Something we ALL need to do!

Hi Everyone! I am back to work today. I am completely exhausted but, otherwise, doing okay. I feel better from my surgery and my son seems to be recovering nicely from his. You know...the night I went to the ER, I was not going to call my surgeon. I was home alone with my son and I did not want the hassle of maybe having to go to the ER. And, really, I thought it was gas. Thank GOD I have a friend who had WLS and talked me into calling my surgeon. Today this same friend sent me the following email... That is what *I* had. It is overwhelming to think that my story might have had a very different ending had I just ignored my pain and went to sleep. Actually, I am teary-eyed thinking about it. My son NEEDS me! And your families NEED YOU! Each and every one of us needs to take responsibility for our health. If something hurts, do not be ashamed or embarrassed...CALL AND GET HELP! Even if it is minor. On the night of my surgery, on my way to the hospital, I kept telling my friend that I would be SO embarrassed if it was just gas pain. But I am quite sure that she would rather have an embarrassed friend than a dead one. I will be honest here...yesterday morning I had another stomach pain. It was severe. Very similar to the pain I experienced when I went to the ER. My husband kept telling me to call the surgeon but, again, I did not want the hassle. So I took the one remaining Percocet I still had and the feeling passed. Now I feel COMPLETELY foolish for doing that! I SHOULD have called and, if I experience that pain (or ANY pain) again, I will call. I promise. We should ALL make this promise to one another! If you are hurting...get checked out! We need to keep all of us January 2006 OHers safe! Love you all! Jersey

Jersey Mom, Thanks for this heartfelt and encouraging message. I was worried about you and now Kristi what she went through. We definitely don't need to take any chances when in comes to something like this. I hope you are feeling better and that the pain eases up as you heal. I am glad you are okay! Hugs, Karen S.

Welcome back Jersey, so glad to here you both are doing good.