Re: freaking out

[Guest guest]

I gained 5 pounds in my first trimester and so far since then NOTHING and I

eat well. it is only baby and you are doing fine. You are going to need to gain

something girl but it will come off after and the baby is ssoooo worth it.

THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY.

God Bless,

Robin, NorthEastern, NY

EDD- July 27th, 2004

Mommy to:

&

(twin boys 7 1/2),

Madison, daughter, 5 years and

Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988)

Gastric Bypass Surgery-

October 18th 2002

Start-378, current- 246(pregnant)

goal 170 after baby

[Guest guest]

Dont let it freak you out too much. I did the exact same thing, I

immediatly put on about 4 pounds (at about 5 or 6 weeks) I am now 10

weeks pregnant and my weight bounces up and down a pound or 2 each

week. So technically, I really only have gained about 2 pounds total.

I think its all water weight since I felt so bloated. Congrats on

your pregnancy! Why did your doc want you to get an abortion? I must

have missed the original post! I dont think I could continue seeing

him if he said that!

Lori D.

EDD 9-23-04

> Hi all,

>

> I am kinda concerned as I have gained 4 lbs in the last week. I'm

not

> eating any more than I was before. I'm 6 weeks pg. Just need some

> reassurance I guess. Its hard to go up after going down for so long

> and then being stable. I know I should gain something but this

much

> this soon scares the hell out of me. And of course my doc that

told

> me to get an abortion is gonna freak even more. yikes!!!!

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I wouldn't worry about the weight gain right now as I am sure it is water

retention. I was concerned because I wasn't gaining any weight at all and

thought that I was doing harm to the baby but your body knows and I have gained

about 2lbs. in the past week. Just know that the weight is for your baby. Best

wishes to you!!

DE

EDD#2 8/2/04

>Hi all,

>

>I am kinda concerned as I have gained 4 lbs in the last week.  I'm not

>eating any more than I was before.  I'm 6 weeks pg.  Just need some

>reassurance I guess.  Its hard to go up after going down for so long

>and then being stable.  I know I should gain something but this much

>this soon scares the hell out of me.  And of course my doc that told

>me to get an abortion is gonna freak even more.  yikes!!!!

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Don't sweat the weight gain... just watch what you eat, and keep

exercising (though you may not have enough umphhh to exercise the

same way.) My weight fluctuates CONSTANTLY. I was freaking out

when I realized I would see 200 again on the scale with this

pregnancy. However, I've allowed myself the 35 pound " normal " gain

(actually, 25-35, but I'll take all I can get.) I went on a trip

and came home 6 pounds heavier from a weekend... but now I've lost 5

of those pounds. It's just different every day. Also, depends on

how often you " go. " If I have a couple of prunes, I amazingly wake

up a bit lighter.... :-)

[Guest guest]

Are you having hip resurfacing??? That is the big question! If you are- no

worries!

Rock climbin' Jude

LBHR De Smet 09/11/02

Freaking Out

I am scheduled for HR with Dr. Gross in May. A friend described his

pre-surgery this way, " It felt a bit like walking to the edge of a

cliff and jumping "

I have rock climbed & rappelled > 160 ft. I mountain biked the

Kokopelli Trail (~150mi.). I skiied off the tram in Big Sky

Montana, and I have never been so afraid as I am now pending

surgery.

I feel like I entered the twilight zone, or a scary dream that I

can't wake up from. I know this sounds melodramatic, but I find

myself periodically weeping at any minute trigger.

I guess I am so scared, because this is something that is totally

out of my control. I have to completely rely on someone else to

help me, which is something I am not used to doing.

I know these fears are irrational, but I'm afraid to go under & not

wake up, or to wake up & not be able to do everything I love in life.

I keep hearing what seems to be contradictory information. Some

technical websites say 'You will never be able to bend your hip past

90 degrees', while others write about surfing, climbing, etc. post

surgery. Any & all success stories will be appreciated.

I have been warned that risks of HR are neck fractures & the

possibility of Avascular Necrosis. Does anyone know anything about

stats on how many people that stuff happens to? In a normal HR is

leg length something you have to worry about?

As with all other risks, at this point I'd rather just 'jump'than

think about it anymore.

I am overwhelmed at how much support I have received since this all

started. That is definitely the coolest thing I will remember about

this time. Looking forward to the day when my fears will be a

distant memory.

Thanks for being there.

[Guest guest]

:

I was pretty freaked out too. I had never been in a hospital (as a

patient) and never had any surgery (a few stitches when I was a kid -

that's it).

Dr. Gross's staff and the wonderful people at Lexington Medical Center

will put you at ease. They used an epidural which they left in after

surgery so I had no pain - they gave me something that knocked me out

completely but not a general. I had no nausea when I came to. They

were careful to explain everything they did and it really did not hurt

a bit. Probably the hardest thing was getting the IV set up because I

have small veins - but they did and again it didn't hurt.

I am frankly amazed. I've been home a week and I can move around

quite well with crutcthes. I still am too shaky to walk more than a

few steps without a crutch. My incision is about 6 inches long on my,

how shall we say, derriere? I hear he can get away with shorter

incisions if you are lighter (at 290, I am definitely not a light

weight). With the waterproof bandages they gave me I can shower with

only minor help from my wife.

