celticwinter

It's been awhile since I have posted here, actually I havent posted since my surgery on 2/13/13, I have been a lil angry and didnt want to give anyone the wrong impression of a proceedure that could save their life. First a lil bit about myself, I weighed over 320 before my surgery I am now at 277 have A-fib, take heart meds and a blood thinner. Prior to my surgery I was to stop taking my blood thinner (5 days prior) well I forgot and started 4 days prior but I did inform my doctor of my mistake, he said not to worry. I was admitted the nite before surgery so they could monitor my blood and the numbers were still a lil high so the morning of surgery they gave me plasma to bring down my numbers for the INR. I was scheduled for 7 a.m. but wasnt taken til 4 p.m. since my levels were still high, mean while they gave me a total of 5 bags of plasma. I woke up from the surgery alright and was walking around that evening and the next morning fine actually the nurses were teasing me that I would get out early. Then holy hell broke loose and I went downhill in a flash, my blood pressure dropped to 78/38 I couldnt breath nor could I respond to their request. I went into kidney and respitory failure due to having my system overloaded with fluids!!! BUT they didnt tell me this was the reason until I was being discharged 2 weeks later, they just kept telling me they didnt know what was wrong grrrr. So I come home having to have oxygen 24/7 which I never had before, a visiting nurse and therapist. My doctor said they got a lil over zealous the day of surgery, and I was thinking you could have killed me. Needless to say I was angry because of a surgery that should have only kept me in the hospital 2 days ended up to be 14 days and I come home very weak and with oxygen. I went to my first post op appointment .....strained was putting it lightly, I skipped my second but went to my 3rd and saw the PA. It's gonna be a long recovery, I have to have my kidneys checked once a month til August--so far so good. Im still winded so I dont exercise alot but I am down 43 lbs. What I want you to know is if there is any questions or feelings about what they are doing to you MAKE them explain everything and how it will affect you....dont let them treat you like an outsider THIS is your body you have the right to know what they are doing and WHY! NOW do I regret having the surgery NO not at all what I regret is the effects of some of the proceedures they did prior to my surgery. I wish everyone success in their journey and a healthy and happy life I will get there the road is just a lil longer at the moment. Celtic

I am tomorrow too, Im actually in hospital now and surgery is 730 in am. Being scared is normal, and I am big time. Good Luck to you see you in recovery.

Im from the area and am in Hamot tonite will have surgery in morning. We go to same Dr office, I have Dr Arreola. This has been an interesting journey, and Im excited for the next stage. We have alot in common including b-days lol. Hope to hear from you.

OK here we go....gotta finish packing my bags and be ready to leave in the morning. I have to be admitted the day before surgery so they can monitor my blood....then surgery is set for 7:30 wed morning. I have to stay til friday so I'll take my computer, give me something to do Im nervous, I'd be a liar if I said I wasnt. I told hubby I was leaving here a fat, flumpy old fart and coming back hell on wheels, boy is he in for the ride of his life lol.....thats ok its good for him. Everybody good luck on your surgeries and will see you on the flip side

too funny....I saw that and I could think of was Cheech & Chong and their tube steak smothered in underwear LOL ........great post

He's probably getting nervous lol.....cuz you know he noticed and he knows others have noticed too the silly man

I can relate to all things listed. It is so sad how doing the simple things in life such as be able to tie your shoes, sitting in a chair, riding a ride can become such a burden. I think, no, I know I wont miss the looks from people who think being over weight is contagious! All these feelings and insecurities will be a thing of the past but I will always remember the feelings they brought me and hopefully I can be an inspiration for someone else to make the journey to "Life after Obesity".

Had my final Dr visit today and saw the anesthesiologist...everythings a go. My surgery is 2/13 I go into the hosiptal 2/12 so they can monitor my blood since I am on blood thinners, then Im the first surgery on Wed. This has been a long haul but now its here nervous, scared, giddy and cant wait to clean out my closet! Good luck to you all and I know we will all succeed in our journey to a healthier life

Day 4 of my 12 day pre op diet, clear liquids and 3-4 protiens shakes a day...yuck but Im gonna keep at it. This is the hardest thing I have had to do and I knew it would be. Today 2/4 I meet with my surgen, sign the necessary paperwork and then off to see the anesthesiologist surgery is 2/13/13. I have been doing alot of reflecting on my life during this journey, but thats another post. Good luck on your surgeries!!!!!!

Sending prayers, strength and positive thoughts. Good luck and know that there are people out here thinking of you.

I started mine 2/1 for the next 12 its clear liquids....I keep telling myself I can do this yes I can.

Started pre op diet today 12 days of liquids but I think this is the hardest part. Surgery will be on Feb 13 in Erie Pa. This is one journey that I am really looking forward too.

Congrats!!!!! I'll be there with ya mine is scheduled for the 13th I start my pre-op diet tomorrow ---- Let the count down begin.

Hmmm dunno what they do with them. Maybe tie them in a bow

I would like an invite too please. My surgery is scheduled for the 13th of Feb. I start my pre op diet on the first, 12 days of liquid. Now Im just getting everything here ready for my surgery so I wont have to worry about them. No one really knows what I am up too except my hubby, son and bff, it will be a total different look from my head to my toes. Wonder if anyone will reconize me lol

Congrats!!!!!!! I have mine on the 13th also Happy Valentines Day!

I just recieved the call from my doc office and surgery is set for Feb 13, 2013!!!! Im doing my happy dance and my tummy is doing flip flops. I start my pre-op diet on Friday, o what fun but I am going to treat myself to something hot and spicy this week and then down to business. I dunno if I am more excited or scared or if it is just a mixture of both. Let phase 2 of the journey begin

Thanks!!!! Hubby's taking a nap and hasnt heard the news yet lol, I was teasing him the other day and asked him what he thought of his wife in a pair of skinny jeans---Im 54 but still young in the heart

You look wonderful!!!!

Pennsylvania

I have only told my hubby, son and a good friend. I havent told anyone in my family since they are totally against WLS, my mother's favorite thing to say is chew it and spit it out. My brother is a Dr. and my sister is a NUT for a large insurance co. and both say watch what you eat Sooooo I have basically gone underground so to speak lol and am going under renovation per say, more than just WLS. I will see them in 5-6 months and whether I tell them or not I havent decicded on as of yet or maybe I will let them read it in my memoirs. This is a very personal decision and I dont want any negative influence in my journey.

You look great

You look wonderful!! You face is glowing and you have such a positive aurora about you. Thank you for sharing your journey with me you are an inspiration

HAHAHAHA!!

Im right there with ya I had mine on monday now the waiting game begins. Here have a Healthy Choice Frozen Greek Yogurt Raspberry is to die for. Good Luck on your journey!!!!