Re: I'm having surgery tomorrow morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/beth

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beth: GODSPEED! see you on the switched side of life!

hugs,

mary y st.louis

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> On another note, I'm having surgery tomorrow morning at Staten

Island University Hospital with Dr. Macura>

> But I'm really excited about tomorrow, I've waited so long for

this! I've lost 35 lbs since June due to an angry gallbladder, so

now I'm 220 (at 5'3 " ). My family and friends are suggesting I not go

through with the surgery since I've lost some weight, to just have

my gallbladder removed, but I know I'll gain everything back plus

more if I do that. I'm FINALLY here and NOT turning back!!

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> BTW, I'm having open DS with cholecystectomy and appendectomy.

They'll be two other surgeons assisting in the OR, Dr. Nicastro and

someone else. Dr. Macura said that they will assist with suturing.

I'm not thrilled about this but he said he never looks away. He uses

sutures AND staples . Common channel length is NOT a one size fits

all 100 cm. It's determined by each Pt's measurements. He does not

do a leak test, he goes by the amt. and color of the liquid in the

JP drain. I might go home with 2 of them, they'll be removed after 1

week, (hopefully!). He said I'll probably have a 4 " incision. We'll

see! Well, I've probably put most of you to sleep by now, so

I'll control my urge to add anymore to this. Beth

(31 yo)

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