Have a question about previous surgey

[Cinnamon699 0]

I was all set and scheduled for my sleeve on 2.20?.2012. I decided to have a colonoscopy before my sleeve procedure and found out that I have fairly large tumor mass that needs to be removed so no sleeve for now. I was more concerned with getting the sleeve than the possibility of having colon cancer but have now realized that first things first. Does anyone know how long I need to wait before I can get my sleeve? I will be meeting with the surgeon on 2.18 with a surgery date on 3.4. I was so disappointed, all the preparation for an entire year and now this.

[moregoodtimes 331]

During the preop testing for my sleeve a large nodule was found in my thyroid, requiring surgery. I had it done and had my sleeve done one month later. The only comparison would be having major surgeries back to back and being put under twice. I do not feel like there was really any negative impact. I guess only your surgeon could really answer your question. Good luck. My mass turned out to be benign - hope yours does as well. Oh... I am wondering how this will impact Hair loss though... I really dont care... My goal was to get my sleeve and let nothing slow or stop it.

[MelissaGG 9]

I am so sorry to hear about this. I hope that everything turns ok with the first surgery. I really have no advice other than what I would do myself. I think that given the fact these surgeries both involve the digestive system, I would wait until you are "out of the woods" with the first surgery and have fully healed. Best of luck toy you and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May you heal quickly.

[outrigger42 58]

I hope you made a typo and didn't put off colon surgery for a year. If you have a mass then change your priorities about what to concern yourself with. Either way you are going to lose weight. Deal with the prospect of cancer first. If all goes well you should be fine for your scheduled surgery date. Please let us know, we will all be thinking of you.