THERESA H - BENADRYL NOTE!! IMPORTANT

[Guest guest]

Theresa - just a quick note - sometimes Benadryl - while it may help the itch -

will keep you awake - I used to use it to sleep but - if I was awake too long

after I took it- I was awake a LONG LONG TIME!! See if they can give her

something else for the itching/allergic reaction - maybe Atarax? You hang in

there girl - hugs hugs from deb in NE - and PS - Atarax makes you sleepy too...

Update on My Mom

Well I am not sure what to say, other than I'm a little scared. she is

still have problems w/ the medication they are giving her benadril for

the itching which is helping to a point but she hasn't slept in over 2

days now, she is walking great which is a great thing, but now they are

worried about her lungs and have started breathing treatments. I know

this sounds bad but I tried to talk out of it, cause of her health and I

know she is in good hands they are taking good care and being there for

her but I wish she would have just a peaceful night. My dad is

exhausted he has been up there since day one he is a sweetheart and he

hasn't slept at all either.

I cry almost time get off the phone cause I hate to see my mom in so

much pain she says she can hardly handle it. I get my strength from her

cause she has always been a very tolerable person of pain but says this

is nothing like she has had. And she has had her share of open

surgeries.

I don't know if it would have been different if she had went to Dr' OH

but I so wish she had of.

Thanks for listening and being there!!

Love,

Theresa~IL

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

[Guest guest]

Thanks Deb. Dad says that it helps her relax and sleep a little. I

know they also have her on adavan. They were finally going to try

darvaset I haven't heard how it or worked if they were able to give it

to her. After my last note about her, I found out that her kidneys

started to shut down night before last, they had seven people in the

room working on her trying to pump iv into her, and it has seemed to

work, dad says they are pumping pretty good. They took her for x-rays

and no leaks (THANK YOU GOD) and took out her ng tube from nose she very

happy about that. My grandparents who aren't suppose to leave from ID

until tomorrow along w/ aunt and uncle who aren't suppose to be going

are leaving today. My dad broke down in tears on the phone w/ me,

hearing my dad cry is awful, someone might as well rip my heart out, I

feel the same way w/ my husband. My aunt and I have already decided SHE

WILL NOT HAVE A TT. Nope nada zip, (lol) My mom is that 1 - if its one

in a thousand she is that one, if it's a million she is that one. We

knew this going in but didn't figure it would be to this extent. Even

though I can't do anything for her I want to be there for her so badly

and my dad, he needs a break. She keeps telling me I don't want this

anymore, the pain is awful. I pray and hope that angels comforts her

that she soon will see the blessings of the surgery and her decision.

The gas is moving so that's a good thing, she is passing it and belching

pretty good.

Thanks for all the prayers and support!

Love,

Theresa H~IL

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

[Guest guest]

----- Original Message -----

Hi Theresa, It must be very hard for you to watch from afar- rememberthat

God is with you and your Mom and Dad.

Did you say your Mom is still in hospital? It won't be long before the pain

gets better- we all wonder at first if we have made the right decision. It

isn't easy- remember?

Bless you, Joan

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Hi Theresa H again;

My sister had WLS 2 weeks after I did. She was saying the

same things your mom is saying right now. Im sorry her pain

management is less than good. Just keep thinking that every day

she will get a little better. Thats how it goes for most of us.

To get thru the first week is the hardest. Keep your chin up.

We are thinking about you both.

Hugs and Love,

in Pa.

[Guest guest]

Theresa, my prayers are with you and your Mom and Dad. My Mom had open RNY

in January and I wasn't able to be there with them. It is hard but God is

with you and your family. May God Bless You and your family,

in Sacramento, CA

pre-op waiting for a date

380-323-130?

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Thanks Joan,

Yes I do remember and I do remember the pain. I also

remember the morphine pump. She is still in the

hospital, I don't think they are going to let her out

anytime soon.. I hope! I know god will protect her.

