest]

What caused the leak? Anyway to avoid it?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/1/2000 11:19:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,

aRobin@... writes:

<<

Thanks so much for writing back. Do you know how the " dance " developed? How

it came to be as a word for the surgery? I love that! >>

Doctor R. plays disco music in the operating room. He thinks he is

Travolta.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/1/2000 11:19:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,

aRobin@... writes:

<<

Thanks so much for writing back. Do you know how the " dance " developed? How

it came to be as a word for the surgery? I love that! >>

Doctor R. plays disco music in the operating room. He thinks he is

Travolta.

[Guest guest]

Hey Jon, mashed potatoes will be your best friend for a while and then you

will gag at the sight and then you will love them again..You sound like you

are doing great..

Zoey

4/20/2000

262/162/125

Louisiana

Alabama wannabe

[Guest guest]

Hey Jon, mashed potatoes will be your best friend for a while and then you

will gag at the sight and then you will love them again..You sound like you

are doing great..

Zoey

4/20/2000

262/162/125

Louisiana

Alabama wannabe

[Guest guest]

Hi a, I am a post op of 2 months and 2 days. I was wondering when a

new person to the list would ask about the " dance " . Good for you for

asking. It just means the surgery itself. I danced with Dr. R. on 9/29/00.

As for all the pleasure gone in eating after the surgery, the answer is an

astounding YES for the 1st month. Liquids for 2 weeks and soft foods for 2

weeks. After your month is up, the answer changes to NO. I still enjoy

eating as much as I ever did. My tastes seem to have changed some. I eat

smaller portions. I don't like meat as much as I did. I love fish better

than I did. I eat most everything I want. My new tummy tells me what and

how much to eat. I went to my first German restaurant Tuesday. Loved every

bite I took of bratwurst, knockwurst, sauerkraut and some unnamed stuff.

But for the next 2 days I had enuf (sorry) gas to run my family out of the

house. But do not worry about not enjoying food after surgery. You will.

As for the worst after surgery, I haven't had a worst yet. I did have a

slight complication called a leak and that caused some pain and concern.

But in a week I was over that. I feel great, love looking in the mirror at

the lack of some of my former chins and I love crossing my legs.

Stick with that package. It is well worth it. For the rest of your life.

But do your research well and feel that you know exactly what is going to

happen to you. Study other forms of WLS and be sure that Dr. R's surgery is

for you.

Good luck on your journey. Betty in Western NC

Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

>Hi Guys,

> This is my first time writing. I have just started the process of

>filling out the questionnaire on line and receiving a letter back from Dr.

R.

> I have several questions.......what does the reference mean about

>dance? How did that come about and what is it in reference to?

> Also, is there absolutely no more joy or pleasure left in terms

of

>eating after the operation?

> The package seems overwhelming at first glance, but I am

>committed. Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

> What was the worst thing after the operation?

>Thanks for all your information....a in ville, Florida. If there

>are any local pre or post ops near me, please let me know. Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear a,

I'm 9 days post-op. Enjoyment of food is still there, although my tastes are

changing. For example, I'm slightly nauseated by the smell of popcorn, which

used to be my favorite food. I have an absolute craving for fruit juices, not

Diet Coke, etc.

Had garlic mashed potatoes for dinner last night, which were as delicious as

ever.

Best,

Jon in Tuscaloosa

MGB 11/22/00

263/248/150

>

> Hi Guys,

> This is my first time writing. I have just started the process of

> filling out the questionnaire on line and receiving a letter back from Dr. R.

> I have several questions.......what does the reference mean about

> dance? How did that come about and what is it in reference to?

> Also, is there absolutely no more joy or pleasure left in terms of

> eating after the operation?

> The package seems overwhelming at first glance, but I am

> committed. Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

> What was the worst thing after the operation?

> Thanks for all your information....a in ville, Florida. If there

> are any local pre or post ops near me, please let me know. Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear a,

I'm 9 days post-op. Enjoyment of food is still there, although my tastes are

changing. For example, I'm slightly nauseated by the smell of popcorn, which

used to be my favorite food. I have an absolute craving for fruit juices, not

Diet Coke, etc.

Had garlic mashed potatoes for dinner last night, which were as delicious as

ever.

Best,

Jon in Tuscaloosa

MGB 11/22/00

263/248/150

>

> Hi Guys,

> This is my first time writing. I have just started the process of

> filling out the questionnaire on line and receiving a letter back from Dr. R.

> I have several questions.......what does the reference mean about

> dance? How did that come about and what is it in reference to?

> Also, is there absolutely no more joy or pleasure left in terms of

> eating after the operation?

> The package seems overwhelming at first glance, but I am

> committed. Any helpful suggestions appreciated.

> What was the worst thing after the operation?

> Thanks for all your information....a in ville, Florida. If there

> are any local pre or post ops near me, please let me know. Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

I surely would like to Jon, but unfortunately I have got to finish my

Christmas shopping...It is a 5 hour trip for me..which I would not mind any

other time..Thanks for asking anyway...Maybe the next time I am at Tannehill

State Park we can get together..would love to meet you and compare ports.lol

lol...stay healthy...

