Hello all,
Back home, all cut and dusted!
My sleeve was done last Tuesday arvo by Dr Durmush at Liverpool SW
private. I was on my feet the next day, wandering the ward and
generally making a pest of myself. Tubes out Friday am at which time I
started to reduce the intake of pain/anti-inflammatories. Left hosp.
Sat am.
For those of you who don't know, I went to the local Canberra surgeon
(intending a band) but wasn't happy with the attitude. Then went to
Bowral after which I decided that the band was innapropriate. Durmush
was not a random choice - he came highly recommended from Germany
where he learnt the procedure. In the last moments before 'going
under,' I was pleased that I had taken the trouble to search out
someone with whom I had confidence. His is a family practice and
mercifully free of most of the heirarchical grandstanding you get with
some in that profession.
There were 3 other sleevettes in ward 1-South w. me who didn't know
about this group, so I spread the word (Hi Poppy, Lynette - hope
you're doing well) + I also left details of the group with the nursing
staff and they've put up a little notice about AWLS. The nursing staff
were fantastic in 1-South and, being a small ward, they have become
very expert sleeve carers: professional and yet personable.
So that's my little contribution to the discarded organ stockpile.
I feel fab. 2 minor -ves: I was worried, from reading this group about
the stockings being a pain in the (a* - well legs actually!) but I
found them ok. Actually I liked them as I do easily get cold feet. And
the second -ve? l I only lost 10Kg in that (last) week :-; Added to
the 20Kg pre-op, I've started to drill extra holes in my belts!

To Europe at End of May for 10 days of summer and then back to our
winter. brrrr. I'm not going to be much good at bra-swapping on this
group but I'm happy to talk to anyone considering - including any
curious blokes.

Special thanks to Matt and to Sue who were very supportive on the
'phone.

David.


On 20/04/2009, at 10:09 AM, DavidW wrote:

> Hey thanks FYI Sue, much appreciated.
> Sounds like you've had a bit of an ordeal w. it. Good luck!
>
> D.
> On 20/04/2009, at 9:45 AM, Suzanne Carlton wrote:
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>>
>>
>> Hi David
>>
>> I took in a loose fitting set of pjs, as well as a nightie (boys
>> might want a kaftan). But the first 24-48 hours there were several
>> tubes and things and the hospital gown and robe they provided seemed
>> easier. But after that, I was happy to have PJs. Loose fitting is
>> good because the waist band tends to sit where scars might be and
>> you don't really want any additional pressure there. I
>>
>> I'm with Sue - short walks whenever you are able. Good for
>> circulation (DVT is always a potential side effect and you will
>> probably have pressure stockings or pads stimulating circulation in
>> your lower legs anyways), breathing (they are always concerned about
>> lung capacity post-surgery) and also for digestion. After the
>> hospital, the digestion/walk combination becomes even more important.
>>
>> I had my surgery in July last year and am about halfway - but I have
>> had a few injuries and illnesses that have slowed me down in the
>> whole exercise area. That said, still thrilled I did it and
>> enjoying much better health and quality of life now.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Susie
>>
>> --- On Sun, 4/19/09, Sue Suchocki <suesuch@...> wrote:
>> From: Sue Suchocki <suesuch@...>
>> Subject: RE: [awls] surgery at last
>> To: awls@yahoogroups.com
>> Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 3:20 PM
>>
>> Lol. They might lend you one of their beautiful gowns that is open
>> down the
>> back then you get the best of both worlds!!!!
>>
>> Sue
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: awls@yahoogroups. com [mailto:awls@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf
>> Of DavidW
>> Sent: Monday, 20 April 2009 7:51 AM
>> To: awls@yahoogroups. com
>> Subject: Re: [awls] surgery at last
>>
>> Thanks Sue,
>>
>> On 20/04/2009, at 7:24 AM, Sue Suchocki wrote:
>>>
>>> Good luck David, I found that I was nervous and excited all rolled
>>> into one the week before surgery.
>>>
>> Yes, quite strange feelings: it has taken so long to get to this
>> point
>> and then a chapter of accidents for it to happen in a rush. I am _so_
>> pleased to have taken the trouble to find a surgeon with whom I'm
>> happy - it took three attempts, but I'm glad I did.
>>> I also thought that I would never be able to enjoy my favourite
>>> foods again which I have proven wrong.
>>>
>> that's inspiring.
>>> My best hospital tip is when they give you something to eat, have a
>>> small amount and then go for a walk up and down the corridor.
>>>
>> ta. will do. maybe I'll take my running shoes :-)
>>> Have you had your last supper??? I don’t know why but everyone I
>>> know went out to dinner the week before their surgery. I seems to be
>>> a rite of passage. I actually said “goodbye and thanks for being
>>> there but I don’t need you now” to big portions at my last supper.
>>> OK, a bit whacky but it was something I needed to do.
>>>
>> I've been travelling so no real opportunity to go out. A little
>> splurge perhaps. I've lost 19 Kg pre. op and the last couple of weeks
>> has been a bit psychologically weird, whereby I eat something and
>> sort
>> of dare myself to gain weight as a result and then when I don't I
>> have
>> to resist the temptation to 'up the ante'. Stupid mind games!
>> I must say knowing that post-sleeve the number of choices will
>> eventually be wide compared with a band, makes me glad I didn't go
>> down that path.
>>
>>> Let us know how you go
>>>
>> will do thanks Sue - and I look forward to catching up on your
>> progress. Biggest question is what the heck do people who sleep in
>> the
>> nude do in hospital - I can't bring myself to buy/wear PJs. A
>> négligée
>> perhaps :-?
>>
>> Dave.
>>> Talk soon
>>>
>>> Sue
>>>
>>> From: awls@yahoogroups. com [mailto:awls@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf
>>> Ofvip4drw
>>> Sent: Sunday, 19 April 2009 10:56 PM
>>> To: awls@yahoogroups. com
>>> Subject: [awls] surgery at last
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I'm going 'under the knife' for VSG next Tues. am in Liverpool. Hold
>>> thumbs please!
>>>
>>> David
>>>
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