Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 In a message dated 12/14/01 8:28:04 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for Monday, 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. I'll be upstairs all alone, while you guys are meeting with my daugher ( from the Crappy November Club), on Wednesday. Who knows, maybe I'll get up and join you. I'd appreciate some good vibes and prayers being sent my way. Thanks. >> Oh, Kathleen: Of course we'd never forget you! I'm comin' up to visit, man! I don't know if they'll let you off the floor unless we concoct some kind of crazy way to secret you out... ROFL You are definately in my thoughts and prayers --- Especially on Monday. all the best, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Hi Kathleen! Good luck to you on Monday! Prayers are with you. Just think in less than a week you'll be well on your way to recovery and a new slender you! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Kathleen, I will definitely be praying for you! and if you are up to company would love to see you wed...baring anyone finding out that I am not a Mt. Sinai Post-op and I am not thrown into the gallows first! *hugs* Lisbeth hannahdog22901 wrote: Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for Monday, 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. I'll be upstairs all alone, while you guys are meeting with my daugher ( from the Crappy November Club), on Wednesday. Who knows, maybe I'll get up and join you. I'd appreciate some good vibes and prayers being sent my way. Thanks. Kathleen M. P.S. I bought a really long wooden spoon today! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2001 Report Share Posted December 14, 2001 Dear Mom numbah 2, You know I will have you in my prayers. Here's to an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery. Hugs, Theresa > Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for Monday, > 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. > > I'll be upstairs all alone, while you guys are meeting with my > daugher ( from the Crappy November Club), on Wednesday. Who > knows, maybe I'll get up and join you. > > I'd appreciate some good vibes and prayers being sent my way. Thanks. > > Kathleen M. > > P.S. I bought a really long wooden spoon today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Thanks sweetie! Kathleen M. > > Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for > Monday, > > 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. > > > > I'll be upstairs all alone, while you guys are meeting with my > > daugher ( from the Crappy November Club), on Wednesday. > Who > > knows, maybe I'll get up and join you. > > > > I'd appreciate some good vibes and prayers being sent my way. > Thanks. > > > > Kathleen M. > > > > P.S. I bought a really long wooden spoon today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 > << Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for Monday, 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. Kathleen M. > > > Oh, Kathleen: Of course we'd never forget you! I'm comin' up to visit, man! > > Thanks. See ya then. Kathleen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 > Kathleen, > I will definitely be praying for you! > Lisbeth Thanks! Kathleen M. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Kathleen, We're not going to forget about you! We're already sending positive vibes your way! Is going to hang around the hospital and tell any bad Mt Sinai nurse's where to go ?? *grins* Anita Dr Keshishian 11/08/01 > > > << Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for > Monday, 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. > > Kathleen M. > > > > > > Oh, Kathleen: Of course we'd never forget you! I'm comin' up to > visit, man! > > > > > > > Thanks. See ya then. > > Kathleen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 She'll be telling them " where to go " , " when to go " and " what to do when they get there " . I think I'm in safe hands. She may even offer to assist Gagner. Eeekks, I hope that doesn't happen. Thanks for the kind words. Kathleen M. > > > > > << Hey guys, don't forget about me! My surgery is scheduled for > > Monday, 12/17 too, Dr. Gagner, NYC, at 11 a.m. > > > > Kathleen M. > > > > > > > > > Oh, Kathleen: Of course we'd never forget you! I'm comin' up to > > visit, man! > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. See ya then. > > > > Kathleen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Hey! I am a mostly lurker, but I am a Dr. Gagner post-op, and as for the nursing care, May is the best, and if you have ANY trouble tell Gretchen (the head nurse, and she is there during the day), she will crack skulls and straighten any problems out! She is really fabulous and she cares, and she knows what