Re: I NEED HELP

[Guest guest]

Betsy,

News of wild fires spread faster and louder than days

of sunshine and beauty (my implication- the negatives

on the procedure are much more dramatic to most than

the successes). Don't let the poopers rain on your

parade. If it were so bad and so dangerous, insurance

companies would not cover this procedure, and for the

record, have you ever witnessed someone in the midst

of a heart attack? I have and frankly, not doing this

will leave me with 95% chance of a fatal heart attack

in the next 3 - 5 years , so what you and I are

bravely undertaking makes us smarter, braver and

optimistic than anyone who speaks poorly of our

choice. We are chosing LIFE!!!!

So ROCK ON, be brave and know that you aren't alone.

Debi

--- clippers1101 wrote:

> My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is

> on August 9 th and

> I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all

> types of mix feelings

> I decided to join this group because I need to feel

> like I'm doing the

> right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm

> scared to go to

> sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I

> here of what happened

> I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Betsy,

Hi, I just want you to know that I am a recovery room nurse, and I

help people wake up for a living. In the 14 years of doing this I have

only seen a very few folks " not wake up " and they were traumas (folks

from severe accidents who were critical to start with). 99.99% of folks

do just fine. I myself have had 11 surgeries in the last 6 years and my

Roux will be # 12. I am not worried about it a bit. As far as the pain

goes, yes, it hurts. But today's medications are great! If you are

having an open ask for an epidural, this will help you in a huge way! If

you are having a laparoscopic it will not be very painful because you

will only have a few very small incisions, but if you want to, ask for a

PCA (patient controlled analgesia). With a PCA you push the button and

give yourself narcotics when you need it. Another thing you can do is

ask for Versed before surgery, If they give you Versed it causes short

term amnesia and you won't even remember going back to the OR. Hope

this helps!

in Bristol, Indiana

http://www.myspace.com/womanhead

[Guest guest]

Hi Betsy,

My name is and I had my surgery on may 10th this year. I too was worried

scared and aprehensive about surgery. All kinds of thoughts were running through

my head. Of course there are risks involved but there is more of a risk to your

health if you are not of a healthy weight.

Ask any questions you want. This group is great. No question is too small or to

silly. just think of the wonderful life you have awaiting you on the other side

of the surgery. We are all here to help you.

in Australia

I NEED HELP

My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is on August 9 th and

I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all types of mix feelings

I decided to join this group because I need to feel like I'm doing the

right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm scared to go to

sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I here of what happened

I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

[Guest guest]

Those are understandable emotions Betsy!!! I went thru the same thing

before my surgery. But, the morning of my surgery I was suprisingly

calm. All went well. I knew I was making the right decision. And I'm

now almost 4 wks post op & feeling great! This morning I've officially

hit the 40lb mark! :-)

380/340/160

clippers1101 wrote:

> My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is on August 9 th and

> I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all types of mix feelings

> I decided to join this group because I need to feel like I'm doing the

> right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm scared to go to

> sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I here of what happened

> I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I had the button and, I thought, the Versed. At least that's what

they told me they give everyone. I had LAP RNY too. Maybe Versed

doesn't affect my memory because I remember, quite well, everything

up until I passed out on the table from the anasthetic.

Hmm, now that I type this. I wonder if THAT wasn't actually the

Versed? Maybe there was more after that and I just don't remember it?

That's an interesting thought. Weird.

Anyway, I did like the push button thingy. I did have pain but it was

short lived and well treated. I've certainly had worse pain and

longer term. I think back on it this way, at least I was right there

in the hospital, with staff who were expecting pain, etc.

Most of the other pains/cuts/etc. in my life resulted in having to go

some where else, then wait, then being " treated " by being told just

to wait it out. For example, I had what my PCP doctor diagnose as

a " pinched nerve " where my tricep was constantly flexed in my left

arm. Also my neck was hard to turn and it was all very uncomfortable

and increasingly painful. He told me it should clear up in 3-4 days

and if I had pain to take Tylenol. Sheesh I could have gotten that

over the phone buddy or dreamt that up by myself.

Maybe I'm a bit cynical but the hospital I went to seemed top shelf

compared to a lot of the average doctor or doc in a box experiences

I've had. That's probably why it costs tens of thousands of dollars

too though.

