Hello, my name is Andrea Price and I met you and Tracey and your daughter as well in San Diego. As a Matter of fact, Dr. Clark did my surgery immediately prior to yours at 7:00 am. I think you may remember me because I was the only African American person having surgery that week. Tracey gave me your web address after the fitness class. Just thought I would compare experiences with you. Fortunately, I didn't have a post op infection as you did and returned to my demanding job as an OB/GYN physician just two weeks after surgery (in retrospect maybe a little too soon). I was eating mostly soups and tolerating small amounts of soft protein such as tuna salad.
Unfortunately, about 3 weeks post op I suddenly  began vomiting frequently. About the only thing I could tolerate was yogurt and warm clear liquids. After 2 weeks of this I became quite dehydrated and spent an afternoon in the hospital getting IV hydration. I felt better temporarily, but the vomiting got progressively worse and eventually I couldn't even keep down clear liquids. I was weak and dizzy and couldn't seem to get my doctors to understand the gravity of my situation. They just said I didn't look that dehydrated. I all but stopped making urine and my kidneys began to hurt.
Knowing I was probably in early renal failure from dehydration, I insisted something be done and got an upper GI which showed a very narrow opening with free reflux (meaning things were going up into my stomach and esphagous instead of down like they should). Medications to block acid prodution and increase gut motility didn't help, so a scope of my stomach was performed under IV sedation (EGD). They found the opening between my stomach and small bowel was pinpoint size and nothing could get through. They used a ballon to dialate the opening and I stayed in the hospital overnight for IV hydration. After this I immediately improved 100%. It took about 3 weeks to get all my energy back and I still vomit frequently, but nothing like before. I don't dump sweets (yes I have cheated too), but seem to be quite lactose intolerant and anything heavily spiced won't stay down. I have lost
58 lbs to date and get coplimented daily. Unfortuntely I don't have any photos to share. I don't have much of an appetite and have lost much of my desire to eat. At times I must force myself. I don't feel my stomach has really strechted at all so I am not very concerrned about gaining over the holidays, because I can't take in enough for that. I am very pleased with my progress and despite the complications I believe it is one of the best decisions I ever made.
  Thank you for the time and effort you put into your web site. May God continue to bless you in your weight loss efforts. You may reply to <babydoc1@hotmail.com>. Hope to hear from you.

                                Andi

I am glad everything is beginning to settle down (according to your site). YOU WILL OVERCOME - remember that.

Keep in touch.

David Morris

Hi Arron & Tracy
I just heard about your operation and andyour recovery Gerry Frankel told me you were in California but did not mention why.
I want to wish you the very best for the new year (Good Health Happiness to you and the family.
Stan & Sylvia
P.S. You still owe us a ride on your train.

Dear Aaron,

I hope you are having a speedy recovery. Best wishes for the New Year to you and your family.

   Sy

Dear Aaron,

Just heard about your surgery, hope all is well and that you are on your way to recovery.

Just wanted to drop you a line to wish you a speedy recovery and to you and your family a shana tova umetuka.

Regards to all,

Linda Lehrer

Dear Aaron,

I have just returned from Israel and France and I am sorry to hear of your hospitalization. May you be blessed with a speedy and complete recovery from your surgery.

Shana Tova
Murray.

Aaron:
    It was great to have gotten back in touch.  I look forward to a new year with a reunion.  Our card is at: http://Segal.org/shanatova
 
 

Dear Aaron,

We are following your post-op activities. We marvel at your progress and that you change your own dressings and are permitted outside the hospital.
Do you really sleep  and have your 'meals' in the hotel.??

Phil and I wish you and Tracy  and your children  a healthy and happy New Year.

When are you scheduled to return to Montreal??  Can't wait to see the new you!!

Love,

Phil and Tammy

September 7, 1999
 

Good morning Aaron:

I hope you are feeling better, you sounded in a lot of pain on the phone  last Friday.  Say allo to Tracey and Michal.
Danielle

From:             "Yesovitch Sales/Arlitex" <arlirosa@openface.ca>
To:               <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          progress
Date sent:        Tue, 7 Sep 1999 21:25:02 -0400

Dear Aaron:

We are tracking your progress both here and with Bubbie Rae.  Everything seems to be good for you and we are all very happy.  We hope you will be home for yontiff and feeling much better.

