Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Posted January 22, 2004 In a message dated 1/22/2004 7:31:56 PM Central Standard Time, firecoupleinca@... writes: > Or I need to > learn to use Rays new digital camera with my new Gateway laptop! Will > post some new ones ASAP!! > > Cindee > Wow Cindee!! Did you hit the lotto or something??....LOL I thought you was poor folks like us(Me and Tom)...LOL. I'm trying to figure out wether getting my laptop fixed or trying to save for a brief trip to ca is the better choice? Sure wish I could say I didn't need to lose another pound! WOW. My question to you and the rest is how Did you look at 180ish? I'm 5'7 and trying to figure what kind of really realistic goals I need to look at? I have 6 inches on Marta so I can't compare to her, ...I'm 5'' 7 and kind of big boned so I wonder how to figure...Dr Harper is no help except to offer diet pills....LOL. in Alabama 1982(age 17)-VBG(433lbs down to 270) 1996 RNY revision from VBG (343lbs down to 299) Dec 2003- (377.5 now 259.4 down 118.1lbs THANKS TO DR. K!!!!!!!!!!!. Mel's AOL home page http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Quote
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2004 Report Posted January 22, 2004 In a message dated 1/22/2004 7:31:56 PM Central Standard Time, firecoupleinca@... writes: > Or I need to > learn to use Rays new digital camera with my new Gateway laptop! Will > post some new ones ASAP!! > > Cindee > Wow Cindee!! Did you hit the lotto or something??....LOL I thought you was poor folks like us(Me and Tom)...LOL. I'm trying to figure out wether getting my laptop fixed or trying to save for a brief trip to ca is the better choice? Sure wish I could say I didn't need to lose another pound! WOW. My question to you and the rest is how Did you look at 180ish? I'm 5'7 and trying to figure what kind of really realistic goals I need to look at? I have 6 inches on Marta so I can't compare to her, ...I'm 5'' 7 and kind of big boned so I wonder how to figure...Dr Harper is no help except to offer diet pills....LOL. in Alabama 1982(age 17)-VBG(433lbs down to 270) 1996 RNY revision from VBG (343lbs down to 299) Dec 2003- (377.5 now 259.4 down 118.1lbs THANKS TO DR. K!!!!!!!!!!!. Mel's AOL home page http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Quote
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Posted January 25, 2004 Ann....bless you!!! I have felt very alone here lately, in fact I almost left the group a few days ago.....but you and Marta always come through with encouraging words and thoughts! And Jo, thanks for calling! The support I have gotten from you guys has really kept me going through a really depressing time. They fed me Lasix, and then in the morning Dr K put in a new drain (not fun, but not painful!) and I am now home recovering yet again. You are not going to believe this but I have not had one esophageal spasm since THIS surgery! Maybe something during intubation the first time caused it and this time around it fixed it! Who knows...but so far I have taken horse size antibiotics, pain pills, ALL kinds of pills and all without spasms! Thank You GOD!!! 16 days - no spasms - thats a record! I have some swelling above my incision and the serous fluid retention (which is being fixed!), but no drainage, no leakage, no problems with the surgical site at all - it is and has been healing beautifully! Looks like big happy face (or a big ol' cowboys mustache - depend on how ya' see things). Again, thank you.....keep praying!! It ain't over yet!!! Cindee (who is an angel in spite of what that mean nasty Jim says!!) BTW - Our Salazar was at DRMC yesterday and she didn't even recognize me (once she did we couldn't shut up!) But I got to see Bobbe and Donna and met some new friends as well! Our Salazar was at DRMC yesterday and she didn't even recognize me (once she did we couldn't shut up!) But I got to see Bobbe and Donna and met some new friends as well! ! > In a message dated 1/24/2004 2:15:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, > firecoupleinca@y... writes: > > to YOU for making me feel like I matter! > > Right now, every little prayer and warm though and positive vibe > > helps! > > Hi Cindee, > > First with your problems after the DS with the esophogeal problems, now with > this....I know a rough recovery wasn't in your plans (again). I'll continue > to send those positive thoughts and prayers...and you just get well soon! > > Hugs and blessings, Ann > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Posted January 25, 2004 Ann....bless you!!! I have felt very alone here lately, in fact I almost left the group a few days ago.....but you and Marta always come through with