Re: Room info, ETC!!!!

[Guest guest]

Dee, you are one of the lucky ones, or so I have been told. I have been in

the hospital there three times and never had Carmen. I missed her baths, so

they have all told me. I always gave myself my baths. One gal helped me a

little

once, just a little. Not like Carmens baths. So, see, you are off to a good

start already. Now just relax and let them pump you full of all the good

stuff they have. I know that if they have to give you potassium it can burn a

bit, but if it does, they can give it in either pill or liquid form. I had all

three while I was in there this last time. I had two blood transfusions and a

calcium infusion. Those I can remember. I know i had four different lines

going in me. So they will get you going. You are going to get the good stuff

gong in you and be ready to see us on the 11th. I will be there for the

meeting,

and if you aren't able to make it over to the meeting, I will come see you

in your room. I live in Fresno, or I would come sooner and just visit. I know

how miserable time in the hospital is. Just know you are in my thoughts and

prayers. Keep the faith. Things will get better. You are in good hands, both

Dr. K's and God's. So you can't be better off.

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The docs at home said I was " just not eating right " ! I wasn't! I couldn't!

Anyway.....I am here in

DRMC!! Carmen greeted me at the door and took care of me like a queen till she

went home at 7. That was a very nice suprise! We did tests and ex-rays and a

million iv's today! More of the same tomorrow. Surgery still planned for Wed at

9am. I am in room 306. My direct number is . Anyone and everyone Is

welcome to call or come by!!!

Deanna

2-15-01 Dr K

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

(How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????)

Amen!! Thats exactly what I was saying. That blows me away.

Vicki

rowanceleste wrote:

Dee,

Sending prayers and positive vibes your way! I'm glad you went to see

Dr K finally, regardless of the fact that your local doctors were

telling you that you were 'fine' (How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????) I'm glad

you're in the best hands now and I'm sure Dr K will do his best to

make sure to try and get you in the best health that's possible before

he does surgery. As for having the common channel lenghtened a

little...while I understand that's a scary concept, your health comes

first and at this point, you're NOT healthy and Dr K needs to make

sure your body isn't inhibiting your healing, because your common

channel is too short. You have too much to live for to risk your life

for vanity, so I definitely recommend letting Dr K whatever he feels

is necessary in order to give you back your health!

*huge hugs*

Anita in San (and no longer in Denver)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I certainly do not post like I did in the early days. But I am

> always out here following the group and reading! Many of you newer

> people won't even know who I am! But to my old DS buds from the

> beginning, I wanted to let you know know I am back in the great

> wonderful metropolis of Delano! My 7 year check-up was 15 minutes

> after Jo's, but unlike Jo, I did not get rave reviews! I have been

> struggling for over a year to even eat. I am at an all time low low

> weight and in my opinion look like a bag of bones, when naked. I am

> vitamin deficent in EVERY area, my hair is falling out and my nail

> beds fell off! NOT FUN. I told my doctors back home in Raleigh I

> felt I had an obstruction forming and getting bigger for over a

> year!! They told me, no, no and no many times! Due to the very

> unexpected death of my mom at 62,and some other factors, like a 2

> year old, coming to see Dr K has been rough! But I made it this

> week! He was with me all of about 5 minutes and said " lift your head

> when I press here " and POOF said the words we all do NOT want to

> hear........you need surgery! UHG!!

>

> I am relieved to know why I haven't been able to eat, scared, mad,

> sad, coping, you know, all things you go through with news like

> that. He wants to lengthen my common channel just a tiny bit too

> while he is in there, because of how skinny I have gotten and how

> deficient I am. I " guess " I am ok with that, but that too is a

> little scarey. (love to hear from anyone who has been through that)

> I go into the hospital on Monday for IV fluids and nutrients, etc

> and my surgery is 9am Wednesday morning. My husband is flying in

> from Raleigh on Tues and my step mom is coming on Thursday from Utah

> to stay here with me until Dr K says I can go back to the east

> coast! Dear wonderful, sweet Jo has made sure I am not alone right

> now and that I am as comfortable as I can be. At times the pain is

> increadible but comes and goes in waves.

>

> Anyone in the area is welcome to come see me. My full name is Deanna

> Lindsey. I will post what room I am in on Monday! I got a new/used

> lap top just to be able to stay online in that boring hospital! I

> hope to be well enough along to be at the support group meeting.

