Guest guest Posted July 20, 2003 Report Share Posted July 20, 2003 In a message dated 7/20/2003 1:47:24 PM Central Daylight Time, plwboy2@... writes: > how many surgeries do you think the dr's do in one week?? i dont > know what made me think of this- i was just thinking about how many > people consider the surgery and how many surgies they must do!!! I understand it is around 2 a day. So we are talking 10 a week and 2 docs so...Maybe 20 a week? Imagine the amount of patients they must be juggling?? in Bama http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5 12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs) 02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs) 05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48 06/22- 290.8 (minus 86.7)BMI 46. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2003 Report Share Posted July 20, 2003 > In a message dated 7/20/2003 1:47:24 PM Central Daylight Time, > plwboy2@a... writes: > > > how many surgeries do you think the dr's do in one week?? i dont > > know what made me think of this- i was just thinking about how many > > people consider the surgery and how many surgies they must do!!! > > I understand it is around 2 a day. So we are talking 10 a week and 2 docs > so...Maybe 20 a week? Imagine the amount of patients they must be juggling?? > in Bama > > wow- they are busy guys!!! thats quite a bit. im so glad this surgery is an option for people. i look forward to being healthy again vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 hI NH oh my goodness, so soon, if you need any emotional boosting or someone to talk to before, during or after, let me know. I am here for you. > > Hi Cam, > > You can change my surgery dates on the calendar..... they are now 6/2 & > 6/23.... > Thanks! > NH > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 , Done! If only it was really that easy, huh? So is the thinking now that you will get to go home like Vonnie? Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi Val, Iam good.... I had to work really hard today to get myself in a good place... I can't go in for surgery and be angry with my doc. So I am centered once again... I had a great " send off " from all my friends at work today.... so that helped my frame of mind. I work with lots of caring people.. so I have plenty of support there... along with all of you... NH > hI NH > oh my goodness, so soon, if you need any emotional boosting or > someone to talk to before, during or after, let me know. I am > here for you. > > > > > > > > Hi Cam, > > > > You can change my surgery dates on the calendar..... they are now > 6/2 & > > 6/23.... > > Thanks! > > NH > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Cam... I asked Hillary today if I had to stay for the full 3 weeks and she seemed to think yes.... but I am guessing I won't really know until he sees how I progress.... NH > > Done! If only it was really that easy, huh? So is the thinking now > that you will get to go home like Vonnie? > > Take Care, Cam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 , I think the way I would look at it, I had the short interval and they even had me as a " guest " for 14 days...so you may get to go home after all. Waiting a week or two...either way, is hard. But Vonnie did it and so will you. Sounds like you had a nice send-off at work, what are you going to do with next week off? Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Cam.... actually... Monday is a holiday and I am going to work Tuesday and Wednesday and take Thursday as a PTO (paid time off) day.. lately I have only been there in body only as my mind has been having a difficult time focusing with all these date changes (afternoon phone calls from Hillary)....everyone is sensitive to the fact that I am an emotional wreck on the inside and keeping a smile on the outside for all to see.... Question for all.... did everyones spouse hang out at the hospital all day while surgery is taking place... I kind of feel bad for my husband to have to pace all day... any suggestions.... NH > , > > I think the way I would look at it, I had the short interval and they > even had me as a " guest " for 14 days...so you may get to go home after > all. Waiting a week or two...either way, is hard. But Vonnie did it > and so will you. > > Sounds like you had a nice send-off at work, what are you going to do > with next week off? Cam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 ---No, my sister, who was the one who brought me, Barbara, she left and called the nurse liason during the day to find out how I was doing and she returned to the hospital later when I got into the recovery room. Pa In , " marturtlesong " <marturtlesong@...