Surgery

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In a message dated 8/31/00 4:19:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

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<< Off to the hospital in the a.m. for 's Epiglotis surgery >>

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Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and ......

Love,

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I wanted tos ay thanx for all of yalls encouraging words! I am still in quite a bit of pain ad the dr wants to do 2 surgeries within the next 2 weeks (monday today starts week one and then the week after). I will probably find out today when the surgery will be.

Love,Georgianna

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>Subject: surgery >Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:30:27 -0500 > >georgianna, > hang tough...........and all surgerys knock you down for a while.........so be gentles to yourself........and take it easy for a while........ > luv..............hangin tough........blue Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

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You rest easy, Pray they get everything the way it is suppose to be.. Do you have to stay in the hospital or is outpatient?

{{{{{{{ Many Gentle Hugs }}}}}}}

Helen

In a message dated 3/26/2001 6:36:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, georgiannac@... writes:

I wanted tos ay thanx for all of yalls encouraging words! I am still in quite a bit of pain ad the dr wants to do 2 surgeries within the next 2 weeks (monday today starts week one and then the week after). I will probably find out today when the surgery will be. Love,

Georgianna

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Helen,Thanks so much for your kind words! They mean a lot! Thanx for the prayers. I will have to stay in over night. Usually everyone who has this surgery goes out as an outpatient but I have an adrenal deficiencey so its safer to give me continuous steriods through an accual iv bag drip through my reg ive too and then I get iv antibiotics and my dr is letting me ahve morphine that day and through the night and then in the morning again too! I have a lower immunity due to the chronic steriods that I am on too! They will give it to me in preop, then continuously during the surgery, after the surgery when I am in postop and then more steriods thought the iv drip severeal bags of it during hte nigh taccually! Then I get a steriods boost beofre I go home and then I have to tripple my steridos dose for I usually do 4 days then slowly taper down on them.

I will be ok, I am just scared as I always get before surgery. Thanx for the prayers.Love,Georgianna

>From: angelbear1129@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: surgery >Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 00:12:51 EST > > You rest easy, Pray they get everything the way it is suppose to be.. >Do you have to stay in the hospital or is outpatient? > {{{{{{{ Many Gentle Hugs }}}}}}} > Helen > > >In a message dated 3/26/2001 6:36:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, >georgiannac@... writes: > > > > I wanted tos ay thanx for all of yalls encouraging words! I am still in > > quite a bit of pain ad the dr wants to do 2 surgeries within the next 2 > > weeks (monday today starts week one and then the week after). I will > > probably find out today when the surgery will be. > > Love, > > Georgianna > > > > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

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Casey,

Thank you for the update on ...so glad she is doing so well and I

can imagine that you are incredibly happy and relieved right now! I will

keep in my prayers for a quick recovery.

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 6 and Lucas 10

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Hi Casey, I will continue to pray for . I am

so happy that all went well. Keep us posted.

mom to Landon (Ds) and Ashton 3 years old.

- stephaniesmom200@... wrote:

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> Casey, mom to (DS) and , 19mo.

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> Just a note to report to you that had her

> heart surgery this

> morning and all went well. The surgeon was very

> pleased with the proceedure

> and anticipates that she may be home by Monday.

> Everything went quicker than

> we expected and she looks great. Thanks to all of

> you for your concen and

> prayers.

>

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PHEW! Great to know! She will be in my prayers still! Thanks soooo much for

updating us!

Sara

--On Friday, June 15, 2001, 7:59 PM +0000 stephaniesmom200@... wrote:

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> Casey, mom to (DS) and , 19mo.

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> Just a note to report to you that had her heart surgery this

> morning and all went well. The surgeon was very pleased with the

> proceedure and anticipates that she may be home by Monday. Everything

> went quicker than we expected and she looks great. Thanks to all of you

> for your concen and prayers.

>

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Casey,

Happy to hear the news. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mabel, mom to Carolina, Cristian and a-ds (27 months old)

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>Reply-Multiples-DS

>Multiples-DS

>Subject: surgery

>Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 19:59:03 EDT

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> Casey, mom to (DS) and , 19mo.

>

>Just a note to report to you that had her heart surgery this

>morning and all went well. The surgeon was very pleased with the

>proceedure

>and anticipates that she may be home by Monday. Everything went quicker

>than

>we expected and she looks great. Thanks to all of you for your concen and

>prayers.