Love,

Theresa

[Guest guest]

The up and walking is the most important part of recovery. This is where the

prevention of many lung problems, and blood circulation..Joan

Re: THERESA H - BENADRYL NOTE!! IMPORTANT

> Thanks Joan,

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> Yes I do remember and I do remember the pain. I also

> remember the morphine pump. She is still in the

> hospital, I don't think they are going to let her out

> anytime soon.. I hope! I know god will protect her.

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> Love,

> Theresa

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Theresa your mom is so brave to have this surgery and it is a hard surgery

so just try to be there for her and encourage her that it will get better

each day and she will be so glad she had it done and I will pray for you all

RE: THERESA H - BENADRYL NOTE!! IMPORTANT

> Thanks Deb. Dad says that it helps her relax and sleep a little. I

> know they also have her on adavan. They were finally going to try

> darvaset I haven't heard how it or worked if they were able to give it

> to her. After my last note about her, I found out that her kidneys

> started to shut down night before last, they had seven people in the

> room working on her trying to pump iv into her, and it has seemed to

> work, dad says they are pumping pretty good. They took her for x-rays

> and no leaks (THANK YOU GOD) and took out her ng tube from nose she very

> happy about that. My grandparents who aren't suppose to leave from ID

> until tomorrow along w/ aunt and uncle who aren't suppose to be going

> are leaving today. My dad broke down in tears on the phone w/ me,

> hearing my dad cry is awful, someone might as well rip my heart out, I

> feel the same way w/ my husband. My aunt and I have already decided SHE

> WILL NOT HAVE A TT. Nope nada zip, (lol) My mom is that 1 - if its one

> in a thousand she is that one, if it's a million she is that one. We

> knew this going in but didn't figure it would be to this extent. Even

> though I can't do anything for her I want to be there for her so badly

> and my dad, he needs a break. She keeps telling me I don't want this

> anymore, the pain is awful. I pray and hope that angels comforts her

> that she soon will see the blessings of the surgery and her decision.

> The gas is moving so that's a good thing, she is passing it and belching

> pretty good.

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> Thanks for all the prayers and support!

>

> Love,

> Theresa H~IL

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> *The most beautiful things in the world can not be

> seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

> heart. ~Helen Keller~

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She is a lot stronger than I ever gave her credit for, one to have the

surgery and two to deal with that much pain w/ out any pain medication.

She is my hero that is for sure!!!!!!

Theresa H

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

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>Subject: RE: THERESA H - BENADRYL NOTE!! IMPORTANT

>Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2002 06:31:41 -0500

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>Thanks Deb. Dad says that it helps her relax and sleep a little. I

>know they also have her on adavan. They were finally going to try

>darvaset I haven't heard how it or worked if they were able to give it

>to her. After my last note about her, I found out that her kidneys

>started to shut down night before last, they had seven people in the

>room working on her trying to pump iv into her, and it has seemed to

>work, dad says they are pumping pretty good. They took her for x-rays

>and no leaks (THANK YOU GOD) and took out her ng tube from nose she very

>happy about that. My grandparents who aren't suppose to leave from ID

>until tomorrow along w/ aunt and uncle who aren't suppose to be going

>are leaving today. My dad broke down in tears on the phone w/ me,

>hearing my dad cry is awful, someone might as well rip my heart out, I

>feel the same way w/ my husband. My aunt and I have already decided SHE

>WILL NOT HAVE A TT. Nope nada zip, (lol) My mom is that 1 - if its one

>in a thousand she is that one, if it's a million she is that one. We

>knew this going in but didn't figure it would be to this extent. Even

>though I can't do anything for her I want to be there for her so badly

>and my dad, he needs a break. She keeps telling me I don't want this

>anymore, the pain is awful. I pray and hope that angels comforts her

>that she soon will see the blessings of the surgery and her decision.

>The gas is moving so that's a good thing, she is passing it and belching

>pretty good.

>

>Thanks for all the prayers and support!

>

>Love,

>Theresa H~IL

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>*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

>seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

>heart. ~Helen Keller~

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