All the best,

Arnie, Lili, Rosie and Samara
 
 

Send reply to:    "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
From:             "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
To:               "Aaron Remer" <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          yea!
Date sent:        Mon, 6 Sep 1999 23:51:32 -0400

Hi Aaron,

Glad to read you are improving.  I am ignoring your little inuendos about cheating, or shall I ask is it really cheating or is this part of the road to recovery?  If its really cheating I say NYET if it is being on the road to recovery, I say go for it.  KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF.

Say hi to the women in your life.

Edie

Hello there!
With all your interests and all the different things you think about, no surprice you are feeling ill and sick! Start playing golf and look at nice women, have a scotch on the rocks and cigarette - and visit Cote d'Azur from time to time! After some months, you will be as a teenager again! Best regards from a boy of 57 years in Norway - the land of the midnigth-sun and joy!

Roy Kolltuft AS
Sjølyst Plass 3
0278 Oslo
Tlf.:   23 00 18 50
Fax:  23 00 18 51
roy@moteforum.no
 
 

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Aaron,

How are you feeling today?  Each day gets a little better doesn't it.  Tired of jello and broth yet?  Three more days and you can have an egg!  The first egg was good and I remember being surprised how I was not hungry.  My sister, Leslie had her surgery Tuesday, but still is in the hospital, because she started to accumulate fluid in her lungs and chest cavity.  She may get out tomorrow.

Thanks again.

Cathy Satter

Glad to hear that you are out of the hospital and on the way to recovery. We wish you the best and will send you the occasional funny to keep your spirits up
    Sam & Eunice

   p.s. regards to Tracey and Michal
 

Forwarded to:     aaron@acces.com
Forwarded by:     tracey@acces.com
Date forwarded:   Sun, 5 Sep 1999 00:21:39 -0400
Send reply to:    "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
From:            "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
To:               <tracey@acces.com>
Subject:          Hello to you & Michal
Date sent:        Sun, 5 Sep 1999 00:18:10 -0400

Hi Tracey,

Hope you are all doing well.  I amsure it must be hard for both you & Michal to watch Aaron going through what he is.  But you have to be brave for him, because he sure is a good sport, going through what he is and sharing his with everyone, good for him and his honesty.  I hope things will speed up for him and of course you.  I guess each day is one day less of discomfort for him.  Hang in and Kiss Michal for me.

Love & Kisses

Aunty Edie
 

Send reply to:    "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
From:             "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
To:               <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          brave little young lady
Date sent:        Sun, 5 Sep 1999 00:20:58 -0400

Dear Michal,

I am sure this week has been a little hard for you, but I must say you probably were a wonderful support system for both your Mom & dad.  Keep up the good work.

Love

Aunty Edie
 
 

Hi Aaron,

 I hope and trust that you are back on your feet, and not bothered by nausea and vomiting as side effects.  The stuff you wrote on your website regarding the operation and convalescence is well done, in my opinion.  The worst, I assume, is behind you.

 We have had an unbelievably fine spell of weather at Manitou .... warm, light breeze, clear skies .... lasting many days, a good sign for your return.

     Regards,

      Rob

Aaron,
Hoping you are having a speedy recovery.
My thoughts are with you, Tracey and your family.
"Cousin Julikins"

Hi Aaron:

We've been checking your daily update every couple of hours.  Happy to hear the operation went well and hoping that you're not in too much pain.  This is now friday evening and we were hoping for a new update by now, hope everything is doing as well as should be expected and you're not in too much pain.  Bob and I are going out on the boat tomorrow for the day.  We are going to chateau Montebello for brunch with friends and should be back in the evening.  Hope to have a daily update from you when we get back.
Our thoughts are with you.

Diane and Bob,

From:             "Bernard" <sybern@attcanada.net>
To:               "Remer" <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          Refuah Schelema
Date sent:        Fri, 3 Sep 1999 00:54:40 -0400

Dear Aaron and Tracey
Received your E-mail, it was nice to hear from you, and to see that your spirit is up.  Way to go!!!!!! Thank-g-d the surgery is now behind you and we trust it went well, and hope that it will bring the results you are hoping for. We want you to know that ,  you have been in our thoughts and prayers, and hope that you will continue to do well in your recovery. May each day bring you renewed strength and energy/ With Tracey at your side and the love that surrounds you , and the Professionals
that are looking after you there is every reason to believe in the success of your surgery. Our best wishes for a  Shana Tova - May the coming year bring health, serenity, peace, satisfaction, and blessing, and all that jazzzz......anyway I'm sure you catch the drift.
                                                   Hugs N'Stuff
                                                   Sybil & Bernie
It's now almost 1a.m. but I was determined to get this off to you before another day goes by.
Shabbat Shalom

You have just received an animated greeting card from Kathy Gardos You'll see the personal greeting by using the following Web location.

