Robin G.

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Kathleen J. 23 years, 12 months ago

Hi Robin, I'm glad you are home and that you are doing better. I understand that there is a possibility that any complication can arise no matter what kind of surgery you have done. I'm sorry that you had the problems that you did and I'm greatful that you are doing better now. I am also the owner of a miniature Daschund, Rupert and I am waiting for the day when I can get another one! He is sooo spoiled and soooo loved! Keep us updated as to how you are doing! And congrats on becoming a grandma, its the greatest job in the world!!! Love and prayers

Robin G. 23 years, 12 months ago

Hi Everyone.. Well, I came home yesterday June 8th. I felt like I was there forever. Had my surgery on the 3rd and had a bad reaction to anesthetic the minute I woke up with dry heaves the first two days../Then my inners swelled almost shut so I had to wait for them to open up in order to drink anything. Have narcotic intolerances so switched from drug to drug each one making me worse. Finally I said.. NO more drugs.. Give me some tylenol. Thursday night my IV started making my skin look like lava was escaping and they took out my IV.. I was happy .. thinking good tomorrow they will let me go home. NOPE.. got dehydrated..and had no potassium .. yuck.. Friday night coughed, gagged, vomited mucus and then pee'd all over everything every hour for six hours because I had an allergy attack.. Same for SAturday.. bAck to more drugs that made me think I was making spaghetti sauce and going out for chips and dip. But it stopped the coughing. Although it was the scariest, worst, most painful horrifying experience I have ever encountered I still went to the 5 other wls persons rooms daily to give them a moral talk on walk, walk, walking that its the only way out besides giving up the pain meds.. I was lucky.. So here I am . Today I felt Great.. ON a brighter note.. Friday they took me off insulin totally ..and hopefully I will stay off it forever.. That is the reason I had this surgery. I wouldn't suggest this surgery to anyone as a cosmetic fix. It is harder than one can imagine and should only be a last resort.. Maybe six months down I will think differently.. But not now.. I really thought I was going to die in there. I don't ever want to go back to a hospital ,. The help was exceptional and very warm and caring., I was lucky to have someone stay with me almost constantly the whole week which really was a Godsend. My middle daughter was my strength in keeping my family together and my car which decided to have a broken axle the day after I went into the hospital, eventhough she is only 19, 7 months pregnant and works full time. I even had the priest and nuns come and talk to me. I am so happy to be home with the ones I love. You realize how much you really love the simple things like your own bed or how your room smells.. even with my two dogs... Love you all.. ?Thank you for all your support and warm wishes.. I am on the otherside and only just beginning. I am thinking of starting my own southtown support group. Any help would be appreciated.. Take care..

Cathy W. 24 years ago

I wanted to say that I hope your surgery went well and you have a speedy recovery. You are still in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Whitmer

Karlene E. 24 years ago

Robin, you will be in my thoughts and prayers!

piperkc 24 years ago

Hi Robin May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada Post-op 479 BMI 75 470 BMI 73.8 Dr Michael Grace Life began May 16, 2002 London Health Sciences Center I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

Cathy W. 24 years ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your up-coming surgery, I'm sure you are doing a happy dance, accompanied with some "NERVES" I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your surgery goes well and you have a speedy recovery. Cathy Whitmer

Sharon L. 24 years ago

You will love your new life and it will be worth the pain and wait. You will live life instead of it passing you by. Here's to a speedy recovery time.

Kathy H. 24 years ago

Best wishes for a complication-free surgery and a speedy recovery!

deb44m 24 years ago

ROBIN,CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD BLESS YOU.

Robin G. 24 years ago

5/29/02 - Well this is going to be a very busy week before my surgery. With a nutrition and training class at my doctors office on Tues and WEdnesday at 3:00 .. My release appt from my primary doctor Wednesday and preadmission tests on Friday. I feel guilty leaving work so much. Oh well what can you do. At yesterdays class it was commented on about my size but put nicely this time. A women said.. Your what I want to look like after surgery. Let's just hope the surgery succeeds in ridding me of diabetes. I will then be happy.. Take care all..