Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

September 1, 2002

In a message dated 9/1/2002 9:06:32 PM Central Daylight Time,

pamgotcher@... writes:

> My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

> by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

> pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

>

> Rob

>

I had mine open and to tell you the truth I don't remember the pain much. I

did have some right after the surgery but while I was in the hospital I had

very little pain. I had my surgery on a Weds at 9:30am and was home late

afternoon on Saturday. I was completely off pain meds on Tuesday. My doctor

started it Lap and because my liver was so large had to do it open because he

couldn't see past it. so I have three small holes and the open scar. AT least

you will only have the open scar.

Helena Beasley [unable to display image]

post-Op Open RNY

5'2 247 lb. BMI 33.6

cw 181lb.

goal 135 lb.

Surgery February 20, 2002

September 1, 2002

Rob you crack me up..... Rob no like pain. hehehe. I had lap RNY, but a

friend of mine, 2 actually, had open. It took them a bit longer to be up

and about than it did me. But they did well, and neither were on pain meds

that long. Your pain will be controlled, don't stress over it.

Hugs,

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

Rob

September 1, 2002

Yea Pam a new brother to play with now that Chad is broke in we can start on

Rob

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

>

> As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

> scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

> my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

> Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

> My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

> by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

> pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

>

> Rob

>

September 1, 2002

Hi Rob - welcome to the family - where are you having surgery in Iowa and who is

doing it? There are also a couple Iowa groups that are online too - just hang

in there - you will do just fine - deb in NE PS I am 10 days post op and doin

just fine...

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

Rob

September 1, 2002

Deb how did the protein stack do today did ya try it again ?

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

>

> As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

> scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

> my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

> Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

> My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

> by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

> pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

>

> Rob

>

September 1, 2002

I decided to hold a day and then try 's idea - mix and match - and see how

it goes... hugshugs

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

>

> As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

> scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

> my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

> Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

> My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

> by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

> pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

>

> Rob

>

September 1, 2002

It sounds like it might work it would be worth a try so did you really like

it a lot ?As good as ps100 ?

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

> >

> > As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

> > scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

> > my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

> > Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

> > My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

> > by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

> > pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

> >

> > Rob

> >

September 1, 2002

Mine was open. Both of 'em. The result was worth the cut. My husband's scar

is almost undetectable. I'm a girl, so mine shows.

Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

Rob

September 1, 2002

The stack - it is way yummy - my DH LOVED it - and he does NOT do protein

drinks...lolol deb

Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

It sounds like it might work it would be worth a try so did you really like

it a lot ?As good as ps100 ?

>

September 1, 2002

who said i was broke? no one can break the loverman...

lololololololol

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September 2, 2002

Hi Rob. Welcome to our group. So glad to have you with us. Your fears are

normal. Especially for the first surgery. My surgeon prefers doing open

procedures as well. You may be a little overwhelmed by pain when you first wake

up or you may wake up and think hey, no big deal. Then when you try to move,

you'll change your mind. It's very important that you let the nurses know what

your pain level is, so they can get you the proper meds to help you. Try and

keep a positive attitude in the hospital that this pain during your recovery is

a necessary means to an end result of a thinner, healthier you. I have some

info. that I will send you privately as well. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Age 39

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ 259./150-175

5' 8 "

djgraves@...

September 2, 2002

Welcome aboard Rob, Congrats on the upcoming surgery.

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

As the subject states, I am having the surgery on October 17 and am

scared to be honest. I never have had surgery before. Beings this is

my first post as well hello everyone. My name is Rob and I live in

Iowa. I am not having the larscopic? The one with the scopes done as

My surgeon feels he can due a better job and limit and complications

by having the open surgery. What should I expect for mobility and

pain after the surgery. Rob no like pain. Thanks for your input.

Rob

September 2, 2002

Rob, I would suggest seeing I'm the most calm of the sista's here that

you sit beside me. (whispering in Robs ear - Their crazier than a

crawfish! ) LOL

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

Yea Pam a new brother to play with now that Chad is broke in we can

start on Rob

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September 2, 2002

Loverman??? (kicking Rob to the side and sliding next to Chad) ( hey

there loverman~ in my ooooh so sweet voice)

(shhhhhhh don't tell the dh) :0)

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

who said i was broke? no one can break the loverman... lololololololol

September 2, 2002

Rob don't believe that girl run for the hills she is a bratty sister too

Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

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> Yea Pam a new brother to play with now that Chad is broke in we can

> start on Rob

>

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September 2, 2002

theresa, what the dh don't know won't hurt him. lol

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September 2, 2002

OOOOOOOOOh no I'm nots. I'm the sweet, quiet one! I have one side of

me and that is the loveable side.

(evil laughter)

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

Rob don't believe that girl run for the hills she is a bratty sister too

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

September 2, 2002

Ummmmmmm something like that!~ And even if he does find out well heck

what he does know he might like! LOLOL

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

RE: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

theresa, what the dh don't know won't hurt him. lol

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September 2, 2002

I'll sit by you Theresa but don't tell the wife... if she found out

she would you would here her beating me loud.

September 3, 2002

I'll protect you!

Theresa~

*The most beautiful things in the world can not be

seen or even touched. They must be felt with the

heart. ~Helen Keller~

Re: Having WLS on Oct. 17 what should I expect

I'll sit by you Theresa but don't tell the wife... if she found out

she would you would here her beating me loud.

September 3, 2002

Thanks for all of the information. I appreciate it. I let work know

today what the situation is and when and to my suprise they were

supportive. Told my mom today to, and she was supportive. I am

thinking what they heck is going on. My wife is concerned as she is

an RN at the hospital the surgery is being completed at and has seen

a couple go wrong. No deaths just some complications. SHe is just

worried about me. For some personal information I am 23 way 310. and

am 5'11. I am just a big guy and have always been. I just wonder what

it will feel like a hundred pounds lighter or even fifty. I am really

looking forward to the day it happens it just the idea of having a 4

inch cut down the middle of my gut that bothers me. Thanks again for

the help.

September 3, 2002

That 4 " cut is your 4 " ticket to freedom