Dee

[Guest guest]

Call the gyno! I never try and self-diagnose anything south of my neck! LOL I

hope you feel better.....How about some cool water to help with the ithching?

Lisbeth

Dee wrote: Wow, after reading emails about post-op

problems with

gallbladder removal, I guess I'm really lucky!

I have my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago.

When I was released from the hospital, I had horrible

diarrhea. It finally got to the point where my

surgeon prescribed lomitril (I think that's what it

was). Within a day, it was nearly gone.

Since then, I haven't had any problems with diarrhea

unless I was sick. I can eat everything just fine

with no problems unless I eat alot of garlic or

grease. Even then, I just get nauseous, no diarrhea.

I didn't know people could have long-term poo poo

problems after gallbladder removal.

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I think I have my first infection down there! I have

horrible itching. No smell or stuff coming out, just

itching. At first, it was ok because if I moved my

hips a certain way... well... let's just say I was a

happy camper! (Look, no hands!)... But now it's

really bad itching.

I bought monostat 3 and used it last night. I slept 4

hours and when I woke up, I had been scratching.

Still itches and is sore now when I pee... I have to

wait until tonight to use the creme again - that's so

many hours away! Wahhhhh! I also bought some wipes

with anti-itch lotion on it but I can use only 4 per

day. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Any advice?

Thanks,

dee

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Lisbeth! Actually I don't have a gyno right

now. I used to but I'm just not comfortable with him

any longer.

It's a long story that I posted previously but the

gist of it is he is definitely not kind to the obese

(or at least not to me!). Plus he used to sneak

around our apt complex to visit his girlfriend. He

would park at the complex next door, leap over the

fence next to my apt and go to her place. One night

he was ticked off at her and stood in the driveway

yelling, " you whore " , and other lovely things. (Like

who was he to talk - at least she wasn't married!)

Anyway, he got a divorce and moved in with her and

they now provide a free sex show to anyone who looks

up towards their apartment. And he yells at her alot,

like telling her to take out the garbage - she has one

minute, move it, move it, move it! I've seen them

walking down their stairs, she with her hands full of

garbage, books, a water bottle and her purse and he

walks down carrying a cell phone.

I just don't like him.

Soooo, I guess I gotta find another GYN!

Thanks,

dee

--- L J wrote:

>

> Call the gyno! I never try and self-diagnose

> anything south of my neck! LOL I hope you feel

> better.....How about some cool water to help with

> the ithching?

> Lisbeth

> Dee wrote: Wow, after

> reading emails about post-op problems with

> gallbladder removal, I guess I'm really lucky!

>

> I have my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago.

> When I was released from the hospital, I had

> horrible

> diarrhea. It finally got to the point where my

> surgeon prescribed lomitril (I think that's what it

> was). Within a day, it was nearly gone.

>

> Since then, I haven't had any problems with diarrhea

> unless I was sick. I can eat everything just fine

> with no problems unless I eat alot of garlic or

> grease. Even then, I just get nauseous, no diarrhea.

>

> I didn't know people could have long-term poo poo

> problems after gallbladder removal.

>

> Off topic, I have a female question to ask...

> ladies,

> please scroll down... (Guys, please don't!!!)

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> I think I have my first infection down there! I have

> horrible itching. No smell or stuff coming out, just

> itching. At first, it was ok because if I moved my

> hips a certain way... well... let's just say I was a

> happy camper! (Look, no hands!)... But now it's

> really bad itching.

> I bought monostat 3 and used it last night. I slept

> 4

> hours and when I woke up, I had been scratching.

> Still itches and is sore now when I pee... I have to

> wait until tonight to use the creme again - that's

> so

> many hours away! Wahhhhh! I also bought some wipes

> with anti-itch lotion on it but I can use only 4 per

> day. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhh!

>

> Any advice?

