Prayers for my DS Matthew... -- The Kirk

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Date Posted: 07:06:14 06/04/12 Mon
Author: Tam
Subject: Prayers for my DS Matthew...

Matt has met many Hosers from going to Grandfather Mt and Fergus several times. I've spoken of him on the kirk too. So many of his LallyAunties & Angels helped him when he had a terrible break in his arm years ago. He was 12 at the time, he's now 21. We need your prayers and energy and strength again.

Matthew has battled his weight for years. Tomorrow he goes in for Gastric Bypass. He is excited and scared and nervous, but very hopeful. I am horribly SCARED and riddled with guilt. The 'What Ifs' are choking me. I had a friend that has done it tell me it's a deal with the devil. That the surgery is a breeze but the rest of your life is what's hard. That has me even more terrified. I pray he has the maturity to do what he needs to do to have a healthy life.

Please say a prayer that he comes through the surgery fine and it is the help he needs to get his life going. He is such a great kid. Like any and every mom I just want him to be happy and healthy. <3

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[> ((((( Matt ))))) -- Judie, 07:34:25 06/04/12 Mon

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[> Big hugs for our dear Matt. Gentle hugs and prayers for you, Steve and Kate. I know people who had one of the procedures done and they are doing well. So sorry he has to go through this. Keep us posted, please. I'll be praying. --

CathyS, 07:38:16 06/04/12 Mon

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[> ((( Matt ))) for successful surgery and ((( Tam ))) being a mom is NEVER easy. Ignore the bad stories, it's like being pregnant and people tell you the most awful birth stories. Thank heavens we're old enough now to say that's not helpful and GTFO! -- MaryC in KY, 07:44:29 06/04/12 Mon

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[> ((((((((Tam and Matt))))))) Praying for you! I really feel that this surgery saved my mom's life but she didn't keep all the weight off. There are some deep emotional issues for her concerning her wieght that she has never addressed. She had it done before they did it lapriscopically and she has a severe hernia. Also, she has to take a lot of vitamin supplements because her body doesn't absorb enough out of her regular diet. Now my best friend from High School had it done a few years ago. She was always very heavy and now she is at a healthy wieght and enjoying life so much more. It was like she was reborn! From what she has said, it is a lot of work regarding meal prep and planning because you have to be very choosy about what you decide to eat, so that you get the maximum nutritional value. She lost a lot of hair after her surgery because she couldn't eat enough protein. I pray that Matt will get a boost from the weight loss and he will take it from there to keep loosing and get fit! -- Stephanie M, 07:48:39 06/04/12 Mon

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[> I have several friends who have had it and say that it was the best decision they ever made. Yes it's hard and you have to change your whole lifestyle but the benefits are so worth it. As a matter of fact I have a very good friend who is having the surgery today at noon. Hugs and prayers to you both (((Tam, Matt and family))) --

LadyGrace, 08:26:23 06/04/12 Mon

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[> ((((Matt)))) Give each other giant hugs from me. Hope this works. --

CarolE, 08:34:20 06/04/12 Mon

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[> Hugs and prayers for you and Matt. -- Valerie L., 12:21:46 06/04/12 Mon

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[> Relax Mom, this is a good choice. It's been around awhile and they know what to expect and how to deal with any issues. Happy for you both. (You think you were proud of him before......) -- Dave, 13:09:06 06/04/12 Mon

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[> Hugs to you!!! Hope all will be going well! -- Oatcake, 14:16:05 06/04/12 Mon

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[> (((((Steve, Tam, Matthew and Kaitlin))))) prayers for peace and comfort and positive change for Matt. --

LollyS, 14:56:12 06/04/12 Mon

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[> You will be amazed at how much weight he will loose...and quickly. Just be prepared. He has to listen to his body and follow the doctor's guidelines exactly. I had 2 good friends (husband and wife) do this not that long ago...and they are much older than your boy and both are diabetics and did great. He is in charge now of what he does with this opportunity. -- Niseold, 15:13:16 06/04/12 Mon

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[> I am a director of a Bariatric program, and we work extremely hard as a team to support our patients for the rest of their lives, if they will let us! There can be complications, but by following guidelines set by the program and asking for and taking help when needed, patients do fantastically well. I'll tell you, I have the best job ever.....we have a patient right now who has lost 225 lbs since January (he was 575 to begin with) AND IS A NEW PERSON. Every time he comes in, we all cry. He's doing things he never dreamed he could do again, the foremost being able to be active with his daughter. He will be coaching her softball team this summer. Last summer, he stayed inside, in a lazy boy all day.. Good wishes to Matt, he will do well! -- JulieMarie, 16:32:02 06/04/12 Mon

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[> Will be praying for you all throughout the day! Many hugs coming your way, too. -- MaryJ, 17:07:36 06/04/12 Mon

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[> Prayers to Matt and your family! It will be hard for him, but he has a great support system in all of you! We will be thinking of you all! -- RhondaT, 17:35:11 06/04/12 Mon

