Guest guest Posted March 28, 2004 Report Share Posted March 28, 2004 Hi Kat Yeah! Very best wishes for your surgery and recovery. Phil Surgery on Monday Hey guys just wanted to let you know that I have my 4th surgery tomorrow. It will be the CWD. Wish me luck. Thanks so much for all the support. Talk to you all soon.Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 I couldnt have said it better. I'll be thinking of you too. Hugs, Biancka Surgery on Monday Cindi,I will be thinking of you on Monday with your surgery, and praying that all goes well with you.I am so happy that you have finally arrived at this point, and now will be able to enjoy the life you so richly deserve.Peace be with you,Jan in Northern KY :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Welcome Meghan to our group. I have not had the myotomy so I can't give you any personal experience but Cindi just wrote an excellent story of her surgical experience. Be sure to read that. Congratulations Cindi on your recovery....seems you are doing great. Meghan, I am sure you will be hearing a lot of success stories from members here. Good luck, Maggie Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Meghan - This is so weird...I must have been sending my experiences when you were writing your post. You can find them on message #15086. Hopefully that will help you. Are they doing it laproscopically? Do the surgeons have lots of experience with Achalasia? I would call & find that out ASAP. A Heller is definitely NOT a cure, but the closest thing we can find for now in many instances. & your age will help. 10 days post-op I am having no difficulty swallowing liquids or very smooth foods (applesauce, oatmeal). I have had a little stickage with things like scrambled eggs. I am not to do bread yet, so we will see on that. But I can definitely say I see about a 95% improvement. That sure beats dilations where I got MAYBE a 20% improvement! lol! Keep us posted & check on those surgeons!!!!! The best thing you can do is have an experienced surgeon. Best Wishes -Cindi ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Cong. it will be better. I just went thru my surgery and had my activation March 27th and I can't believe the different even on the first day. It gets better but it won't come all at once. I too am waiting to hear the birds sing. Patsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 My experience so far exactly mirrors yours Gilad. I was implanted a week ago on Thursday, and will be activated May 2. You will probably feel a bit under the weather for a week or two, but if your experience is like mine, you will not be too bad. Best of luck to you! Surgery on Monday Hello to everyone, How are you doing? Hope everyone is alright, whether before, during or after the surgery. I have posted quite several times on this group, but have refrained from doing so lately because I didn't feel this comfortable to counsel in matters I hadn't yet experienced. Howeverm, my surgery will take place this Monday, in merely two days, and I am very excited. I tried to busy myself at school in the past few weeks so as to avoid thinking about the surgery too much, but the tension started soaring in the past week as the surgery came ever closer. Now that it's going to take place in just two days I find myself so excited to embark onthis new adventure. I hope everything will be alright and I will be able to help others better on their way to their own CI thereafter. My activation will probably be in 4 weeks and I can hardly wait for that to take place, get the first sounds I have never heard before, like the birds and perhaps finally be able to understand others without lipreading. I pray to God that it will help me hear better than now. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all and will update you how the surgery went as soon as I return home. All the best to all of you! Sincerely, Gilad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hi Gilad ! Best of luck to you with your surgery !! You will be up and about before you know it (took me about a week to feel okay), and activated soon thereafter. Enjoy the weekend, and take it easy. Regards, Jim S. 90K hiRes Implanted 3-22-2006 Activation day is 4-25-2006 > > Hello to everyone, > > How are you doing? Hope everyone is alright, whether before, during > or after the surgery. > > I have posted quite several times on this group, but have refrained > from doing so lately because I didn't feel this comfortable to > counsel in matters I hadn't yet experienced. Howeverm, my surgery > will take place this Monday, in merely two days, and I am very > excited. I tried to busy myself at school in the past few weeks so > as to avoid thinking about the surgery too much, but the tension > started soaring in the past week as the surgery came ever closer. > Now that it's going to take place in just two days I find myself so > excited to embark onthis new adventure. I hope everything will be > alright and I will be able to help others better on their way to > their own CI thereafter. > > My activation will probably be in 4 weeks and I can hardly wait for > that to take place, get the first sounds I have never heard before, > like the birds and perhaps finally be able to understand others > without lipreading. I pray to God that it will help me hear better > than now. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all and will > update you how the surgery went as soon as I return home. > > All the best to all of you! > > Sincerely, Gilad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Gil, best of luck Monday. Walk in to the hospital with your right foot first(my late mom's philosophy) and all will be well. Don't worry, The surgery is a piece of cake! These surgeons know what they're doing. When you feel up to it, let us know how it went. gil_borisovsky <gil_borisovsky@...