goes on! =) good luck!!! Maya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Thanks for the names, I really appreciate you reply. I will take these names with me so I don't forget. When was your surgery? Kathleen M. > May is the best, and if you have ANY trouble tell Gretchen > (the head nurse> Maya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 I had my surgery on May 29, I actually stopped by the floor on Wednesday the 12th and saw Gretchen and May, so tell them my name if you want - Maya (remind Gretchen I just stopped by), in fact if you want I will email Gretchen telling her to expect you! She is SOOOOO wonderful. =) And for the good news - I have lost 120 lbs since surgery! =) Dr. Gagner revised my expected weightloss, I was 40 lbs to goal, now he expects me to lose more, not sure how much more, but for 5'8 " I should weight 145 from the Met Life charts, I guess I might hit that!!! =) Sorry I missed you by a week! would have been great to meet you!!! - Maya Re: Kathleen's surgery Thanks for the names, I really appreciate you reply. I will take these names with me so I don't forget. When was your surgery? Kathleen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 > saw Gretchen and May, so tell them my name if you want - Maya I've heard the care there leaves a lot to be desired. I'm glad to her from someone directly that it wasn't. I will use your name. > > And for the good news - I have lost 120 lbs since surgery! =) Dr. WOW! I just hope my results are as good. I'm starting to get nervous tonight. We are packing and planning on driving to NYC in the morning. We want to see the Rockfeller Center Christmas tree. They said I had to be on a liquid diet tomorrow. We were looking forward to having lunch in the city. What did you do about eating the day before? Do you live in NYC? You should go to the meeting everyone is talking about on Wednesday night if you do. Maybe drop in to see me before if you have time. Thanks again. Kathleen M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2001 Report Share Posted December 15, 2001 Oh I didn't say it didn't leave a lot to be desired... but you need to be ready to stand up and fight for your rights!!! But Gretchen REALLY cares, so when problems occur, demand to see her, and she will crack the whip!! The fact of the matter there - get well as quickly as you can and get out, even the Surgeons know that... Now I saw May working the end of the floor closest to the desk, so if you get her great - there were other nurses who were not bad, just be as nice as you can to them, they will do more for you in that instance. As for what I did before surgery, they didn't tell me liquid diet, they just told me no food after I think 9pm or something, so I had a falafel the night before, and I stayed at the Residence at Sinai (it sucked!! The bed was hard as a rock, and I hardly slept, and the staff was horrible, but well, I might be impossible to please! LOL). =) I won't be at the meeting, I live in Delaware and just got back from visiting Family in the NYC area, had I know about the meeting ahead of time etc. I would have probably planned my trip next week. But I will be thinking about you, and I will email Gretchen for a follow up!!! All the best for you Kathleen!!! - Maya PS Be sure to bring comfortable night clothes for the hospital, I bought some nice ones at LB and wore them there, cotton was great!!! Re: Kathleen's surgery > saw Gretchen and May, so tell them my name if you want - Maya I've heard the care there leaves a lot to be desired. I'm glad to her from someone directly that it wasn't. I will use your name. > > And for the good news - I have lost 120 lbs since surgery! =) Dr. WOW! I just hope my results are as good. I'm starting to get nervous tonight. We are packing and planning on driving to NYC in the morning. We want to see the Rockfeller Center Christmas tree. They said I had to be on a liquid diet tomorrow. We were looking forward to having lunch in the city. What did you do about eating the day before? Do you live in NYC? You should go to the meeting everyone is talking about on Wednesday night if you do. Maybe drop in to see me before if you have time. Thanks again. Kathleen M. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 Thanks again, you've been a wealth of info. It's early Sunday morning and I'm turning off the computer now. We leave in a couple of hours. I want to take my dogs for a walk before I go. They are going to miss me. Bye Kathleen M. Virginia Dr. Gagner, 12/17 - Eeeekkks, that't tomorrow. Whew! But Gretchen REALLY cares, so > when problems occur, demand to see her, and she will crack the whip!! I will email Gretchen for a follow up!!! > > - Maya > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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