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08-15-2009 06:39 AM - permalink
rnmom1118

That would be great. I'm really worried, not only about what all he's going to find in there, but what the long-term prognosis is. I'm young now, but things seem to be getting worse. Can't imagine what life will be in my 70's (hoping I make it that long!). My cell number is 913-548-8320, but I'm more of an email kind of person. That's rnmom1118@hotmail.com. They have wireless internet at the hospital, and hope to be online later that day, but would also love to talk. I'm just so scared, not really about the surgery, but about the fact that these drs are learning right along with us about what's going on, and it's just kind of a crap shoot on what to do!
08-14-2009 11:46 PM - permalink
Phoenixfire

I'm hoping your surgery on Monday goes perfectly and that they get EVERYTHING cleaned up and a long-lasting permanent fix is done to you.

For awhile now I've been scared I'll be dealing with the same things you're dealing with internally. I figure with the other stuff that's starting to come out, the vitamin and mineral deficiencies, that it's only a matter of time before I get bowel crap going wrong. Oh, and I've been on a lot of painkillers over the years, so with the constipation from THAT I'm terrified of my bowels getting twisted, obstructed or blowing out like a tire! Fingers crossed...and I want to hear from you after surgery. Maybe we should exchange numbers? I'd like to be a buddy and report back here. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW! Not that it will dissuade them, but who knows...it may help someone in SOME way, right?
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08-14-2009 11:42 PM - permalink
Phoenixfire

I'm sending you a friend request after reading your post today about your complications. I responded. I hope we can connect because you're in the midst of what I'm getting into and I may be in the midst of what you might go through.

I had surgery one month after you...
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About rnmom1118

Biography

RN

Location

KS

Occupation

self employed

Surgeon

originally Dr Siefers, now Dr Opie

Hospital

originally Shawnee Mission, now Olathe Medical

Body Mass Index (BMI) Range

18.5 - 24.9
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Sandra

BPD 9/9/02
surgery weight 218
current weight 117
ideal weight 115-120