carlen

I will be getting my new sleeve in two weeks! A bit nervous as the surgery will involve undoing my previous Nissen Fundoplication surgery from approximately 6 years ago. My surgeon is being extra cautious and has stated I will be in the hospital with a drain for about 5 to 6 days post op and the surgery will take about 6 hours. I'm also having all kinds of extra imaging tests done. I am wondering if anyone out there has gone through this and what there outcome was afterward? Did it take you longer to recover after the surgery? Do you think you had a harder time with recovery? Any information would be greatly appreciated! My surgery is scheduled for 10/6/11 at Scripps Mercy in San Diego, CA. Happy Day to All! Carlen

Hi, I live in Hesperia and will get my new sleeve on 10/6. There is a support group that meets here on the 3rd thues (we met last night) of each month and is very good. I am having surgery down in San Diego with Dr. Taller at Scripps Mercy (through Kaiser). No kids at home and I retired on disability early (last year, I am 54). Get you Husband to lend a hand with this and show some support. Also, prioritize. let things go for now that aren't that important. Right now, your recovery is the most important thing and it will take some time until you feel 100%. You have had major surgery, you are recovering and you are changing you entire life in the process. Don't try to do it all at this stage. Anyway, I am usually around here every day, feel free to contact me! Hugs and best of luck Carlen

I'm going to give you some advise - look to what YOU want, look to what YOU think YOU can handle. Was your wife leaving unexpected or was this something you knew was coming? Do you feel confident in your remaining support systems of family and friends and of YOURSELF? Ask yourself honestly if this is the right time and place for you now and you will know if you should proceed. Don't take my advise or anyone else - look toward yourself and yourself alone as long as you can be 100% honest with yourself (and at this stage you should be!) Best of luck to you and I will keep you in my thoughts.