>

> Thanks,

> dee

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Dee:

I am scheduled for upper jaw surgery on June 28th. I will be banded

shut after surgery, not wired. My OS has given me a letter to give

to my employer stating that I will need to be off of work for 2

weeks. He stated to me that the first week will be the toughest and

then after that things will steadily improve. I was hoping that the

surgery would of been during the school year so I wouldn't of had the

kids around, but then again, I can put them to work helping me around

the house. I am sure having your mom around for at least a week or

two would surely help in your recovery since your husband has to

work. My husband is taking off of work for 2 weeks.

Hope this helps and keep me posted on your preparation for the

surgery. I am sure starting in late June you will begin the fun pre-

op appts. I am almost done with these appts.

Best of Luck,

> I'm scheduled to have upper jaw surgery on July 18. I'm nervous

about

> recovery, because I have two kids and I'm the primary care giver.

(I

> have a four year daughter and a 10 year old son.) I will be wired

> shut for eight weeks. I do work at home and fortunately my jobs

are

> flexible, but my kids are home with me as well - they don't go to

> daycare. I'm wondering how long I will be " down " . My mom has

offered

> to move in and help while my husband goes to work, and I feel that

I

> will have to take her up on that, but I'm not sure how long?

Starting

> to panic....please set me straight! Any information that you can

give

> me to me will be greatly appreciated.

>

> Dee

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My husband will be off the first week after surgery, and could take

the second if necessary. My OS is concerned with my kids seeing me

after surgery (when I had my palatal expander in 03 I swelled up

really bad and for a longer time than usual) I think having my mom

and husband around will be great. How old are your kids and how

many do you have? Did you have a palatal expander too? I start the

whole pre-op process the end of June. It will be here before we

know it. My surgery was suppose to happen in April, but my teeth

weren't in the right position. Then I was told September and then I

just found out last week it's July. Hopefully I can relax in a

lounge chair around my pool(if it ever stops raining and warms up!)

Dee

> > I'm scheduled to have upper jaw surgery on July 18. I'm nervous

> about

> > recovery, because I have two kids and I'm the primary care

giver.

> (I

> > have a four year daughter and a 10 year old son.) I will be

wired

> > shut for eight weeks. I do work at home and fortunately my jobs

> are

> > flexible, but my kids are home with me as well - they don't go

to

> > daycare. I'm wondering how long I will be " down " . My mom has

> offered

> > to move in and help while my husband goes to work, and I feel

that

> I

> > will have to take her up on that, but I'm not sure how long?

> Starting

> > to panic....please set me straight! Any information that you

can

> give

> > me to me will be greatly appreciated.

> >

> > Dee

[Guest guest]

Hi Dee,

My girls are 14 and 11, so they are a bit older than your kids. Yes,

I have heard from my OS that the swelling can be massive after

surgery, so I can see your concern. Being that my kids are a little

bit older, I have been able to show them pictures of patients

recovering so they will not be to alarmed when I arrive home from the

hospital. My surgeon stated that I will probably only need care for

about a week after surgery, but my husband is throwing in another

week for himself for vacation!

I see you have went through the same roller coaster ride that I went

through. I was originally informed that I would be having the SARPE

surgery like you when I first started treatment. Then about a year

ago I was informed that I may not need surgery. A day before my knee

surgery last summer my OD informed me that I was back on for surgery

and would be needing a Lefort I instead of the SARPE. The first

surgeon I went to back in November left me hanging for 4 months and

finally ended up writing me a letter stating that my case was to

complex for him to handle. So this set surgery back about 7 months.

When I met with my present surgeon this past March he stated that he

wanted a space between the upper teeth where he would be segmenting

the upper jaw. ARGHHHH!! I have been in braces since March 2003. I

also wore braces for 3 years when I was younger and had an expander

in. The expander I had in didn't require surgery nor did I have to

turn the screw.

It's been a long 5 years for me dental wise because I have had 10

root canals, 3 apico's, one dental extraction, braces, and an

upcoming surgery during this time. So I am more than ready to see an

end in sight. Well almost an end. Once the braces come off I will

still need about 7 crowns. But at least the major work will be over

with!!