> Binder on again and all! UHG...did I say that word?

>

> Moral of my story guys......EVEN if you live a long ways away.....if

> you " think " something is wrong with your body....when in ANY

> doubt.....See Dr K......NOW! I suffered for months ...and I am in

> very rough shape because I did NOT rush out here like I should

> have.......As Nike has made millions saying......JUST DO IT!!!

>

> Pray for me this time guys......I am tons more apprehensive this

> time for some strange reason!

>

> Deanna Lindsey

> 2-15-01 DS Dr K

> 3-12-08 here we go again.......

>

**** and Vicki Plough ****

[Guest guest]

Oh I am so glad you are safe and tucked in. I hope you or someone will be able

to update us so we can hear how everything went. You have all of us here for you

and I am sending big hugs. Hang in there- you are going to be so much healthier

very soon. God Bless Dr. K.

I have a question for anyone reading this. My ins will no longer cover Dr. Z

and K. What if something like this happens or any surgery is needed? Is it ok to

have another surgeon do it? Are there higher risks? This especially applies to

those of you who are not close by Delano.

Vicki

Dee wrote:

The docs at home said I was " just not eating right " ! I wasn't! I

couldn't!

Anyway.....I am here in

DRMC!! Carmen greeted me at the door and took care of me like a queen till she

went home at 7. That was a very nice suprise! We did tests and ex-rays and a

million iv's today! More of the same tomorrow. Surgery still planned for Wed at

9am. I am in room 306. My direct number is . Anyone and everyone Is

welcome to call or come by!!!

Deanna

2-15-01 Dr K

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

(How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????)

Amen!! Thats exactly what I was saying. That blows me away.

Vicki

rowanceleste wrote:

Dee,

Sending prayers and positive vibes your way! I'm glad you went to see

Dr K finally, regardless of the fact that your local doctors were

telling you that you were 'fine' (How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????) I'm glad

you're in the best hands now and I'm sure Dr K will do his best to

make sure to try and get you in the best health that's possible before

he does surgery. As for having the common channel lenghtened a

little...while I understand that's a scary concept, your health comes

first and at this point, you're NOT healthy and Dr K needs to make

sure your body isn't inhibiting your healing, because your common

channel is too short. You have too much to live for to risk your life

for vanity, so I definitely recommend letting Dr K whatever he feels

is necessary in order to give you back your health!

*huge hugs*

Anita in San (and no longer in Denver)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I certainly do not post like I did in the early days. But I am

> always out here following the group and reading! Many of you newer

> people won't even know who I am! But to my old DS buds from the

> beginning, I wanted to let you know know I am back in the great

> wonderful metropolis of Delano! My 7 year check-up was 15 minutes

> after Jo's, but unlike Jo, I did not get rave reviews! I have been

> struggling for over a year to even eat. I am at an all time low low

> weight and in my opinion look like a bag of bones, when naked. I am

> vitamin deficent in EVERY area, my hair is falling out and my nail

> beds fell off! NOT FUN. I told my doctors back home in Raleigh I

> felt I had an obstruction forming and getting bigger for over a

> year!! They told me, no, no and no many times! Due to the very

> unexpected death of my mom at 62,and some other factors, like a 2

> year old, coming to see Dr K has been rough! But I made it this

> week! He was with me all of about 5 minutes and said " lift your head

> when I press here " and POOF said the words we all do NOT want to

> hear........you need surgery! UHG!!

>

> I am relieved to know why I haven't been able to eat, scared, mad,

> sad, coping, you know, all things you go through with news like

> that. He wants to lengthen my common channel just a tiny bit too

> while he is in there, because of how skinny I have gotten and how

> deficient I am. I " guess " I am ok with that, but that too is a

> little scarey. (love to hear from anyone who has been through that)

> I go into the hospital on Monday for IV fluids and nutrients, etc

> and my surgery is 9am Wednesday morning. My husband is flying in

> from Raleigh on Tues and my step mom is coming on Thursday from Utah

> to stay here with me until Dr K says I can go back to the east

> coast! Dear wonderful, sweet Jo has made sure I am not alone right

> now and that I am as comfortable as I can be. At times the pain is

> increadible but comes and goes in waves.

