RE: Hello from the OTHER SIDE!!! (LONG!)

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HOORAH FOR YOU TERRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I don't feel so guilty about having my surgery. You were the one who

got me on this path, and I got to go 5 months before you. I've always felt

bad about that! But now, here you are, on the OTHER SIDE! I'm so happy.

Keep up the good work, and keep posting so that we know you're OK.

YIPPEE!!!!!

Many blessings,

Amy.

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Amy S. Poe

MGB 5/22/2000

280 * 209 * 140

READ MY STORY ONLINE:

http://onhealth.webmd.com/women/in-depth/item/item%2C91744_1_1.asp

Hello from the OTHER SIDE!!! (LONG!)

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to give a yell to let everyone know how I am doing and let

you what little bit I do remember...

Well, We got to Durham Regional at about 6:30 <an hour early> and went ahead

and signed in.. We went to the check in desk and was handed some papers,

went to the second desk where she took those papers ad gave us some more..

Then on to SDA <same day admission>.. When we got there we found out that

instead of being the fourth person to dance that day, I would probably be

SECOND! The first person couldn't get prior approval and the second didn't

show up.. Well, I guess something happened because I was actually third.. I

didn't mind... At about 11:30 I was down in the pre-op holding area an I

REALLY had to pee.. I felt aweful because they told me to pee before I got

down there because once the IV was in place it would be difficult.. I did

but it was so cold in that holding area I couldn't help it.. I finally asked

if they could bring me to the bathroom just before they were going to wheel

me into the OR... Didn't want Dr R to have to clean a mess.. LOL... Also,

when I was in the holding area, Dr R came by and I asked him if I could

please be put to sleep BEFORE they secured my arms down.. He told me

" definately not. You will have to cancel your sugery then! " I just puted and

said " nooooooo!!! " He told me that he didn't want my arms to fall off and I

had to be awake when they did it.. He had such a serious face too.. But, i

couldn't help but laugh... Actually when I got into OR and slid on the table

the only problem I had was the cold until they put the mask on my face..

About 4 or 5 breaths into it, I started to panic.. The next thing I knew was

I was moaning because of the pain.. It was all over with... But, they heard

me and came to put meds in my IV immediately and after about a minute or so

the pain stopped... I woke up some time later <not sure about the times

until later in the evening> and can just remember being sooo thursty... I

also couldn't take a deep breath because of one gas pockets made it diffcult

so I took a few puffs of my inhaler and felt much better.. They brought me

some water and ice chips which helped a LOT and back to sleep again.. I

think I hit the button for the pump that time too... Then I guess it was

about 11:30 or so when i woke up again and this time I thought i was going

to throw up.. It was horrible an I knew it was going to be painful if i did

so I tried everything to stop it.. Luckily the nurse came in when i called

her and brought me some Phenergan which did the trick... This happened once

again when I woke up about 5 hours later and that time they gave me a shot..

By the time 4am came around I was feeling pretty good.. The sedation was

finally wearing off and I wasn't AS tired as before but I was still sleepy..

I made sure I slept as much as I could since I didn't get any sleep the

night before.. I knew my body was just plain worn out.. I went walking

around a few times and found out that <my first litter mate> had

already left that night... With as perky as she is, I don't doubt she was

feeling good! hehe.. Well, Come 7am I wanted breakfast but not becasue i was

hungry.. I just wanted something other than gatorade or water.. The burse

brought me some apple juice that I diluted with water and it did just fine..

Just the change of flavor was enough to satisfy me... About that same time I

noticed my hand and arm was blowing up and the nurse went ahead and took the

IV out since I didn't seem to need the pain meds anymore.. My arm is red and

sore on the inside from my wrist to my elbow.. I guess my arm didn't like

that thing in there.. But, that should be gone in a day or two.. Well, Dr R

finally came in to see me about 9am and I left around 9:30... I've gotten

almost all my meds filled except for the one they screwed up on.. They gave

me the pill form of carafate and we need the liquid... It even says on the

paper 2 TEASPOONS a day.. How can I take 2 TEASPOONS of pills?!?!?!?!... So,

I called them back and they told me they only had enough to last a day.. So,

I will get the rest of it tomorrow.. Other than that, I'm all set... I'm

still feeling a little uncomfortable.. I have one gas pocket right in the

center below my ribs that no matter what i do just won't go away.. When I

move or sit slouched down or soemthing I can feel the bubbles moving around

but I guess it's just stuck... And two of my ports are a little sore from my

boobs being so low but I try to keep my shurt under them and keep them off

my belly... That seems to do the trick... As far as what I have eaten so

far, hmm.. Let's see... I've had about 3 tablespoons of water/ice, 3/4 cup

gatorade, 2 oz V8 juice <which was WONDERFUL!> and about 1/2 teaspoons of

yogurt. and of course all medsand stuff.. I'm still excessively thursty but

just keep sipping on gatorade.. I might see if water will do the trick in a

bit <maybe need more salt?>... I am even using my sons sippy cup so I don't

get too much too fast.. It works great! As far as energy, when we finally

got home about 2:30 or so, We put alex down for a nap and we took one

ourselves.. I wonke up with about 5:30 or so and have been up ever

since.. I have even cleaned my sons rug <on my hands and knees> twice

because he decided to make a " mess " and also had to give him a bath! I still

have to be a bit careful about bending down though because one port site

feels like it's pulling when i do... I will probably go watch some TV and

then watch ER and go to bed.. If there are any pre-ops who would like a

contact, I'm only a day out but I would be more than happy to help you out!

