Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 --- " @... " wrote: > We have support groups here in Puyallup. Email me > at vitalady@... > > Normally we attend Dr Fox' support group in Tacoma, > first Wed, but this month we will be out of town > > > > Thanks, > > > http://www.vitalady.com > > > For info on PayPal, click this link: > https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 I am getting very anxious, nervous, scared to death, i am worried about the PAIN! Iknow there is no gain without pain, but im so worried i will cry. I dont wanna be one of those people that their roommate wants to get away from ya. I know this is just the jitters cause my surgery is 13 days away, but im scared. eileen in philly p.s. sorry im being such a baby --- Dave and Jeanne Graves wrote: > Don't despair, Kim. Once you get your approval, you > may be able to pressure the surgeon to get you in > yet in August. But I would think that would mean > that you'll still miss the first part of the school > year for recovery time. Hope it all works out soon > for you. Take care. > > Jeanne in WI > Age 38 > Open RNY 05/21/2002 > 314/ 294 /150-175 > 5' 8 " > djgraves@... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Aloha Eileen, I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I did feel weak and a bit movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are you having your done? Open or Lap???? Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a short time afterwards (yes!) being able to wear clothes you never thought you could!!! (yes). Fitting in the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS Southwest airlines!!!!!! Oh! Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. ALoha, Tanah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Hi Eileen, I understand your fear, BUT, I've been there so I can say that for most the pain is mild because of the meds. By the time you get home you probably won't need much pain killer. Some don't use it at all. I mostly used the pain killer to get to sleep, not for pain. The only time I had pain was just before I left the hospital. The took out the epidural and I fell asleep. When I woke up I was in a lot of pain. Called the nurse and she gave me a pain shot and it went away fast. On the way home I got my Rx. You will be going through a lot of changes, most very positive. Hang on......................It's ALL downhill from here in California Open RNY - 03/29/02 272.5/226 - as of 06/20/02 Re: getting really scared I am getting very anxious, nervous, scared to death, i am worried about the PAIN! Iknow there is no gain without pain, but im so worried i will cry. I dont wanna be one of those people that their roommate wants to get away from ya. I know this is just the jitters cause my surgery is 13 days away, but im scared. eileen in philly p.s. sorry im being such a baby --- Dave and Jeanne Graves wrote: > Don't despair, Kim. Once you get your approval, you > may be able to pressure the surgeon to get you in > yet in August. But I would think that would mean > that you'll still miss the first part of the school > year for recovery time. Hope it all works out soon > for you. Take care. > > Jeanne in WI > Age 38 > Open RNY 05/21/2002 > 314/ 294 /150-175 > 5' 8 " > djgraves@... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 YOur not alone. I think most everyone goes through this as the date approaches. For me, I had lap RNY and there was very little pain and it was well controlled. Try not to dwell on these ideas, find something to do to keep you very busy. Clean closets, spring clean your house.... that kinda stuff. Just keep busy. Hugs, I am getting very anxious, nervous, scared to death, i am worried about the PAIN! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 > Hi Eileen, I agree with , everyone is probably scared of the pain, but with the meds it wasn't bad at all. I think most of us are scared of the unknown. But, I know I have made the right decision, and I'm sure you will too after all is said and done. And no, you are not being a baby, just normal. You can cry to us whenever you want to, that's what we are here for. Good luck! Nan in Ohio 5/13/02 Open RNY 264/226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Eileen - Please don't apologize for your feelings. They're normal and totally justified. And if you cry, you cry. That's normal, too. You will be pretty doped up the first day or two so that shouldn't be too bad. After that, just try and stay on top of the pain. It's when you let the time stretch out too far between pain meds that it gets unbearable. And once it's that bad, it is difficult to get on top of it again. Everything will be fine. Try to relax. Keep yourself busy so you don't fret too much. Email any of us whenever the fears get to be too much. Oh, and keep reminding yourself of how good you're gonna feel 6 months from now. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 38 Open RNY 05/21/2002 314/ 294 /150-175 5' 8 " djgraves@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 In a message dated 6/20/02 4:12:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, djgraves@... writes: > It's when you let the time stretch out too far between pain meds that it > gets unbearable. And once it's that bad, it is difficult to get on top of > it again. Everything will be fine. Eileen, Jeanne is right on! I've had 4 abdominal surgeries . . . have a chart ready to record your meds/time schedule. I've found that to be a good help. Support to All, " Elaine in Maine " Getting closer~RNY 6/25/02 EMMC-Bangor,ME Angel: in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Jeanne and Dave; thanks ! I will try really hard to do what ya said. Especially since you just went thru it. thanks. eileen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Nan, thanks! i just got back from the pulmonary guy, and he said, keep askin for the medicine, dont let it get outta control, and Jeanne said the same thing. THANKS for ya support! eileen in philly --- momjjae wrote: > > > Hi Eileen, I agree with , everyone is > probably scared of the > pain, but with the meds it wasn't bad at all. I > think most of us are > scared of the unknown. But, I know I have made the > right decision, > and I'm sure you will too after all is said and > done. And no, you > are not being a baby, just normal. You can cry to > us whenever you > want to, that's what we are here for. Good luck! > Nan in Ohio > 5/13/02 > Open RNY > 264/226 > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Thanks JULIE: Im gonna try my darndest. Eileen in Philly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Dear Tanah; Yes your right i should stay focused! I just got back from alaska, flights to and from were nightmares from hell, and those SEATS, my husband was even complaining and he is 6'2 " and 180lbs and he had a problem , but i kept my mouth shut! Skin flipping out all over askin for an extender, shrinking as i asked for it like they didnt know what it was for! I fly to N.C. also twice a year for my job and die for embarrassment cause i dont fit with all these tiny petite people. YOUR RIGHT!!!!!!!! ONLY THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT ITS GONNA BE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 THANKS! I am having open rny surgery, and of course they tell ya how big the incision is....... How long can the pain last??????? Cant be as long as my entire battle with weight(all my life)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! thanks Eileen in Philly --- Tanahz1@... wrote: > Aloha Eileen, > > I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I did > feel weak and a bit > movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are you > having your done? Open or > Lap???? > > Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a short > time afterwards (yes!) > being able to wear clothes you never thought you > could!!! (yes). Fitting in > the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS Southwest > airlines!!!!!! Oh! > Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. > > ALoha, > Tanah > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 ! thanks for the confidence builder, it really helps! I hope you guys are home when i get back from the hospital. Cause i may get withdrawl from not reading alll the posts. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 You aren't a baby -your are venturing into unknown territory - and that frightens even the strongest of us - I have often found that the things I worried most about - were the things that I could have worried not at all about - you go girl - we are proud of you - you are making a bit step - and we will wave at you when you get to the other side...hugs from deb in NE Re: getting really scared I am getting very anxious, nervous, scared to death, i am worried about the PAIN! Iknow there is no gain without pain, but im so worried i will cry. I dont wanna be one of those people that their roommate wants to get away from ya. I know this is just the jitters cause my surgery is 13 days away, but im scared. eileen in philly p.s. sorry im being such a baby --- Dave and Jeanne Graves wrote: > Don't despair, Kim. Once you get your approval, you > may be able to pressure the surgeon to get you in > yet in August. But I would think that would mean > that you'll still miss the first part of the school > year for recovery time. Hope it all works out soon > for you. Take care. > > Jeanne in WI > Age 38 > Open RNY 05/21/2002 > 314/ 294 /150-175 > 5' 8 " > djgraves@... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Not even those first 15 min postie hurt me as bad as the things that happened to me at full size. Having my own dining room chair leg break and throw me into my slidiung glass door head first, for one. Re: getting really scared Dear Tanah; Yes your right i should stay focused! I just got back from alaska, flights to and from were nightmares from hell, and those SEATS, my husband was even complaining and he is 6'2 " and 180lbs and he had a problem , but i kept my mouth shut! Skin flipping out all over askin for an extender, shrinking as i asked for it like they didnt know what it was for! I fly to N.C. also twice a year for my job and die for embarrassment cause i dont fit with all these tiny petite people. YOUR RIGHT!!!!!!!! ONLY THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT ITS GONNA BE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 THANKS! I am having open rny surgery, and of course they tell ya how big the incision is....... How long can the pain last??????? Cant be as long as my entire battle with weight(all my life)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! thanks Eileen in Philly --- Tanahz1@... wrote: > Aloha Eileen, > > I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I did > feel weak and a bit > movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are you > having your done? Open or > Lap???? > > Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a short > time afterwards (yes!) > being able to wear clothes you never thought you > could!!! (yes). Fitting in > the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS Southwest > airlines!!!!!! Oh! > Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. > > ALoha, > Tanah > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Just don't let the pain get ahead of you - you will NOT get addicted to the pain meds - use em - and then you won't want em - honest - you are gonna do just fine - hugshugs deb in NE Re: getting really scared Dear Tanah; Yes your right i should stay focused! I just got back from alaska, flights to and from were nightmares from hell, and those SEATS, my husband was even complaining and he is 6'2 " and 180lbs and he had a problem , but i kept my mouth shut! Skin flipping out all over askin for an extender, shrinking as i asked for it like they didnt know what it was for! I fly to N.C. also twice a year for my job and die for embarrassment cause i dont fit with all these tiny petite people. YOUR RIGHT!!!!!!!! ONLY THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT ITS GONNA BE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 THANKS! I am having open rny surgery, and of course they tell ya how big the incision is....... How long can the pain last??????? Cant be as long as my entire battle with weight(all my life)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! thanks Eileen in Philly --- Tanahz1@... wrote: > Aloha Eileen, > > I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I did > feel weak and a bit > movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are you > having your done? Open or > Lap???? > > Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a short > time afterwards (yes!) > being able to wear clothes you never thought you > could!!! (yes). Fitting in > the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS Southwest > airlines!!!!!! Oh! > Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. > > ALoha, > Tanah > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2002 Report Share Posted June 20, 2002 Hi, I had mine 4 wks ago today. It's exciting. You will be fine! The doctors who do this have a long list of patients they can offer as reference. You've probably met most of them. I had attended a support group for over a year. I was not afraid. I was ready. I had some complications. The recovery is slower than I expected. The pain now is still pretty strong. Do I regret it??? NOT FOR A MINUTE ! It's like when a woman has a baby, she gets as prepared as possible.....most, in the midst of labor, yell for whatever will ease the pain. AND, MOST, WILL HAVE ANOTHER BABY. Having a baby is a life change. Maybe doctors should sponsor support groups for new moms. Anyway.... Having gastric by pass is a life change. It hurts, there may be some complications but as far as I am concerned, it's no worse than giving birth to my 4 children. I had a pretty bad time in the hospital and I'd do it again if I had to. It still hurts some but I know the pain will end. I know I can get help for the pain. I couldn't get much help for the disease called obesity. YOU WILL BE FINE, FINE AND HAPPY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Eileen, You will be fine- I am 63 and had sx in March- most Docs won't do anyone past 60 - you can control pain with meds -don't worry!! Joan from Va Re: getting really scared > > Dear Tanah; > > Yes your right i should stay focused! I just got back > from alaska, flights to and from were nightmares from > hell, and those SEATS, my husband was even complaining > and he is 6'2 " and 180lbs and he had a problem , but > i kept my mouth shut! Skin flipping out all over askin > for an extender, shrinking as i asked for it like they > didnt know what it was for! I fly to N.C. also twice > a year for my job and die for embarrassment cause i > dont fit with all these tiny petite people. YOUR > RIGHT!!!!!!!! ONLY THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT ITS GONNA > BE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 > > THANKS! I am having open rny surgery, and of course > they tell ya how big the incision is....... How long > can the pain last??????? Cant be as long as my > entire battle with weight(all my > life)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! > thanks > > Eileen in Philly > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Tanahz1@... wrote: > > Aloha Eileen, > > > > I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I did > > feel weak and a bit > > movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are you > > having your done? Open or > > Lap???? > > > > Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a short > > time afterwards (yes!) > > being able to wear clothes you never thought you > > could!!! (yes). Fitting in > > the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS Southwest > > airlines!!!!!! Oh! > > Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. > > > > ALoha, > > Tanah > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Oh Ouch! Not even those first 15 min postie hurt me as bad as the things that happened to me at full size. Having my own dining room chair leg break and throw me into my slidiung glass door head first, for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Good thing I was alone. The ego hurt the worst. Re: getting really scared Oh Ouch! Not even those first 15 min postie hurt me as bad as the things that happened to me at full size. Having my own dining room chair leg break and throw me into my slidiung glass door head first, for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Oh my gosh! That HAD to hurt! YOUR GREAT! THANKS! --- Dave and Jeanne Graves wrote: > Oh Ouc h! > > > > Not even those first 15 min postie hurt me as bad > as the things that happened to me at full size. > Having my own dining room chair leg break and throw > me into my slidiung glass door head first, for one. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Joan; God Bless ya! How great a thing to have done, was it because you absolutly had to do it due to health reasons, or because ya had to do it for your self? I keep tellin myself its health, but i think its for self esteem, and tired of apologizing all the time for banging into things , not walkin fast enough, out of breath all the time, etc.... love eileen in philly --- Joan Jennings wrote: > Eileen, You will be fine- I am 63 and had sx in > March- most Docs won't do > anyone past 60 - you can control pain with meds > -don't worry!! Joan from Va > Re: getting really scared > > > > > > Dear Tanah; > > > > Yes your right i should stay focused! I just got > back > > from alaska, flights to and from were nightmares > from > > hell, and those SEATS, my husband was even > complaining > > and he is 6'2 " and 180lbs and he had a problem , > but > > i kept my mouth shut! Skin flipping out all over > askin > > for an extender, shrinking as i asked for it like > they > > didnt know what it was for! I fly to N.C. also > twice > > a year for my job and die for embarrassment cause > i > > dont fit with all these tiny petite people. > YOUR > > RIGHT!!!!!!!! ONLY THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT ITS GONNA > > BE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 > > > > THANKS! I am having open rny surgery, and of > course > > they tell ya how big the incision is....... How > long > > can the pain last??????? Cant be as long as my > > entire battle with weight(all my > > life)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! > > thanks > > > > Eileen in Philly > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Tanahz1@... wrote: > > > Aloha Eileen, > > > > > > I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I > did > > > feel weak and a bit > > > movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are > you > > > having your done? Open or > > > Lap???? > > > > > > Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a > short > > > time afterwards (yes!) > > > being able to wear clothes you never thought you > > > could!!! (yes). Fitting in > > > the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS > Southwest > > > airlines!!!!!! Oh! > > > Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. > > > > > > ALoha, > > > Tanah > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Judy, what a lovely way to look at this. I never had children, another by product of obesity in my case, but i think i would agree with ya, if the results are so tremendous, you cant but help to do it. I will try not to be a baby about it. I know ill be scared, but i will try to deal calmly with it. Thanks so much eileen in philly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 Thanks Deb; That was an issue of mine also, Its hard to get the doc to get me to take my preventitive asthma stuff. Then to think of all the drugs im gonna be on WHOAH!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks DEB Eileen in philly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 It was health- I recently became an adult diabetic and also my cardiologist said I am a walking (barely) timebomb and my heart muscle was starting to thicken and will get worse. I also had blood pressure problems and I could hardly getoff the couch. I was going down hill fast- I was also short of breath. My reg Dr said I was deteriorating fast. I was also very tired of being unable to do anything. Those are the main reasons. Joan Re: getting really scared > > > > > > > > > > Dear Tanah; > > > > > > Yes your right i should stay focused! I just got > > back > > > from alaska, flights to and from were nightmares > > from > > > hell, and those SEATS, my husband was even > > complaining > > > and he is 6'2 " and 180lbs and he had a problem , > > but > > > i kept my mouth shut! Skin flipping out all over > > askin > > > for an extender, shrinking as i asked for it like > > they > > > didnt know what it was for! I fly to N.C. also > > twice > > > a year for my job and die for embarrassment cause > > i > > > dont fit with all these tiny petite people. > > YOUR > > > RIGHT!!!!!!!! ONLY THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT ITS GONNA > > > BE!!!!!!!!!!!!1 > > > > > > THANKS! I am having open rny surgery, and of > > course > > > they tell ya how big the incision is....... How > > long > > > can the pain last??????? Cant be as long as my > > > entire battle with weight(all my > > > life)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your right! > > > thanks > > > > > > Eileen in Philly > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Tanahz1@... wrote: > > > > Aloha Eileen, > > > > > > > > I don't recall being in pain after my surgery. I > > did > > > > feel weak and a bit > > > > movement restricted, but no pain!!!!! How are > > you > > > > having your done? Open or > > > > Lap???? > > > > > > > > Fear not!!!! just imagine the new you in a > > short > > > > time afterwards (yes!) > > > > being able to wear clothes you never thought you > > > > could!!! (yes). Fitting in > > > > the seat of an airplane (yes! ) UP YOURS > > Southwest > > > > airlines!!!!!! Oh! > > > > Eileen it's sooooooooooooo worth it. > > > > > > > > ALoha, > > > > Tanah > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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