Low sodium Levels

[FinallyChanging 0]

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

[bayareanan 24]

MY sodium level was low when they drew the blood in the pre op registration. I was on a liquid diet at that point.

When I went to surgery the anesteshiologist (never could spell that word) said I was too low for surgery. She tested it again when I hadnt had any fluids and it came back ok. She said that they wouldnt have done the surgery because it could have made my brain swell.

[FinallyChanging 0]

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.

[FinallyChanging 0]

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.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

Never heard of such a thing! A low sodium level would initially sound like a good thing to me but maybe not?

[FinallyChanging 0]

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