Wow, you have your own pool!! That sure will be nice this summer

recovering by the pool! Yes, I know what you mean by warming up and

stop raining. It has been cool up here in the northeast and seems to

rain quite a bit. I am sure in another month we will be wishing it

was cooler..(haha)

Take Care,

> > > I'm scheduled to have upper jaw surgery on July 18. I'm

nervous

> > about

> > > recovery, because I have two kids and I'm the primary care

> giver.

> > (I

> > > have a four year daughter and a 10 year old son.) I will be

> wired

> > > shut for eight weeks. I do work at home and fortunately my

jobs

> > are

> > > flexible, but my kids are home with me as well - they don't go

> to

> > > daycare. I'm wondering how long I will be " down " . My mom has

> > offered

> > > to move in and help while my husband goes to work, and I feel

> that

> > I

> > > will have to take her up on that, but I'm not sure how long?

> > Starting

> > > to panic....please set me straight! Any information that you

> can

> > give

> > > me to me will be greatly appreciated.

> > >

> > > Dee

[Guest guest]

,

I'm not as concerned with my son who is ten, but my daughter is four

and I don't want to scare her. I'm leaving it up to my husband and

mother as to when they see me. I know after my surgery for the

palatal expander in October 03 my son was a little scared.

Wow, sounds like you've had quite a rollercoaster too! You've been

through a lot! I started in October 03 with the palatal expander

surgery. It took a while for swelling to go down and it was about

five weeks before I could chew again. My swelling was really bad.

They said normally it takes 2 weeks to return to normal...guess I'm

not normal (well, I knew that anyway ) Then I got my braces Feb

03, and had the expander removed March 31, 2003. Boy was I glad to

get rid of that ! I have to say that my teeth look awesome now

and I'm very happy. I just can't wait to get the other surgery over

with!

You say you are from the Northeast...where? I'm from central

Maine. Today is the first ok day we've had in I don't know how long!

Enjoy the long weekend. Keep me posted on your progress.

Take care.

Dee

> > > > I'm scheduled to have upper jaw surgery on July 18. I'm

> nervous

> > > about

> > > > recovery, because I have two kids and I'm the primary care

> > giver.

> > > (I

> > > > have a four year daughter and a 10 year old son.) I will be

> > wired

> > > > shut for eight weeks. I do work at home and fortunately my

> jobs

> > > are

> > > > flexible, but my kids are home with me as well - they don't

go

> > to

> > > > daycare. I'm wondering how long I will be " down " . My mom

has

> > > offered

> > > > to move in and help while my husband goes to work, and I

feel

> > that

> > > I

> > > > will have to take her up on that, but I'm not sure how

long?

> > > Starting

> > > > to panic....please set me straight! Any information that

you

> > can

> > > give

> > > > me to me will be greatly appreciated.

> > > >

> > > > Dee

[Guest guest]

We have about 65 degrees today. The warmest it's been for a while.

I just walked up to get my mail and it started to sprinkle. Maine is

beautiful and usually this time of year we are able to wear shorts

every day and it's warm, but this year has been so strange. Oh

well. The old saying goes, " Wait a minute and the weather will

change! " .

We were suppose to go to my son's baseball game this morning, but it

was raining so it was canceled. My husband and son took off to go

to my in-laws camp and I stayed home to scrapbook with our

daughter. I love to crop. I think in the newspaper earlier this

week there was an article that out 24 days in May here in Maine we'd

only had 4 or 5 non-rainy days. I certainly believe it. Everyone

is getting depressed around here. My lawn looks like it's ready to

be hayed! Too bad I didn't have a horse.

My daughter and I have big plans to watch Empire Falls on HBO. I

know she'll fall asleep, but I can finish watching it. Some of was

filmed in our Home Town and other surrounding towns. It will be

neat to pick out the spots.

We'll chat later.