In my thoughts and prayers,

Terri

POST-OP!!

10/25/00

BMI 55

302/200 <pre-op/first goal!>

" But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate

you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. " - Luke

6:27-28

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[Guest guest]

Yea.. I was always kinda jealous about the whole thing too but i always knew

my time would come and so it has!! Who cares if it's 5 months late, at least

we WILL be healthy once again!!! Right?? And we will always have

something " special " between us..

In my thoughts and prayers,

Terri

POST-OP!!

10/25/00

BMI 55

302/200 <pre-op/first goal!>

" But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate

you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. " - Luke

6:27-28

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*http://www.mynewlife.homepage.com *

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> HOORAH FOR YOU TERRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>

> Now I don't feel so guilty about having my surgery. You were the one who

> got me on this path, and I got to go 5 months before you. I've always

felt

> bad about that! But now, here you are, on the OTHER SIDE! I'm so happy.

> Keep up the good work, and keep posting so that we know you're OK.

> YIPPEE!!!!!

>

> Many blessings,

> Amy.

>

> _____________________________________________

> Amy S. Poe

> MGB 5/22/2000

> 280 * 209 * 140

> READ MY STORY ONLINE:

> http://onhealth.webmd.com/women/in-depth/item/item%2C91744_1_1.asp

>

[Guest guest]

Terri,

I am sooooo happy for you....I hope to follow soon.

Debby (In Arizona)

[Guest guest]

But Terri: You went through a lot to get here. And we are just so excited that

you did make it! You deserve this! And now if we can just hear from Cathy

Morrow and get her to the other side lots of us will breathe a sigh of relief.

No one has heard from her, have they?

Flo in land

> ** Original Subject: RE: RE: Hello from the OTHER SIDE!!!

(LONG!)

> ** >

> ** Original Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 09:40:04 -0600

> ** Original Message follows...

>

> Yea.. I was always kinda jealous about the whole thing too but i always knew

> my time would come and so it has!! Who cares if it's 5 months late, at least

> we WILL be healthy once again!!! Right?? And we will always have

> something " special " between us..

>

> In my thoughts and prayers,

>

> Terri

>

> POST-OP!!

> 10/25/00

> BMI 55

> 302/200 <pre-op/first goal!>

> " But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate

> you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. " - Luke

> 6:27-28

>

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

> *Please check out my website! *

> *http://www.mynewlife.homepage.com *

> *and don't forget about LITTER MATES!! Sign up! *

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

>

>

>

> > HOORAH FOR YOU TERRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> >

> > Now I don't feel so guilty about having my surgery. You were the one who

> > got me on this path, and I got to go 5 months before you. I've always

> felt

> > bad about that! But now, here you are, on the OTHER SIDE! I'm so happy.

> > Keep up the good work, and keep posting so that we know you're OK.

> > YIPPEE!!!!!

> >

> > Many blessings,

> > Amy.

> >

> > _____________________________________________

> > Amy S. Poe

> > MGB 5/22/2000

> > 280 * 209 * 140

> > READ MY STORY ONLINE:

> > http://onhealth.webmd.com/women/in-depth/item/item%2C91744_1_1.asp

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Flo, I just got back from the WNC support meeting (not the big one in

Durham) I was hoping Cathy would be there, but she wasn't. She was at the

first one, but no one there today has heard from her. A few of us have left

a phone message, but we haven't heard back. Hopefully she is doing fine and

will post again soon. Cathy if you are lurking, come out come out wher ever

you are. We miss you!!.

RE: RE: Hello from the OTHER

SIDE!!! (LONG!)

> > ** >

> > ** Original Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 09:40:04 -0600

>

> > ** Original Message follows...

>

> >

> > Yea.. I was always kinda jealous about the whole thing too but i always

knew

> > my time would come and so it has!! Who cares if it's 5 months late, at

least

> > we WILL be healthy once again!!! Right?? And we will always have

> > something " special " between us..

> >

> > In my thoughts and prayers,

> >

> > Terri

> >

> > POST-OP!!

> > 10/25/00

> > BMI 55

> > 302/200 <pre-op/first goal!>

> > " But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who

hate

> > you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. " - Luke

> > 6:27-28

> >

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

> > *Please check out my website! *

> > *http://www.mynewlife.homepage.com *

> > *and don't forget about LITTER MATES!! Sign up! *

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

> >

> >

> >

> > > HOORAH FOR YOU TERRI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

> > >

> > > Now I don't feel so guilty about having my surgery. You were the one

who

> > > got me on this path, and I got to go 5 months before you. I've always

> > felt

> > > bad about that! But now, here you are, on the OTHER SIDE! I'm so

happy.

> > > Keep up the good work, and keep posting so that we know you're OK.

> > > YIPPEE!!!!!

> > >

> > > Many blessings,

> > > Amy.

> > >

> > > _____________________________________________

> > > Amy S. Poe

> > > MGB 5/22/2000

> > > 280 * 209 * 140

> > > READ MY STORY ONLINE:

> > > http://onhealth.webmd.com/women/in-depth/item/item%2C91744_1_1.asp

> > >

> >

> >