encouraging words and thoughts! And Jo, thanks for calling! The support I have gotten from you guys has really kept me going through a really depressing time. They fed me Lasix, and then in the morning Dr K put in a new drain (not fun, but not painful!) and I am now home recovering yet again. You are not going to believe this but I have not had one esophageal spasm since THIS surgery! Maybe something during intubation the first time caused it and this time around it fixed it! Who knows...but so far I have taken horse size antibiotics, pain pills, ALL kinds of pills and all without spasms! Thank You GOD!!! 16 days - no spasms - thats a record! I have some swelling above my incision and the serous fluid retention (which is being fixed!), but no drainage, no leakage, no problems with the surgical site at all - it is and has been healing beautifully! Looks like big happy face (or a big ol' cowboys mustache - depend on how ya' see things). Again, thank you.....keep praying!! It ain't over yet!!! Cindee (who is an angel in spite of what that mean nasty Jim says!!) BTW - Our Salazar was at DRMC yesterday and she didn't even recognize me (once she did we couldn't shut up!) But I got to see Bobbe and Donna and met some new friends as well! Our Salazar was at DRMC yesterday and she didn't even recognize me (once she did we couldn't shut up!) But I got to see Bobbe and Donna and met some new friends as well! ! > In a message dated 1/24/2004 2:15:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, > firecoupleinca@y... writes: > > to YOU for making me feel like I matter! > > Right now, every little prayer and warm though and positive vibe > > helps! > > Hi Cindee, > > First with your problems after the DS with the esophogeal problems, now with > this....I know a rough recovery wasn't in your plans (again). I'll continue > to send those positive thoughts and prayers...and you just get well soon! > > Hugs and blessings, Ann > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Posted January 25, 2004 Hi Cindee.. what a time you are having! Glad you are home and hopefully permanantly spasmismless. Betsy Re: Re: Cindee In a message dated 1/25/2004 2:02:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, firecoupleinca@... writes: > I am now home recovering yet again. Hi Cindee, I am so glad you are home and posting and feeling better...and WOW -- congratulations on losing the esophogeal spasms -- what a plus to the surgery! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Posted January 25, 2004 > I have felt very alone here lately Cindee, Awwww, I'm sorry you've been feeling so down. Post-surgical depression? I've had it so bad I was going to leave my church, dump all my friends and move away. lol It will get better...I promise. After my last surgery on August 28, I had to have a drain in until the 3rd week of October!!! Talk about an inconvenience!! I'm sure you won't have yours in that long at least. I had a pocket that infected and they wouldn't take it out till it was putting out less than 5CC per day!! My prayers are with you, Cindee. Hugs, Laurie in WI Quote
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Posted January 25, 2004 > You are not going to believe this but I have not had one esophageal > spasm since THIS surgery! Maybe something during intubation the first > time caused it and this time around it fixed it! Who knows...but so > far I have taken horse size antibiotics, pain pills, ALL kinds of > pills and all without spasms! Thank You GOD!!! 16 days - no spasms - > thats a record! Cindee, that's wonderful news!! I'm so happy for you! Prayers are going out in your direction that this is a permanent change! Tracey P.S. I'm sorry you felt so alone a few days ago. I feel like that a lot on this group, actually. I've just learned not to take it so personally. Please know that even when I don't respond to your posts (or anyone else's for that matter) that I am always thinking about you and wanting good things for you! Quote
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Yeah.....just having a bad case if the blues...not real sociable.....but I am doing Ok. This new drain comes out tomorrow if all goes well......Just really tired and sleeping a lot......willtry to stay in touch more often! Cindee > hey woman- ive been emailing you and havent heard back. do you still > have the same email address?? > > vicki Quote
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Yeah.....just having a bad case if the blues...not real sociable.....but I am doing Ok. This new drain comes out tomorrow if all goes well......Just really tired and sleeping a lot......willtry to stay in touch more often! Cindee > hey woman- ive been emailing you and havent heard back. do you still > have the same email address?? > > vicki Quote
