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My surgery had been scheduled for this Tuesday, September 10th. On Thursday I went for my pre-surgical clearance from my PCP. Turns out that through the whole recent process (PST, Anesthesia consult, class) nobody 'noticed' that I am taking a high dose of steroids for the last month for what they 'think' is arthritis, although I have written it on each sheet I have filled out. Apparently as it turns out they are not only hurtful to your stomach, but they also slow down the body's ability to heal...not cool side effects for surgery that involves ones stomach... PCP didnt clear me I TOTALLY understand intellectually that postponing is the right thing to do, but I was emotionally ready, 5 days from something I have been actively working towards since the beginning of the year with tests etc. Now I am kind of up in the air until we can figure out what the deal is with my joints (wrists and hands) before we can reschedule my surgery Just wanted to vent, thanks for listening. (I posted this in the wrong forum and cant figure out how to remove)
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Jane - If you had to do it over again, would you forego the ability to take pain meds and have the surgery anyway?
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Thanks all, I appreciate the support!! Belladonna - I am also on prednisone Thing is it makes me feel great. they have tried weaning me off it but as soon as they lower the dose, the pain comes back. I have to go to another rheumatologist next Thursday for a 2nd opinion.
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My surgery had been scheduled for this Tuesday, September 10th. On Thursday I went for my pre-surgical clearance from my PCP. Turns out that through the whole recent process (PST, Anesthesia consult, class) nobody 'noticed' that I am taking a high dose of steroids for the last month for what they 'think' is arthritis, although I have written it on each sheet I have filled out. Apparently as it turns out they are not only hurtful to your stomach, but they also slow down the body's ability to heal...not cool side effects for surgery that involves ones stomach... PCP didnt clear me I TOTALLY understand intellectually that postponing is the right thing to do, but I was emotionally ready, 5 days from something I have been actively working towards since the beginning of the year with tests etc. Now I am kind of up in the air until we can figure out what the deal is with my joints (wrists and hands) before we can reschedule my surgery Just wanted to vent, thanks for listening.
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Thank you Melody!! Just reading that was encouraging! You have no idea. Will look for the thread you mentioned!
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Lost 22lbs in 24 days
maggie119 replied to kim2002's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Whats needed for surgery? No pre op diet..
maggie119 replied to keke's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Your Doc hasnt given you a diet to follow? The nutritionist in my Docs group office give a 2 week plan, but my Doc wants his patients to do it for 4 weeks. In the case of mine, it is liquid during the day and then a lean and green dinner. Or if I chose I can do liquid all day. Protein is the name of the game. High protein. -
Seeking a Buddy - Nassau County, Long island, New York
maggie119 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi All - I am new to the site. Have my date set for September 10th at Syosset Hospital. Am very nervous. Could definitely use a buddy!! Marg -
Whos in September? We need some September buddies!
maggie119 replied to janie2024's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am a newb here and my surgery is September 10th! I am sooo nervous and excited!