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Hi Aaron,

I'm Donna and I met you and Tracey when you were leaving the hospital on Wednesday.  Hopefully by now you are feeling much better and are doing some walking.  I have not had my surgery yet, however I am scheduled for it 10/19/99.  I do however have quite a few friends that have had the surgery and they all agree that the first week, even the first month is the biggest hurdle, but after that it's a piece of cake(Oops!!).  I know you'll be fine and I will continue to track your progress.  Tracey, hopefully your doing OK also.

Take care,
Donna

Just a little funny to cheer you up

{censored}.. editor

Dear Aaron:

I heard of your recent surgery.  There is a doctor in Middletown Ohio that is performing the same surgery.  I went down and met to hear what they had to say a few weeks ago.  You are much braver then I am.  I decided that since my health was good, that I would wait until things were perfected or until it was a health issue for me.

I admire your courage and I hope you are happy with your results.  Hang in there.

Deb Borns
 
 

From:             "Peter Kemeny" <peter@kemeny.com>
To:               "AARON REMER (E-mail)" <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          Hope your feeling better.
Date sent:        Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:14:07 -0400

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Shana Tova to you and all the family.

Best Wishes.

Peter
 

Date sent:        Thu, 02 Sep 1999 22:53:28 -0400
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@acces.com>
From:             the Blanshays <blanshay@aei.ca>
Subject:          FEEL-GOOD VIBES

Dear Aaron,

Oy! I waited with anticipation today to hear more news from your daily log.
I just  read the latest. The main thing is that you came through safe and sound. Also you are fortunate to be such a strong person so you will beat the initial discomfort in good time. In the meantime, with every hour that passes, you are that much closer to healing and feeling better. Every hour that passes is another hour 'won' towards recovery.

In case you need anything that a San diego native might be able to help with, I am giving you the number of a special friend of mine. He lives in San Diego and is a real sweetheart. If you or Tracey or Michal need something or want something, you can call him and he will be happy to help. (to give you some background: he is an artist and is now working on designing a store. He was brought up in Hawaii but his family moved to San Diego when he was a teen-ager. He is 32 yrs old. Eccentric in a warm way.)
His work schedule is fairly flexible but he is usually 'out and about' during the day so the best times to get him are between 7:00-9:00 am or after 10:00 pm at night. I will call him tonight to tell him to expect a call. His number is: [s n i p].
 

In the meantime, wishing you a speedy and comfortable recovery. Sending positive healing thoughts your way!

Linda
 
 

Hi Tracey,

My name is Cathy and I met you this afternoon (elevator) when you were picking up your husband to take him to your hotel.  The first couple of days will be a little rough, but each day is a new day and the healing is a little better.  I look at the whole surgery as like being a little pregnant for a few months, not knowing what you can't eat to what you can eat.  But in the end, the weight loss is so quick and you feel so good that you forget how awful you felt the first few days.  My husband has a high pain tolerance, but when he is hurting he hurts and I have to be sensitive to that.  But I don't think men could ever deal with childbirth!

The group support is good and maybe Aaron can find a group up in Montreal
somewhere, if not subscribing to the www.onelist.com works good too.   You just go to that page and request to subsribe to the ossg (obesity surgery support group) and you can request a digest of all the e-mails in one attachment.  It's good for me, because there are many others out there going through the same thing, and we can share our experiences with them.

My older sister Leslie had her surgery yesterday, you will probably meet her next week at the docs office or at the nutriention class.  Try and stay connected with the group you meet with next week.  Tonight we had all come from dinner at a local restaurant with many people my "other sister" had surgery the same week with.  One lady came from Montana and has lost 176 lbs. since November.  She was like a different person.

This is one of the best decisions I made, I hope Aaron will someday feel the
same, it will just take some time.  Good luck to you.

