Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 , Glad to hear you had a restful night and were able to get out for awhile today. Just try to keep ahead of the pain. Sounds like you have a wonderful surgeon. I have now learned calling the GI is fruitless. My pain management Dr called me in some demerol today and wants to see me on wednesday for another celiac block. I told him only if I have a written agreement that I will be sedated and that he will give me meds to counteract the back pain and headaches from it. He agreed.... Here's to another good nights sleep & good day. Peace, > Hello all, > I had called my surgeon yesterday because my panc pain was getting worse and the pain meds were not knocking it out like they normally do. I knew calling the GI was pointless, they'd just tell me to go to the ER, which would likely be a big waste of time and money. I didn't hear back from my surgeon yesterday but I finally ended up falling asleep around 6 p.m. yesterday and when I woke up at 11 p.m. I felt much better. I slept through the night and had not had any pain med since 3 p.m. I made a short run to Wal-mart and then went to get my nails done. I needed a lighter nail color on since I'm having the colonoscopy on Tuesday. They fussed at me when Ihad the ERCP done cause my polish was so dark, the pulse-ox thing wouldn't work on my finger. Anyway, just as I got home, my surgeon called on my cell phone. He had called the house and since I wasn't home, hubby gave him my cell number. He apologized for not calling yesterday and asked what was going on. I explained to him that I had been having increasing pain but was now much better. He told me not to let the pain get bad even if it means doubling up on the dose. He told me to be sure to callhim back if I got worse again. He apologized for not being able to get in touch with the GI doc to find out about the ERCP vs surgery issue for me. He assured me he will talk to the GI on Monday and have an answer for me. He told me not to hesitate to call him if I need him. I just wanted to cry. He is so understanding and compassionate. I told him he just didn't know how much I appreciate everything he's done for me. He said, " well, I really haven't done anything for you yet. " I told him that just his understanding and compassion was much more than anyone else has done and that it means the world to me. I wish I could clone this guy and make him into every type of specialist anyone would need! > > Unfortunately, shortly after talking to him I started hurting again. It's not as bad as it was yesterday, so hopefully the pain med will kick in shortly and take care of it. It was nice getting out of the house for a bit, but I think I'll probably just kick back and rest for the remainder of the day. > > Hope this finds everyone doing well. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 , Glad to hear you had a restful night and were able to get out for awhile today. Just try to keep ahead of the pain. Sounds like you have a wonderful surgeon. I have now learned calling the GI is fruitless. My pain management Dr called me in some demerol today and wants to see me on wednesday for another celiac block. I told him only if I have a written agreement that I will be sedated and that he will give me meds to counteract the back pain and headaches from it. He agreed.... Here's to another good nights sleep & good day. Peace, > Hello all, > I had called my surgeon yesterday because my panc pain was getting worse and the pain meds were not knocking it out like they normally do. I knew calling the GI was pointless, they'd just tell me to go to the ER, which would likely be a big waste of time and money. I didn't hear back from my surgeon yesterday but I finally ended up falling asleep around 6 p.m. yesterday and when I woke up at 11 p.m. I felt much better. I slept through the night and had not had any pain med since 3 p.m. I made a short run to Wal-mart and then went to get my nails done. I needed a lighter nail color on since I'm having the colonoscopy on Tuesday. They fussed at me when Ihad the ERCP done cause my polish was so dark, the pulse-ox thing wouldn't work on my finger. Anyway, just as I got home, my surgeon called on my cell phone. He had called the house and since I wasn't home, hubby gave him my cell number. He apologized for not calling yesterday and asked what was going on. I explained to him that I had been having increasing pain but was now much better. He told me not to let the pain get bad even if it means doubling up on the dose. He told me to be sure to callhim back if I got worse again. He apologized for not being able to get in touch with the GI doc to find out about the ERCP vs surgery issue for me. He assured me he will talk to the GI on Monday and have an answer for me. He told me not to hesitate to call him if I need him. I just wanted to cry. He is so understanding and compassionate. I told him he just didn't know how much I appreciate everything he's done for me. He said, " well, I really haven't done anything for you yet. " I told him that just his understanding and compassion was much more than anyone else has done and that it means the world to me. I wish I could clone this guy and make him into every type of specialist anyone would need! > > Unfortunately, shortly after talking to him I started hurting again. It's not as bad as it was yesterday, so hopefully the pain med will kick in shortly and take care of it. It was nice getting out of the house for a bit, but I think I'll probably just kick back and rest for the remainder of the day. > > Hope this finds everyone doing well. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 >Dr called me in some demerol today and wants to see me on wednesday for another celiac block. I told him only if I have a written agreement that I will be sedated and that he will give me meds to counteract the back pain and headaches from it. Hey ....... Is the doctor that does the sedation THE Doctor? hmmm? Just curious for some new gossip...haha! Hope it goes well for you. