The decison has been made...... - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 08-14-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by paige52

Thank you beth....

every day i get closer to scheduling the surgery. There is one more med I'm going to try from teh surgeon and then I'm done. I have an appointment with her on Sept 27th and if nothing else has changed I'll start the process that day.

She talked about another upper GI and scope before doign surgery but I've had 3 upper GI's so I think I'm goign to nix that idea. The scope however will be good to detiremin my pouch is ulcer free and ready to attach again. Cant do much about the original stomach.... no way to tell without a G-tube being inserted and my surgeon hates them... more trouble than they are worth accordign to her...lol She wrinkles her nose every time we talk about it.. it's rather amusing.

I've found a few ladies that have had reversals and are very supportive about it. They all are doing good since and most have kept the pounds off. That's a huge motivation for me. I plan to stay aroudn the board for support after surgery because I will still need to keep those pounds off! it will be even harder without the tool.

I'm still scared.... it's a huge choice to make... but I am getting more comfortable by the day so I'm happy about that.

Again thank you for hte support!

You're welcome, Paige. I'm glad you have found others who have gone through this. I'm sure talking to them has helped you find some kind of peace in your decision.

Sometimes I just don't know what to say to you, Janie....my words just seem inadequate to me but I do care and I pray that you and Janie will find the answer for what is best for you and that you will both feel peace in your decision.

It is quality of life that is important here....for all of us, no matter which direction we each have to take to obtain that ultimate quality of life that we all deserve.

ready4achange · 08-14-2007, 09:24 PM

Paige,
I hope that this will make you better. I will be thinking about you .
Sandy

JenBear7 · 08-14-2007, 09:49 PM

Best of luck to you.. this couldnt have been an easy decision... it sounds like your daughter is going to do her best to help you afterwards... thats half the battle.. GOOD SUPPORT

Thoughts are with you... Good Luck!

Mavisavis · 08-15-2007, 03:33 AM

I've been reading through the posts and am truly hoping you can get some relief and get healthy. I really think it would be great if you stick around for friendship, support, and to give newcomers a real look at the possibilities and the extreme of this surgery. You know we'll be here to help with food choices and lots of exercise and coping ideas. Best wishes....keep us posted.

coptergirl · 08-15-2007, 04:21 AM

Paige - I know you have strugled so much since your surgery, and myprayers will be with you that this will be a success for you, and that you will feel better...

LisaM · 08-15-2007, 06:16 AM

Hope you know that you and Janie both are part of who we are as a group--you're still both fighting to save your lives, and we want to be there for your support if you'll allow it.

paige52 · 08-15-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LisaM

Hope you know that you and Janie both are part of who we are as a group--you're still both fighting to save your lives, and we want to be there for your support if you'll allow it.

You know yesterday I got a lot off my chest in regards to how I was feelign about this board and the support of lack thereof....

Poor Cinderbell was the object of my fustration... poor thing. I was trying to make a general point but kept making it personal to her... I need to PM and apologize again. cinder if you are reading this I'm sorry!

I do know you guys care and I appreciate it a lot. It's just difficult to stay positive when it feels like your world is going to hell in a hand basket.

I am scared, trying to hang on, wondering if I shoudlnt' just deal with it and not subject myself to more surgery. But the doc doesn't think it's going to get better and there's a significant chance it could get much worse. Just when i think I'm okay with my decision I start having second thoughts...

Either way, I'm sticking around because I think support is great and if I don't hold myself accountable to someone then I'll be fat again in no time!

Zenomia · 08-15-2007, 07:47 AM

Paige...Sorry to hear you have to reverse, but if it's a matter of your life and well being vs. the surgery...your life wins hands down!! No surgery is worth constant and dibilitating pain. I will pray that this will change your circumstances and you will be able to get back to business as usual soon!! We will always be here for ya, and anyone else who needs support from a bunch of losers! Best wishes and keep us posted!!

LQQkn · 08-15-2007, 02:39 PM

I wanted to thank everyone on this thread as well who have shown support. I know I had a field day yesterday with a few, and I personally am sorry that it happened that way. I will PM a couple who I want to personally apologize to. I am really scared, I've prayed with a couple of my dear friends on the phone.. and I am still paralyzed with fear. I guess the fear stems from the heartburn doctor telling me that if I had my surgery reversed my stomach would never work properly again. He said I had to have my stomach removed, and so I am in fear of that happening. I know if it does I will be sick for life.. because of my experience with dumping early on with GBS. I think I worry about this more than the reversal happening. Also worried about another 10-20 lb weight loss while my old stomach is coming to life again. I'm sure that once it does work and I can eat solids again perhaps I will be able to gain the weight back more easily than bypassed. I know I've developed much better eating than before, and I don't obsess about food like I did in the past. Will it change? Kind of weird being in situation where you have no idea how long you will be in hospital, recovery, eating, etc. My whole life is going to change once again. Sometimes I think life can be so cruel. Janie

MiladyB · 08-15-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LQQkn

I wanted to thank everyone on this thread as well who have shown support. I know I had a field day yesterday with a few, and I personally am sorry that it happened that way. I will PM a couple who I want to personally apologize to. I am really scared, I've prayed with a couple of my dear friends on the phone.. and I am still paralyzed with fear. I guess the fear stems from the heartburn doctor telling me that if I had my surgery reversed my stomach would never work properly again. He said I had to have my stomach removed, and so I am in fear of that happening. I know if it does I will be sick for life.. because of my experience with dumping early on with GBS. I think I worry about this more than the reversal happening. Also worried about another 10-20 lb weight loss while my old stomach is coming to life again. I'm sure that once it does work and I can eat solids again perhaps I will be able to gain the weight back more easily than bypassed. I know I've developed much better eating than before, and I don't obsess about food like I did in the past. Will it change? Kind of weird being in situation where you have no idea how long you will be in hospital, recovery, eating, etc. My whole life is going to change once again. Sometimes I think life can be so cruel. Janie

Janie, of course you are scared. This is such an unknown. We all fear the unknown. I wish I could tell you that everything will be just fine, but I can't. I don't know what is on the other side for you. All I can do is be here for you and pray for you. I pray that you will find some kind of peace and the strength you need in the days and weeks to come. I firmly believe that God doesn't ever give us more than we can handle. He will be there for you and will hold you firmly in His hands.

.....you have a lot of hands holding you. Of that I am most certain.

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