Guest guest Posted September 9, 2000 Report Share Posted September 9, 2000 I am so glad you are improving, Lynda mgb 12-16-99 > Many of you don't know me, it has been a long time since I have written to > the list. My name is and I was the first MGB patient at Durham > Regional in December 1998. I have lost just over 200 pounds. I am writing > to update the group since many knew somewhere down the line it was going to > happen ... I finally had my revision so I can finish loosing an additional > 50-60 pounds. My hernia repair with revision was on August 25th but the > nightmare began on the 28th. I found myself going back to the hospital the > several pain and fever. That night I had emergency surgery for a perforation > and peritonitis. Now after two weeks, I am finally back home where I pray to > the Lord above for strength to make me well. I decided to write because we > all hear the great no pain great weight loss stories, but there is a very > scary risk also. I am still not over the hump and I realize that, but with > trust in God above and Dr Rutledge caring as he does, I am confident that > with time I will improve. > What is even more amazing is that I still feel that despite my complications, > I would do this surgery over again. I cannot stress to everyone the > importance of being truthful with your medical history or especially telling > the nurses how you feel after the surgery. Common sense saved my life. > Tired, little pain, maybe low grade fever are all normal postop, but if > worsens please call Dr. R. > > Dr. Rutledge, thank you for saving my life. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2000 Report Share Posted September 9, 2000 , You were one of my contacts, I am so sorry to hear you are having problems. You are definately on my prayer list and thank you for having the strength to port that. We all need to hear the good and the bad. God Bless you and keep you helthy! ===== Kristi in AL BMI49 current 288 surgery date 9/21 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2000 Report Share Posted September 10, 2000 > Many of you don't know me, it has been a long time since I have written to > the list. , My name is and I was in the hospital the same time as you. I kept walking the halls wondering if you were ok because your door was always closed and I didn't want to bother you. I am glad that you are recovering and we are all lucky to have had Dr. Rutledge as our surgeon. Im not sure that I understand what you had done. You lost 200lbs. and why did you need a revision? I understand you had a hernia but not the rest. If you don't mind, I would like to hear your story. I am more than happy to call you if you don't feel like writting it all. You can email me at L4014@.... Thanks and again I am glad you are starting to feel better. D., land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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