I believe Dr. Gross quoted me in the 1% to 2% range for failures due

to neck fractures or AVN. In those cases, you would be converted to a

THR (still metal on metal with the large femoral ball).

I can't testify yet as to range of motion - I am still restricted as I

rebuild the the strength of all the muscles - but others can and

report excellent results. Dr. Gross checked my range of motion the

day before surgery and it was pretty good - he said he was sure it

would be at least that good afterwards.

Don't be afraid to talk to Dr. Gross's surgical nurse - Lee Webb about

your fears - she may be able to help put some of them to rest.

You are in excellent hands! Good luck and keep us posted,

RC2K Dr. Gross 3/24/04

> I am scheduled for HR with Dr. Gross in May. A friend described

his

> pre-surgery this way, " It felt a bit like walking to the edge of a

> cliff and jumping "

>

> I have rock climbed & rappelled > 160 ft. I mountain biked the

> Kokopelli Trail (~150mi.). I skiied off the tram in Big Sky

> Montana, and I have never been so afraid as I am now pending

> surgery.

>

> I feel like I entered the twilight zone, or a scary dream that I

> can't wake up from. I know this sounds melodramatic, but I find

> myself periodically weeping at any minute trigger.

>

> I guess I am so scared, because this is something that is totally

> out of my control. I have to completely rely on someone else to

> help me, which is something I am not used to doing.

>

> I know these fears are irrational, but I'm afraid to go under & not

> wake up, or to wake up & not be able to do everything I love in

life.

>

> I keep hearing what seems to be contradictory information. Some

> technical websites say 'You will never be able to bend your hip

past

> 90 degrees', while others write about surfing, climbing, etc. post

> surgery. Any & all success stories will be appreciated.

>

> I have been warned that risks of HR are neck fractures & the

> possibility of Avascular Necrosis. Does anyone know anything about

> stats on how many people that stuff happens to? In a normal HR is

> leg length something you have to worry about?

>

> As with all other risks, at this point I'd rather just 'jump'than

> think about it anymore.

>

> I am overwhelmed at how much support I have received since this all

> started. That is definitely the coolest thing I will remember

about

> this time. Looking forward to the day when my fears will be a

> distant memory.

>

>

> Thanks for being there.

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I can tell you that I am still able to bend my leg past 90 degrees, and I'm

looking at having my hemi turned into a full resurfacement anyway!

Resurfing is so vastly different from THR. I would check out some websites

from Europe to get a less biased take on the procedure.

Sincerely,

Freaking Out

I am scheduled for HR with Dr. Gross in May. A friend described his

pre-surgery this way, " It felt a bit like walking to the edge of a

cliff and jumping "

I have rock climbed & rappelled > 160 ft. I mountain biked the

Kokopelli Trail (~150mi.). I skiied off the tram in Big Sky

Montana, and I have never been so afraid as I am now pending

surgery.

I feel like I entered the twilight zone, or a scary dream that I

can't wake up from. I know this sounds melodramatic, but I find

myself periodically weeping at any minute trigger.

I guess I am so scared, because this is something that is totally

out of my control. I have to completely rely on someone else to

help me, which is something I am not used to doing.

I know these fears are irrational, but I'm afraid to go under & not

wake up, or to wake up & not be able to do everything I love in life.

I keep hearing what seems to be contradictory information. Some

technical websites say 'You will never be able to bend your hip past

90 degrees', while others write about surfing, climbing, etc. post

surgery. Any & all success stories will be appreciated.

I have been warned that risks of HR are neck fractures & the

possibility of Avascular Necrosis. Does anyone know anything about

stats on how many people that stuff happens to? In a normal HR is

leg length something you have to worry about?

As with all other risks, at this point I'd rather just 'jump'than

think about it anymore.

I am overwhelmed at how much support I have received since this all

started. That is definitely the coolest thing I will remember about

this time. Looking forward to the day when my fears will be a

distant memory.

Thanks for being there.

[Guest guest]

Christing,

I understand your fears. I, too, had my moments. It's the " unknown "

that we are afraid of. This is major surgery, too.

Believe me, you are in the BEST of hands when it comes to the

procedure. Dr Gross is amazing. Lee is amazing, too. I had my surgery

last June and I'm taking my mother to Dr. Gross for a partial knee

replacement! We live in Atlanta, so there are plenty of surgeons here

that could do the job well enough, but we have complete faith in Dr.

Gross and his abilities.

Don't be afraid. I know that's easy enough to say. If I could only

truly be able to let you understand the sheer joy that is ahead of

you! Recovery is amazingly smooth. (assuming you haven't had a fused

hip for years!) Those who are young and have been active until the

last year or so do extremely well. I am still amazed at how easy my

recovery was. I had moments after surgery (at night when I was tired

and had forgotten to take my pain medications on time) when I cried

at the drop of a hat. But then I was OK. I guess the body goes thru

some changes when it is put under the stress of major surgery. That

lasted for a few days and then went away. But I was never in major

pain.

Be sure to use the Polar Care and pack that comes with it to keep

your hip cooled. It makes a huge difference in recovery. It keeps the

swelling and brusing down to a minimum. I used mine during the day,

but not at night once I got home.

If you need someone to talk to about questions, concerns, or fears,

please give me a call. I'd be more than happy to talk with you and

ease your fears.

Someone on the other side,

Dr. Gross 6/12/03

RHR C2K