Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 Dear Debbie, I just had my surgery on Aug 30, and I stayed until the next tuesday to have my staples out, and to be near the Dr. in case of complications. It is really foolish not to stay, because it very well could mean the difference of living or dying should anything happen. The first week is when you are most at risk of serious complications. It gets a little boring at the hotel, but I did get to do some reading, visit the museam of natural history in Durham that has a wonderful butterfly house. There is also great shopping around the area, and beautiful things to see just driving around the triangle area. Take Dr Rutledge's advice and stay in Durham until you see him at the next clinic. Congratulations on finding this wonderful surgery and I hope all goes well with you. Regards Marjory 1st Ca girl 8/30/00 285/267 > I am so happy to have found this site. What did we do before internet? > I will be seeing my Dr. for the second time. I believe he will > support me in MGB. My insurance is a Co. Healthnetwork.Owned by local > DRs. I will most likely be self pay.It sounds as though you self pay > people had a good experience. I wanted it close to home but Dr.R > sounds like the best choice. For any of you out of state post-op did > you stay only 4-5 days in N.C. or did you have to stay the full week > in a hotel? Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 9/16/2000 10:39:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dkjlawson@... writes: << Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. debbie >> Welcome Debbie!!!!!!! Cathy Morrow in Lenoir, NC BMI 42 A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 I stayed until clinic the following Tuesday (I had surgery on friday, then went home, I live 4 hours from Durham, in Norfolk. ) At the clinic he took out my staples. All was well Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2000 Report Share Posted September 17, 2000 In a message dated 09/17/2000 7:46:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, RsteeleVa@... writes: << I stayed until clinic the following Tuesday (I had surgery on friday, then went home, I live 4 hours from Durham, in Norfolk. ) At the clinic he took out my staples. All was well Bob >> Allllllllright BOB!!!! I have been wondering about ya! I bet that mug is lookin better already!! Hope all is well! Are ya doin alright? xoxoxoxo Margie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2000 Report Share Posted September 19, 2000 thanks bob. how are you doing now? when was your surgery? would you do it again???????????????????? debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2000 Report Share Posted September 19, 2000 Surgery 9/8 , Surgery was a breeze, yes I would do it again. 11 days post op and 21 pounds down Feeling on top of the world. BOb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hi All, I have been reading your e-mails for 3 days now and have laughed and cried with you. I'm Kathy, I'm 348lbs and 5'3 " . I have completed the Patient Information Form and received my insurance letter from Dr. R. Today, I'm going to my regular Dr. today and getting her referral letter (which I need for my ins co). I'm scared, excited, worried, jubilant, anxious, and in general exhausted!!!! My life if pretty hectic with going to school full time, working full time and being a " completely " single mom of a 4 yr old wonderful little girl (who has made my life worth living, but has also brought home the fact that she deserves a mom who can take her horseback riding (this is what she wants to do so bad she can't stand it)), so the stress of this life-changing decision is wearing a little on my nerves. But, I will survive (if you were her you would hear me singing--I do that a lot). Anyway, I just wanted you all to know I was here and am enjoying the camaraderie you all seem to share. Oh, one more thing--Do any of you have OSF HealthPlans? Looking forward to hearing from all who wish to respond!!! Kathy (Pekin, Illinois--Peoria Area) _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Welcome Kathy from Pekin, Illinois. You'll be horseback riding with your 5 year-old, I'd bet money on it! PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hi Kathy... and welcome to the hub-bub We do get a little crazy in here, but aint it great to have so many people that know exactly how you feel about a whole bunch of stuff? I'm only a few hours away from you. I live in northwestern Indiana, east of you just a bit. Good luck with the struggle.Hope you dance soon. trudy Just getting started Hi All, I have been reading your e-mails for 3 days now and have laughed and cried with you. I'm Kathy, I'm 348lbs and 5'3 " . I have completed the Patient Information Form and received my insurance letter from Dr. R. Today, I'm going to my regular Dr. today and getting her referral letter (which I need for my ins co). I'm scared, excited, worried, jubilant, anxious, and in general exhausted!!!! My life if pretty hectic with going to school full time, working full time and being a " completely " single mom of a 4 yr old wonderful little girl (who has made my life worth living, but has also brought home the fact that she deserves a mom who can take her horseback riding (this is what she wants to do so bad she can't stand it)), so the