P.S.  I am traveling to Montreal next month, trying to research on some nice hotels near the downtown area.  Are you familiar with the Hotel Du Parc?  It is owned by the Renissance Hotels.  It seems like a nice place in the picture, but I am not sure about the area.  Appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks again,
Cathy Satter
LAP RNY 8/19/98
down 98 lbs. and 33 inches
Dr. G. Wesley Clark,
Alvarado Medical Center

From:             Sandy & Eleni & the kids <nitelite@total.net>
To:               Aaron <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          There's an e-card waiting for you
Date sent:        Wed,  1 Sep 1999 21:06:55 -0700 (PDT)

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Dear Aaron,

I hope you are recovering well from your surgery. I look forward to hearing from
you when you are able to respond. Chazak ve'ematz.

Best.
Stephen

From:             Sam Chaim <SChaim@BravoDigital.com>
To:               'Aaron' <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          Surgery
Date sent:        Sun, 29 Aug 1999 09:43:36 -0400

Dear Aaron & Tracey

All the best luck. See you soon.

Sam & Judi
Chaim

Send reply to:    "Sam" <sam@proment.com>
From:             "Sam" <sam@proment.com>
To:               <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:
Date sent:        Tue, 31 Aug 1999 16:33:00 -0400
Organization:     Proment Corporation

Dear Aaron,

Needless to say our thoughts are with you.  At times like this, we become conscious that we are all really in G-d's hands.  We pray for you and for your good healty.  Be sure that a very special "meshabarach" will be made for you at the Loon Lake Synagogue this Shabat with special intensity and purity of heart.

We look forward with great anticipation to receive your next e-mail which we hope will tell us that things are moving as they were programmed and we hope they are.

With our very best wishes,
 
 

Brenda and Sammy

Send reply to:    "Jasmine" <jasmine@proment.com>
From:             "Jasmine" <jasmine@proment.com>
To:               <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          YOU
Date sent:        Mon, 30 Aug 1999 11:41:00 -0400
Organization:     Proment Corporation

Dear Aaron,

Since I am the "receiver" of Mr. Gewurz's e-mail, I learnt of your upcoming operation.  I know from Vicky that you are now approximately 2 hours away from it.  I want to wish to you all the good luck in the world!!!  I certainly hope that everything will go well for you as I can relate so much to how you feel and your desire to lose weight. I know for a fact how it is hard to live with a body that we don't like and the feeling of "impuissance" for this and all those feelings related.

I will think very strongly of you, will pray for the full success of your operation, wish you well, wish that your health will be OK, that your morale will be great and more so, wish you the success that you are hoping for.

Jasmine
 

Date sent:        Sun, 29 Aug 1999 14:31:24 -0700
From:             sandra boorne soller <boornesoller@sympatico.ca>

Send reply to:    boornesoller@sympatico.ca
To:               aaron@acces.com
Subject:          Well wishing

Greetings from the Sollers.  Hope all is well with you.  Best of luck for tomorrow.  Looking forward to seeing you back up north.  Me, Sandra, Lianne, Nick and Greg.

Our email address is boornesoller@sympatico.ca

Date sent:        Fri, 27 Aug 1999 15:29:08 -0400
From:             "Seymour Steinman" <ssteinman@scp.qc.ca>
To:               <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          Good Wishes

Dear Aaron,

The  email is such a very useful  vehicle. We can keep in touch even when we can't telephone.

I wish you all the best for your surgery and a speedy recovery.
I will visit you once you will have returned home.

I leave for Vancouver on Wednesday for my son's wedding on the 5th.

   Sy

happy your surgery went well

From:             "Raynald Hudon" <rayh@groupe-axone.com>
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          hi
Date sent:        Wed, 1 Sep 1999 08:53:38 -0400

Hi,

I've seen Prof Krantz and he told me everything went well with the operation.

I'm glad to here that. I am sure the recovery will go just fine.

Rest and relax Aaron.
 

BYe!

Ray
 

Date sent:        Thu, 2 Sep 1999 00:59:49 -0400 (EDT)
From:             sharon@mlink.net
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          Re: Thinking of you

Hi,

I've been checking the site almost hourly, still no news... but so happy to hear from you!!!

All the best,

Sharon.
 

From:             milan@acces.com
To:               aaron@acces.com
Date sent:        Sun, 29 Aug 1999 23:02:32 -0400
Subject:          Hello
Priority:         normal

Hi Aaron, Tracey & Michal,

We came home tonight from Toronto & looked up the message from you on the computer. I called down Pearl and we looked at the whole thing together.

