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marcia5000
on 6/23/09 12:44 pm
Topic: RE: Regretting surgery.
Thanks Lisa for your words of encouragement.  I was very miserable for the first 9 days post op.  Then I don't know what changed, but I woke up yesterday (Monday) and felt so much better.  Today is even better.  It's so hard to think with a clear head when you're in pain and shut away from the world for days.  Thank God for all of you here on OH who brought me through this!  Marcia
Julie Nolan
on 6/23/09 12:42 pm - RI
Topic: RE: hospital visit

Hey Linda!

Oh Man!!! What a major bummer!

I have to agree with Kelly Jo though. The longer you wait, the worse you'll feel and more chance of becoming unhealthy!

Fingers crossed and saying a prayer for you!

{{HUGS}}

@->------

Jules

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kjdcolts66
on 6/23/09 12:36 pm - Pawtucket, RI
Topic: RE: hospital visit

Linda,

I know that you don't want to be inside and tied to a pole, but if Dr. P thinks that's what is best for you, maybe you should think about it?  I mean, isn't that why we pay him the big bucks?? 


I hope things start working out for you.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
If you need anything, please holler at me!! Or yell gently, I might be sleeping.  LOL

~kelly jo

           
evndnl
on 6/23/09 11:19 am - RI
Topic: hospital visit
hi all...

i just finished reading everyones posts...i see there are some good and some not so good..but we'll get through...

i am about to cave in and call the dr.   i saw jeremy last thursday, and i was suppose to report in today. apparently my intake is still not anywhere near what it should be, and there are some concerns. there is also a concern that the opening to my stomach may not be big enough to let much pass through, and maybe that's why i am having some issues...( you were right on eldy..)

so needless to say the dr wants to admit me for some iv therapy, and to get my protein back on track...and possibly scope me...

i am dreading this!!!!!!!   i am going to wait until i see heather on thursday and see if there is anything else she may suggest.... guess i am just holding out as long as i can before being held hostage by an iv pole!!!!

i will certainly keep you all posted on what happens...
the more i think about it, i should've done it the past few days while it was crappy out...lol now that the sun is about to return i will be indoors....damn it!

ok... enough venting...
hope all is well
take good care

linda

"The only thing I have to LOSE is weight,
after that I have everything to GAIN....."


starting weight =272
pre op =256 
surgery date = 240


 

          

Julie Nolan
on 6/23/09 7:56 am - RI
Topic: RE: The first of many milestones!
Very Cool, Scott! Woot Woot!

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Julie Nolan
on 6/23/09 7:55 am - RI
Topic: RE: Back on my journey

Hey Tiff!

Been waiting to hear from you about this! Anything new?

Jules

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Julie Nolan
on 6/23/09 7:53 am - RI
Topic: RE: Eldy, Kelli-Jo and Julie!!!

Hey Robyn!

I was very happy to meet you as well! You look fantastic!

I'm really glad you like the meeting enough to come again next month!

If you would like to meet more people going through this journey, I'll be happy to meet up with you at other RI meetings.

The next one is Thursday, 6/25, at Roger Williams!

Hope to see you again soon!

Jules

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Julie Nolan
on 6/23/09 7:50 am - RI
Topic: RE: Regretting surgery.

Hey Marcia,

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this.

It's very normal to feel depression after having ANY major surgery. Having this surgery and not being able to rely on our old friend 'food' for comfort can certainly make these bad feelings seem worse.

But, I promise, you WILL get through this and you will NOT regret having the surgery.

Call me if you want some company to share your whoas!

Love ya!

Jules

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Julie Nolan
on 6/23/09 7:46 am - RI
Topic: RE: Ahhheemmmm....Tomorrow Tomorrow..(Im singin'again)

Hi Cat!!!

By now you are probably in your room at the hospital. I've been thinking of you all day and hoping you're able to get some rest and are having a good recovery.

God Bless!

Jules

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Johanna !
on 6/23/09 3:12 am - Formerly known as jdcRI, RI
Topic: RE: D/S in Rhode Island? Tell me more!
I think Dr. Sax is the only RI surgeon who performs it as a first surgery (i.e. not a revision).  I do think he has some criteria you must meet to qualify - unlike many other DS surgeons.  Like a very high BMI etc.

If you do not qualify there is always NY and NJ!!
Johanna - like Joe-on-uh, or that movie, Juwanna Man!  


 

        
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