Ladies & Gentlemen help start my engine!!!!! I have REVERSAL scheduled for August 27th & need all of the prayer, good thoughts & good karma I can get!!!
notexpectingthis
Aug 05, 2012 7:04 pm
mild_mannered_super_hero
Aug 05, 2012 9:57 pm
so happy for you..!! please keep everyone here informed of your progress. this "sucessful reversal" topic comes up often, and i`m sure others will be looking forward to to your imput. congrats...
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Primeboy
Aug 05, 2012 10:03 pm
Everything is going to be fine, especially with all of us sending you our best. PB
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bag_n_drag
Aug 06, 2012 5:09 pm
Melissa-
You got it!
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I know that you probably have those pre-reversal "jitters" right now....."should I.....should I leave well enough alone".....gosh, I went back and forth SO much during those weeks right before my reversal. But, in retrospect, I am very glad that I went through with the procedure. I had a MUCH easier time with the actual surgery and recovery period.......and, the bm's have lessened to between 5-7 per day as long as I take my fiber, Lomotil, and Tincture of Opium.
As I stated in my earlier post, I still have episodes of PTSD.....I think we ALL do to a certain extent; some more than others. The more trauma related to the original problem, the more prone we are to the after-effects of same. They are getting better, tho.....and I am so thankful for God's grace that allows me to be "human" and to work through these challenges. I know that I am not alone in any of this, and neither are you, my dear one. I KNOW that you will come out of your reversal surgery with a renewed sense of self-awareness and an uncanny ability to share YOUR continued journey with the rest of us! You are such a blessing to us here; and your "full circle" perspective will help many who are apprehensive about a reversal find a bit of a kindred spirit in you and your kindness and wisdom.
I have marked my calendar for 8-27; and will be bombarding you with prayers and good wishes on that day........and, every other day, too!
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Keep me posted.
Darla
You got it!
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I know that you probably have those pre-reversal "jitters" right now....."should I.....should I leave well enough alone".....gosh, I went back and forth SO much during those weeks right before my reversal. But, in retrospect, I am very glad that I went through with the procedure. I had a MUCH easier time with the actual surgery and recovery period.......and, the bm's have lessened to between 5-7 per day as long as I take my fiber, Lomotil, and Tincture of Opium.
As I stated in my earlier post, I still have episodes of PTSD.....I think we ALL do to a certain extent; some more than others. The more trauma related to the original problem, the more prone we are to the after-effects of same. They are getting better, tho.....and I am so thankful for God's grace that allows me to be "human" and to work through these challenges. I know that I am not alone in any of this, and neither are you, my dear one. I KNOW that you will come out of your reversal surgery with a renewed sense of self-awareness and an uncanny ability to share YOUR continued journey with the rest of us! You are such a blessing to us here; and your "full circle" perspective will help many who are apprehensive about a reversal find a bit of a kindred spirit in you and your kindness and wisdom.
I have marked my calendar for 8-27; and will be bombarding you with prayers and good wishes on that day........and, every other day, too!
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Keep me posted.
Darla
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