stress of this life-changing decision is wearing a little on my nerves. But, I will survive (if you were her you would hear me singing--I do that a lot). Anyway, I just wanted you all to know I was here and am enjoying the camaraderie you all seem to share. Oh, one more thing--Do any of you have OSF HealthPlans? Looking forward to hearing from all who wish to respond!!! Kathy (Pekin, Illinois--Peoria Area) _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Hi Kathy... and welcome to the hub-bub We do get a little crazy in here, but aint it great to have so many people that know exactly how you feel about a whole bunch of stuff? I'm only a few hours away from you. I live in northwestern Indiana, east of you just a bit. Good luck with the struggle.Hope you dance soon. trudy Just getting started Hi All, I have been reading your e-mails for 3 days now and have laughed and cried with you. I'm Kathy, I'm 348lbs and 5'3 " . I have completed the Patient Information Form and received my insurance letter from Dr. R. Today, I'm going to my regular Dr. today and getting her referral letter (which I need for my ins co). I'm scared, excited, worried, jubilant, anxious, and in general exhausted!!!! My life if pretty hectic with going to school full time, working full time and being a " completely " single mom of a 4 yr old wonderful little girl (who has made my life worth living, but has also brought home the fact that she deserves a mom who can take her horseback riding (this is what she wants to do so bad she can't stand it)), so the stress of this life-changing decision is wearing a little on my nerves. But, I will survive (if you were her you would hear me singing--I do that a lot). Anyway, I just wanted you all to know I was here and am enjoying the camaraderie you all seem to share. Oh, one more thing--Do any of you have OSF HealthPlans? Looking forward to hearing from all who wish to respond!!! Kathy (Pekin, Illinois--Peoria Area) _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Welcome Kathy. We're glad you're here. Stick around and let us encourage you and stick with you through this process! Flo in land > ** Original Subject: RE: Just getting started > ** > > ** Original Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 19:26:03 -0600 > ** Original Message follows... > > Hi All, > > I have been reading your e-mails for 3 days now and have laughed and cried > with you. I'm Kathy, I'm 348lbs and 5'3 " . I have completed the Patient > Information Form and received my insurance letter from Dr. R. Today, I'm > going to my regular Dr. today and getting her referral letter (which I need > for my ins co). I'm scared, excited, worried, jubilant, anxious, and in > general exhausted!!!! My life if pretty hectic with going to school full > time, working full time and being a " completely " single mom of a 4 yr old > wonderful little girl (who has made my life worth living, but has also > brought home the fact that she deserves a mom who can take her horseback > riding (this is what she wants to do so bad she can't stand it)), so the > stress of this life-changing decision is wearing a little on my nerves. But, > I will survive (if you were her you would hear me singing--I do that a lot). > Anyway, I just wanted you all to know I was here and am enjoying the > camaraderie you all seem to share. > > Oh, one more thing--Do any of you have OSF HealthPlans? > > Looking forward to hearing from all who wish to respond!!! > > Kathy (Pekin, Illinois--Peoria Area) > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2000 Report Share Posted October 5, 2000 Welcome Kathy. We're glad you're here. Stick around and let us encourage you and stick with you through this process! Flo in land > ** Original Subject: RE: Just getting started > ** > > ** Original Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2000 19:26:03 -0600 > ** Original Message follows... > > Hi All, > > I have been reading your e-mails for 3 days now and have laughed and cried > with you. I'm Kathy, I'm 348lbs and 5'3 " . I have completed the Patient > Information Form and received my insurance letter from Dr. R. Today, I'm > going to my regular Dr. today and getting her referral letter (which I need > for my ins co). I'm scared, excited, worried, jubilant, anxious, and in > general exhausted!!!! My life if pretty hectic with going to school full > time, working full time and being a " completely " single mom of a 4 yr old > wonderful little girl (who has made my life worth living, but has also > brought home the fact that she deserves a mom who can take her horseback > riding (this is what she wants to do so bad she can't stand it)), so the > stress of this life-changing decision is wearing a little on my nerves. But, > I will survive (if you were her you would hear me singing--I do that a lot). > Anyway, I just wanted you all to know I was here and am enjoying the > camaraderie you all seem to share. > > Oh, one more thing--Do any of you have OSF HealthPlans? > > Looking forward to hearing from all who wish to respond!!! > > Kathy (Pekin, Illinois--Peoria Area) > _________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. > > Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at > http://profiles.msn.com. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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