Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hi Ann, I work with patients after a cardiac cath, we tell our patients to lift no more than 10lbs... which is nothing heavier than a gallon of milk after their procedure. Happy healing... I can't wait to be on that road!! in Michigan > > > T0 and and anyone else coming up to their myotomy. > > My recovery so far has been excellent, but I made one big mistake > yesterday. Ever since I got home, I have been pottering about, doing > the jobs I felt capable of and asking my hubby to do the others; for > example, making the bed; I cannot yet lift the duvet and give it a > good shake, vacuuming (obviously) and general moving and shifting of > heavy objects. Yesterday I (without thinking) filled a saucepan with > water and put it on to the cooker. I felt a pull and it has felt sore > in the region of the op since, not very sore, but enough to teach me a > lesson. Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together > they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this > delicate part of me (and you). I look at my discreet incisions, which > are healing fast and forget about the complicated work that has gone on > inside. > > The men may be able to tolerate a little more weight, and also younger > people than myself, but please take this as a warning. And as for > picking up young children - my eyes water at the thought. > > and - this is going to be a good and positive journey for you > across the river. I can see you now, holding hands and trembling > slightly at the knees. Very soon you will be at my side. Can you see > me? I am the one with a happy smile and the lilac scarf blowing in the > wind. > > Love aplenty from your friend in England xxxx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 One gallon of water weighs 8 pounds, one pint (16 0z) weighs 1 pound. Dave State of jefferson Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together > they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this > delicate part of me (and you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 One gallon of water weighs 8 pounds, one pint (16 0z) weighs 1 pound. Dave State of jefferson Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together > they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this > delicate part of me (and you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Ann, Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and advice. I've been paying close attention. I just got home (around 9:00 pm) from my pre-op day at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Rice had me repeat both the EGD and the dreaded manometry. I tried to talk him out of it - but, alas - to no avail. I do the lovely colon cleansing routine tomorrow and then surgery on Wednesday. I am getting nervous, but am also looking forward to getting this over with. I'll post as soon as I can post-op. Thanks to you - and to everyone else - for all of the support! (in Ohio) > > > T0 and and anyone else coming up to their myotomy. > > My recovery so far has been excellent, but I made one big mistake > yesterday. Ever since I got home, I have been pottering about, doing > the jobs I felt capable of and asking my hubby to do the others; for > example, making the bed; I cannot yet lift the duvet and give it a > good shake, vacuuming (obviously) and general moving and shifting of > heavy objects. Yesterday I (without thinking) filled a saucepan with > water and put it on to the cooker. I felt a pull and it has felt sore > in the region of the op since, not very sore, but enough to teach me a > lesson. Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together > they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this > delicate part of me (and you). I look at my discreet incisions, which > are healing fast and forget about the complicated work that has gone on > inside. > > The men may be able to tolerate a little more weight, and also younger > people than myself, but please take this as a warning. And as for > picking up young children - my eyes water at the thought. > > and - this is going to be a good and positive journey for you > across the river. I can see you now, holding hands and trembling > slightly at the knees. Very soon you will be at my side. Can you see > me? I am the one with a happy smile and the lilac scarf blowing in the > wind. > > Love aplenty from your friend in England xxxx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 , Best of luck on a successful surgery and smooth recovery!mike in WI __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Hello Ann, Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences with all of us. These tips are really helpful for all of us.. specially for people who are going for a myotomy in the near future. My myotomy is also scheduled for next month. I am getting my surgey done by Mr. Gartell and Mr. Wakefield at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. When I last saw Mr. Wakefield a couple of weeks ago, both of us agreed that now I am both physically and mentally prepared for the myotomy. They still have to send me a definite date though. I am really looking forward to hear from them. Could I ask you where did you get your myotomy done? I was trying to go through old posts but could not find one with the details. Please keep us all updated about your recovery process. Lots of love and wishes, Preeti in Hampshire PS Looking forward to see you all on the 2nd of July meet in London. Just hope you can make it !! > > > T0 and and anyone else coming up to their myotomy. > > My recovery so far has been excellent, but I made one big mistake > yesterday. Ever since I got home, I have been pottering about, doing > the jobs I felt capable of and asking my hubby to do the others; for > example, making the bed; I cannot yet lift the duvet and give it a > good shake, vacuuming (obviously) and general moving and shifting of > heavy objects. Yesterday I (without thinking) filled a saucepan with > water and put it on to the cooker. I felt a pull and it has felt sore > in the region of the op since, not very sore, but enough to teach me a > lesson. Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together > they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this > delicate part of me (and you). I look at my discreet incisions, which > are healing fast and forget about the complicated work that has gone on > inside. > > The men may be able to tolerate a little more weight, and also younger > people than myself, but please take this as a warning. And as for > picking up young children - my eyes water at the thought. > > and - this is going to be a good and positive journey for you > across the river. I can see you now, holding hands and trembling > slightly at the knees. Very soon you will be at my side. Can you see > me? I am the one with a happy smile and the lilac scarf blowing in the > wind. > > Love aplenty from your friend in England xxxx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Dear , You poor thing! I didn't have to have any of those tests repeated for my pre-op. The worst part of all was blood tests - so that shows how easy it was for me. And the colon-cleansing routine - Is that your own decision or that of the Hospital? I certainly didn't do that one. If you feel a bit nervous and are loking froward to the future, I reckon you have got the balance exactly right emotionally. I will be thinking of you tomorrow - you KNOW I will. Lots of love , From Ann (waving like mad now ! Hold onto 's hand) xxx Big hugs.mommalay3 <lalay@...