Mike

>

> Betsy,

> Hi, I just want you to know that I am a recovery room nurse, and I

> help people wake up for a living. In the 14 years of doing this I

have

> only seen a very few folks " not wake up " and they were traumas

(folks

> from severe accidents who were critical to start with). 99.99% of

folks

> do just fine. I myself have had 11 surgeries in the last 6 years

and my

> Roux will be # 12. I am not worried about it a bit. As far as the

pain

> goes, yes, it hurts. But today's medications are great! If you are

> having an open ask for an epidural, this will help you in a huge

way! If

> you are having a laparoscopic it will not be very painful because

you

> will only have a few very small incisions, but if you want to, ask

for a

> PCA (patient controlled analgesia). With a PCA you push the button

and

> give yourself narcotics when you need it. Another thing you can do

is

> ask for Versed before surgery, If they give you Versed it causes

short

> term amnesia and you won't even remember going back to the OR. Hope

> this helps!

>

> in Bristol, Indiana

> http://www.myspace.com/womanhead

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Betsy,

I haven't had my surgery yet but I can relate to how you feel.

I've heard all the negative stories and others fears for me but I

decided this is what's best for my boys and myself. I have to say

that once I decided to go through with this everyone in my family

has been silently supportive(they are keeping their negative

feelings and fears to themselves). There are still a few people who

have an opinion on what I'm doing as something that's not right but

I've adopted the new group signia and the attitude that most of

those people don't have to wake up fat and miserable and sore and

tired and ________( fill in yours here) every morning of thier life.

It will be one of the best things you can do for yourself! You will

prove all the negative people in your life wrong!!! I know you can

do it!!!

Prayers and best wishes

Laurel

[Guest guest]

WOOHOOOO LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is AWESOME!!! Congrats!!!

Shauna

Woodard wrote:

Those are understandable emotions Betsy!!! I went thru the same thing

before my surgery. But, the morning of my surgery I was suprisingly

calm. All went well. I knew I was making the right decision. And I'm

now almost 4 wks post op & feeling great! This morning I've officially

hit the 40lb mark! :-)

380/340/160

clippers1101 wrote:

> My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is on August 9 th and

> I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all types of mix feelings

> I decided to join this group because I need to feel like I'm doing the

> right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm scared to go to

> sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I here of what happened

> I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I had the same experience in the hospital Mike. They were great! If I

needed anything they were there.

They never gave me anything before surgery. I was pretty calm. Which

surprised me! :-) I remember the whole time in pre-op. I remember

being wheeled into the OR & going from the gurney to the table. I

remember the anesthesiologist telling me he was starting me off w/ a

couple of margaritas and asking what kind of dream I wanted. I told him

I was going to dream about getting married. That's all I remember.

Next thing I knew I was freezing my butt off in recovery! I was SO COLD!!

As for pain, I too had minimal pain. I didn't have anything for pain

once I woke up. I hurt like I had been beat in the belly w/ a baseball

bat. But, it sort of felt good in a way because I knew that this was

going to be the worst of it. That this was the beginning of my new

life! I welcomed the pain. The nurses always asked me if I wanted

something but I always said no.

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Mike wrote:

> ,

>

> I had the button and, I thought, the Versed. At least that's what

> they told me they give everyone. I had LAP RNY too. Maybe Versed

> doesn't affect my memory because I remember, quite well, everything

> up until I passed out on the table from the anasthetic.

>

> Hmm, now that I type this. I wonder if THAT wasn't actually the

> Versed? Maybe there was more after that and I just don't remember it?

> That's an interesting thought. Weird.

>

> Anyway, I did like the push button thingy. I did have pain but it was

> short lived and well treated. I've certainly had worse pain and

> longer term. I think back on it this way, at least I was right there

> in the hospital, with staff who were expecting pain, etc.

>

> Most of the other pains/cuts/etc. in my life resulted in having to go

> some where else, then wait, then being " treated " by being told just

> to wait it out. For example, I had what my PCP doctor diagnose as

> a " pinched nerve " where my tricep was constantly flexed in my left

> arm. Also my neck was hard to turn and it was all very uncomfortable

> and increasingly painful. He told me it should clear up in 3-4 days

> and if I had pain to take Tylenol. Sheesh I could have gotten that

> over the phone buddy or dreamt that up by myself.