>

> Anyone in the area is welcome to come see me. My full name is Deanna

> Lindsey. I will post what room I am in on Monday! I got a new/used

> lap top just to be able to stay online in that boring hospital! I

> hope to be well enough along to be at the support group meeting.

> Binder on again and all! UHG...did I say that word?

>

> Moral of my story guys......EVEN if you live a long ways away.....if

> you " think " something is wrong with your body....when in ANY

> doubt.....See Dr K......NOW! I suffered for months ...and I am in

> very rough shape because I did NOT rush out here like I should

> have.......As Nike has made millions saying......JUST DO IT!!!

>

> Pray for me this time guys......I am tons more apprehensive this

> time for some strange reason!

>

> Deanna Lindsey

> 2-15-01 DS Dr K

> 3-12-08 here we go again.......

>

**** and Vicki Plough ****

[Guest guest]

I have a question for anyone reading this. My ins will no longer

cover Dr. Z and K. What if something like this happens or any surgery

is needed? Is it ok to have another surgeon do it? Are there higher

risks? This especially applies to those of you who are not close by

Delano.

>

> Vicki

1. Yes it is ok to have another surgeon operate on you. I would

want that surgeon to consult with Dr. Z before surgery. Doctors

speaking Doctorspeak to each other can be very effective.

2. Sneaky approach...many times insurance has to cover an emergency

event while you are traveling and end up in an emergency room....you

could be traveling thru Delano when you suddenly become ill (catch my

drift?)....Now is a good time to check your insurance coverage for

just such an event.

3. Doctor visits...Personally I'd private pay if I needed to for

continued care in that department. Vicki you live close enough for

that to be very possible. You can't afford to not make your health

care a priority in life. I understand that when it would come to

test/procedures or surgery that you would need insurance to cover

that....but a simple straight forward yearly office visit to discuss

your labs is affordable.

Don't worry about an endo...just make sure they know you have had a

DS with a Lateral Sleeve Gastrectomy...in other words the greater

curvature of the stomach has been removed.

Hugs

Jo

[Guest guest]

Deanna,

Am thinking of you and am glad that Carmen was there to help you. I never met

her, but I heard so many good things about her.

Take care of yourself and know that we are all praying for you.

Have faith. You must think you are not forgotten, that something is happening

for you. That we hold you in the palm of our hand, will not falter, nor will we

ever let you go.

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I had to have two more surgeries within sex weeks of my DS surgery. I never felt

like I was at risk with him.I don't think there is many problems he hasn't seen

and helped . So have peace that things will go well.

Diane

8/15/07

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

Oh I am so glad you are safe and tucked in. I hope you or someone will

be able to update us so we can hear how everything went. You have all of us here

for you and I am sending big hugs. Hang in there- you are going to be so much

healthier very soon. God Bless Dr. K.

I have a question for anyone reading this. My ins will no longer cover Dr. Z and

K. What if something like this happens or any surgery is needed? Is it ok to

have another surgeon do it? Are there higher risks? This especially applies to

those of you who are not close by Delano.

Vicki

Dee wrote:

The docs at home said I was " just not eating right " ! I wasn't! I couldn't!

Anyway.....I am here in

DRMC!! Carmen greeted me at the door and took care of me like a queen till she

went home at 7. That was a very nice suprise! We did tests and ex-rays and a

million iv's today! More of the same tomorrow. Surgery still planned for Wed at

9am. I am in room 306. My direct number is . Anyone and everyone Is

welcome to call or come by!!!

Deanna

2-15-01 Dr K

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

(How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????)

Amen!! Thats exactly what I was saying. That blows me away.

Vicki

rowanceleste wrote:

Dee,

Sending prayers and positive vibes your way! I'm glad you went to see

Dr K finally, regardless of the fact that your local doctors were

telling you that you were 'fine' (How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????) I'm glad

you're in the best hands now and I'm sure Dr K will do his best to

make sure to try and get you in the best health that's possible before

he does surgery. As for having the common channel lenghtened a

little...while I understand that's a scary concept, your health comes

first and at this point, you're NOT healthy and Dr K needs to make

sure your body isn't inhibiting your healing, because your common

channel is too short. You have too much to live for to risk your life

for vanity, so I definitely recommend letting Dr K whatever he feels

is necessary in order to give you back your health!