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2004 Report Posted February 2, 2004 Cindee, I'm so happy to hear this! How wonderful! I'm so glad you haven't suffered with that awful pain for three weeks. Let's hope it's permanent! Hugs! Tracey > It goes down very easily, is sweet, absorbs FAST and eases pain > GREAT! I am blessed to have found it, but even more blessed that > since my TT and hernia repair I have not had any esophageal spasms a > all (3 weeks today and not ONE, compared to 3-4 a week the last > year!!!)I don't know what they did or what set them off, but since > being reintubated and undergoing this surgery they have simply > disappeared! > > I think I will give God credit for this one! > Cindee > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Actually, No......and I never questioned it. Hmm....buyt that is good question for my next visit. I wonder if that could have been a contributing factor in my serous fluid build-up, not having that second set of drains..... Cindee (finally drain free!!) > Cindee were you ever told " why " only two drains for you? (for those > of you who don't know it is standard with Drs K/Z to put in 4 drains > with the tummy tuck) > > Jo Quote
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2004 Report Posted February 5, 2004 Actually, No......and I never questioned it. Hmm....buyt that is good question for my next visit. I wonder if that could have been a contributing factor in my serous fluid build-up, not having that second set of drains..... Cindee (finally drain free!!) > Cindee were you ever told " why " only two drains for you? (for those > of you who don't know it is standard with Drs K/Z to put in 4 drains > with the tummy tuck) > > Jo Quote
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2004 Report Posted February 7, 2004 > Cindee, > Wow that is not many supplements at all ! I guess I figured it was > due to how fast I am losing. I am hoping things will stabilize when I > am done losing and I can cut back. It is a pretty hefty bill every > month and much more than I ever took pre-op. > > I work at home as a travel agent and all my pills are here in the > a.m. on a napkin ( I do a months supply in minatures, about 2 " by 3 " > ziplock backs and then pull out a bag everyday from the cupboard > every day~ works great) and I just keep taking them a couple of hours > apart every day. Once they are in I am done for the day. When I am > not at home it is hard to remember to take them, but I still get them > in. I still eat 4-6 ounces three times a day and about 3 snacks of > protein throughout the day too. > PW > > > ***************************** i take the same amount that cindee does- 3 viactives and one centrum a day. i just started taking iron because i have heavy periods but i only take 1/2 a pill a day because the whole one is too strong for my stomach. vicki Quote
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2004 Report Posted February 8, 2004 Virginia, You can get small zip lock baggies called snack baggies with your regular zip lok bags. If you want really small ones, try a craft store. in WA Quote
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 The first time all I felt was a " POP " and no pain at all, the second time it was quite a bit more painful as Dr Z had to do a bit of poking to find the pocket, the 3rd they just gave up and just put another drain in (NOT fun when you are awake and can feel it). This seroma is just at the very top of my incision, where they repaired my umbilical hernia and down into the mons area, the last was several inches higher. I think it is just much more frustrating than painful.......though the pressure of the fluid pushing out on the incision is making it painful and very sore to touch. Lying flat you can't even see it, so Dee said they would probably have to locate this seroma by ultrasound then drain it. I am just whiny and tired and frustrated I suppose.....everytime I think it is gone, another one develops! GRRRRRRRR!!!! But I am trying to find the good in it....so far NONE of them have become infected, and they drain easily, I am healing well, my incision never drained or leaked or oozed, and it is already starting to soften and feel like my normal tummy! The tightness is easing up and walking straight hasn't ever been a problem. So I do have a lot to be grateful for! I got a few new awesome outfits from a friend who shops at Hot Topic and they are all smalls and a few mediums and they FIT!!! Even my size 6 levi's fit perfect! OK, Ok, I will try not to stress it......but if THIS is not the last time I have to have one drained I am allowed to have one good stomping, crying, hissy fit, agreed? This is the 4th time in 4 weeks and I am damn tired already of needles and drains! HUGS!! Cindee > Cindee > > I had a seroma after my TT too. Dont stress! I had to get it drained several times over 4 weeks but now it is gone and I am as flat as can be. Take it in your stride and relax in the knowledge that you are in the best of hands with Drs K and Z. > > Do you really feel the needle that bad? I was too dumb to feel it and most of the anguish was in my own mind (seeing that huge needle). > > Be brave like we know you can be!! > > Great big hugs, > Kristy Quote