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EXCELLENT news Casey!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to hear when comes

home

Gail.......Bobby 7, Jillian 4 3/4, and Tara{Ds} 27 months

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Casey: Just read your message about 's

surgery. Will keep her in my prayers for a swift

recovery. Glad to hear things went well. Let us know

how she's doing.

Judi-Mom to Sam & , 4, Identical Twins

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Hope makes a great recovery! Happy thoughts and prayers coming

your way!

Carolyn

Mum to on 9, 7, Emma (Ds) 5 and Nicki (Ds) 4

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olaease let me know whats going on when you feel like it

stacie,18

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I hope the is a reaon for this, and hope its a good one.

When you have time write again as I would like to know the reason for this change of heart for this.

In the mean time keep well and let me know when you are ready e-mail me at zapperuk@... and perhaps I could help you out.

Keep well till i hear from you

Colin Kerridge of Zapper UK

GMHSALMTOT@... wrote: Hey yallAs i have told you lately i am supposed to ahve surgery next monday monring... BUT!! we have talked to my doctors and they have decided to call it off. Im way too overwhelmed to explain why but as soon as i am calmer i will explain..thanks for all your prayers!Love Always Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

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Its all right you'll do it when you can in the mean time try to do it as soon as possible so you can get it out of the way. and believe me I can feel the overwhelming atmosphere it puts you in. Good Luck Friend!.... Turk

PS: are you still mad at me for spelling your name wrong ?Again I apologize.

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Hey yallAs i have told you lately i am supposed to ahve surgery next monday monring... BUT!! we have talked to my doctors and they have decided to call it off. Im way too overwhelmed to explain why but as soon as i am calmer i will explain..thanks for all your prayers!Love Always Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

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TURK, It was my name you spelled wrong.. k a t h i e ......not ..... K a t i e................we are two different people.. But its o.k. dont worry about it anymore. Thanks a bunch.. IT is more often on here than me....So you are more probably answering her and KATIE is right...

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Kathie I was trying to reply to this message if you notice it is spelled katie; Don't worry i guess there is two different people. Thanks.TURK

Hey yallAs i have told you lately i am supposed to ahve surgery next monday monring... BUT!! we have talked to my doctors and they have decided to call it off. Im way too overwhelmed to explain why but as soon as i am calmer i will explain..thanks for all your prayers!Love Always

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From: Kathie Lazelle

Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 4:14 PM

Subject: Re: Surgery

TURK, It was my name you spelled wrong.. k a t h i e ......not ..... K a t i e................we are two different people.. But its o.k. dont worry about it anymore. Thanks a bunch.. IT is more often on here than me....So you are more probably answering her and KATIE is right...

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Dear Sandi,

I will be praying for you, and 's surgeon--that he may be

understanding of 's emotional needs and skillful in doing 's

surgery. Just a reminder to you that will be drawing strength from you

and your positive attitude towards the surgery so that you have to take good

care of yourself both physically and emotionally.

--Martha (mom to Chrissy IgA deficiency, Truncus Arteriosus, SBE etc.)

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praying!

pattie

-- Surgery

Hi Everyone,

We haven't been to the Cardiologist yet today. I just wanted to ask for

prayer. is okay, but emotional. I finally figured out a way to really

help him through this. My older brother, a family practice doc, has agreed

to be in the OR with Bri. He is almost like a Grandpa to , so it would

be the best thing for him emotionally--to know that his uncle will be there

with him. I would appreciate prayers for the surgeon, I am hoping he okays

this!!! My brother did his residency at the same hospital, and knows most

of

the docs, so hopefully it will be okay with the surgeon. Thanks!!!! I hope

you all have a great day.

Sandi--Mom to , age 9. Suspected IgG def., Tetrology of Falot,

chronic

sinusitis, chronic ear infections, asthma, severe allergies. Ten surgeries,

heart surgery pending.

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Sandi - our prayers are with you.

