Re: I'm on the other side!

[Guest guest]

,

Congratulations on your surgery! Many prayers for you speedy

recovery!

Hugs,

Theresa

> Run to the light!!!! oohhh that's the wrong thing....

>

> Hi All,

>

> Just wanted to post now that I'm on the Lighter Side! I had my

DS

> surgery with Dr. Herron at Mt. Sinai on Friday, 10/26 and came home

> the following Tuesday. Thank God is all I can say about getting out

> of Mt. Sinai that quickly.

>

> I'm doing very well. I had to have staples since my incision was

much

> larger than expected due to finding a huge ovarian cyst during my

> surgery. Dr. Herron is a trooper! He called in one of Mt. Sinai's

> GYN's and continued with my procedure while the other doc took out

> the 10 lb cyst that I've affectionately named, Sid. It was benign

and

> they were able to preserve my ovary. I definitely went to the

> right surgeon and hospital for the surgery.

>

> Last Thursday I had my staples removed and was weighed, and to my

> shocked delight had lost 39 lbs! I have to go again this week since

> my incision needs some attention. It's been draining alot and has

> opened some at the top. The incision itself is about 20 inches long

> or so. A small price to pay for what will be a life saver. Finding

> the cyst and having that removed without incident is more than

enough

> reason to have had this surgery.

>

> I can't wait to progress to the final stage diet. I'm tired of soft

> foods! Ughhhh I've been good and have been eating only until I'm

> full. Both and Dr. Herron were surprised that I haven't

thrown

> up. Well, when enough post ops told me to listen to my stomach and

> NOT each that LAST BITE, I listened! I don't want to throw up and

> have to clean it up too! Oooohh I know, what a word picture.

>

> Anyway, I'm happy to be on the other side, and look forward to

> getting back to my normal routine. I'm tired of tv! Even if it is

> foodtv! BAM!

>

> M-NJ

> aka cherie63

>

> ******************************

> - 39 lbs 11/8/01 BMI 63

> Starting BMI 68.8

> Post-Op Open BPD/DS 10/26/01

> Herron, Mt. Sinai, NYC

> ******************************

[Guest guest]

,

Congrats! And no running towards the light - that's another

situation all together - wait until you're 98 for that! (grin)

Glad to hear they found " Sid " and found him a home elsewhere! And

awesome - 39 lbs!!!

Looking forward to joining you on the " switched " side on 12/5!

Cheers,

Amy

12/5

Dr. Jossart

> Run to the light!!!! oohhh that's the wrong thing....

>

> Hi All,

>

> Just wanted to post now that I'm on the Lighter Side! I had my

DS

> surgery with Dr. Herron at Mt. Sinai on Friday, 10/26 and came home

> the following Tuesday. Thank God is all I can say about getting out

> of Mt. Sinai that quickly.

>

>**snip**