*huge hugs*

Anita in San (and no longer in Denver)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I certainly do not post like I did in the early days. But I am

> always out here following the group and reading! Many of you newer

> people won't even know who I am! But to my old DS buds from the

> beginning, I wanted to let you know know I am back in the great

> wonderful metropolis of Delano! My 7 year check-up was 15 minutes

> after Jo's, but unlike Jo, I did not get rave reviews! I have been

> struggling for over a year to even eat. I am at an all time low low

> weight and in my opinion look like a bag of bones, when naked. I am

> vitamin deficent in EVERY area, my hair is falling out and my nail

> beds fell off! NOT FUN. I told my doctors back home in Raleigh I

> felt I had an obstruction forming and getting bigger for over a

> year!! They told me, no, no and no many times! Due to the very

> unexpected death of my mom at 62,and some other factors, like a 2

> year old, coming to see Dr K has been rough! But I made it this

> week! He was with me all of about 5 minutes and said " lift your head

> when I press here " and POOF said the words we all do NOT want to

> hear........you need surgery! UHG!!

>

> I am relieved to know why I haven't been able to eat, scared, mad,

> sad, coping, you know, all things you go through with news like

> that. He wants to lengthen my common channel just a tiny bit too

> while he is in there, because of how skinny I have gotten and how

> deficient I am. I " guess " I am ok with that, but that too is a

> little scarey. (love to hear from anyone who has been through that)

> I go into the hospital on Monday for IV fluids and nutrients, etc

> and my surgery is 9am Wednesday morning. My husband is flying in

> from Raleigh on Tues and my step mom is coming on Thursday from Utah

> to stay here with me until Dr K says I can go back to the east

> coast! Dear wonderful, sweet Jo has made sure I am not alone right

> now and that I am as comfortable as I can be. At times the pain is

> increadible but comes and goes in waves.

>

> Anyone in the area is welcome to come see me. My full name is Deanna

> Lindsey. I will post what room I am in on Monday! I got a new/used

> lap top just to be able to stay online in that boring hospital! I

> hope to be well enough along to be at the support group meeting.

> Binder on again and all! UHG...did I say that word?

>

> Moral of my story guys......EVEN if you live a long ways away.....if

> you " think " something is wrong with your body....when in ANY

> doubt.....See Dr K......NOW! I suffered for months ...and I am in

> very rough shape because I did NOT rush out here like I should

> have.......As Nike has made millions saying......JUST DO IT!!!

>

> Pray for me this time guys......I am tons more apprehensive this

> time for some strange reason!

>

> Deanna Lindsey

> 2-15-01 DS Dr K

> 3-12-08 here we go again.......

>

**** and Vicki Plough ****

[Guest guest]

I had to have two more surgeries within sex weeks of my DS surgery

Diane

Wow- you got to have sex weeks? You lucky thing.........lol. I couldnt resist

commenting on the typo...........lol

Vicki

HARRY DECLIPPEL wrote:

I had to have two more surgeries within sex weeks of my DS surgery. I

never felt like I was at risk with him.I don't think there is many problems he

hasn't seen and helped . So have peace that things will go well.

Diane

8/15/07

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

Oh I am so glad you are safe and tucked in. I hope you or someone will be able

to update us so we can hear how everything went. You have all of us here for you

and I am sending big hugs. Hang in there- you are going to be so much healthier

very soon. God Bless Dr. K.

I have a question for anyone reading this. My ins will no longer cover Dr. Z and

K. What if something like this happens or any surgery is needed? Is it ok to

have another surgeon do it? Are there higher risks? This especially applies to

those of you who are not close by Delano.

Vicki

Dee wrote:

The docs at home said I was " just not eating right " ! I wasn't! I couldn't!

Anyway.....I am here in

DRMC!! Carmen greeted me at the door and took care of me like a queen till she

went home at 7. That was a very nice suprise! We did tests and ex-rays and a

million iv's today! More of the same tomorrow. Surgery still planned for Wed at

9am. I am in room 306. My direct number is . Anyone and everyone Is

welcome to call or come by!!!

Deanna

2-15-01 Dr K

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

(How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????)

Amen!! Thats exactly what I was saying. That blows me away.

