Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill: From the west coast sending you good vibrations, swinging my granddaugher (don't worry she likes it), livestock (we have a small ranch), Dancing to the beat, and already said a prayer that Dr. Gagner's hands will be guided and your body will heal quickly. Can't wait for your uneventful story of how well you are doing, and how many incredible pounds you have lost. Jo > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill: From the west coast sending you good vibrations, swinging my granddaugher (don't worry she likes it), livestock (we have a small ranch), Dancing to the beat, and already said a prayer that Dr. Gagner's hands will be guided and your body will heal quickly. Can't wait for your uneventful story of how well you are doing, and how many incredible pounds you have lost. Jo > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill: From the west coast sending you good vibrations, swinging my granddaugher (don't worry she likes it), livestock (we have a small ranch), Dancing to the beat, and already said a prayer that Dr. Gagner's hands will be guided and your body will heal quickly. Can't wait for your uneventful story of how well you are doing, and how many incredible pounds you have lost. Jo > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over with and be recovering well. Our prayers will be with you Jill, I hope your surgery is uneventul! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill, I'll be swinging puppies for you since the only chickens I have are frozen!! Good luck and we'll see you on when you're on the other side! Anita pre-pre-op in Denver! > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill, I'll be swinging puppies for you since the only chickens I have are frozen!! Good luck and we'll see you on when you're on the other side! Anita pre-pre-op in Denver! > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Hi Jill!!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you!!! I'm so excited and happy for you!! I have no livestock to throw around, and I already throw my kids around too much (LOL!!), so about this: ) oops!! That last one has a double chin!!! Looks like he/she should be switched too!! LOL!!! Hugs and warm wishes, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Hi Jill!!! My thoughts and prayers will be with you!!! I'm so excited and happy for you!! I have no livestock to throw around, and I already throw my kids around too much (LOL!!), so about this: ) oops!! That last one has a double chin!!! Looks like he/she should be switched too!! LOL!!! Hugs and warm wishes, Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill in NY wrote: > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 Jill, Will be thinking bout ya tomorrow! You're gonna do great! Think positive and on your way to the OR think of something funny to get you thru the anxiety. -- Best Regards, Rich " One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain " BM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill in NY wrote: > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 Jill, Will be thinking bout ya tomorrow! You're gonna do great! Think positive and on your way to the OR think of something funny to get you thru the anxiety. -- Best Regards, Rich " One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain " BM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Jill in NY wrote: > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 Jill, Will be thinking bout ya tomorrow! You're gonna do great! Think positive and on your way to the OR think of something funny to get you thru the anxiety. -- Best Regards, Rich " One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain " BM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Hi Jill, I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you. Just think tomorrow will be the first day of the rest of your life. Here's to a safe switch!!! B > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Hi Jill, I just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you. Just think tomorrow will be the first day of the rest of your life. Here's to a safe switch!!! B > Hi everyone... > > I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this > eGroup. You have all been SO helpful to me getting to > this point. My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. I don't > know the time yet. (ruisha@a...) will be my > angel and will post how I am doing. I know I am always > so curious as to how people are doing. > > So, pray, dance, swing chickens or children or > whatever you please. Just send me good vibes!!! > > I am nervous and anxious. I just want to get this over > with and be recovering well. > > Thank You all again!! > Jill K in NY > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Gagner at Mt. Sinai > 4/5/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 