ckbw

Hi all, I went in for surgery on the 6th of August and the Dr. made 5 tiny incisions when they brought me into recovery or when I awakened they told me he didn't get the band in because my blood pressure went really high, 280 over 170, and I have never had hypertension. So they had to stop for fear of me having a stroke. I was so disappointed, and have been depressed all this week. Now I'm having to go have an MRI and all these other tests to see what caused this to happen. I don't know if I can have the surgery after all or if I can afford it again. But I've not been sick and not very sore either. If the band doesn't hurt anymore than this I think it would be a breeze. Thanks for all your prayers and congratulations to all you August Bandsters.

Hope you are doing great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi PigsRFlying, I'm really nervous as I think I may be taking the Lovenox my Dr. prescribed wrong. I guess I'll just have to wait until tomorrow and call and find out. I thought he said to give myself one injection daily but the prescription says twice daily. I've had two DVTs so am nervous about having another. How are you feeling? who is doing your surgery? I'll be praying for you. Would you please say a prayer for me also? Thanks, Carolyn

I'm CKBW Surgery Date: 08/07/2007 Dr. Olsen in Nashville, Tn.:heh:

Thanks, Yes, my surgeon is planning on repairing the hernia when he puts the band in. I have lost almost a hundred pounds at least 3 times in my life and gained it all back. I know I can lose the weight but can't keep it off . I'm hopeful that the band will help me as I think I will be eating the same way after I've lost.

Hi wannabethin, I can relate to that. I play golf and am tired of being the largest one that is out there and I've quit going to the pool or beach because I'm so big.

Hi all, It has been awhile since I posted anything,as I originally had a surgery date for July 16 and had to postpone because they found a hyiatal hernia. Went to my surgeon yesterday and set a new date for the 7th of August. Am excited yet scared. I'm on coumadin so have to give myself injections of Lovenox for 4 days before and 9 days after.. Dr. Olsen will be doing my surgery at Cennential in Nashville. I'm older than most of you and sometimes think I must be crazy for doing this. Just pray that I am making the right decision. Thanks, for all your posts. I've been reading them but haven't posted much. Thanks again

Hi, I had my blood work yesterday and I also had an upper GI so had to go without water or food for 12 hours actualy I didn't have anything for 24 hours and they drew blood quiet easily. It took awhile as they had to get 6 vials. However, if you are allowed do drink lots of fluids and it does make it easier. Good Luck, Carolyn

I too am a Lucky 7'er. Am scheduled for surgery on the 16th of July. With Dr. Olsen in Nashville, Tn.:nervous

Sorry Laurend, I told you I wasn't too adept at this. Anyhow, you have been a great help in the past and Thanks

Hi Michelle, I'm Carolyn,I'm scheduled for surgery on the 16th with Dr. Olsen and I'm from Crossville. I'm scheduled for pre-op testing in the 11th. Good luck and God Bless

Thank you Mary, it seems everyone on these forum is so young and maybe I'm just getting cold feet but am still scheduled for the 16th. You have inspired me, thanks

Laurend, Thank you, I finally got my ticker to going. I've been trying for weeks to get that thing done. I'm kind of dumb with things like that too. Hope you are doing great after your surgery.