Vicki

rowanceleste wrote:

Dee,

Sending prayers and positive vibes your way! I'm glad you went to see

Dr K finally, regardless of the fact that your local doctors were

telling you that you were 'fine' (How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????) I'm glad

you're in the best hands now and I'm sure Dr K will do his best to

make sure to try and get you in the best health that's possible before

he does surgery. As for having the common channel lenghtened a

little...while I understand that's a scary concept, your health comes

first and at this point, you're NOT healthy and Dr K needs to make

sure your body isn't inhibiting your healing, because your common

channel is too short. You have too much to live for to risk your life

for vanity, so I definitely recommend letting Dr K whatever he feels

is necessary in order to give you back your health!

*huge hugs*

Anita in San (and no longer in Denver)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I certainly do not post like I did in the early days. But I am

> always out here following the group and reading! Many of you newer

> people won't even know who I am! But to my old DS buds from the

> beginning, I wanted to let you know know I am back in the great

> wonderful metropolis of Delano! My 7 year check-up was 15 minutes

> after Jo's, but unlike Jo, I did not get rave reviews! I have been

> struggling for over a year to even eat. I am at an all time low low

> weight and in my opinion look like a bag of bones, when naked. I am

> vitamin deficent in EVERY area, my hair is falling out and my nail

> beds fell off! NOT FUN. I told my doctors back home in Raleigh I

> felt I had an obstruction forming and getting bigger for over a

> year!! They told me, no, no and no many times! Due to the very

> unexpected death of my mom at 62,and some other factors, like a 2

> year old, coming to see Dr K has been rough! But I made it this

> week! He was with me all of about 5 minutes and said " lift your head

> when I press here " and POOF said the words we all do NOT want to

> hear........you need surgery! UHG!!

>

> I am relieved to know why I haven't been able to eat, scared, mad,

> sad, coping, you know, all things you go through with news like

> that. He wants to lengthen my common channel just a tiny bit too

> while he is in there, because of how skinny I have gotten and how

> deficient I am. I " guess " I am ok with that, but that too is a

> little scarey. (love to hear from anyone who has been through that)

> I go into the hospital on Monday for IV fluids and nutrients, etc

> and my surgery is 9am Wednesday morning. My husband is flying in

> from Raleigh on Tues and my step mom is coming on Thursday from Utah

> to stay here with me until Dr K says I can go back to the east

> coast! Dear wonderful, sweet Jo has made sure I am not alone right

> now and that I am as comfortable as I can be. At times the pain is

> increadible but comes and goes in waves.

>

> Anyone in the area is welcome to come see me. My full name is Deanna

> Lindsey. I will post what room I am in on Monday! I got a new/used

> lap top just to be able to stay online in that boring hospital! I

> hope to be well enough along to be at the support group meeting.

> Binder on again and all! UHG...did I say that word?

>

> Moral of my story guys......EVEN if you live a long ways away.....if

> you " think " something is wrong with your body....when in ANY

> doubt.....See Dr K......NOW! I suffered for months ...and I am in

> very rough shape because I did NOT rush out here like I should

> have.......As Nike has made millions saying......JUST DO IT!!!

>

> Pray for me this time guys......I am tons more apprehensive this

> time for some strange reason!

>

> Deanna Lindsey

> 2-15-01 DS Dr K

> 3-12-08 here we go again.......

>

**** and Vicki Plough ****

[Guest guest]

Ok, I'll bite ---- exactly how long is 'sex weeks'??????

I'm glad you're doing better, Diane.

Re: Room info, ETC!!!!

I had to have two more surgeries within sex weeks of my DS surgery. I never

felt like I was at risk with him.I don't think there is many problems he hasn't

seen and helped . So have peace that things will go well.

Diane

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JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

I had to have two more surgeries within sex weeks of my DS surgery

Diane

Wow- you got to have sex weeks? You lucky thing.........lol. I couldnt resist

commenting on the typo...........lol

Vicki

HARRY DECLIPPEL wrote:

I had to have two more surgeries within sex weeks of my DS surgery. I never felt

like I was at risk with him.I don't think there is many problems he hasn't seen

and helped . So have peace that things will go well.

Diane

8/15/07

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

Oh I am so glad you are safe and tucked in. I hope you or someone will be able

to update us so we can hear how everything went. You have all of us here for you

and I am sending big hugs. Hang in there- you are going to be so much healthier

very soon. God Bless Dr. K.

