Author Topic: A personal Note _Updated 2/18/2015 (Read 6227 times)

Mike Griffin · « **on:** February 16, 2015, 06:56:20 PM »

Hi Guys

Last August I started on a journey that is about to come to fruition in 9 days. Many of the health issues I have were being exaserbated by all the weight I had put on over the past ten years due to not being able to exercise much due to the chronic back and knee pain. I played football until I was 26 and now the arthritis, ruptured discs and multiple back and knee surgeries have taken a toll on this once athletic physique (that was a while back I admit). Sometimes I wish I had never seen a football. My blood pressure is under control with meds and I have sever sleep apnea and have to sleep with a C Pap machine...not pleasant;

Last August I started a process to have gastric sleeve surgery and it has taken from then to now to go through all the tests and jump through all the hoops that my insurance company required. I did qualify and will be having the surgery next week. Basically what they do is remove most of the stomach leaving you with a pouch about the size of a small banana . I was put on a liquid diet 6 days ago and still have 8 more to go on it before I have the surgery. I have lost 14 lbs in six days on this diet. Nothing but Atkins or Slim Fast Shakes, Protein powder shakes and sugar free Jello. Gotta tell you, it aint easy to stay on. The purpose of the diet is to shrink your liver before surgery. Makes it easier for the surgeon to do the procedure.

I rarely ever ask this but for those of you who are religious I would appreciate a 5 second prayer for a successful prodcedure. For those of you who are not religious, well a "Good Luck" is OK. I have never had any problems with anethesia but I have had it many times with the numerous surgeries over time But I can use all the prayers I can get....GOD KNOWS....

Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully in a few months if I drink a grape soda and turn sideways, you might think I am a thermometer.... LOL

Kindest Regards,
Mike

UPDATE - I have lost 13 lbs in a week on this liquid diet. It is not easy but that really surprised me to lose that much in 7 days.

Dwayne · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:03:00 PM »

Quote from: Mike Griffin on February 16, 2015, 06:56:20 PM

Hi Guys

Last August I started on a journey that is about to come to fruition in 9 days. Many of the health issues I have were being exaserbated by all the weight I had put on over the past ten years due to not being able to exercise much due to the chronic back and knee pain. I played football until I was 26 and now the arthritis, ruptured discs and multiple back and knee surgeries have taken a toll on this once athletic physique (that was a while back I admit). Sometimes I wish I had never seen a football. My blood pressure is under control with meds and I have sever sleep apnea and have to sleep with a C Pap machine...not pleasant;

Last August I started a process to have gastric sleeve surgery and it has taken from then to now to go through all the tests and jump through all the hoops that my insurance company required. I did qualify and will be having the surgery next week. Basically what they do is remove most of the stomach leaving you with a pouch about the size of a small banana . I was put on a liquid diet 6 days ago and still have 8 more to go on it before I have the surgery. I have lost 14 lbs in six days on this diet. Nothing but Atkins or Slim Fast Shakes, Protein powder shakes and sugar free Jello. Gotta tell you, it aint easy to stay on. The purpose of the diet is to shrink your liver before surgery. Makes it easier for the surgeon to do the procedure.

I rarely ever ask this but for those of you who are religious I would appreciate a 5 second prayer for a successful prodcedure. For those of you who are not religious, well a "Good Luck" is OK. I have never had any problems with anethesia but I have had it many times with the numerous surgeries over time But I can use all the prayers I can get....GOD KNOWS....

Thanks for taking the time to read this and hopefully in a few months if I drink a grape soda and turn sideways, you might think I am a thermometer.... LOL

Kindest Regards,
Mike

Hey man good luck!! You are in our thoughts and prayers

Bill Morell · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:23:52 PM »

Mike, I hope and wish for you successful surgery and recovery!

ChrisSarnowski · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:33:51 PM »

Mike, wishing you well for good surgical outcome, and speedy recovery.

-Chris

Shawn Lenci · « **Reply #4 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:36:15 PM »

Mike,

Wishing you all the best with your procedure.

Take care my friend!

Shawn

Ed Carlaw · « **Reply #5 on:** February 16, 2015, 07:45:11 PM »

Hi Mike, I'll keep you in my prayers. I know you will do just fine. Ed.

pat king · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2015, 08:06:23 PM »

Mike.
You will be in my prayers. I pray that you get the results you want with a minimum of pain and worry. I am with you my friend.

Pat

Serge_Krauss · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2015, 08:27:15 PM »

Mike-

We're wishing you all the best. To be eligible for the surgery, you had to have done some good work. My son-in-law had the surgery and is sticking to the post surgical agenda. So far, he's done quite well over the past couple years and is quite happy. I'm sure you won't reqret the move. We're with you!

SK

Tom Taylor · « **Reply #8 on:** February 16, 2015, 09:17:14 PM »

Mike, my prayers are with you. Remember that it is in His hands!

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #9 on:** February 16, 2015, 09:43:07 PM »

Mike,
I thought you were through all these Hoops my friend. Well, one more to do. Not to worry my friend you are a good man and a child of God. He will take care of you!

