Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Yeeee Hawwww Sandi I am so happy for you and your wonderful day. I was in SHOCK they day they called with my surgery date and I still sort of feel that way. We can be counting down together! Happy Hugs! in Tacoma pre op 3/26/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Yeeee Hawwww Sandi I am so happy for you and your wonderful day. I was in SHOCK they day they called with my surgery date and I still sort of feel that way. We can be counting down together! Happy Hugs! in Tacoma pre op 3/26/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Yeeee Hawwww Sandi I am so happy for you and your wonderful day. I was in SHOCK they day they called with my surgery date and I still sort of feel that way. We can be counting down together! Happy Hugs! in Tacoma pre op 3/26/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Great Sandi! Getting a date is a wonderful, joyful feeling...then the panic starts to set in! lol, just joking. Actually the only thing I worried about was getting sick and having to postpone the surgery...so I am wishing you an very healthy waiting period and a quick smooth recovery. Hugs...Sandi's got a date, Sandi's got a date! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Great Sandi! Getting a date is a wonderful, joyful feeling...then the panic starts to set in! lol, just joking. Actually the only thing I worried about was getting sick and having to postpone the surgery...so I am wishing you an very healthy waiting period and a quick smooth recovery. Hugs...Sandi's got a date, Sandi's got a date! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Great Sandi! Getting a date is a wonderful, joyful feeling...then the panic starts to set in! lol, just joking. Actually the only thing I worried about was getting sick and having to postpone the surgery...so I am wishing you an very healthy waiting period and a quick smooth recovery. Hugs...Sandi's got a date, Sandi's got a date! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Congratulations Sandi!!! YAY!!! What a perfect Day! Melisa in CA -133 -- Surgery Date Okie dokie then!..let's get on with this! I got a call from Dr. K.'s office today....my surgery date (and the earliest they have available) is April 24th. (whew~!) I got the call while I was in Morro Bay at the giant chess board (we reserved it for the day). The call just made for an absolute perfect day. My brother and his family have flown in from Arizona for a visit and are leaving Saturday, so I will be missing the meeting tonight in Paso Robles (really thought I was gonna make it....but the kids will be very disappointed if I don't " hang with them tonight " )....it was such a great day! Nice weather, nice recreation....FINALLY MY PHONE CALL....AND family to share it with. What more could I ask for? Well....I think the support I have from you all complete me. Thank you all! Sandi Grover Beach surgery date 4-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Congratulations Sandi!!! YAY!!! What a perfect Day! Melisa in CA -133 -- Surgery Date Okie dokie then!..let's get on with this! I got a call from Dr. K.'s office today....my surgery date (and the earliest they have available) is April 24th. (whew~!) I got the call while I was in Morro Bay at the giant chess board (we reserved it for the day). The call just made for an absolute perfect day. My brother and his family have flown in from Arizona for a visit and are leaving Saturday, so I will be missing the meeting tonight in Paso Robles (really thought I was gonna make it....but the kids will be very disappointed if I don't " hang with them tonight " )....it was such a great day! Nice weather, nice recreation....FINALLY MY PHONE CALL....AND family to share it with. What more could I ask for? Well....I think the support I have from you all complete me. Thank you all! Sandi Grover Beach surgery date 4-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Congratulations Sandi!!! YAY!!! What a perfect Day! Melisa in CA -133 -- Surgery Date Okie dokie then!..let's get on with this! I got a call from Dr. K.'s office today....my surgery date (and the earliest they have available) is April 24th. (whew~!) I got the call while I was in Morro Bay at the giant chess board (we reserved it for the day). The call just made for an absolute perfect day. My brother and his family have flown in from Arizona for a visit and are leaving Saturday, so I will be missing the meeting tonight in Paso Robles (really thought I was gonna make it....but the kids will be very disappointed if I don't " hang with them tonight " )....it was such a great day! Nice weather, nice recreation....FINALLY MY PHONE CALL....AND family to share it with. What more could I ask for? Well....I think the support I have from you all complete me. Thank you all! Sandi Grover Beach surgery date 4-24-03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 > Okie dokie then!..let's get on with this! I got a call from Dr. K.'s office today....my surgery date (and the earliest they have > available) is April 24th. (whew~!) I got the call while I was in > Morro Bay at the giant chess board (we reserved it for the day). > Sandi > Grover Beach > surgery date 4-24-03 Huge Congrats Sandi! And happy rebirthday to you on my birthday! It will be a great day for you and the beginning of a wonderful journey~the rest of your life, and I will turn 48, and be smaller than I have been since high school. we both win! Yea us! And spending the day in Morro Bay, how wonderful is that? you are really blessed. Enjoy! Sharon in Onyx who wished she lived in Grover Beach, Pismo, AG, SLO, Cauyucos, Morro Bay, and even Cambria lol Life would truly be grand! What? you say my eyes are green? My eyes arent green...they are hazel, well maybe a little green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 > Okie dokie then!..let's get on with this! I got a call from Dr. K.'s office today....my surgery date (and the earliest they have > available) is April 24th. (whew~!) I got the call while I was in > Morro Bay at the giant chess board (we reserved it for the day). > Sandi > Grover Beach > surgery date 4-24-03 Huge Congrats Sandi! And happy rebirthday to you on my birthday! It will be a great day for you and the beginning of a wonderful journey~the rest of your life, and I will turn 48, and be smaller than I have been since high school. we both win! Yea us! And spending the day in Morro Bay, how wonderful is that? you are really blessed. Enjoy! Sharon in Onyx who wished she lived in Grover Beach, Pismo, AG, SLO, Cauyucos, Morro Bay, and even Cambria lol Life would truly be grand! What? you say my eyes are green? My eyes arent green...they are hazel, well maybe a little green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 > Okie dokie then!..let's get on with this! I got a call from Dr. K.'s office today....my surgery date (and the earliest they have > available) is April 24th. (whew~!) I got the call while I was in > Morro Bay at the giant chess board (we reserved it for the day). > Sandi > Grover Beach > surgery date 4-24-03 Huge Congrats Sandi! And happy rebirthday to you on my birthday! It will be a great day for you and the beginning of a wonderful journey~the rest of your life, and I will turn 48, and be smaller than I have been since high school. we both win! Yea us! And spending the day in Morro Bay, how wonderful is that? you are really blessed. Enjoy! Sharon in Onyx who wished she lived in Grover Beach, Pismo, AG, SLO, Cauyucos, Morro Bay, and even Cambria lol Life would truly be grand! What? you say my eyes are green? My eyes arent green...they are hazel, well maybe a little green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2003 Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 Hi Sandi! Congratulations on your " date " with surgery! Our docs are certainly worth waiting for (LOL) and the time will just fly by (really it does)! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2003 Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 Hi Sandi! Congratulations on your " date " with surgery! Our docs are certainly worth waiting for (LOL) and the time will just fly by (really it does)! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2003 Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 Hi Sandi! Congratulations on your " date " with surgery! Our docs are certainly worth waiting for (LOL) and the time will just fly by (really it does)! Hugs and blessings, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Yes, Anne in Santee... it IS Wednesday. That's why I wanted to be treated to dinner Tuesday in connection with the Delano meeting where they throngs of hundreds will sent me off (with Pat and Phyllis) for my surgery with resounding cheers... and a glass of water. Bobbe - who's counting the HOURS & who reminds you, Don't postpone joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2003 Report Share Posted March 8, 2003 Yes, Anne in Santee... it IS Wednesday. That's why I wanted to be treated to dinner Tuesday in connection with the Delano meeting where they throngs of hundreds will sent me off (with Pat and Phyllis) for my surgery with resounding cheers... and a glass of water. Bobbe - who's counting the HOURS & who reminds you, Don't postpone joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 In a message dated 4/20/2003 8:53:49 AM Central Daylight Time, bcleveland9@... writes: > My first question has to do with the drains. Where are they placed on > your stomach? Can you wear loose pants, such as sweatpants, when you > have them, or do you have to wear gowns or sleepshirts? I have to > start packing today, and I realized I don't have a clue what to bring. > Betty, The drains are mid abdomen one either side of the belly button. One drains the stomach area inside and the other drains the intestinal area. They are pinned to the binder. I wore loose gowns, Nothing that is tight on the belly area will be comfortable. I mostly wore sweatpants, and thermal shirts. I wished I had brought shorts for a few days, and it was in Dec. So I assume they will be nice now....LOL. My biggest factor in packing is comfort. Sweatpants were better than gowns because of easy access to drains for emptying, and if they get tugged on......You can reposition them by lifting your shirt or tee. hospital gowns at least the first 2 days. Hope it helps. in Bama http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5 12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs) 01/15- 338.1 (minus 39.1lbs) 02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs) 04/06- 324.3 (minus 53.2 lbs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Betty, I don't know how long I will be in the hospital. I think that I will be going home by Sunday, but with me being a " problem child " you never know! I will see you there later in the week. I will stop by when I go for a check up and you will probably be more alert then anyway. in Bakersfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Betty, I don't know how long I will be in the hospital. I think that I will be going home by Sunday, but with me being a " problem child " you never know! I will see you there later in the week. I will stop by when I go for a check up and you will probably be more alert then anyway. in Bakersfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Betty, I don't know how long I will be in the hospital. I think that I will be going home by Sunday, but with me being a " problem child " you never know! I will see you there later in the week. I will stop by when I go for a check up and you will probably be more alert then anyway. in Bakersfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Betty....Yeah!!! not long at all until your sliced and diced! lol I wasn't nervous at all before surgery either...well I was a bit nervous about the heprin shots, only because I hate needles and had never had a shot in the tummy...it was a piece of cake. The drains...they are located above your waistline on each side of the incision. I wore loose dresses. But Yes you can wear loose pants (otherwise the men would be in trouble!) Do make sure they are loose and comfortable because you can possible have a lot of swelling. I chose dresses that way there wasn't any waistband rubbing at all...but the biggest reason...the many trips to the restroom was easier...I didn't wear underware and all I had to do was flip up my dress and sit...enough work to accomplish early postop. Hugs and happy packing Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Betty....Yeah!!! not long at all until your sliced and diced! lol I wasn't nervous at all before surgery either...well I was a bit nervous about the heprin shots, only because I hate needles and had never had a shot in the tummy...it was a piece of cake. The drains...they are located above your waistline on each side of the incision. I wore loose dresses. But Yes you can wear loose pants (otherwise the men would be in trouble!) Do make sure they are loose and comfortable because you can possible have a lot of swelling. I chose dresses that way there wasn't any waistband rubbing at all...but the biggest reason...the many trips to the restroom was easier...I didn't wear underware and all I had to do was flip up my dress and sit...enough work to accomplish early postop. Hugs and happy packing Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Betty....Yeah!!! not long at all until your sliced and diced! lol I wasn't nervous at all before surgery either...well I was a bit nervous about the heprin shots, only because I hate needles and had never had a shot in the tummy...it was a piece of cake. The drains...they are located above your waistline on each side of the incision. I wore loose dresses. But Yes you can wear loose pants (otherwise the men would be in trouble!) Do make sure they are loose and comfortable because you can possible have a lot of swelling. I chose dresses that way there wasn't any waistband rubbing at all...but the biggest reason...the many trips to the restroom was easier...I didn't wear underware and all I had to do was flip up my dress and sit...enough work to accomplish early postop. Hugs and happy packing Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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