AARON We want to wish you only the best for tomorrow. We know that everything WILL be alright.

I will also send you new pictures of our gang, since you have only older ones on the Web site.

Take care and love.

Pearl & Milan

Hi Aaron & Tracy,

Hope this finds you both well and in good spirits.  Have been spending time on your
web site, WOW.  But that can be up for discussion at a later date. The most important thing at the moment is for you Aaron to get through this surgery and Tracy hang in and stay at his side.  As to-day is the sabbath our thoughts and wishes are with you.  I know you will be uncomunicado for the next few days, I will get my information from Zelda & Arnold.  I will leave your secretary alone, as I am sure she will be up to her eye balls in inquireys.  So without sounding redundant Aaron, think good positive thoughts and instruct them in the operating room that they should also have positive thoughts, their is something to that belief system.  Until we hear from you we send you our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Love
Edie & Hy
 

Send reply to:    "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
From:             "Edie" <ediemtl@total.net>
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          Re: Surgery
Date sent:        Wed, 1 Sep 1999 23:08:17 -0400

Hi Aaron,
Just a little note to tell you that we are thinking about you.  I hope by now you are starting to be on the road to recovery.  Hope Tracy and Michal are holding up.  Be well and here''s hoping for a very speedy recovery.

Edie & hy
 

From:             "FDL" <jeff@fdl.qc.ca>
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          Re: Fw: Harley
Date sent:        Thu, 2 Sep 1999 11:47:09 -0400

How are you doing?  No, I'm not trying to make you bust your stitches, just put a smile on your face.

How did the surgery go?  How long are you in hospital, and what restrictions have they given you?

Take care, and a speedy recovery.

Good Luck,

Donna, Jeff and the gang
 

From:             "Yesovitch Sales/Arlitex" <arlirosa@openface.ca>
To:               <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          SURGERY
Date sent:        Tue, 31 Aug 1999 19:56:52 -0400

Dear  Aaron:

Since you are reading this it means you are better and through the worst of your ordeal.  I spoke to Bubby Rae today and she gave me the scoop about what is up.  I hope you are feeling much better and will be home to celebrate yontiff here in Montreal.  We are all thinking about you and hoping you have a quick and uneventful recovery.  Stay in touch.  We will watch your progress here on the net. Love,
Arnie and Lili and Rosie and Samara
 

From:             "J.R Adams" <Surviving@polyinter.com>
To:               "Aaron Remer" <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          Agile computer.
Date sent:        Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:16:07 -0400

Dear Aaron,

 Knowing that your computer usually travels with you, I trust that it will receive this message of best wishes for a trouble-free convalescence.  I have examined the pictures of the procedure on your website, and assume that your surgeon is so practiced that he does it quickly and efficiently.
We soon hope to see an Aaron Remer with a diminished appetite and correspondingly reduced waistline.

 All the best,

 Rob (from the country of the M & N Railroad).
 

Date sent:        Thu, 02 Sep 1999 15:47:56 -0500
To:               aaron@acces.com
From:             ALLOUL Marc <alloul2@slb.com>
Subject:          Best Wishes

Dear Aaron,

Avi and myself have been whatching your web page .. and found out about your recent difficult time.

We hope that everything will go under control very soon..

Avi propose a tennis tournement (even if he thinks that he will win).

Chanah Tova ou metouca for you and all the family.

MARC
 

Glad Diane checked the e-mail...I was thinking about you this week. Read some of the questions asked the doctor and noted his recommendation for no inter-meal
snacks. I think you'll still need some will-power.
Best of luck in the operation. Let us know as soon as it's over.

P.S. Hugs and kisses to  Michal for me

Bob
 

Hi Aaron:

Just writing to let you know that we are thinking about you. I hope the operation went well and that you're not in too much pain. How is Tracey holding up?  I know you won't be able to write to us for a few days but we're anxiously awaiting news. Hi to Tracey and Michal.  Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Diane and Bob
 

Dear Aaron, thank  you for your letter. I read your operation-log and I noticed that I should let know something that came to my mind while reading the log. You might heard about it from your surgeons, many people wake up with a basic problem to inhale because of the air that was pumped into their belly by the surgeons. I can tell you that I forgot to tell my brother about it and when he had an ulcer operation he couldn't breath and they had to calm him down with shots. When he realized that I knew about it and didn't tell him... he could kill  me. So I'm not taking chances with you (although I think you know about it...). Aaron send regards to Tracy and kisses to Michal. Keep your spirit high and everything will be fine.
Allon

P.S.- can we call Tracy's cellular phone?