> > > > > > I'm scheduled to have upper jaw surgery on July 18. I'm

> > > nervous

> > > > > about

> > > > > > recovery, because I have two kids and I'm the primary

care

> > > > giver.

> > > > > (I

> > > > > > have a four year daughter and a 10 year old son.) I

will

> be

> > > > wired

> > > > > > shut for eight weeks. I do work at home and fortunately

my

> > > jobs

> > > > > are

> > > > > > flexible, but my kids are home with me as well - they

don't

> > go

> > > > to

> > > > > > daycare. I'm wondering how long I will be " down " . My

mom

> > has

> > > > > offered

> > > > > > to move in and help while my husband goes to work, and I

> > feel

> > > > that

> > > > > I

> > > > > > will have to take her up on that, but I'm not sure how

> > long?

> > > > > Starting

> > > > > > to panic....please set me straight! Any information

that

> > you

> > > > can

> > > > > give

> > > > > > me to me will be greatly appreciated.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Dee

[Guest guest]

,

I'm so glad that I found this site. It's been very helpful. You have 3 weeks

left right? Mine is six weeks from tomorrow. It will be here before I know it.

Finally got some good weather. Going to get outside and enjoy it Have a

good day.

Dee

georgek042003 wrote:

Dee,

I agree with you in that there is so much information on this site!

That has been so helpful. Also everyone on this site is so

supportive which is great!

So your surgery is in July? It will be here before you know it, so

enjoy your last remaining 6 weeks!

Best Wishes,

> > Well it's been a week since I joined this site and even though I

> > haven't type much, I have been checking out all the messages! My

> > surgery is 6 weeks from Monday, so I will have some time left. I

> have

> > found all these messages from everyone very helpful! It's nice

to

> > read what others are going through to prepare me for my

recovery.

> I'm

> > sure I'll chime in more as it get's closer Keep up the good

work

> > everyone.

> >

> > Enjoy CA Sara and have a safe trip back. Eat up while you can.

Best

> > of luck on your surgery Monday. I will send good wishes through

> > cyerspace. I'm anxious to see how you do post surgery. Don't

over

> do

> > the climbing of Mt. Everest and bungee jumping !

> >

> > Dee

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Dee,

Yes, I have only 3 weeks left remaining, so when I have my surgery

you will be at the point I am now with 3 weeks to go.

Go enjoy your day! The weather here in Virginia is nice! I have

been up early this morning trying to finish up this essay for school

so I can also get out and enjoy the day!

Talk to you soon,

> > > Well it's been a week since I joined this site and even though

I

> > > haven't type much, I have been checking out all the messages!

My

> > > surgery is 6 weeks from Monday, so I will have some time left.

I

> > have

> > > found all these messages from everyone very helpful! It's nice

> to

> > > read what others are going through to prepare me for my

> recovery.

> > I'm

> > > sure I'll chime in more as it get's closer Keep up the good

> work

> > > everyone.

> > >

> > > Enjoy CA Sara and have a safe trip back. Eat up while you can.

> Best

> > > of luck on your surgery Monday. I will send good wishes

through

> > > cyerspace. I'm anxious to see how you do post surgery. Don't

> over

> > do

> > > the climbing of Mt. Everest and bungee jumping !

> > >

> > > Dee

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> >

[Guest guest]

,

I'll be anxious to hear from you post surgery so you can prepare my 3 week

pre-surgery countdown. I'm going to " live " it up the weekend before. I'm going

away scrapbooking to hopefully get my mind off things!

I hope you get your essay done so you can get outside and enjoy the rest of the

day! We are suppose to get rain the beginning of the week again..YUCK! We've

had our fair share lately. Fortunately, this week has been great.

I was thinking yesterday when we were driving to camp for the day about

post-surgery clothes. I usually wear t-shirts during the summer and they don't

button down the front. I doubt with swelling that I'll be able to pull them

over my head. Maybe I could do a tank top as long as the opening was large

enough? Have you given that any thought? Am I thinking too much about this? (

I hope to be recovering mostly in my bathingsuit by the pool, but I can't leave

the hospital like that!!!!) I don't have to have dress clothes, because I work

from home.