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth South Carolina hhessgriffeth@... Southeastern Regional Representative Pancreatitis Association, Intl. http://www.pancassociation.org/storieshome.html#Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 -Same One........as the hospital turns....LOL -- In pancreatitis@y..., " hhessgriffeth " wrote: > > >Dr called me in some demerol today and wants to see me on > wednesday for another celiac block. I told him only if I have a > written agreement that I will be sedated and that he will give me > meds to counteract the back pain and headaches from it. > > Hey ....... > > Is the doctor that does the sedation THE Doctor? hmmm? > > Just curious for some new gossip...haha! Hope it goes well for > you. > > With hope and prayers, > Heidi > > > Heidi H. Griffeth > South Carolina > hhessgriffeth@h... > Southeastern Regional Representative > Pancreatitis Association, Intl. > http://www.pancassociation.org/storieshome.html#Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 -Same One........as the hospital turns....LOL -- In pancreatitis@y..., " hhessgriffeth " wrote: > > >Dr called me in some demerol today and wants to see me on > wednesday for another celiac block. I told him only if I have a > written agreement that I will be sedated and that he will give me > meds to counteract the back pain and headaches from it. > > Hey ....... > > Is the doctor that does the sedation THE Doctor? hmmm? > > Just curious for some new gossip...haha! Hope it goes well for > you. > > With hope and prayers, > Heidi > > > Heidi H. Griffeth > South Carolina > hhessgriffeth@h... > Southeastern Regional Representative > Pancreatitis Association, Intl. > http://www.pancassociation.org/storieshome.html#Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2002 Report Share Posted September 7, 2002 -Same One........as the hospital turns....LOL -- In pancreatitis@y..., " hhessgriffeth " wrote: > > >Dr called me in some demerol today and wants to see me on > wednesday for another celiac block. I told him only if I have a > written agreement that I will be sedated and that he will give me > meds to counteract the back pain and headaches from it. > > Hey ....... > > Is the doctor that does the sedation THE Doctor? hmmm? > > Just curious for some new gossip...haha! Hope it goes well for > you. > > With hope and prayers, > Heidi > > > Heidi H. Griffeth > South Carolina > hhessgriffeth@h... > Southeastern Regional Representative > Pancreatitis Association, Intl. > http://www.pancassociation.org/storieshome.html#Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2002 Report Share Posted September 9, 2002 Hi , Sorry to hear that your pain is returning. Hopefully it won't be as bad this time and the pain meds will do there job. Good luck with your scope tomorrow. I hope all goes well for you. I'll keep you in my prayers. Take Care, Louie in WV my surgeon Hello all, I had called my surgeon yesterday because my panc pain was getting worse and the pain meds were not knocking it out like they normally do. I knew calling the GI was pointless, they'd just tell me to go to the ER, which would likely be a big waste of time and money. I didn't hear back from my surgeon yesterday but I finally ended up falling asleep around 6 p.m. yesterday and when I woke up at 11 p.m. I felt much better. I slept through the night and had not had any pain med since 3 p.m. I made a short run to Wal-mart and then went to get my nails done. I needed a lighter nail color on since I'm having the colonoscopy on Tuesday. They fussed at me when Ihad the ERCP done cause my polish was so dark, the pulse-ox thing wouldn't work on my finger. Anyway, just as I got home, my surgeon called on my cell phone. He had called the house and since I wasn't home, hubby gave him my cell number. He apologized for not calling yesterday and asked what was going on. I explained to him that I had been having increasing pain but was now much better. He told me not to let the pain get bad even if it means doubling up on the dose. He told me to be sure to callhim back if I got worse again. He apologized for not being able to get in touch with the GI doc to find out about the ERCP vs surgery issue for me. He assured me he will talk to the GI on Monday and have an answer for me. He told me not to hesitate to call him if I need him. I just wanted to cry. He is so understanding and compassionate. I told him he just didn't know how much I appreciate everything he's done for me. He said, " well, I really haven't done anything for you yet. " I told him that just his understanding and compassion was much more than anyone else has done and that it means the world to me. I wish I could clone this guy and make him into every type of specialist anyone would need! Unfortunately, shortly after talking to him I started hurting again. It's not as bad as it was yesterday, so hopefully the pain med will kick in shortly and take care of it. It was nice getting out of the house for a bit, but I think I'll probably just kick back and rest for the remainder of the day. Hope this finds everyone doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2003 Report Share Posted August 11, 2003 In a message dated 8/11/2003 11:07:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cheyanne1113@... writes: > They said I may > have to do the 12 week opti-fast program for documentation and then......do > the 6 week bariatric program. I'm starting to wonder if God really wants me > to > have this DONE!!!!!!!!!! > > > Jess > Hi Jess I know you feel discouraged but there are procedures that all the insurance companies must have met before you can even see a surgeon to discuss the option for WLS. Don't take it personally this is just the way it goes. Your insurance may very well require you to participate in the optifast program and any other programs before you can qualify for their approval. Hey we did not put all this weight on overnight so we cannot expect to receive the surgery to help us overnight either. There are many steps you will have to complete a few will be a complete physical by your primary physician, a psychological evaluation, blood tests, sonograms of your gallbladder and veins and lots more and this all must be completed for them to consider you for the surgery. Don't be discouraged dear one just pray and have patience your blessing will surely come whatever direction in the journey it may be. If you would like to email one on one please feel free ok at grimmlah1@... and I will give you everything in detail so you can be aware ok. Have a great night. Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 surgery date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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