Re: have my surgery date!! (TP-ICT)

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In a message dated 10/6/2003 2:43:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

jandcsmomma@... writes:

My insurance company received the letter of

recomendation for surgery from Sutherland on Tuesday morning and they

approved me on Wednesday. I think they were as eager to be rid of the

monthly hospital trips as I was. So my surgery is scheduled for Nov.

17th, that is a Monday, and I have to be there for pre-op stuff on

friday the 14th. I am so everything, excited, scared, relieved,

nervous...

Dear Keri, I am so happy for you. You must have good insurance. I know that

you are going to have a mixture of feelings before your surgery. I did and I

wondered sometimes if I could go through with it. My pancreas wouldn't let

me get out of the surgery though. Like you when I thought I could make it

without the surgery my pancreas would let me know that it was never going to get

any better. I looked forward to the surgery but I was frightened. I had so

many emotions. I was so excited when I thought about being attack free and pain

free. I know exactly what you are feeling but I know that something has to

be done. After my surgery I had incision pain but I didn't have pancreas pain

and it was wonderful.

Congratulations Keri. I will be keeping you in my prayers for a very

successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I will be counting down the days.

After

surgery remember that your pancreatitis friends are at their computers thinking

and praying for your speedy recovery. I am so happy for

you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, ShirleyPS I will forward your e-mail about your

surgery date to Sue

and Gail just to be sure they have read your mail. They will be so excited

to know that you too will be rid of your pancreas soon and will feel so much

better. You can join the angel club with the rest of us. That's what I call Sue

my angel. Her letter saved my life.

[Guest guest]

I have great news. My insurance company received the letter of

recomendation for surgery from Sutherland on Tuesday morning

and they approved me on Wednesday.

So my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 17th, that is a Monday, and I

have to be there for pre-op stuff on friday the 14th.

Never give up hope,

Keri Beck

Good morning Keri,

Finally!!! The wait to get this approval must have been nerve

wracking for you and Josh, and I'm so happy for you that it's

come through and that they're going to provide such thorough

coverage. That date will be here before you know it, and I know

you have much to prepare for.

It's exciting, yet I can understand some apprehension and

questioning when you have a couple good days thrown into the

mix. Just remember how quickly those good days turn around

and remember the pain and misery you have to endure when

they do, not to mention the never ending financial burden of

hospital visits all the time. I am so happy for you, Keri!

It's amazing that they can correct your weight burdens, too. I

would think that the future loss of any added weight would also

help make your recovery easier, too, so that when all's said and

done, you emerge strong and healthy with a vigor that you lost

when all this began.

You will be much in my prayers, both now and throughout the

time of your surgery and afterward. I feel a warming bond inside

after having met you and Josh in August. It is so rewarding to

meet the people in person that we talk to every day here on the

board. I am increasingly encouraged by the power of prayer, and

I'm so happy that yours were answered. This affirmation that

our prayers are heard and the solutions that we seek are

granted, strengthens my belief each day, and gives me so much

hope for the future. Just recently I had a rather complex problem

that I took to God in prayer, and within a day He solved it in such

a way that I knew He had listened and intervened.....I am still

today quite humbled by the experience, and I will never hesitate

to turn to Him for help. It gives me strength to say,

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC and SE Regional Representative

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

[Guest guest]

I have great news. My insurance company received the letter of

recomendation for surgery from Sutherland on Tuesday morning

and they approved me on Wednesday.

So my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 17th, that is a Monday, and I

have to be there for pre-op stuff on friday the 14th.

Never give up hope,

Keri Beck

Good morning Keri,

Finally!!! The wait to get this approval must have been nerve

wracking for you and Josh, and I'm so happy for you that it's

come through and that they're going to provide such thorough

coverage. That date will be here before you know it, and I know

you have much to prepare for.

It's exciting, yet I can understand some apprehension and

questioning when you have a couple good days thrown into the

mix. Just remember how quickly those good days turn around

and remember the pain and misery you have to endure when

they do, not to mention the never ending financial burden of

hospital visits all the time. I am so happy for you, Keri!

It's amazing that they can correct your weight burdens, too. I

would think that the future loss of any added weight would also

help make your recovery easier, too, so that when all's said and

done, you emerge strong and healthy with a vigor that you lost

when all this began.

You will be much in my prayers, both now and throughout the

time of your surgery and afterward. I feel a warming bond inside

after having met you and Josh in August. It is so rewarding to

meet the people in person that we talk to every day here on the

board. I am increasingly encouraged by the power of prayer, and

I'm so happy that yours were answered. This affirmation that

our prayers are heard and the solutions that we seek are

granted, strengthens my belief each day, and gives me so much

hope for the future. Just recently I had a rather complex problem

that I took to God in prayer, and within a day He solved it in such

a way that I knew He had listened and intervened.....I am still

today quite humbled by the experience, and I will never hesitate

to turn to Him for help. It gives me strength to say,

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC and SE Regional Representative

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

[Guest guest]

Keri!!!