> wrote: Hello to everyone, How are you doing? Hope everyone is alright, whether before, during or after the surgery. I have posted quite several times on this group, but have refrained from doing so lately because I didn't feel this comfortable to counsel in matters I hadn't yet experienced. Howeverm, my surgery will take place this Monday, in merely two days, and I am very excited. I tried to busy myself at school in the past few weeks so as to avoid thinking about the surgery too much, but the tension started soaring in the past week as the surgery came ever closer. Now that it's going to take place in just two days I find myself so excited to embark onthis new adventure. I hope everything will be alright and I will be able to help others better on their way to their own CI thereafter. My activation will probably be in 4 weeks and I can hardly wait for that to take place, get the first sounds I have never heard before, like the birds and perhaps finally be able to understand others without lipreading. I pray to God that it will help me hear better than now. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all and will update you how the surgery went as soon as I return home. All the best to all of you! Sincerely, Gilad Irv in Ca. Implanted(Freedom) - Sept. 13, 2005 Activated - Oct. 7, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hello Gilad Best wishes to you for your surgery on Monday. I had my implant surgery 3 days ago. Still no pain, but starting to feel a bit fragile today. The doctor said to take things easy for a couple of weeks, I should listen to him :-). I dont know why, but I was expecting to have a stonking headache for a couple of weeks. It didnt happen. Ted F. > > Hello to everyone, > > How are you doing? Hope everyone is alright, whether before, during > or after the surgery. > > I have posted quite several times on this group, but have refrained > from doing so lately because I didn't feel this comfortable to > counsel in matters I hadn't yet experienced. Howeverm, my surgery > will take place this Monday, in merely two days, and I am very > excited. I tried to busy myself at school in the past few weeks so > as to avoid thinking about the surgery too much, but the tension > started soaring in the past week as the surgery came ever closer. > Now that it's going to take place in just two days I find myself so > excited to embark onthis new adventure. I hope everything will be > alright and I will be able to help others better on their way to > their own CI thereafter. > > My activation will probably be in 4 weeks and I can hardly wait for > that to take place, get the first sounds I have never heard before, > like the birds and perhaps finally be able to understand others > without lipreading. I pray to God that it will help me hear better > than now. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all and will > update you how the surgery went as soon as I return home. > > All the best to all of you! > > Sincerely, Gilad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Good luck with everything Gilad! Which implant are you having? Make sure you tell us how it all went for the sake of us still waiting and I am sure that you will love the sound of birdsong. That was one thing I was privileged to enjoy with my hearing aids before the loss. Around where I live there are all sorts of interesting bird sounds - my favourite is the Bell bird. It sounds just like a bell! Best wishes, . _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of gil_borisovsky Sent: Sunday, 9 April 2006 12:29 AM Subject: Surgery on Monday Hello to everyone, How are you doing? Hope everyone is alright, whether before, during or after the surgery. I have posted quite several times on this group, but have refrained from doing so lately because I didn't feel this comfortable to counsel in matters I hadn't yet experienced. Howeverm, my surgery will take place this Monday, in merely two days, and I am very excited. I tried to busy myself at school in the past few weeks so as to avoid thinking about the surgery too much, but the tension started soaring in the past week as the surgery came ever closer. Now that it's going to take place in just two days I find myself so excited to embark onthis new adventure. I hope everything will be alright and I will be able to help others better on their way to their own CI thereafter. My activation will probably be in 4 weeks and I can hardly wait for that to take place, get the first sounds I have never heard before, like the birds and perhaps finally be able to understand others without lipreading. I pray to God that it will help me hear better than now. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all and will update you how the surgery went as soon as I return home. All the best to all of you! Sincerely, Gilad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Gilad You will be in my thoughts and prayers Monday. Be sure to take it easy for a few days and try not to look down or move your head suddenly. Keep up posted on how surgery goes. Connie gil_borisovsky <gil_borisovsky@...> wrote: Hello to everyone, How are you doing? Hope everyone is alright, whether before, during or after the surgery. I have posted quite several times on this group, but have refrained from doing so lately because I didn't feel this comfortable to counsel in matters I hadn't yet experienced. Howeverm, my surgery will take place this Monday, in merely two days, and I am very excited. I tried to busy myself at school in the past few weeks so as to avoid thinking about the surgery too much, but the tension started soaring in the past week as the surgery came ever closer. Now that it's going to take place in just two days I find myself so excited to embark onthis new adventure. I hope everything will be alright and I will be able to help others better on their way to their own CI thereafter. My activation will probably be in 4 weeks and I can hardly wait for that to take place, get the first sounds I have never heard before, like the birds and perhaps finally be able to understand others without lipreading. I pray to God that it will help me hear better than now. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all and will update you how the surgery went as soon as I return home. All the best to all of you! Sincerely, Gilad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Good luck ....be safe...Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 good luck with your surgery, keep us posted. hope to hear from you soon evelyn Kum <heatherlkum@...