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Well.. if everything goes right, as of FEB 18 I will begin the process to get a Gastric Sleeve, which is supposed to help a lot of my medical issues. I will be nervous and even scared, and hoping to get support here. I will be loosing 80% of my stomach. Scary thing.
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Last edited by Mytical; 02-10-2015, 07:29 AM.Engaged to the amazing Marmalady. She is my Silver Dragon, shining as bright as the sun. I her Black Dragon (though good honestly), dark as night..fierce and strong. -
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Good luck! Thinking of you!Comment
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Is this going to help with the varices?They say that God only gives us what we can handle. Apparently, God thinks I'm a bad ass.Comment
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Yes. Takes pressure off my liver. It will also help counter diabetes, because if I am not eating as much.. less carbs to increase my blood sugar. The risk is a worse liver (how this works I don't know, but this is what I was told by a doctor) but since I am on the transplant list, this is not an issue for me. Now there are other risks, infection, bleeding, etc. Since I already bleed, that doesn't concern me much either.Engaged to the amazing Marmalady. She is my Silver Dragon, shining as bright as the sun. I her Black Dragon (though good honestly), dark as night..fierce and strong.Comment
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Good luck, I hope everything goes well........./\
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My aunt had one and had great success. I am sure you will too.Comment
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I hope everything goes well. Sending good thoughts your way."I look at the stars. It's a clear night and the Milky Way seems so near. That's where I'll be going soon. "We are all star stuff." I suddenly remember Delenn's line from Joe's script. Not a bad prospect. I am not afraid. In the meantime, let me close my eyes and sense the beauty around me. And take that breath under the dark sky full of stars. Breathe in. Breathe out. That's all."
-Mira FurlanComment
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*hugs* I hope it all goes well. Keep us posted."Things that fail to kill me make me level up." ~ NateWantsToBattle, Training Hard (Counting Stars parody)Comment
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Modified the first post. It is the 18th of February I start the three week prep for surgery.Engaged to the amazing Marmalady. She is my Silver Dragon, shining as bright as the sun. I her Black Dragon (though good honestly), dark as night..fierce and strong.Comment
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Its official, March 11th is the day I go in for the actual surgery. One day stayover at the hospital, then three or four mandatory bed rest.Engaged to the amazing Marmalady. She is my Silver Dragon, shining as bright as the sun. I her Black Dragon (though good honestly), dark as night..fierce and strong.Comment
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Good thoughts and prayers with you mate. xxI am so SO glad I was not present for this. There would have been an unpleasant duct tape incident. - JoiComment
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My guess would be because you will be metabolizing food differently. The liver plays an important role in digestion, and in detoxifying the by products of metabolism.Quoth Mytical View Post
Well, I wish you the very best going forward with this surgery. I will pray for a quick and uneventful recovery, and an improvement in your health until you get a transplant!
They say that God only gives us what we can handle. Apparently, God thinks I'm a bad ass.Comment
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Today they decided to postpone the surgery, maybe indefinitely. Just when a glimmer of hope is found..Engaged to the amazing Marmalady. She is my Silver Dragon, shining as bright as the sun. I her Black Dragon (though good honestly), dark as night..fierce and strong.Comment
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Damn. It takes a lot out of you to face major surgery, and then being let down like that.
I hope the transplant will come soon if they won't reschedule.Comment
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