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Topic: RE: My Date is 8-20-08
Very nice reply!!
Trisha
Very nice reply!!Trisha
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: I'M NEW and I have questions..HELP
Hello Stephanie!
I realize you posted this a couple of weeks ago, but I wanted to check in with you to see how you are doing and if you are still feeling very emotional.
Please know that this is VERY normal. It often its at the 2-3 week mark.....so you were right on target! Isn't THAT nice to know that your body was doing exactly what it should have been doing??
The reason for this is that right after surgery your body is fighting hard to heal from trauma. Your emotional needs are suppressed as the body's main concern it preservation of the physical realm. Once the body has a handle on recovery it frees itself to allow the emotions to come.
Getting the annesthesia out of your system is key as well. It can sometimes take up to 3 months to rid the body completely.
I suspect too that you are right on track about emotional eating and your need to find someone at sometime in the future who can help you see this element clearly. This doesn't need to be done right away, and frankly you MAY be better off to wait awhile until you have gotten through the initial surgical period. You will be changing a lot over the next several months!!
Please feel free to contact me at any time!
Trisha Schnatterly
Been there.....done that!
I realize you posted this a couple of weeks ago, but I wanted to check in with you to see how you are doing and if you are still feeling very emotional.
Please know that this is VERY normal. It often its at the 2-3 week mark.....so you were right on target! Isn't THAT nice to know that your body was doing exactly what it should have been doing??
The reason for this is that right after surgery your body is fighting hard to heal from trauma. Your emotional needs are suppressed as the body's main concern it preservation of the physical realm. Once the body has a handle on recovery it frees itself to allow the emotions to come.
Getting the annesthesia out of your system is key as well. It can sometimes take up to 3 months to rid the body completely.
I suspect too that you are right on track about emotional eating and your need to find someone at sometime in the future who can help you see this element clearly. This doesn't need to be done right away, and frankly you MAY be better off to wait awhile until you have gotten through the initial surgical period. You will be changing a lot over the next several months!!
Please feel free to contact me at any time!
Trisha Schnatterly
Been there.....done that!
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: No back surgery for me on Tuesday
Oh Linda!!
I'm sorry that the discs can't be repaired and that your surgeon wont do a 3 level fusion. Please continue to look for Drs. specializing in this area as I'm confident you will find what you are seeking.
In the meantime might I recommend a book. It is called Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zimm, Ph,D. The subtitle is Using the Wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness.
He also runs a pain management clinic. This book has been recommended to several of my friends through their own psychologists and I am in the process of reading it and applying the principals.
{{{hugs}}}
Trisha
I'm sorry that the discs can't be repaired and that your surgeon wont do a 3 level fusion. Please continue to look for Drs. specializing in this area as I'm confident you will find what you are seeking.
In the meantime might I recommend a book. It is called Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zimm, Ph,D. The subtitle is Using the Wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness.
He also runs a pain management clinic. This book has been recommended to several of my friends through their own psychologists and I am in the process of reading it and applying the principals.
{{{hugs}}}
Trisha
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: Ya Ya The pokey turtle is catching up
Congratulations on the 104 lbs lost. What an accomplishment!!
As to your sagging skin.....wait a bit before having the PS. Try to be at goal and holding there for at least 6 months because your skin WILL shrink some. It may not go all the way back, but it will change over time and you want the best result from your PS. (been there, done that LOL). It is very difficult to wait, but it will be worth it in the end.
Again, Congrats!!
Trisha
-170 RNY 2/5/05 + 3 rounds of PS
As to your sagging skin.....wait a bit before having the PS. Try to be at goal and holding there for at least 6 months because your skin WILL shrink some. It may not go all the way back, but it will change over time and you want the best result from your PS. (been there, done that LOL). It is very difficult to wait, but it will be worth it in the end.
Again, Congrats!!
Trisha
-170 RNY 2/5/05 + 3 rounds of PS
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: 5 seromas and a bout of cellulites later....
I'm so glad to hear you are doing so well!!
The next support group will be held on 9/4 (a week from today) Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Willamette Valley Hospital. We meet in a room adjacent to the cafeteria and would love for you to attend.
So glad to hear all is going well.
Trisha
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: 5 seromas and a bout of cellulites later....
Mom to Six
Things are going very well! I can't believe how wonderful I feel at just a little over a week from having my surgery. I am having no problems getting my fluid in and my protein drinks are doing great too. When is the next support group meeting in McMinnville? I really want to come.
Have A Great Day!
Lori
Have A Great Day!
Lori
Mom to Six
Topic: RE: Check in time is 5:30 am!
Can we say OUCH!
Que lastima la nariz y boca!
Now since tomorrow is Thursday.....are you expecting to be out tomorrow in time to go to the game?? Uh....if so that is a bit unrealistic, but who am I to judge. I was out in 33 hours and went to the grocery on the way home!
Will hold you in good thoughts and prayers for a wonderful surgery!
Trisha
Que lastima la nariz y boca!
Now since tomorrow is Thursday.....are you expecting to be out tomorrow in time to go to the game?? Uh....if so that is a bit unrealistic, but who am I to judge. I was out in 33 hours and went to the grocery on the way home!
Will hold you in good thoughts and prayers for a wonderful surgery!
Trisha
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: 5 seromas and a bout of cellulites later....
Hey Lori!
How is it going at week one after surgery? You getting your water in? Having any problems?
I went to the Dr. today and they "drained the swamp" of my seromas. There was less fluid in there than last week so that is a good thing. I wish I could get my energy levels back though!! Sooooo tired most of the time.
I really enjoyed meeting you and look forward to seeing you again!
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
Trisha
How is it going at week one after surgery? You getting your water in? Having any problems?
I went to the Dr. today and they "drained the swamp" of my seromas. There was less fluid in there than last week so that is a good thing. I wish I could get my energy levels back though!! Sooooo tired most of the time.
I really enjoyed meeting you and look forward to seeing you again!
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you!
Trisha
There are good things to be said about recouperation in the summer......
Topic: RE: 5 seromas and a bout of cellulites later....
Mom to Six
Hey Girl!
Glad to read that your cellulitis is almost gone. An you are doing much better. Again thank you so much for being so kind and visiting me while I was in the Hospital. It meant the world to me.
Have A Great Day!
Lori
Glad to read that your cellulitis is almost gone. An you are doing much better. Again thank you so much for being so kind and visiting me while I was in the Hospital. It meant the world to me.
Have A Great Day!
Lori
Mom to Six
Topic: RE: Check in time is 5:30 am!
ohhhhhh I am so excited for you. Can't wait to hear how well you are doing! I'm sliding my size 12 from 22 in 4 months, right over.
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