You have my prayers for an easy time in the surgery and a speedy recovery after. I will pray for you each and every day!

All the best to you!

Randy Cuberly

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2015, 09:49:13 PM »

Good thoughts going your way, Mike!

Crist Rigotti · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2015, 10:21:24 PM »

Prayers have been offered up for a good surgery and recovery.

Guy B Jr · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2015, 11:17:51 PM »

Mike,
You are now on our prayer list. Trust in Him.

Bill Little · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2015, 11:29:39 PM »

Hi Mike,

You are in my prayers for a successful surgery and a complete and rapid recovery! You'll do fine, I know!

Bill

Avaiojet · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2015, 05:06:58 AM »

Mike,

Good luck and Blessings!

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2015, 06:14:23 AM »

Mike,
Prayers are going out for you.

Larry Fruits · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2015, 07:32:41 AM »

Hi Mike,
Added you to my prayer list for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Many Blessings;
Larry

Allan Perret · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2015, 07:45:03 AM »

Wishing you all the best with the procedure and know you will be back in the circle real soon.

bill rutherford · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:39:40 AM »

Well Mike you stepped up to the plate, so you did your part. Listen to your doctors and remember it all takes time. Look forward to seeing you this coming season. All the best. Bill Rutherford

Will Hinton · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:48:41 AM »

Mike, I'll pray for you, and I have also put you on the FCM prayer chain. God's best to you and for you.
Will

Bill Little · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2015, 09:03:35 AM »

As a side note, Mike, the Lord will bless you through this and you will be able to get to Huntersville for a contest and just a plain old good time!

Bill

Bill Heher · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2015, 09:32:24 AM »

As someone who has had Dr. working in my guts-( for other things )' and had a good outcome... You are in my prayers and thoughts. Use your inner strength, keep a positive and winning attitude, and fight the good fight!

You will win, getting through the initial testing and insurance B.S. was your trials and tribulations phase- the reward is in your reach!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:36:01 AM »

Mike, the old DOC will be praying and thinking about you. I want you to get healthy so maybe we can meet some time. I think most of the stuff has been said.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:55:42 AM »

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the well wishes and prayers. I Plan to come out of this just fine but a little extra insurance does not hurt a thing. I know the end result will be well worth the sacrifices. Again, your words mean more than you know to me....

Mike

Gordon Van Tighem · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:10:42 PM »

Positive thoughts and a little humor got us through. All the best, we are with you.
G

Motorman · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:11:00 PM »

Good luck.

Joseph Patterson · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2015, 12:15:45 PM »

Mike,
Kathleen and I will keep you in our prayers.
God Bless you and the surgeons,
Doug

Don Coe · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2015, 01:45:14 PM »

Yea, Slim sounds like a great nickname. Good luck Mike. You've got a lot of good karma coming from all you've contributed here.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2015, 02:51:38 PM »

Good Luck, Mike. I'll be thinking of you.

scott v. · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2015, 03:24:15 PM »

Mike- my prayers are with you, all the best.

Allen Eshleman · « **Reply #30 on:** February 17, 2015, 06:05:14 PM »

Hi Mike,

You are in my prayers for a positive outcome.

Allen Eshleman

RknRusty · « **Reply #31 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:03:21 PM »

Good luck, Mike. I'm a veteran of many many surgeries, big and small. And no matter how simple or complex the doctors say, it's always something to take very seriously. Try your best to be patient, as recovery is always tougher than they would have you believe or seem to understand. We've never met, but some of my best friends know you and I want to see you do well. Hang in there, you have my best wishes and I'll await progress reports whenever you are up to it. I hope you have close family or friend who can keep your doctors communicating with each other and staying on the same page. That's a big part of the process. I'll keep you in mind. And again, best of luck.
Rusty

Larry Renger · « **Reply #32 on:** February 17, 2015, 09:07:55 PM »

My best thoughts go with you. But as I understand it, you have a serious diet program to follow after the surgery. Do it and you will be a "happy camper".

Best wishes!

Allen Goff · « **Reply #33 on:** February 18, 2015, 05:38:28 AM »

Mike;
A friend of mine went through what you are about to go through, he stared out at 406 lbs and two years later we do call him "slim", I think he tips the scales at 195 now. praying for a successful surgery and recovery. He's got you covered.

Blessings
Allen

Sean McEntee · « **Reply #34 on:** February 19, 2015, 06:54:37 PM »

Mend quickly! Take a tube of CA with you just in case!

I'll be thinking of you at that time. All the best!

Phil Spillman · « **Reply #35 on:** February 19, 2015, 07:10:07 PM »

Hi Mike, Good luck to you and your surgeons! I've got a few on my prayer list and now you'll be there too! As one who looked the grim reaper squarely in the eye I am most grateful to Him for pulling me through! I too use a C Pap machine I hope you take it along to the hospital with you! They'll help you with it if you can't do it yourself! A night nurse observed my erratic night breathing and "turned me in"! I am most grateful she did! At 76 I have regained more energy than I knew I'd lost!

Good Luck,

Phil Spillman

Author Topic: A personal Note _Updated 2/18/2015 (Read 6227 times)

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