Ursula Holleman

Macey's mom (7 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, Sensory

Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus, colonic

inertia)

http://maceyh.home.att.net

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In a message dated 7/9/02 7:38:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

writes:

> . Make sure they

> ultrasound the mass they remove. I allegedly had a lumpectomy in '99,

> normal

> mamo/ultrasound in 2000 and then last year the mamo/ultra showed the lump

> was

> never removed. By that time it grew from 2 to 3 cm. I changed doctors and

>

> had it removed (again) and it the mass went under ultrasound.

They are doing a biopsy frozen section, the pathologist will know immediately

whether benign or malignant, regardless they are taking it out. If it's

cancer, they will then do a sentinel node procedure where they inject dye to

see if lymph nodes or any surrounding tissue are affected. Then, it's

radiation treatments and Tamoxifen, but the surgeon said let's not put the

cart before the horse, he's seen lots of things that can look like it can go

either way and was surprised.

So, everyone, continue the prayers because that is the only thing that will

get me through this.

I'll try to email again Friday evening after the surgery.

Take care all,

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In a message dated 8/18/02 2:40:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

writes:

> How was while you

> were gone, and when you returned? What's going on with your health and

> when

> is the next surgery?

>

Hi Gail,

watched and Josh and did well, with the respite provideer picking

up for day trips, but he stayed home at night, which is a godsend,

having older children. My second surgery's on the 20th (Tues.) and meet with

oncol. on 23rd with chemo treatment beg. by end of month! Geez, if I have to

lose my hair, why couldn't it be at the BEGINNING of the hot TX summer?!

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In a message dated 8/18/02 7:59:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Ltb3105@...

writes:

> My second surgery's on the 20th (Tues.) and meet with

> oncol. on 23rd with chemo treatment beg. by end of month! Geez, if I have

> to

> lose my hair, why couldn't it be at the BEGINNING of the hot TX summer?!

>

Ok , that's tomorrow. We'll be thinking and praying for you. I'm

so glad you and dh had a nice time in Hawaii. Today is 's first day

back at school, right?? How'd that go? Hopefully, peacefully----you need

it!!

{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}

Donna

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In a message dated 8/18/02 4:59:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Ltb3105@...

writes:

<< Hi Gail,

watched and Josh and did well, with the respite provideer picking

up for day trips, but he stayed home at night, which is a godsend,

having older children. My second surgery's on the 20th (Tues.) and meet

with

oncol. on 23rd with chemo treatment beg. by end of month! Geez, if I have

to

lose my hair, why couldn't it be at the BEGINNING of the hot TX summer?!

>>

,

Thinking of you tonight...hope and pray all goes well tomorrow. Umm, ok.....

something good about losing your hair? Ummmm, well, how about....could be

worse. You could live in Alaska instead of in Texas and freeze your noggin?

Sorry, that's the best I can do...I'm thinking about your pretty dark hair

and can't think of anything good about losing it.

(((((hugs)))))) X 12

Gail :-(

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Hi ,

I am glad all was fine on the homefront while you were in Hawaii and you had

a good time. I will be thinking of you tomarrow and praying for the best.

Charlyne

Mom to Zeb 9 DS/OCD ?

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Hi Marilyn,

Very interesting reading! It sounds as if you have some

great doctors who know what they are doing.

How soon after surgery will you be able to go back on your

regular daily meds?? I hurt just reading about the " baby steps, "

I know how that feels because at times I am forced to do the

" Ozzie shuffle " due to the pain in my ankles.

Thank goodness you will be feeling like a new person when

the " new year " arrives.

Wishing you a pain free night.

~~tricia~~

p.s. If the pain gets too bad, take the extra steroids, they are

only a temporary increase...I did that before my surgeries...then

decreased afterwards.

-- Surgery

Hello everyone and a fond welcome to all of our new members, I know you will

enjoy the friendship and information you find here.

As for me, well I'm still flaring from being off of the Remicade and since

my hip replacement surgery is just around the corner (Nov. 14th), my

Rheumatologist decided to take me off of the Arava to give it time to get

out of my body before surgery. So of course I'm going to be more sore then

I was the day before <<sigh>>. He told me I could increase my prednisone by

15mg - 20mg a day and alternate the dose. I think I might just increase it

slowly, I'm mean let's face it, why take an extra 10 mg of Prednisone when

5mg will do the job...right? I haven't felt this bad in years and there was

one day this week where it became impossible just to turn over in bed and I

was in pure agony, using my husbands arms to lean on just in order to take

baby steps to the bathroom! Good thing I live on one level, don't know what

I would do if my bathroom was on another floor!