> wrote: Ann, Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and advice. I've been paying close attention.I just got home (around 9:00 pm) from my pre-op day at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Rice had me repeat both the EGD and the dreaded manometry. I tried to talk him out of it - but, alas - to no avail. I do the lovely colon cleansing routine tomorrow and then surgery on Wednesday. I am getting nervous, but am also looking forward to getting this over with.I'll post as soon as I can post-op.Thanks to you - and to everyone else - for all of the support! (in Ohio)>> > T0 and and anyone else coming up to their myotomy.> > My recovery so far has been excellent, but I made one big mistake> yesterday. Ever since I got home, I have been pottering about, doing> the jobs I felt capable of and asking my hubby to do the others; for> example, making the bed; I cannot yet lift the duvet and give it a> good shake, vacuuming (obviously) and general moving and shifting of> heavy objects. Yesterday I (without thinking) filled a saucepan with> water and put it on to the cooker. I felt a pull and it has felt sore> in the region of the op since, not very sore, but enough to teach me a> lesson. Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together> they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this> delicate part of me (and you). I look at my discreet incisions, which> are healing fast and forget about the complicated work that has gone on> inside.> > The men may be able to tolerate a little more weight, and also younger> people than myself, but please take this as a warning. And as for> picking up young children - my eyes water at the thought.> > and - this is going to be a good and positive journey for you> across the river. I can see you now, holding hands and trembling> slightly at the knees. Very soon you will be at my side. Can you see> me? I am the one with a happy smile and the lilac scarf blowing in the> wind.> > Love aplenty from your friend in England xxxx> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Dear Preeti, Congratulations on being scheduled for your myotomy. Please let us know when you are given a date, so that we can all support you at the time when you most need it. You are coming to London? That is wonderful. I will be very happy to meet you and you can ask me as many intelligent and stupid questions as you wish. (lol) They are all important. My op was done at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, West Yorkshire, by a Surgeon I now regard as a god. Looking forward to meeting you Preeti, with love from Ann xxxPreeti Mahindra <preeti.mahindra@...> wrote: Hello Ann,Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences with all of us. These tipsare really helpful for all of us.. specially for people who are goingfor a myotomy in the near future.My myotomy is also scheduled for next month. I am getting my surgeydone by Mr. Gartell and Mr. Wakefield at the Royal Hampshire CountyHospital, Winchester. When I last saw Mr. Wakefield a couple of weeksago, both of us agreed that now I am both physically and mentallyprepared for the myotomy. They still have to send me a definite datethough. I am really looking forward to hear from them.Could I ask you where did you get your myotomy done? I was trying togo through old posts but could not find one with the details.Please keep us all updated about your recovery process.Lots of love and wishes,Preeti in HampshirePS Looking forward to see you all on the 2nd of July meet in London.Just hope you can make it !!>> > T0 and and anyone else coming up to their myotomy.> > My recovery so far has been excellent, but I made one big mistake> yesterday. Ever since I got home, I have been pottering about, doing> the jobs I felt capable of and asking my hubby to do the others; for> example, making the bed; I cannot yet lift the duvet and give it a> good shake, vacuuming (obviously) and general moving and shifting of> heavy objects. Yesterday I (without thinking) filled a saucepan with> water and put it on to the cooker. I felt a pull and it has felt sore> in the region of the op since, not very sore, but enough to teach me a> lesson. Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the pan ! > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and together> they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous to this> delicate part of me (and you). I look at my discreet incisions, which> are healing fast and forget about the complicated work that has gone on> inside.> > The men may be able to tolerate a little more weight, and also younger> people than myself, but please take this as a warning. And as for> picking up young children - my eyes water at the thought.> > and - this is going to be a good and positive journey for you> across the river. I can see you now, holding hands and trembling> slightly at the knees. Very soon you will be at my side. Can you see> me? I am the one with a happy smile and the lilac scarf blowing in the> wind.> > Love aplenty from your friend in England xxxx> Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Oh goodness! My heart goes out to you. Joy in overcast San > > > > > > T0 and and anyone else coming up to their myotomy. > > > > My recovery so far has been excellent, but I made one b! ig > mistake > > yesterday. Ever since I got home, I have been potte ring > about, > doing > > the jobs I felt capable of and asking my hubby to do the > others; > for > > example, making the bed; I cannot yet lift the duvet and give > it a > > good shake, vacuuming (obviously) and general moving and > shifting of > > heavy objects. Yesterday I (without thinking) filled a > saucepan > with > > water and put it on to the cooker. I felt a pull and it has > felt > sore > > in the region of the op since, not very sore, but enough to > teach > me a > > lesson. Realise that it is the water that weighs more than the > > pan ! > > I have weighed the separate components - pan and water, and > together > > they weighed 6lbs. Not very much, but enough to be dangerous > to > this > > delicate part of me (and you). I look at my discreet > incisions, > which > > are healing fast and forget about the complicated work that > has > gone on > > inside. > > > > The men may be able to tolerate a little more weight, and also > > younger > > people than myself, but please take this as a warning. And as > for > > picking up young children - my eyes water at the thought. > > > > and - this is going to be a good and positive > journey > for you > > across the river. I can see you now, holding hands and > trembling > > slightly at the knees. Very soon you will be at my side. Can > you see > > me? I am the one with a happy smile and the lilac scarf > blowing > in the > > wind. > > > > Love aplenty from your friend in England xxxx > > > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends > http://uk.messenger. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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