>

> Maybe I'm a bit cynical but the hospital I went to seemed top shelf

> compared to a lot of the average doctor or doc in a box experiences

> I've had. That's probably why it costs tens of thousands of dollars

> too though.

>

> Mike

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Very well said Debi!

Re: I NEED HELP

Betsy,

News of wild fires spread faster and louder than days

of sunshine and beauty (my implication- the negatives

on the procedure are much more dramatic to most than

the successes). Don't let the poopers rain on your

parade. If it were so bad and so dangerous, insurance

companies would not cover this procedure, and for the

record, have you ever witnessed someone in the midst

of a heart attack? I have and frankly, not doing this

will leave me with 95% chance of a fatal heart attack

in the next 3 - 5 years , so what you and I are

bravely undertaking makes us smarter, braver and

optimistic than anyone who speaks poorly of our

choice. We are chosing LIFE!!!!

So ROCK ON, be brave and know that you aren't alone.

Debi

--- clippers1101 wrote:

> My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is

> on August 9 th and

> I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all

> types of mix feelings

> I decided to join this group because I need to feel

> like I'm doing the

> right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm

> scared to go to

> sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I

> here of what happened

> I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I really needed that after feeling so blah yesterday! I pushed myself

to get my protein & my water yesterday & it seems to have paid off! :-)

380/340/160

Shauna Thalman wrote:

> WOOHOOOO LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is AWESOME!!! Congrats!!!

>

> Shauna

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Betsi,

I am in the process of getting approved and in the beginning I was

nervous as well. I decided to take a practical view of my situation. I

have done so much reading and I see all of the bad things that CAN

happen as a result of the surgery. These are possibilities, but have

low statistical probabilities of happening. Then I look at the

probabilities of what would happen without the surgery. It is almost

100% certain that I will end up with hypertension, diabetes, apnea

(already have it), congestive heart failure, mobility problems, etc.

It seemed silly to worry about what might happen as a result of the

surgery when the weight could cause me to have a heart attack tomorrow.

Then look at the pros of the 2 options.....the only pro to not having

the surgery, is not having the risk of the surgery. The list of pros

to having the surgery is almost limitless.

If I have the WLS and follow the lifestyle changes, these things will

very likely now be prevented and my life will be so much better. When

I started looking at it this way, I just stopped being fearful and

started looking forward to my new life.

All the best,

>

> > My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is

> > on August 9 th and

> > I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all

> > types of mix feelings

> > I decided to join this group because I need to feel

> > like I'm doing the

> > right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm

> > scared to go to

> > sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I

> > here of what happened

> > I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Betsy & Congrats on your surgery date!

I was very nervous too,crying & such but everything turned out just

fine for me.3 weeks later I am doing very well,living my new life!

Good luck to you,

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

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>

> My name is Betsy i'm 24 Years old and my surgery is on August 9

th and

> I'm going crazy. I'm scared, worried, exicted all types of mix

feelings

> I decided to join this group because I need to feel like I'm doing

the

> right thing. While everyone thinks I'm lazy. I'm scared to go to

> sleep....And also the pain and all these stories I here of what

happened

> I need support Thanxxxx Betsy

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Leanne,

When I finally had my spinal surgery in 1991 after 4 years misery it

was a big relief. Back then I only had OTC pain relievers to use.

Haven't had that type of pain since. Mine was C5-C7, neck surgery which

was scary but well worth it.

hugs,

Debbie J

>

> Anyone who has disc surgery, can you tell me if it helped with what

> ever problem you were having? The pain is getting worse, and it gets

> 10x's worse after lifting my grandkids to the point that i can't

> hardly lift my arm up to drink a glass of milk!I'm taking pain killers

> every 4 to 6 hers for the pain, so I'm thinking that after the

> holidays, I'm going to get a hold of the surgeon and tell him i want

> to see him again, and go ahead and schedule me for the surgery, just

> so I can get some relief! So if someone can help me make my decision,

> I would appreciate it alot! thanks so much Leanne

>