> wrote: > > Cam.... actually... Monday is a holiday and I am going to work Tuesday > and Wednesday and take Thursday as a PTO (paid time off) day.. lately I > have only been there in body only as my mind has been having a > difficult time focusing with all these date changes (afternoon phone > calls from Hillary)....everyone is sensitive to the fact that I am an > emotional wreck on the inside and keeping a smile on the outside for > all to see.... > > Question for all.... did everyones spouse hang out at the hospital all > day while surgery is taking place... I kind of feel bad for my husband > to have to pace all day... any suggestions.... > NH > > > > , > > > > I think the way I would look at it, I had the short interval and they > > even had me as a " guest " for 14 days...so you may get to go home > after > > all. Waiting a week or two...either way, is hard. But Vonnie did it > > and so will you. > > > > Sounds like you had a nice send-off at work, what are you going to do > > with next week off? Cam > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 , Pete chose not to hang out at the hospital. It is a very long day. NEBH has a very specific nurse coordinator position (or at least they did 16 months ago) and they are back and forth between the OR and the patient family giving updates. They are willing to do that by cell/landline phone too. When they come in the morning of surgery they will set that up with you guys. DrRand also was glad to call Pete directly and took his number that morning. He did call as soon as each surgery was over. In fact, Pete laughed that after the first surgery he answered his phone and got " Hi this is .. " and Pete didn't know who the heck he was! I think Pete had plenty enough time after those calls to make his way back to the hospital and be up in my room just after they got me settled in ICU. He was staying in a downtown hotel...so your husband might have a slightly longer drive back....but time is so collapsed in that period right after surgery you may not even notice... I am sure DrRand could at least give an extimate of the soonest you would be out of recovery so your husband could go off for awhile in the morning, if that is your wish. Good luck. Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 ---Cam and , Yes, he/she was called a nurse liason. THey still had that person 4 months ago when I was there. THey give you their direct line so that your family can call and get updates during the surgery if they wish. This was given to us the morning of the surgery. My sister called several times throughout the day to see how I was doing. After my first surgery my husband and sister were both allowed in the recovery room, invited in by Dr.Rand. After the second surgery my sister was allowed in the recovery room(my husband was unable to come up for the second surgery). I don't remember alot about them being there other than just seeing them...,PA In , " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> wrote: > > , > > Pete chose not to hang out at the hospital. It is a very long day. > NEBH has a very specific nurse coordinator position (or at least > they did 16 months ago) and they are back and forth between the OR > and the patient family giving updates. They are willing to do that > by cell/landline phone too. When they come in the morning of surgery > they will set that up with you guys. DrRand also was glad to call > Pete directly and took his number that morning. He did call as soon > as each surgery was over. In fact, Pete laughed that after the first > surgery he answered his phone and got " Hi this is .. " and Pete > didn't know who the heck he was! > > I think Pete had plenty enough time after those calls to make his > way back to the hospital and be up in my room just after they got me > settled in ICU. He was staying in a downtown hotel...so your husband > might have a slightly longer drive back....but time is so collapsed > in that period right after surgery you may not even notice... > > I am sure DrRand could at least give an extimate of the soonest you > would be out of recovery so your husband could go off for awhile in > the morning, if that is your wish. > > Good luck. Cam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Hi, . Glad you've got your dates nailed down. Again. :^S What a trooper. I'm pulling for you! Sharon [ ] SURGERY DATES Hi Cam, You can change my surgery dates on the calendar..... they are now 6/2 & 6/23.... Thanks! NH scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 My parents got to see me in the recovery room in 1971. I sure hope my hubby gets to see me. Sis and MIL too, if possible. Sharon [ ] Re: SURGERY DATES Cam.... actually... Monday is a holiday and I am going to work Tuesday and Wednesday and take Thursday as a PTO (paid time off) day.. lately I have only been there in body only as my mind has been having a difficult time focusing with all these date changes (afternoon phone calls from Hillary)....everyone is sensitive to the fact that I am an emotional wreck on the inside and keeping a smile on the outside for all to see....Question for all.... did everyones spouse hang out at the hospital all day while surgery is taking place... I kind of feel bad for my husband to have to pace all day... any suggestions.... NH> ,> > I think the way I would look at it, I had the short interval and they > even had me as a "guest" for 14 days...so you may get to go home after > all. Waiting a week or two...either way, is hard. But Vonnie did it > and so will you.> > Sounds like you had a nice send-off at work, what are you going to do > with next week off? Cam> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Cam, that is so funny. I'll warn Amit. He'd get really confused because my sister's hubby is a also. Sharon ----------------------------------- In fact, Pete laughed that after the first surgery he answered his phone and got " Hi this is .. " and Pete didn't know who the heck he was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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