Zoey

4/20/2000

Louisiana

[Guest guest]

I surely would like to Jon, but unfortunately I have got to finish my

Christmas shopping...It is a 5 hour trip for me..which I would not mind any

other time..Thanks for asking anyway...Maybe the next time I am at Tannehill

State Park we can get together..would love to meet you and compare ports.lol

lol...stay healthy...

Zoey

4/20/2000

Louisiana

[Guest guest]

Zoey,

Are you coming to the Ala. meeting tomorrow?

Best,

Jon

>

> Hey Jon, mashed potatoes will be your best friend for a while and then you

> will gag at the sight and then you will love them again..You sound like you

> are doing great..

> Zoey

> 4/20/2000

> 262/162/125

> Louisiana

> Alabama wannabe

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Zoey,

Are you coming to the Ala. meeting tomorrow?

Best,

Jon

>

> Hey Jon, mashed potatoes will be your best friend for a while and then you

> will gag at the sight and then you will love them again..You sound like you

> are doing great..

> Zoey

> 4/20/2000

> 262/162/125

> Louisiana

> Alabama wannabe

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

OMG... you mean he isn't

" Travolta " ???

Could have fooled me...

LOL

Trudy

Re: Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

In a message dated 12/1/2000 11:19:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,

aRobin@... writes:

<<

Thanks so much for writing back. Do you know how the " dance " developed? How

it came to be as a word for the surgery? I love that! >>

Doctor R. plays disco music in the operating room. He thinks he is

Travolta.

[Guest guest]

OMG... you mean he isn't

" Travolta " ???

Could have fooled me...

LOL

Trudy

Re: Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

In a message dated 12/1/2000 11:19:58 AM Eastern Standard Time,

aRobin@... writes:

<<

Thanks so much for writing back. Do you know how the " dance " developed? How

it came to be as a word for the surgery? I love that! >>

Doctor R. plays disco music in the operating room. He thinks he is

Travolta.

[Guest guest]

Gwen,

I went into surgery about 3:30pm. I went thru surgery and recovery without

a hitch. No problems that night. But about 4:30am I woke up hurting like

he*ll. My stomach was swollen like a beach ball and hard as a rock. The

nurse told me it was gas and if I got up and walked, it would help. shucks,

I couldn't move. It took the nurse about an hour of my screaming and

yelling to realize that it was more than gas. Then Dr. R. came on the scene

and the rest is history. Thanks for asking. Betty

Re: Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

>Betty,

>

>Just curious, how did you know that you had a leak?

>

>Gwen

>

>

>In a message dated 12/1/2000 10:03:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,

>bettyjohn@... writes:

>

><< As for the worst after surgery, I haven't had a worst yet. I did have a

> slight complication called a leak and that caused some pain and concern.

> But in a week I was over that. >>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Gwen,

I went into surgery about 3:30pm. I went thru surgery and recovery without

a hitch. No problems that night. But about 4:30am I woke up hurting like

he*ll. My stomach was swollen like a beach ball and hard as a rock. The

nurse told me it was gas and if I got up and walked, it would help. shucks,

I couldn't move. It took the nurse about an hour of my screaming and

yelling to realize that it was more than gas. Then Dr. R. came on the scene

and the rest is history. Thanks for asking. Betty

Re: Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

>Betty,

>

>Just curious, how did you know that you had a leak?

>

>Gwen

>

>

>In a message dated 12/1/2000 10:03:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,

>bettyjohn@... writes:

>

><< As for the worst after surgery, I haven't had a worst yet. I did have a

> slight complication called a leak and that caused some pain and concern.

> But in a week I was over that. >>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a, I am older than most of his surgical patients. I am 60 and that

probably played a part. Also, I have taken prednisone in years past which

plays havoc with the inner tissues of your body for the rest of your life.

It is a rare thing to happens, but it does happen. Betty

Re: Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

>What caused the leak? Anyway to avoid it?

>

>

[Guest guest]

a, I am older than most of his surgical patients. I am 60 and that

probably played a part. Also, I have taken prednisone in years past which

plays havoc with the inner tissues of your body for the rest of your life.

It is a rare thing to happens, but it does happen. Betty

Re: Lucy, you some 'splainin to do

>What caused the leak? Anyway to avoid it?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Rah, rah, rah, yea team!

>

> I surely would like to Jon, but unfortunately I have got to finish my

> Christmas shopping...It is a 5 hour trip for me..which I would not mind any

> other time..Thanks for asking anyway...Maybe the next time I am at Tannehill

> State Park we can get together..would love to meet you and compare ports.lol

> lol...stay healthy...

> Zoey

> 4/20/2000

> Louisiana

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Rah, rah, rah, yea team!

>

> I surely would like to Jon, but unfortunately I have got to finish my

> Christmas shopping...It is a 5 hour trip for me..which I would not mind any

> other time..Thanks for asking anyway...Maybe the next time I am at Tannehill

> State Park we can get together..would love to meet you and compare ports.lol

> lol...stay healthy...

> Zoey

> 4/20/2000

> Louisiana

>

>

>