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November 11th, 2006 at 09:59 pm

I went to the Hospital on Thursday and did all my pre-surgery tests. Only hang up was my blood pressure was pretty high. So they put me on meds and another check up in two weeks. If I do not get it down I am nervous they will cancel my surgery. I am sure it will go down with medication. It was a LONG LONG DAY! Glad it was over. The nurses and doctors were very compassionate and trusting. I never once felt dumb or below them. I felt like they were really glad we were there. I learned alot but felt overwhelmed on all the info I got about the pre-op and post-op. Lots of papers and booklets to go thru. So I have much to digest. It was nice as I was with a group of soon to be bypass patients like me. We were able to chat and get to know each other. Some of the people were very sick and very -VERY over weight. Some chose to not share their stories. One gal loved to chat....she was the cheerleader. Everyone seemed to have a story, and I felt not so alone. It was good to see others were making a serious choice to do something drastic yet so very needed. We even shared our hopes for the future. Some were as simple as sitting in a chair at a family gathering to going on a ride with a child at Disney. Such simple things. Not one person said they wanted to have a modeling contract. Everyone just wanted to be "normal" it was very sobering and real.

Did more Christmas shopping. My son wants a large item-so that will be his one and only gift. EASY! I am buying alot of little things here and there. Both of my smaller girls wanted suitcases for dad trips so we got those on Friday. I am really making a dent and getting things done. I am so happy about it.

I have had alot of good luck at BIG LOTS. If you need to do some shopping I have really done alot there.

Today my friend took her daughter who is my dd's best friend and some other girls out to lunch for her birthday. I was invited to go to lunch as well. I had a very nice lunch out. Her mom went as well-we talked about all the places we have eaten. I felt kinda funny as I hardly eat out anywhere. Wendy's or maybe Panera's. I guess I just do not get out that much. Part of me is amazed how much eating out some folks do. It sure adds up I would think.

Enjoy your Saturday -It is just miserable here with the cold and so much rain! My yard is suffering-as I can not mow nor get up leaves. Hopefully it will stop and even if it is cold....I can work outside a bit on Sunday.

4 Responses to “Happenings”

  1. Amber Says:
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    Good luck and I am praying for you

  2. janH Says:
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    Sorta of a pre-operation support group! I have thought of seeking out a bipolar support group to share with. My case is mild, but I have had several times this year when it has been much rougher. I have a lot of family support, but I thought others like me would be great to talk to. I have known three other bipolars in my past and I think it would be nice to feel you aren't the only one! I'm thinking of you. Keep us posted!

  3. frontporchmom Says:
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    Support is wonderful! I am reading two books about people who have had gastric bypass surgery. The hospital has support groups all over my area for folks like me. They meet all the time for help and encouragement. The dr says he gets worried when the patients become islands. Then it is hard to help them. It is hard to deal with it on your own.
    We need each other-that is how God the creator of the universe designed us to be ....a body of many members! You are an arm and I am a leg....

    It is helpful to find support no matter what you are going thru or dealing with day in and day out. When I went thru my divorce I was going to Divovrce Care at church. I went for two sessions it was so good. The first time I needed the help, I was miserable and scared...the second time thru the class I was able to reach out MORE and help others who were on the journey early on. It was amazing to me how much better I felt after each class. I had a spring in my step and my head was much clearer. Life was better because I had a place to call "home" so to speak.

    I encourage you to start a group......why not? You be the starting point. It sometimes is a small risk but hey.....the rewards could be wonderful. Go for it!!!! Or as NIKE says....JUST DO IT! Good Luck!

  4. Abigail Says:
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    My glycemia went mad the day before, but the curious fact was that it didn’t go up, but down to the level of 4. The most curious factor is that most of my relatives have diabetes and I would expect it to go high. I needed medication to bring it to an acceptable level. Have a healthy life there! May God bring you whatever you wish!
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