Great news! I had a whole bunch of apprehension about surgery until

I had a date. Once the date was set I let go of my worries and

changed my mind set. I did this by deciding to focus only on my

visualization of a successful outcome. I hope you too will be

actively dreaming your goal of health. Mind set is the key I truly

believe.

I am one week for being 5 months out from surgery. I am doing really

well now. I know you will do well too but you will do better than

I!!! We are all going to believe now that you will not be diabetic.

(but even if you end up having to take shots like I do, it isnt hard

to do, and since my mind set is good I am staying on top of the

diabetes and I will prevent complications)

If you can get us a number so we can call you while you are in the

hospital to chat. Trust me after a week in, you will be ready for a

chat.

Try to stay loose and confident right now. Just think lots of

positive thoughts. Get a guided meditation tape and listen for 30

minutes daily.

If your attitude is peaceful, centered, and positive the demanding

parts will be less daunting. For me having a focused calm mind

really helped me get through the time in surgical intensive care,

which was the part that gave me the most anxiety before surgery. I

worried about walking up intubated and being in bad pain. But I

worked on my visualization and by the time I was in the SICU I was

ready for it and it wasn't that bad.

I am very excited for you! I will keep you in my thoughts and

prayers. You will do excellent!

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. If I can help

even in the smallest way just ask. It would make me happy to be of

assistance.

Blessings and long life,

Bert

[Guest guest]

Hi Keri My name is VanderPan I also am having surgery with Dr,

Sutherland in November , Ann Marie will be confirming me for the 21st. I am all

the emotions you mentioned and probably a couple extras. I have been off and on

this website over the past couple of years, unfortunately I havent developed

friendships like most of you which is my own fault .... so if you did not mind

my butting in I was excited to see someone else doing this. I just returned

yesterday from Minnesota I was scheduled for surgery today( Oct 6th) I decided

to postpone because with my history any small side effect or rare complication

I have it lol So I wanted to be better prepared and have a

Endocrinoligist and General physician lined up for my follow up care when I

return home. My

current Gastro will no longer be able to treat me if i do the surgery. So if

I become insulin dependant , or still in pain I will be able to get pain meds

and someone to help me wean off insulin as my islets begin to work. Do you

have doctors lined up? How did you get your insurance to help with room and

board meals , miles and gas??? Wow would love to get some extra help myself

this

has been extremely expensive. If any one else on the board could share this

surgery experience i would love to hear, i hope this goes to everyone

including Keri. I met Karyn briefly at the symposium in indianpolis, i live here

was

unable to stay for all lectures i had a doctor appointment. I am 34 years old

and have had this disease for we know at least 5 years. I am very nervous ,

terrified anxious any info on this experience would be great !!!! Hope to

get to know a few of you and Keri i am hoping we can visit each other at the

hospital and meet. angela

[Guest guest]

Keri,

that is some great news that the insurance approved your surgery with

Dr. Sutherland. And that it takes care of all but a $100 copay. Have

your husband keep us up to date on how you are doing while you are in

the hospital and recovery as I'm sure you'll be to tired to email us at

first. Major surgery is very taxing and you'll need to concentrate on

getting better. You've got my prayers and best wishes that all goes

well and that you'll soon be eating whatever you want without pain and

nausea.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.

[Guest guest]

Keri,

One guided meditation tape I used with positive results was from the

Brain Sync series and it is narrated by Howell. This website:

http://www.aliensonearth.com/catalog/detail/0816/0816B003817.html

has information on it and a small sample. It is also important to

script your own. That way it really applies to you.

Yes, I had fears about waking up tubed because I presumed I would be

out of it, scared, and would panic. However I was pretty calm and I

am sure the meds helped that. I remember my first stirings of

consciousness, I was unable to open my eyes or move much but I could

hear my wife and my father in the room. I wanted to let them know I

was ok so I tried to give a thumbs up. What actually happened was I

lifted my left hand up in a meaningful way, but no thumbs up. But

they new I was trying to communicate with them and I remember

hearing the excitement in their voices and it made me feel good.

I was on the table almost 12 and a half hours. As a result they were

very cautious with me. I spent a while on the vent while fully

awake. I wont lie to you, I did have some gagging and I did fight

the tube, but all in all it is bearable and the more relaxed you are

the better.

With any luck they will extubate you before you are fully aware of

the tube.

blessings,

Bert

[Guest guest]

,

I read your reply to Keri and I wanted to let you know that anytime you

want to talk with anyone on the board, please do and I consider you a

friend for just being on the board. I wish I had met you while you were

at the Symposium (I was there), but maybe next time? I hope you and Keri

get a chance to meet in Minnesota during your surgeries and you have my

prayers and best wishes that the surgery goes well.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed

physician or health care professional.