tlkeuler

I was sleeved on July 19th. After being in revovery for about 2 hours the nurses noticed I wasn't waking up. My blood pressure was dangerously low and when they went to drain my drain, it would not stop and they realized I was bleeding out, right side. I could hear people around me saying how I needed to get to emergency exploritory and opened my eyes twice to see people gasping at what I looked like. I was wisked away and they found a leak in a blood vessel after using a piece of new equiptment through one of the entery areas while doing my sleeve. They didn't know the new tube had little sharp endings on it and it caught when it was being pulled out. Now, I an anemic and have gained 7 pounds, I'm guessing from the massive fulids they have pumped into me. I'm home now and feeling lucky to be alive but hopeless after gaining 7 pounds. TLK

This is just me, but I would get a second opinion.

I hope everyone that had sugery yesterday is doing well!

My surgery is on the 19th as well. I was really excited until the last few days I have felt more scared too. I started my liquid diet today and so far so good. I didn't expect to be ok, but am so far. Just keep your mind on how good this will be for you in the long run and how happy you will be being able to do things you couldn't do before. I can hardly wait to cross my legs! Tracy

My surgery is July 19th too. I am going on my preop diet tomorrow. It's making me very nervous. I have never been successful on one before. You are so lucky to only have to do it for the day before.

My doctor said to use Nioxen shampoo and conditioner and take selenium too.

I live in Salem and am getting sleeved on July 16th. Tracy

Hello everyone, my name is Tracy and I have been plus sized since I was a little girl. My surgery is on July 19th and the closer it gets the more I am either totally excited or just plain scared. I only have to do a week long liquid diet so I think I lucked out with that but am afraid I will not be able to do it......I can't think that way.......I will do it. I would love to keep in contact with all of you July sleevers. I am going to Dr. Tersigni in Coos Bay Oregon. He charges 11,000....for self pay, just in case anyone wants to know. Thank you for all of your stories, it has helped me so much get to this point. Tracy

Hi, Jen I am having my surgery on July 19th. I decided that I would just plain tell everyone I know. I'm at the point that if someone doesn't like it or except it then I know who I truly want around me and who I do not. I too have been reading the blogs and forums and have found it to almost be overwhelming how successful everyone has been. It seems like a God send. You have to do what makes you feel best. If you want to tell people....do it. If not....don't. Just make sure you feel good about what you chose. I'm not going to hide any part of my process. I am so excited and live my life a bit of an open book, but that is just me. I wish you the very best. TK

I have my acid reducer ready to take the morning of surgery. I also just made an apt with a new ENT and maybe they can get this infection under control before surgery. Congrats on your wonderful progress!

Hello, I have been reading the forum for the last month and have been so grateful to all of you that share your experiences. My surgery is scheduled for July 26th. My problem is that I have had a sinus infection since December 2009. I have been on antibiotics since that time. I had my first clear siunus scan on June 26th, and was cleared for surgery, and June 27th I woke up sick...again. My hope is that my sinus issues are being triggered by acid reflux and that by having VGS surgery it will not only help with weight but also with my sinuses. Has anyone heard of it helping? Can I have my sugery with a sinus infection? Any suggestions? (ps...i do all the sinus irrigation, sudafed, nasal sprays etc):scared0:

My surgury isn't until July 26th, but my Dr. told me that a capsule is fine to take. He also said pills can just be cut in half.