Went in on Tuesday for my Pre-op consultation and even though I was there

for 8 hours, yes I said 8 hours, I couldn't beleive how organized they were

and there was hardly any waiting time and the doctors and technicians would

come walking in one right after another. I even brought a magazine to read

and never got the chance to look at it at all! I was thoroughly impressed.

When the internal medicine doc came to see me, she did a physical exam and

notice that my right side was tender and she thought she felt an

obstruction/mass or just plain something that shouldn't be there so she sent

me for an ultrasound. This ultrasound only showed my kidney stones, yes

those darn things are still there! I assumed that perhaps my kidney was

just tender and that was simply the problem but the doctor just called me

today and felt that it was something more in which the ultrasound wasn't

picking up and is setting up an appointment for me to have a catscan done of

my side as my surgeon is adamant that there is no infection in my body

before putting the new hip in! I'm so glad they are being so thorough with

this, even if I am getting sick of hospitals and doctors, lol.

They mentioned that after surgery, I would be in the hospital for about 5-7

days and then I would be transferred to a rehabilitative hospital for

another 1 - 2 weeks! So I should be out in the beginning of December. I

plan on buying all of my christmas gifts through the catalogues and online

as I won't be out and about!

The intern medicine doctor also mentioned it would be a good idea if I

donated my own blood prior to surgery incase I needed it. When I called the

clinic I was told that my hemoglobin was too low and needed to be above 130

to donate (mine was 122) and would require the drug EPREX (EPO) to boost the

hemoglobin. These are injections and cost about $300 per injection. Once I

told her of my other conditions such as diabetes, being on coumadin,

osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., she said I wouldn't be able to

take the EPO as these conditions somehow effect the drug or vise versa. So

since I can't take the EPO, I then do not qualify or meet the qualifications

to donate my own blood. So that is now no longer an option. Hey, at least

it saves me a lot of trouble running back and forth to the hospital for

injections and bloodwork and donating of blood (whew, just thinking about it

is making me tired..LOL).

While I was lying in the hospital room another doctor came in and my huband

said, " hello Dr. Levine, Marilyn this is the doctor from the ICU that saved

your life! " Of course I didn't remember because I was in a coma for 10 days,

so it was an absolute pleasure to meet him and thank him for all that he

did. Apparently, he is also an aneasthetist and there is a 1-30 chance that

he will be there on my surgery date...fingers crossed.

He told me that due to the problems I'm experiencing in my neck with the

tingling and numbness and the fact that I am suffering from Rheumatoid

Arthritis, he feels that it is best that I stay awake while they put the

tube down my throat before being put under. He said that they will spray

the inside of my mouth that will cause me to gag a bit and then while

putting the instruments down my throat along with the tube there were be a

short time where I won't be able to breath and will get anxious but no need

to worry that right after I will be breathing again, I guess through the

machine. So I must say this scares me to death, I have had this done before

and hated it, it is a terrible feeling not to be able to breath but my trust

is in my specialist and he said we want to be as safe as we can and this is

the best way so as much as I would rather just be put under and then let

them deal with it, I know that it is wiser and safer for them to go this

route so that is fine, I will learn to accept it, I do accept it I just

don't like it...LOL The reason for all this is because people with RA have

a tendency of their vetabrae's slipping out of place, etc. especially when

they are manipulating the neck and this in turn can or could cause

paralaysis. So this is why they want me awake when putting the tube down.

Anyway, the bloodwork, ultrasound, xrays, teaching/videos, pharmacist,

aneasthetist, intern doc, EKG test, etc. were all done and taken care of so

now I just need to concentrate on this darn cold I have developed as it

appears to be heading into my chest now and I need to get rid of it..ASAP!!

Oh yeah and by the way, I managed to finally talk them into admitting me the

day before surgery, due to my coumadin and all the bloodwork testing that

has to be done the day before to make sure it is fine for surgery, I just

felt it could be better controlled in the hospital so it is a big relief to

know that on that side of things, everything will be well taken care of.

Sorry that this is soooo long, hope I didn't bore ya!

Take care,

Marilyn

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