I have a question for anyone reading this. My ins will no longer cover Dr. Z and

K. What if something like this happens or any surgery is needed? Is it ok to

have another surgeon do it? Are there higher risks? This especially applies to

those of you who are not close by Delano.

Vicki

Dee wrote:

The docs at home said I was " just not eating right " ! I wasn't! I couldn't!

Anyway.....I am here in

DRMC!! Carmen greeted me at the door and took care of me like a queen till she

went home at 7. That was a very nice suprise! We did tests and ex-rays and a

million iv's today! More of the same tomorrow. Surgery still planned for Wed at

9am. I am in room 306. My direct number is . Anyone and everyone Is

welcome to call or come by!!!

Deanna

2-15-01 Dr K

JAMES & VICKI PLOUGH wrote:

(How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????)

Amen!! Thats exactly what I was saying. That blows me away.

Vicki

rowanceleste wrote:

Dee,

Sending prayers and positive vibes your way! I'm glad you went to see

Dr K finally, regardless of the fact that your local doctors were

telling you that you were 'fine' (How on Earth can they see you get so

nutritionally deficient, to the point where your hair and fingernails

are falling out and still tell you that you're FINE????) I'm glad

you're in the best hands now and I'm sure Dr K will do his best to

make sure to try and get you in the best health that's possible before

he does surgery. As for having the common channel lenghtened a

little...while I understand that's a scary concept, your health comes

first and at this point, you're NOT healthy and Dr K needs to make

sure your body isn't inhibiting your healing, because your common

channel is too short. You have too much to live for to risk your life

for vanity, so I definitely recommend letting Dr K whatever he feels

is necessary in order to give you back your health!

*huge hugs*

Anita in San (and no longer in Denver)

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I certainly do not post like I did in the early days. But I am

> always out here following the group and reading! Many of you newer

> people won't even know who I am! But to my old DS buds from the

> beginning, I wanted to let you know know I am back in the great

> wonderful metropolis of Delano! My 7 year check-up was 15 minutes

> after Jo's, but unlike Jo, I did not get rave reviews! I have been

> struggling for over a year to even eat. I am at an all time low low

> weight and in my opinion look like a bag of bones, when naked. I am

> vitamin deficent in EVERY area, my hair is falling out and my nail

> beds fell off! NOT FUN. I told my doctors back home in Raleigh I

> felt I had an obstruction forming and getting bigger for over a

> year!! They told me, no, no and no many times! Due to the very

> unexpected death of my mom at 62,and some other factors, like a 2

> year old, coming to see Dr K has been rough! But I made it this

> week! He was with me all of about 5 minutes and said " lift your head

> when I press here " and POOF said the words we all do NOT want to

> hear........you need surgery! UHG!!

>

> I am relieved to know why I haven't been able to eat, scared, mad,

> sad, coping, you know, all things you go through with news like

> that. He wants to lengthen my common channel just a tiny bit too

> while he is in there, because of how skinny I have gotten and how

> deficient I am. I " guess " I am ok with that, but that too is a

> little scarey. (love to hear from anyone who has been through that)

> I go into the hospital on Monday for IV fluids and nutrients, etc

> and my surgery is 9am Wednesday morning. My husband is flying in

> from Raleigh on Tues and my step mom is coming on Thursday from Utah

> to stay here with me until Dr K says I can go back to the east

> coast! Dear wonderful, sweet Jo has made sure I am not alone right

> now and that I am as comfortable as I can be. At times the pain is

> increadible but comes and goes in waves.

>

> Anyone in the area is welcome to come see me. My full name is Deanna

> Lindsey. I will post what room I am in on Monday! I got a new/used

> lap top just to be able to stay online in that boring hospital! I

> hope to be well enough along to be at the support group meeting.

> Binder on again and all! UHG...did I say that word?

>

> Moral of my story guys......EVEN if you live a long ways away.....if

> you " think " something is wrong with your body....when in ANY

> doubt.....See Dr K......NOW! I suffered for months ...and I am in

> very rough shape because I did NOT rush out here like I should

> have.......As Nike has made millions saying......JUST DO IT!!!

>

> Pray for me this time guys......I am tons more apprehensive this

> time for some strange reason!

>

> Deanna Lindsey

> 2-15-01 DS Dr K

> 3-12-08 here we go again.......

>

**** and Vicki Plough ****