> wrote: Just so you guys know, I'm having shoulder surgery on Monday. I'll read posts as I can. New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 hello everyone, just checking in. my surgery is monday. fusion L3-L4 and laminectomy. i am so ready for this, being in a tremendous amount of pain in right leg. and having my life cut down to very little. having tried everything else and found that i need to do this. so i am having faith and believing in god and my surgeon and that everything is going to be good. i truly believe that. but yea. i am scared. i am in so much pain all the time so i am very focused on the iv and going under. i am looking forward to that. anyway, i am looking at this whole thing as a vacation and i bought a new wardrobe for the hospital. gap pajamas. love that stuff. well, so, here goes. thank you to everyone in the group. you guys are tremendous and hopefully i will be able to come back and tell you all that this was a good thing. my best, marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 thank you cheryl ih pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 > > hello everyone, > just checking in. > my surgery is monday. fusion L3-L4 and laminectomy. > i am so ready for this, being in a tremendous amount of pain in right leg. > and having my life cut down to very little. having tried everything else and > found that i need to do this. so i am having faith and believing in god and > my surgeon and that everything is going to be good. i truly believe that. > but yea. i am scared. i am in so much pain all the time so i am very focused > on the iv and going under. i am looking forward to that. anyway, i am > looking at this whole thing as a vacation and i bought a new wardrobe for the > hospital. gap pajamas. > love that stuff. well, so, here goes. thank you to everyone in the group. > you guys are tremendous and hopefully i will be able to come back and tell > you all that this was a good thing. my best, marsha > > Hi Marsha, Cheryl here i always look at surgery as a really good sleep when they knock you out its the best sleep i get & yea its a great excuse to buy new pajammas & slippers too it will be a vacation no cooking or housework good luck & God will be with you Cheryl in PA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hello, I am having a 3 level fusion on the 26th of June. Please keep me updated on hoe you are doing. I am klooking foward to my surgery and hope when I wake up from my long needed nap my leg pain will be less. Can't wait for my hubby to relize how much I really do to keep the household afloat. My kids will be at my mothers for a few weeks so they will not have to see me in the pain. I am already practicing with my hubby by having him get me things while I lay on the couch this way he will be a pro come June. Good luck to you and will keep you in my thoughts. I wish you a speedy recovery and remember to take it slow and let your body heal. Sherry BLEECKERST10012@... wrote: thank you cheryl ih pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 sherry, thanks, i have been watching yoour posts and i am definitely rooting for you. i will post to the group once i get home and am able to deal with answering emails. but i am pretty excited. marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 carlene, i love your angels. marsha keep them coming pls. i need some help right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 MARSHA WHICH HOSPITAL ARE HAVING THE WORK DONE AT??? MARK FROM BOSTON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 vivian and everyone who wrote, i love you all. i love this group and am happy to be a member. i think we all need the support. pain is a tough thing to deal with. but then again, you all know that. i cleared my calendar for the entire month of june so if i need to i can just chill out the whole time. i asked the restaurant next door if he would break the rules and deliver food to me. and yossi, he is one of the owners, told me to call and he would make sure i get fed. nice, huh? everyone has just been so supportive. marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 hello Marsha, i have been thinking about you and will keep a steady flow of angels for you on Monday and for the weeks after. i even have you in my daily planner-- " Marsha's surgery " . hang on tightly to you faith because that is part of the mind/body connection and what you truly believe let it be so. i pray for the end of your pain. write when you can.... Carlene in MT Re: surgery on monday hello everyone, just checking in. my surgery is monday. fusion L3-L4 and laminectomy. i am so ready for this, being in a tremendous amount of pain in right leg. and having my life cut down to very little. having tried everything else and found that i need to do this. so i am having faith and believing in god and my surgeon and that everything is going to be good. i truly believe that. but yea. i am scared. i am in so much pain all the time so i am very focused on the iv and going under. i am looking forward to that. anyway, i am looking at this whole thing as a vacation and i bought a new wardrobe for the hospital. gap pajamas. love that stuff. well, so, here goes. thank you to everyone in the group. you guys are tremendous and hopefully i will be able to come back and tell you all that this was a good thing. my best, marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Take care Marsha and don't push your recovery. Taking the time now to take it easy will benefit you in the long run. BLEECKERST10012@... wrote: hello everyone, just checking in. my surgery is monday. fusion L3-L4 and laminectomy. Vivian Harkness http://www.geocities.com/southeastsearchandrescue/index.html --------------------------------- New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 mark, i will b e at beth israel hospital in manhattan. they have a spine clinic there. marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 carlene, you are sooo cool. i will try to remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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