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 > OK, Ok, I will try not to stress it......but if THIS is not the last > time I have to have one drained I am allowed to have one good > stomping, crying, hissy fit, agreed? This is the 4th time in 4 weeks > and I am damn tired already of needles and drains! > > HUGS!! > > Cindee OK so I guess I shouldn't tell you about my friend who had a tummy tuck and had to have her Seroma drained every 2 weeks for five months right? <grin> No... we just wont talk about that ...... Hey... you have a flat tummy. This will all be a distant memory soon enough! Hugs, --Kym in Seattle Quote
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 I was too dumb to feel it and most of the anguish was in my own mind (seeing that huge needle). ========================== Kristy...sometimes our typo's make me hold my side giggling...At least (scratching head) I think you meant numb and not DUMB! How is the training going for the marathon? Are you over the flu yet? Thanks for the giggle. Jo Quote
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Posted February 10, 2004 but if THIS is not the last > time I have to have one drained I am allowed to have one good > stomping, crying, hissy fit, agreed? ================================= Ok sweetie we have a deal! I really do hope this is the last time. Jo Quote
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2004 Report Posted February 14, 2004 I gave up on figuring out my exact sizes! I know that a 36D fits perfectly, but I can wear some size Small tops, mostly Mediums though, my Lee jeans are 6's and so are my New York Jeans but the little black dress I just bought is a 8 and it zips up and fits perfectly!! I have a closet full of everything from 4's through 10's and depending on the cut and style some fit and some NEED to be tossed, (like all the 10's!!!) LOL, thats a project for another day! Cindee Uhoh, I can see Lee drooling..... HEY, hang on woman, I have to get OUT of this size 8 dress before I can send it on to ya!!! > hey, you! catching up to me, are you? LOL! Hey, I took my > measurements, the correct way, and I am a size four on the bottom > and an eight on the top. My bust is supposed to be a size 36D but > trust me, it ain't. In spite of the fact that my breasts are > scaring me by wasting away, I am still bigger than average. > > CUrrently working all available saturdays and even got the boss to > open the walk-in clinic for me to work on holiday mondays, if it is > successful this upcoming monday. That is my PS fund, new boobs and > arms first, butt lift second. I think I might go for small implants > now that I am shrinking up there. To firm things up and plump them > a bit. Don't want to be abnormally huge, but I have always been a C > or D as long as I can remember. > > marta Quote
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Posted February 28, 2004 Me too about the necklaces Cindee!! I had to go to a ball the other night and wore the most beautiful necklace ever! If you want to see the photos, email me at diggerelly @ hotmail.om Hugs Kristy Quote
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2004 Report Posted March 24, 2004 In a message dated 3/24/2004 12:44:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, writes: Speaking of which...I have several size 6/8 dresses that are sexy and short as well as sme that are long and slinky, and even a few that are more casual, simple and sleeveless...any of our size 6/8 ladies intersted? Cindee YES!!!! arm waving..half way in the air due to pain....LOL! Anne Quote
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2004 Report Posted March 24, 2004 In a message dated 3/24/2004 12:44:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, writes: Speaking of which...I have several size 6/8 dresses that are sexy and short as well as sme that are long and slinky, and even a few that are more casual, simple and sleeveless...any of our size 6/8 ladies intersted? Cindee YES!!!! arm waving..half way in the air due to pain....LOL! Anne Quote
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