Gulp.....surgery day after tomorrow!
Aloha and good morning my OFF family,
The universe is giving me a magnificent early morning view.......pink/orange sky which is turning the very smooth ocean water pink, too. It is so glassy out there that if a whale were to breach it would be totally awesome. But, so far I haven't seen any whales in our bay...just heard about them because I've been gone so much.
Today is going to be a busy one as well, AND the day before I leave for Honolulu and my pre-surgery appointment. I have a small pull-around suitcase almost ready, and friends lined up to take me to the airport, pick me up, etc. I am so thankful for my friends!! I have spent some time in the Plastic Surgery Forum and then quit doing that because some of the stories freaked me out. I have to keep a positive attitude going into this surgery. I did have a friend take a picture of my belly the other day so I'll have a "before and after" to show you eventually.
Today is also a sad day because it is the funeral for our resident manager who died of a stroke about a week ago. His wife is my "surgery angel" and is the one who will be picking me up at the airport after my surgery. She is going through a rough time because not only did she lose her husband, but she is losing her cottage which was part of the job bennies her husband had as resident manager. Today at noon we are having a big celebration of life luncheon down on the lawn by the ocean.....everyone bringing potluck. I'm bringing a huge fruit tray with yogurt dip.
Then at 4:30 I have a meeting to go to and a trip to Kaiser to pick up meds. It's going to be a busy day which is probably good...I won't have time to worry about surgery! I don't know why this one is giving me more jitters than the RNY did. I'm so much more mobile and healthy than I was going into RNY. Maybe it because my belly is going to be sliced open this time and I know there is going to be PAIN! I had almost no pain whatsoever with the RNY.
Anyway, my sisters and brothers, I had to come in and spend some time with you before I go. I will be taking you all with me to Honolulu tomorrow and then to the hospital on Wednesday. You all have gotten me through so much, and this is just another challenge along the pathway to health, fitness and freedom in my body.
Aloha and Mahalo nui loa,
Maui Karen
The universe is giving me a magnificent early morning view.......pink/orange sky which is turning the very smooth ocean water pink, too. It is so glassy out there that if a whale were to breach it would be totally awesome. But, so far I haven't seen any whales in our bay...just heard about them because I've been gone so much.
Today is going to be a busy one as well, AND the day before I leave for Honolulu and my pre-surgery appointment. I have a small pull-around suitcase almost ready, and friends lined up to take me to the airport, pick me up, etc. I am so thankful for my friends!! I have spent some time in the Plastic Surgery Forum and then quit doing that because some of the stories freaked me out. I have to keep a positive attitude going into this surgery. I did have a friend take a picture of my belly the other day so I'll have a "before and after" to show you eventually.
Today is also a sad day because it is the funeral for our resident manager who died of a stroke about a week ago. His wife is my "surgery angel" and is the one who will be picking me up at the airport after my surgery. She is going through a rough time because not only did she lose her husband, but she is losing her cottage which was part of the job bennies her husband had as resident manager. Today at noon we are having a big celebration of life luncheon down on the lawn by the ocean.....everyone bringing potluck. I'm bringing a huge fruit tray with yogurt dip.
Then at 4:30 I have a meeting to go to and a trip to Kaiser to pick up meds. It's going to be a busy day which is probably good...I won't have time to worry about surgery! I don't know why this one is giving me more jitters than the RNY did. I'm so much more mobile and healthy than I was going into RNY. Maybe it because my belly is going to be sliced open this time and I know there is going to be PAIN! I had almost no pain whatsoever with the RNY.
Anyway, my sisters and brothers, I had to come in and spend some time with you before I go. I will be taking you all with me to Honolulu tomorrow and then to the hospital on Wednesday. You all have gotten me through so much, and this is just another challenge along the pathway to health, fitness and freedom in my body.
Aloha and Mahalo nui loa,
Maui Karen
Ah, my Sweet Karen
I was thinking about you just a while ago knowing your PS date was the 3rd. It's a good thing you're busy to keep your mind off worries. Yes, stay away from those boards where you'll find negative people and their thoughts. It's like a pre-op rny person going to the breavement board
So sorry about the passing of your friend. Where will his wife live now?
We're all here for you, as you know. Prayers and positive thoughts heading across the sea. Please take great care traveling and let us know as soon as you're able. Maybe someone can post for you???
big gentle hugs!
I was thinking about you just a while ago knowing your PS date was the 3rd. It's a good thing you're busy to keep your mind off worries. Yes, stay away from those boards where you'll find negative people and their thoughts. It's like a pre-op rny person going to the breavement board
So sorry about the passing of your friend. Where will his wife live now?
We're all here for you, as you know. Prayers and positive thoughts heading across the sea. Please take great care traveling and let us know as soon as you're able. Maybe someone can post for you???
big gentle hugs!
Susan
I am soooo excited for you!! It is almost here, and by Christmas you will be feeling like a new girl, one with a flat tummy. I was absessed with getting my liver shrunk before the RNY because I was so afraid of an open surgery and the pain etc. Then a year later I ended up with 2 open surgeries in 3 months due to intestional obstructions. and all my fears were for nothing, with the pain control and getting us up and moving these days, it is very tolerable. It amazed me how much pain Janet did NOT have. THAT is what we are going to wish for you too. You know all our prayers and happy thoughts will be with you, there just may not be room in the operating room so many of us will be with you..Blessings
JeanB
Annette 
Hey Karen,
Don't over do the worrying 'cuz now it's all in the Big Kahunas bailiwick -- of course it's going to hurt , but you'll get thru it.... you'll be back up to speed in a short time.... take the meds offered, don't be a martyr... do as your dr's tell you. They got you this far didn't they ? We love you... I'd be there for you , if I could,,, but I can't - but I am here for you... you'll be in my thoughts and naturally in my prayers sistah ....
Don't over do the worrying 'cuz now it's all in the Big Kahunas bailiwick -- of course it's going to hurt , but you'll get thru it.... you'll be back up to speed in a short time.... take the meds offered, don't be a martyr... do as your dr's tell you. They got you this far didn't they ? We love you... I'd be there for you , if I could,,, but I can't - but I am here for you... you'll be in my thoughts and naturally in my prayers sistah ....
Joyce S.
Karen,
I just wanted to add my 2 cents. I agree with everyone else about using the great pain meds offered, and to follow the advice of your doc. YES, you are in such a better place physically going into this surgery...you will do great! Healing and safety thoughts and prayers are coming your way from little Rhode Island. Soon this will all be a memory for you to look back on while enjoying a coffee and that gorgeous view.
Best wishes dear. Let us hear from you soon.
Huggs,
Cara
Cara
When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman
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