Dr. Allon Canaan.
Work:
   Yale University
   School of Medicine
   Department of Internal Medicine
   Section of Medical Oncology.
   333 Cedar st. New Haven CT 06520-8032
   P.O.Box 208032
   Phone: (203) 785-6509/737-5482
   Fax:   (203) 737-5698

Home:
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   TeleFax: (203) 387-4870

From:             GFra200679@aol.com
Date sent:        Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:17:44 EDT
Subject:          Re: Surgery
To:               aaron@remer.org

Dear Aaron,
Thanks for writing me . We certainly will be tuning in.

Best wishes and Godspeed

Ruth Gerry & Justin Frankel
 

Date sent:        Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:50:31 -0400
From:             Philip Greenberg <76743.2254@compuserve.com>
Subject:          Get Well (Better) Quick
To:               "aaron@acces.com" <aaron@acces.com>

Dear Aaron,

Thank-you for including us on your list. We had no idea....

Your web site is fantastic. Tammy and I will follow your progress on it. I
am also interested in your Israel links.

Shana tova to you, Tracey and the children. (We checked all their pictures)
 

Phil and Tammy.
 

From:             "Dr. Ditza Gross" <ditza@tasmc.health.gov.il>
To:               "'aaron@acces.com'" <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          Aaron,health
Date sent:        Thu, 2 Sep 1999 17:23:32 +0300

Dear Aaron;

I do hope that the surgery went all right And you are feeling OK
I did not succeed in getting to the page of the update on how you are doing
Let me know that everything is fine.

Shana Tova

Yours

Ditza
 

From:             "Dr. Ditza Gross" <ditza@tasmc.health.gov.il>
To:               'Aaron' <aaron@acces.com>
Subject:          RE: coach
Date sent:        Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:44:53 +0300
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Aaron [SMTP:aaron@acces.com]
Sent: à àåâåñè 15 1999 23:59
To: Dr. Ditza Gross
Subject: RE: coach

On 15 Aug 99 at 9:37, Dr. Ditza Gross wrote:

Dear Aaron

I do not know whether they give an immediate answer.
With regards to the training I do suggest that you will use the small device called IMT. If there is an accumulating saliva you can stop clear the saliva and continue for 15 min twice daily. With the coach you need to do only 15 deep inspirations twice daily not 15 minutes.
 

Yours

 Ditza
 

From:             "Dr. Ditza Gross" <ditza@tasmc.health.gov.il>
To:               'Aaron' <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          RE: coach
Date sent:        Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:10:28 +0300
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Aaron [SMTP:aaron@remer.org]
Sent: ä àåâåñè 12 1999 2:27
To: Dr. Ditza Gross
Subject: coach

Shalom Ditza,

I received the "Coach2". Let me know what to do with it.
Unfortunately I can't get a Pulmonary test for at least many weeks.  The nurses just came off strike and everything is backlogged. Perhaps a private lab? Do you know any? Regards Aaron

Dear Aaron;
For the pulmonary function tests try the Mount Sinai hospital. If  you have any problems ask Mr. Joe Rothbart  Tel: 3421440 (I hope the number has not changed) you can tell him that I ask that he will help you. Otherwise talk with Dr. Eli Metouk either at the Montreal General hospital the respiratory division 9348014 or at the chest hospital 8495201 or at the St Mary's hospital. He is a really good pulmonologist and we are very good friends. If you do talk with him you can tell him that I am organizing an international meeting on 14-16th of March 2000 and as soon as I will have the final version of the preliminary program I will contact him.

With regards to the coach you should exhale until you cannot exhale anymore air and then you inhale through the coach slowly until you cannot take any more air in and watch the marked volume that the blue thing goes up to. 

Good luck.

