FinallyChanging

Hi all. Im scheduled for surg 11/22/2010. My PCP has had me test my sodium levels 3 times and they always come back low. I have asked my PCP if this raises my risk factor during surg. I have yet to hear back from the office. Has anyone heard/read anything on this? I could not find anything in the other threads. Thanks

ok so now I am getting a little bit excited again. I went to the Dr this morning and my PCP was not there so I ssaw another Dr. he said that he understands why my Dr was being cautious but he does not see a problem with me having the surg on 11/22! Of course he took more test and said that if the sodium level decreases than I should consider rescheduling. Im confident in my surgeon and I know his team will check me completely prior to me being under anesthesia. This adventure of mine has been an emotional rollcoaster. I just cant wait for the fun part.... Thanks to those that replied. Have a good day all

Well.....guess I got my answer. My PCP called and told me to cancel the service. Im going in tomorrow morning to see what treatment she is requesting for the low sodium levels. I wanna cry. I have done so much to have this service on 11/22. I know its for the best tho. Darnit.

Wow. Good thing the anesthesiologist checked. I am going in to have my blood drawn again tonight and I hope it is ok. I do drink plenty of fluid thru the day but since my PCP told me about the low levels I have restricted it a bit. I dont exceed 48 oz per day. That hasnt really helped. I called to my surg office and the nurse said she would call me back... so in the meantime I am just waiting (and stressing)..... Im sure all will be well but as you know the in between time is a bummer.

My auth with my insurance went thru just fine. I am scheduled for surg on 11/22/2010. Yesterday I get a call from my PCP office stating my lab work was a little off. She said that my sodium was low and I should be on resticted liquids for the next two weeks. Im freakin out over here. Low liquid and a super low calorie pre op diet. Oh guys... I hope I can get thru this. The surgeons office said he will need a release from the PCP to move forward with the surg. I think that will be fine because the sodium level was just slightly off but its yet another "step" that I have to take and I hope it will be all worth while soon...... Oh I am down 13.5 pounds since 09/27/2010. I need to get one of those cool ticker thingamajiggs. LOL

:wub:I have had all my pre op testing done: Chest Xray EKG Lab work Dietician Consult Mental Health Group Health Support Groups I have my consult on Tuesday the 26th with my surgeon but I am wondering if I am missing anything. My last questions are about the fills and the way the Dr will manage them... how often how much and the such. I am scared that I am moving too fast and may have overlooked something. Anyone know where I can find a list of questions so I can make sure I know the answers? Oh and yes I have limited my caloric intake and I do work out now. Thanks Guys!