Re: Dawn, about the explant

[Guest guest]

I know you are nervous...I was so scared and didn't know what to expect! The day of surgery, I was on the bed and saw my PS and just started to tear up. I was so scared to be putting my family through this again. He just held my hand and told me he was going to take care of me and not to worry, he wouldn't let anything happen to me. He was so comforting and full of love and concern for my feelings. After he marked me up with the pen, he put his hand on his stomach and told me something I will never forget, "I truly feel from the bottom of my heart that you are doing the right thing for yourself." Again, I started to cry. That was what I needed, just a little reassurance. That is my comfort to you. "Your doing the right thing for YOU."

I felt so good when I woke up from surgery! The very first thing I noticed was that I could breathe! I was waiting for the bomb to drop because I couldn't imagine feeling this light and free. It was unbelievable. A little groggy from the anesthesia but other than that I felt so good. I am so excited for you. It really is something to look forward to. Please know that you are doing something so good for you and your family.

I am two and a half weeks past explant. Last night my daughter said, "Mommy, can you really pick me up and squeeze me tight?" I said, "YES!" She then replied, "I am so happy to have my Mommy back!!!" I didn't ever want to stop squeezing her. She's almost 7.

I know the same will be true for you shortly. You'll see. I will be praying that He will comfort you through surgery.

Marie

RE: getting ready for explant DAWN

Thanks Sue… Thanks Anita…

So I won’t feel like I have an elephant sitting on my chest while I am waking up from the surgery? I’m serious.. really?

Hugs …

Dawn

-----Original Message-----From: gibbense@... [mailto:gibbense@...] Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:06 PM Subject: Re: getting ready for explant DAWN

Dear Dawn,

I remember well how sacred I was before my removal, on the operating table I made my ps promise me he wouldnt let me die, he promised and told me on one ever had before and he wouldnt let me.

When I came round my dad was sitting next to my bed, I can tell you the relief was instant I had survived and those rotten things gone forever, the pain was minimal nothing like when I had them out in, I was really pleased.

Try not to worry to badly, easier said than done I know but I promise you its not like having them in.

Take care you will be fine.

Sue.

Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

[Guest guest]

Marie,

Thank you so much for sharing . . . your post about

your daughter brought tears to my eyes!

Could there ever be any doubt that you made the right

decison now?

Please, please write about this to the FDA . . . It

will touch all but the coldest hearts!

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Thanks Marie… So you could breathe?

That was one of my next questions. I was gasping for air literally, when I had

them put in. This is good to know. Thank you for the encouragement. And don’t

worry, I know your hair situation will get

straightened out. It’s beautiful to hear you connect with your little

girl.

Dawn

Re: Dawn,

about the explant

I know you are nervous...I was so

scared and didn't know what to expect! The day of surgery, I was on the

bed and saw my PS and just started to tear up. I was so scared to be

putting my family through this again. He just held my hand and told me he

was going to take care of me and not to worry, he wouldn't let anything happen

to me. He was so comforting and full of love and concern for my

feelings. After he marked me up with the pen, he put his hand on his

stomach and told me something I will never forget, " I truly feel from

the bottom of my heart that you are doing the right thing for

yourself. " Again, I started to cry. That was what I needed,

just a little reassurance. That is my comfort to you. " Your

doing the right thing for YOU. "

I felt so good when I woke up from

surgery! The very first thing I noticed was that I could breathe! I

was waiting for the bomb to drop because I couldn't imagine feeling this light

and free. It was unbelievable. A little groggy from the anesthesia

but other than that I felt so good. I am so excited for you. It

really is something to look forward to. Please know that you are doing

something so good for you and your family.

I am two and a half weeks past explant.

Last night my daughter said, " Mommy, can you really pick me up and squeeze

me tight? " I said, " YES! " She then replied, " I

am so happy to have my Mommy back!!! " I didn't ever want to stop

squeezing her. She's almost 7.

I know the same will be true for you

shortly. You'll see. I will be praying that He will comfort you

through surgery.

Marie

Re:

getting ready for explant DAWN

Dear

Dawn,

I

remember well how sacred I was before my removal, on the operating table I

made my ps promise me he wouldnt let me die, he promised and told me on

one ever had before and he wouldnt let me.

When I

came round my dad was sitting next to my bed, I can tell you the relief was

instant I had survived and those rotten things gone forever, the pain was

minimal nothing like when I had them out in, I was really pleased.

Try not

to worry to badly, easier said than done I know but I promise you its not like

having them in.

Take

care you will be fine.

Sue.

Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take

the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your

physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical

treatment.

" Do not let either the medical authorities or

the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own

decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better

world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry;

1963, Peace)