I better go get some lunch.

Enjoy the day.

Dee

georgek042003 wrote:

Dee,

Yes, I have only 3 weeks left remaining, so when I have my surgery

you will be at the point I am now with 3 weeks to go.

Go enjoy your day! The weather here in Virginia is nice! I have

been up early this morning trying to finish up this essay for school

so I can also get out and enjoy the day!

Talk to you soon,

> > > Well it's been a week since I joined this site and even though

I

> > > haven't type much, I have been checking out all the messages!

My

> > > surgery is 6 weeks from Monday, so I will have some time left.

I

> > have

> > > found all these messages from everyone very helpful! It's nice

> to

> > > read what others are going through to prepare me for my

> recovery.

> > I'm

> > > sure I'll chime in more as it get's closer Keep up the good

> work

> > > everyone.

> > >

> > > Enjoy CA Sara and have a safe trip back. Eat up while you can.

> Best

> > > of luck on your surgery Monday. I will send good wishes

through

> > > cyerspace. I'm anxious to see how you do post surgery. Don't

> over

> > do

> > > the climbing of Mt. Everest and bungee jumping !

> > >

> > > Dee

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

[Guest guest]

> > > > Well it's been a week since I joined this site and even

though

> I

> > > > haven't type much, I have been checking out all the

messages!

> My

> > > > surgery is 6 weeks from Monday, so I will have some time

left.

> I

> > > have

> > > > found all these messages from everyone very helpful! It's

nice

> > to

> > > > read what others are going through to prepare me for my

> > recovery.

> > > I'm

> > > > sure I'll chime in more as it get's closer Keep up the

good

> > work

> > > > everyone.

> > > >

> > > > Enjoy CA Sara and have a safe trip back. Eat up while you

can.

> > Best

> > > > of luck on your surgery Monday. I will send good wishes

> through

> > > > cyerspace. I'm anxious to see how you do post surgery. Don't

> > over

> > > do

> > > > the climbing of Mt. Everest and bungee jumping !

> > > >

> > > > Dee

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ---------------------------------

> > >

[Guest guest]

Sara,

Considering I have six weeks to go, I thought maybe I was thinking

too much. My husband calls me anal all them time...I just say I try

to be organized ! He always forgets everything...so I have to

remind him.

I'm sure you will look fine strutting your stuff around the hospital!

Best of luck tomorrow. Can't wait to hear from you after surgery.

Dee

> > > > > > Well it's been a week since I joined this site and even

> > though

> > > I

> > > > > > haven't type much, I have been checking out all the

> > messages!

> > > My

> > > > > > surgery is 6 weeks from Monday, so I will have some time

> > left.

> > > I

> > > > > have

> > > > > > found all these messages from everyone very helpful!

It's

> > nice

> > > > to

> > > > > > read what others are going through to prepare me for my

> > > > recovery.

> > > > > I'm

> > > > > > sure I'll chime in more as it get's closer Keep up

the

> > good

> > > > work

> > > > > > everyone.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Enjoy CA Sara and have a safe trip back. Eat up while

you

> > can.

> > > > Best

> > > > > > of luck on your surgery Monday. I will send good wishes

> > > through

> > > > > > cyerspace. I'm anxious to see how you do post surgery.

> Don't

> > > > over

> > > > > do

> > > > > > the climbing of Mt. Everest and bungee jumping !

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Dee

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > ---------------------------------

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Dee,

Thanks a bunches for your good thoughts! I am sitting here eating my

final lunch, California Pizza's Garlic Chicken Pizza!! YUMMM!! Now if

only I was like an animal and could store it while I hibernate for a

few weeks..(haha)

See ya on the other side!

--Caboose

> Best of luck tomorrow. I will be thinking of you.

>

> Can't wait to hear from you from the other side.

>

> Dee