jill, you will be in my prayers! you are going to do great! i'm sure you will fly through this surgery and come out dancing on the other side. erika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 jill, you will be in my prayers! you are going to do great! i'm sure you will fly through this surgery and come out dancing on the other side. erika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 jill, you will be in my prayers! you are going to do great! i'm sure you will fly through this surgery and come out dancing on the other side. erika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Love the double chin, Jill! Hmmmmh....I'm imagining my signature after my switch...!!! Surgery date 8/__/01 BMI (((( 10/__/01 BMI ))) 12/__/01 BMI )) 6/__/02 BMI ) 10/__/02 BMI Oh happy day!!! ....earth to ....earth to ....come back .......sigh! > > ) > > oops!! That last one has a double chin!!! Looks > like he/she should be > switched too!! LOL!!! > > Hugs and warm wishes, > > Pam > ===== Age 41 BMI 61 Consult 6/7/01 Dr. Herron __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Love the double chin, Jill! Hmmmmh....I'm imagining my signature after my switch...!!! Surgery date 8/__/01 BMI (((( 10/__/01 BMI ))) 12/__/01 BMI )) 6/__/02 BMI ) 10/__/02 BMI Oh happy day!!! ....earth to ....earth to ....come back .......sigh! > > ) > > oops!! That last one has a double chin!!! Looks > like he/she should be > switched too!! LOL!!! > > Hugs and warm wishes, > > Pam > ===== Age 41 BMI 61 Consult 6/7/01 Dr. Herron __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 Love the double chin, Jill! Hmmmmh....I'm imagining my signature after my switch...!!! Surgery date 8/__/01 BMI (((( 10/__/01 BMI ))) 12/__/01 BMI )) 6/__/02 BMI ) 10/__/02 BMI Oh happy day!!! ....earth to ....earth to ....come back .......sigh! > > ) > > oops!! That last one has a double chin!!! Looks > like he/she should be > switched too!! LOL!!! > > Hugs and warm wishes, > > Pam > ===== Age 41 BMI 61 Consult 6/7/01 Dr. Herron __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 happy dancing for you, Jill! Best of luck! --- Jill in NY jkhcc2000@...> wrote: My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 happy dancing for you, Jill! Best of luck! --- Jill in NY jkhcc2000@...> wrote: My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2001 Report Share Posted April 4, 2001 happy dancing for you, Jill! Best of luck! --- Jill in NY jkhcc2000@...> wrote: My surgery is tomorrow, Thursday. > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Lynn:) You will more then likely show up at the hospital about 2 hours before your surgery, so they can get you ready. Meaning, they will give you a gown to wear, and start an IV (so they can keep you hydrated during surgery, and after as you will not be drinking anything for approx 12hours) Once you are put to sleep it will only feel like seconds before you wake up. After my surgery (upper and lower) I felt swollen, but no pain initally. I could also feel my gums bleed a bit. But they give you a suction so you can clear that out. My bleeding slowed down fairy quick,and stopped completly about 12 hours after surgery. You may or may not have a splint. If you do, try not to panic when you wake up. I was not really bothered by mine at all. Some people find it a little unpleasant, as your tounge will rub it, therfore sores can develop. You will also wake up with elastics in your mouth (or wired). This helps to stabalize your jaw for healing purposes. I was only on strong pain medication for a week. I have been taking Extra strength tylenol since then, with effect. Tylenol is your best choice for bone pain. Most effective. They (nurses) gave me gravol which controlled my nausea. You may also feel dizzy from many things. Like medications, bending over (try to squat), dehydration (make sure you drink plenty of liquid when you get home). The dizziness will gradually go away. The hardest thing that I have had to deal with is the diet. I am on a soft food diet for 5 weeks, because of the splint. (3 weeks to go) It is hard to watch other people eat your favorite food. The trick to that is remembering it is only temporary. Also try putting a little extra effort into the meals that you can have, with ingrediants that you like:) Good luck with your surgery. Anxious to hear how it all went:) > Hey everyone, > My surgery is tomorrow, scheduled for 10:30am. I'm kind of nervous, > even though i have been waiting for this for about a year now. I'm > really excited to see the new outcome! I guess I am just nervous > because it's " surgery " . So, any encouraging messages, advice, tips > and prayers are much appreciated. I'm having lower jaw back. I'll be > home from the hospital sometime Friday so I'll try to post sometime > how it went!! What all can I expect tomorrow and in the upcoming > week? Thanks. > -Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Lynn:) You will more then likely show up at the hospital about 2 hours before your surgery, so they can get you ready. Meaning, they will give you a gown to wear, and start an IV (so they can keep you hydrated during surgery, and after as you will not be drinking anything for approx 12hours) Once you are put to sleep it will only feel like seconds before you wake up. After my surgery (upper and lower) I felt swollen, but no pain initally. I could also feel my gums bleed a bit. But they give you a suction so you can clear that out. My bleeding slowed down fairy quick,and stopped completly about 12 hours after surgery. You may or may not have a splint. If you do, try not to panic when you wake up. I was not really bothered by mine at all. Some people find it a little unpleasant, as your tounge will rub it, therfore sores can develop. You will also wake up with elastics in your mouth (or wired). This helps to stabalize your jaw for healing purposes. I was only on strong pain medication for a week. I have been taking Extra strength tylenol since then, with effect. Tylenol is your best choice for bone pain. Most effective. They (nurses) gave me gravol which controlled my nausea. You may also feel dizzy from many things. Like medications, bending over (try to squat), dehydration (make sure you drink plenty of liquid when you get home). The dizziness will gradually go away. The hardest thing that I have had to deal with is the diet. I am on a soft food diet for 5 weeks, because of the splint. (3 weeks to go) It is hard to watch other people eat your favorite food. The trick to that is remembering it is only temporary. Also try putting a little extra effort into the meals that you can have, with ingrediants that you like:) Good luck with your surgery. Anxious to hear how it all went:) > Hey everyone, > My surgery is tomorrow, scheduled for 10:30am. I'm kind of nervous, > even though i have been waiting for this for about a year now. I'm > really excited to see the new outcome! I guess I am just nervous > because it's " surgery " . So, any encouraging messages, advice, tips > and prayers are much appreciated. I'm having lower jaw back. I'll be > home from the hospital sometime Friday so I'll try to post sometime > how it went!! What all can I expect tomorrow and in the upcoming > week? Thanks. > -Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Lynn:) You will more then likely show up at the hospital about 2 hours before your surgery, so they can get you ready. Meaning, they will give you a gown to wear, and start an IV (so they can keep you hydrated during surgery, and after as you will not be drinking anything for approx 12hours) Once you are put to sleep it will only feel like seconds before you wake up. After my surgery (upper and lower) I felt swollen, but no pain initally. I could also feel my gums bleed a bit. But they give you a suction so you can clear that out. My bleeding slowed down fairy quick,and stopped completly about 12 hours after surgery. You may or may not have a splint. If you do, try not to panic when you wake up. I was not really bothered by mine at all. Some people find it a little unpleasant, as your tounge will rub it, therfore sores can develop. You will also wake up with elastics in your mouth (or wired). This helps to stabalize your jaw for healing purposes. I was only on strong pain medication for a week. I have been taking Extra strength tylenol since then, with effect. Tylenol is your best choice for bone pain. Most effective. They (nurses) gave me gravol which controlled my nausea. You may also feel dizzy from many things. Like medications, bending over (try to squat), dehydration (make sure you drink plenty of liquid when you get home). The dizziness will gradually go away. The hardest thing that I have had to deal with is the diet. I am on a soft food diet for 5 weeks, because of the splint. (3 weeks to go) It is hard to watch other people eat your favorite food. The trick to that is remembering it is only temporary. Also try putting a little extra effort into the meals that you can have, with ingrediants that you like:) Good luck with your surgery. Anxious to hear how it all went:) > Hey everyone, > My surgery is tomorrow, scheduled for 10:30am. I'm kind of nervous, > even though i have been waiting for this for about a year now. I'm > really excited to see the new outcome! I guess I am just nervous > because it's " surgery " . So, any encouraging messages, advice, tips > and prayers are much appreciated. I'm having lower jaw back. I'll be > home from the hospital sometime Friday so I'll try to post sometime > how it went!! What all can I expect tomorrow and in the upcoming > week? Thanks. > -Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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