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[> (((Tam, Matt and family))). Tam, there are ladies here who have had the surgery. Would it help you to get in touch with one of them for support? I can forward you their names if it would help. Will be keeping Matt in our prayers. -- Keira, 18:23:06 06/04/12 Mon

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[> [> I'd like that Keira, if they don't mind. -- Tam, 11:14:40 06/05/12 Tue

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[> [> [> Tam, I am going to call one of them in a few moments. I will ask them to send you a private message on facebook and you can go from there. I know she will be there for you 400% -- Keira, 15:00:51 06/05/12 Tue

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[> My prayers on the way for Matt and your family. Hugs and hope for good results for Matt. --

Florence, 19:16:49 06/04/12 Mon

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[> ((((Matt)))) - and special hugs for you! (((((((Tam))))))) --

Lady_Jane, 20:32:19 06/04/12 Mon

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[> ((((((((((Matt)))))))))) -- Scarlet A, 21:22:00 06/04/12 Mon

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[> (((((((Matt & family)))))))) I wish the surgery goes swiftly and he can adjust easily to the new way of life. -- Helka, 04:42:50 06/05/12 Tue

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[> Good luck to Matt and calming vibes for you, Tam. -- TerriC, 05:41:39 06/05/12 Tue

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[> {{Matt}} I have two friends who have had this procedure and both are doing very well. -- kgp, 05:56:41 06/05/12 Tue

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[> Praying for you all! I'm so nervous, too! I hope and pray that he'll do great and embrace a whole new life. Hugs!!! -- Reilly, 06:39:35 06/05/12 Tue

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[> UPDATE: Matt is out of surgery and in recovery. We can see him in about 2 hours in ICU. Doc said it went well and he saw no other problems. They were able to do the regular bypass. Thank you so much for your prayers. I'm sure we'll need more in the coming months. I'm hopeful! -- Tam, 11:14:03 06/05/12 Tue

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[> [> Glad to hear it, give him gentle hugs from all the LallyAunties!! -- MaryC in KY, 12:17:04 06/05/12 Tue

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[> [> Great news, Tam. Remember to watch for Gall Bladder problems. Everyone I know who had the Bypass had their's out within the year!! --

CarolE, 14:21:20 06/05/12 Tue

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[> [> [> I asked the surgeon about taking the gallbladder out while he was in there and he said he doesn't do that. The nurse that admitted him said she thought he should. Oh well, at least I know the symptoms well. *sigh* I hope he has a good long while before it bothers him. -- T, 18:59:24 06/05/12 Tue

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[> [> Prayers are winging for your son's speedy recovery and a life free of post-surgical complications. -- Lemora, 15:40:37 06/05/12 Tue

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[> Sending BUNCHES AND BUNCHES of love, hugs & prayers for all of you!!! Tell Matt I'm SO happy for him!!! --

Leaha, 16:55:23 06/05/12 Tue

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[> UPDATE 2: He is in the STEP DOWN/ICU unit. I'm staying the night. He is having a hard time keeping his oxygen where they want it. His repiration is low due to his size and having a hard time coming out from under the anesthesia haze. If they give him more pain meds, it drops respiration, sooo...he's in more pain then he needs to be, but they can't help him yet. I'm positive tomorrow will be better! Thanks again! -- Tam, 19:04:50 06/05/12 Tue

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[> [> So glad to see an update - hoping the night got better as it went on. Hugs to you both!! -- MaryJ, 06:24:31 06/06/12 Wed

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[> So glad Matt got the surgery & I"m sure the days ahead will be challenging for him,but he can do it. He's such a wonderful son. (((hugs))) -- Lady Blair, 19:09:00 06/05/12 Tue

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[> I hope today he is even better. Prayers for a quick recovery -- kgp, 07:27:33 06/06/12 Wed

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[> Tam & family ... I'm late to the kirk, but sending prayers now and hope today is better. Keep those updates coming. -- AngieLass, 11:07:18 06/06/12 Wed

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[> It is tomorrow already and I hope all is improving and today is the first day of the rest of his new and improved life! Gentle hugs to Matt and big squishy hoser hugs for you Tam! --

BetsyG, 11:42:11 06/06/12 Wed

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[> (((((Matt, Tam and family))))) -- Wilhelmiina, 02:01:35 06/07/12 Thu

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[> UPDATE: He is home. He is resting comfortably. Docs say he is doing well. Now, it's just a long and difficult road learning how to deal with his new reality. Thanks you everyone and we'd absolutely love your continued prayers. -- Tam, 20:36:02 06/07/12 Thu

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[> [> Home again, yay! Will keep praying for your dear lad. --

SueW, 21:03:10 06/07/12 Thu

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[> [> Yay, so glad he's home!! Gentle hugs to all.... -- MaryC in KY, 03:46:17 06/08/12 Fri

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[> [> [> will keep you and Matt in my thoughts! -- BetsyG, 05:20:48 06/08/12 Fri

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