Gail's OK!

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Hi all,

I went to see Gail L. tonight at CMPC/SF. She's OK, groggy (just back from

recovery room) but talking and aware. She's in pain, of course, but with a

little encouragement got her to keep working the spirometer and also push

that pain med button... Thanks NIck for the suggestions. I was glad I

was there, becuase you may know, she got a call from Rabkin's office on

Wed. that there was a cancellation, and she took it for today...wow. So,

her family was out of town and friends didn't even know, so I was the only

one.

I discovered how important those ice chips, and chapstick are! Your mouth

is dry and you want something to drink ... they only let her have a few

chips.

She is an inspiration to me, and I believe my going there was meant to be,

despite the inconvenience, the traffic, etc. I was kind of afraid, not

knowing what to say or do, never having seen anyone right out of

surgery. But I saw that she was OK, had pulled through, and on her

journey. It gave me courage.

Especially after hobbling back to my car, trying to walk on the treadmill

and unable to continue after 10 minutes tonite, and realizing how limited

my life is -- I am letting go of some of the fear and ready to ride this

crest into beautiful freedom land. Thanks all for sharing all you know

about everything from poop to passion.

Gail's on the 5th floor at CMPC if any of you feel like sending

anything. She has a phone but didn't want to give it out quite

yet. Family will be in tomorrow.

Hawkins

Preop / BMI 60 /

240 to lose / 150 lbs bound!

Consult Sept. 13

Rabkin in SF

****** Hoping soon for a switcheroo! *******