Yours Ditza
 

Dear  Aaron;

I will answer your questions:
1. The difference between pulmonary functions and stress test is that stress test you do an exercise and the response of your heart and breathing, that is the number of breath and the amount of ventilation is monitored in response to the stress. On the other hand the pulmonary function test measures the maximum volume you can take into your lungs as well as the flows (maximum and flow at
various volumes) this test is done at rest and measures only the capacity of your lungs and not your heart. 2. My fax and telephones are: Tel: 972 2 6481901 (home) Fax at home: 970 0 6481902 Tel at work:
972 3 6973936 Email: Ditza@tasmc.health.gov.il

Thank you very much for everything
 
 

Ditza
 

Dear Aaron;
Thanks for the wonderful note on men, I did get a kick out of it.
It defines almost everything. I do hope you will be all right.
Let me hear from you when you have results of the pulmonary functions and if you started to work with the inspiratory muscle trainer. You have enough time to improve and be prepared for the surgery. By the way have you lost any weight? Do you smoke ? If you do, you have to stop at least two week prior to surgery, preferably longer to prevent excessive accumulation of secretions which could lead to the development of pneumonia or other complications after surgery.

Let me hear from you

Take care

Yours

Ditza.

Good luck from all of us

From:             "Jeremy Litt" <insite@gezernet.co.il>
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@remer.org>
Subject:          Re: Surgery

Date sent:        Fri, 27 Aug 1999 16:12:39 +0300

Aaron, I wish you the very best.  I really hope that the surgery goes well for you and that you will come out of it healthy and with renewed vigor.  I was thinking about you the other day and wanted to write an email message, as so much has happened here that I'd like to tell you about and share with you.  But that can wait.

I'll be following your progress on the web.

Shabbat Shalom

Jeremy Litt
 

From:             Randy & Sharon Tischler <tisch@netvision.net.il>
To:               "'Aaron'" <aaron@remer.org>

Subject:          RE: Surgery
Date sent:        Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:36:01 +0300

Hi Aaron,
This came as a total surprise.
I've looked through the website, and really appreciate your courage in taking this step. We pray for your quick and easy recovery. I hope that you're feeling well when you read this, and that Tracey and the kids are as well. Looking forward to hearing about the great ways in which the change is affecting your life.

Da"sh chum and lehitraot.

Randy
 

Subject:          Re: Surgery
Date sent:        Sun, 29 Aug 99 09:32:27 -0600
From:             dtuvim <dtuvim@telusplanet.net>
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@remer.org>

hi aaron. tachzik maamad vetavri maher shana tova  dory
 

From:             Lennywol@aol.com
Date sent:        Sun, 29 Aug 1999 16:49:25 EDT

Subject:          Re: Surgery
To:               aaron@remer.org

Dear Aaron  you are a very special person. What you did last week for CIJR was unbelievable and you and TRACEY were so gracious and hospitable as hosts for an amazing day  It will always be remembered by MONA and I . It was wirth all the effort because it was so effective and you got the message accross. I am only sorry for those who did not attend.  Hope you recover and get to full steam ahead inall you endeavors. You are truly unique and we wish you all the very best.

MONA  AND  LENNY WOLMAN.

HAPPY NEW YEAR>
 

From:             Lennywol@aol.com
Date sent:        Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:20:00 EDT
Subject:          Re: Surgery
To:               aaron@remer.org

Dear Aaron  It is Tues 830 pm in Mtl and we did not see any report on your recovery. Our thoughts and good wishes are with you tonite,hope some news on Wed. 

REGARDS 

MONA AND LENNY
 

Keep up your enthusiasm.

Let me know what happens

Dr. David Morris

Shalom,

We had news from Arnie and your mother and thank god that everything is going well up till now.
Ari called many times, he also tried to reach Tracey and left a message on her cellular. I sent him the information re his email but he did not understand what to do, so Raynald will come tomorrow and he will phone him to explain the procedure. You sent me a fax adressing to Rabbi Carlebach of 4 pages which I received only the first page, but what I suppose to do with this ? That's it for today.

Best wishes to you and your family,
Vicky
 

Hi Aaron, I'm sure this procedure will be benefical for you and hope it will go smoothly and uneventful. We'll arrive at Montreal on the 22.8.99 and plan to stay for one year. We'll see you than. Regards to the family.

Zvi.
 

From:             jonwener@canderel.com
To:               "Aaron" <aaron@remer.org>
Date sent:        Fri, 27 Aug 1999 07:13:38 -0400
Subject:          Re: Surgery
 
 

Aaron I wish you only good things and the best of luck on the surgery. I think you are taking a courageus step and I hope it wil work for you. Knowing your drive and committment to accomplish the things you set out to do ,I have no doubt!

Please stay in touch and the very best of luck!

Shana Tova
With all our love

Jonathan