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samnjoe 19 years, 7 months ago
Nine days out - and 25 pounds lighter than when I first walked into Dr. Reines office! Went for my first post-op today. Dr. Reines told me that I looked more "pre-op" than "post-op" because I was so full of vim and vigor and doing really well! Don't have to go back to his office for three weeks. Admittedly, that first week was a real, serious doozy and most certainly not for those with a weak consitition. There is indeed a high level of pain (even compared with previous abdominal surgeries), and there are times when you questions your own sanity for "going through with it." I had no complications, just simply WOW on the surgery. After the one-week mark, it was like someone flipped a switch: suddenly I needed the percocet less and less, the intense and nagging pain was like a memory and I seemed to think I had been imagining the worst memories. Ah, but then, you'll do something like try to have the nerve to roll to your side to sleep: BAD idea. ;-) And you get reminded. Anyway, I can now solidly say that I am on the HAPPY side. Wish you could somehow sleep through that first week, tho! All's well, and will update as I can. -- Darcy
Tessy716 19 years, 7 months ago
<b>Congratulations</b> on your upcoming surgery. Best of luck. ****Loving Father, I entrust my AMOS friend to your care this day; guide with wisdom and skill the minds and hands of the medical people who minister in your Name, and grant that every cause of illness be removed, that they may be restored to soundness of health and learn to live in more perfect harmony with you and with those around them. Through Jesus Christ. Amen.***RNY 7-16-04 ~~T
Cyndi M. 19 years, 7 months ago
~~~~CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY. ~~~~ Prayers that the Lord will guide your surgeons hands, and you have a speedy recovery. You are about to start an amazing journey. Some days will be good some will be bad, but the results in the long run are worth it all. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers ~~Cyndi M~~
Jenni 19 years, 7 months ago
Wishing you a safe speedy recovery and much success on your WLS journey. Good Luck and God Bless. Jenni
Dakota Mom 19 years, 7 months ago
Best wishes on your surgery! May God be with you, your family, and your surgical team! I am praying you have a speedy recovery! :) Gail
samnjoe 19 years, 7 months ago
You folks are so very kind and considerate! Yes, I am feeling a bit apprehensive or anxious – it’s almost as if I’m in a plain old-fashioned style “daze.” I have been wanting to do this surgery for so long, yet only since June 2004 have I become absolutely convicted in my belief that this is the right thing to do. For me. Dr. Reines performed this surgery on a friend, and I had not known nor seen her in the nine months since her surgery. When I saw her, my jaw dropped. We’d known each other for so long (through think and think, so to speak!) that I was just overwhelmed. She told me in the most honest and sincere voice, “you’ve got to do this.” No words of drama, no words of elation, no highs or lows. Just the fact that it was entirely life-changing for her, and she’d known how I suffered. Because she’d been there, too. So, here I am. Footing the bill myself (referred to as “self-paying”), as MAMSI Life and Health Insurance – golly gee- has an “exclusion” on their policy that they won’t cover this. After several appeals, they actually had the nerve to say “you have exhausted all of your appeals” and told me nothing else would be considered. But they DO think that I should have the surgery; and they hope that I will go through with it anyway. So, I am. Each participant in the surgery (doctor, hospital and anesthesia) require separate payment. The only one that will let you pay after and offer a payment plan is the anesthesiologist. Which, interestingly enough, is the cheapest part. The doctor required cash payment (yes, cash), and the hospital will take a credit card ($14,000 flat fee). However, at this point, I simply decided to view this as an investment. In my life, in my future. Thanks to everyone who has sent such words of encouragement. I will check back in as soon as I am able! -- Darcy
Let N 19 years, 7 months ago
YOU'RE 3 DAYS AWAY FROM THE BIG DAY!! Wishing you all the best on your journey to a happy and healthier life. Mixed emotions are all NORMAL! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's healing hand be on you and may He guide all of your medical providers. Hugs and prayers--Letty
Black Beauti 19 years, 7 months ago
I wish you a journey that is safe, and uneventful. I commend you on having the courage to take your own health and happiness into your own hands. Be Blessed!! Stay Strong in teh struggle, and remember you never walk alone *smile* You'll be in my prayers!! *smoochies* ~T~ NEVER SURRENDER