IM SCARED ...HAVING LAST MINUTE BAD THOUGHTS ABOUT WHAT CAN GO WRONG DURING SURGERY :’(

[dat_sweetmami 81]

SURGERY IS ON TUESDAY...GOD KNOWS IM SCARED ...WORRIED AND I HAVE A SMALL CHILD I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND. HELP!!!!

[Linda 66 34]

SURGERY IS ON TUESDAY...GOD KNOWS IM SCARED ...WORRIED AND I HAVE A SMALL CHILD I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE BEHIND. HELP!!!!

My day is Tuesday as well. I have three daughters and feel the same. What's scared me most was reading yesterday a male member to this site sadly passed 2 was post op from a blood clot...and he was doing well. THAT is working on me big time last night and today. We all know the ricks but *^%# a couple of days before the surgery to have this on your mind! Ughhhhhh

[Linda 66 34]

2 weeks*

[dat_sweetmami 81]

My day is Tuesday as well. I have three daughters and feel the same. What's scared me most was reading yesterday a male member to this site sadly passed 2 was post op from a blood clot...and he was doing well. THAT is working on me big time last night and today. We all know the ricks but *^%# a couple of days before the surgery to have this on your mind! Ughhhhhh

omg that just made me worry more. why exactly did he get a blood clot? was he real heavy? medical conditions prior to surgery ?

[Linda 66 34]

I see that he started at just a little above 400 but I think he was about 390\380 ish post op. just started purée food. I'm really sorry I didn't want to scare you more. I thought that you may have read that too and that's what freaked you out more...cause it did for me. I'm sorry

[Linda 66 34]

Another member said he had a blood clot and it went to his heart. I don't know of any other pre existing conditions for him. I am 260 and 5'7". I'm just taking deep breaths

[RAAinNH 113]

Blood Clot Prevention: Leg Sleeves and Stockings

Ask your doctor if he has ordered special sleeves or stockings for you to wear on your legs to help stop blood clots from forming in your legs while you are in the hospital. The sleeves are called Sequential Compression Device (SCD) system and the stockings are Thrombo Embolic Deterrent hose (TED^® hose). These sleeves and stockings help keep pressure on the legs to help stop blood from clotting.

Along with the SCDs or TED hose, your doctor may order other methods to prevent blood clots. These may include taking medications to thin your blood, doing ankle-pumping exercises, getting out of bed and walking around. Any or all of these may help to stop blood clots.

I hope this eases your mind. Best wishes for a safe surgery.

[Lissa 2,631]

Let me put this in perspective for you. If you have surgery, there is a risk of complications, both on the table and afterwards (stricture, leaks). That risk is very low, less than 1%. If you don't have surgery and continue to remain obese and probably gain even more weight, there is a 100% chance that you will eventually have complications from obesity, even more so than you already have. Almost every obese person has issues with self-image, walking, being out of breath while trying to do the simplest tasks that require physical exertion, not to mention inability to find clothes that look/feel good on the obese body. Eventually, eating badly will clog our arteries, lead to any combination of: asthma, arthritis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, pneumonia, heart failure, blood clots (from inactivity), varicose veins, etc. So, when it comes down to it, it's LESS risky to have WLS than it is to remain obese. Dr. Oz said something that has stuck with me: "If you're 100 pounds overweight...it's like having cancer. You'd operate to remove a cancer, so why wouldn't you have WLS". At 18 +months out, I've had resolution of all my comorbidities, lost over 120 pounds, and I'm living a wonderful life that I couldn't have predicted pre-op. WLS changed and saved my life and I think it will do the same for you. Good luck on your journey!

[RAAinNH 113]

Google Images: Ankle Pumping Exercise.

[Jeannine 12]

I was sleeved on 3/6. I had compression boots in hospital and am still on louvenox injections once daily for 2 weeks total. I did lots of ankle pumps and walked halls the night of my surgery. Making sure to get plenty of activity.

I also had much trepidation the few days prior to my surgery. I thought of everything that could go wrong and quite honestly, almost pulled my I.V. And left hospital the. Morning of.

As was mentioned, there's always risk with surgery but it is minimal.

I am so very sorry for the poor man who lost his life. It's a real heartbreak to hear this. Will someone tell me when was his surgery and when did he pass?

[Michele1024 11]

Who was it that passed?????

[Colemon70 87]

I was so emotional reading about the poor man that passed away. As I'm sure everyone else was. I was defiantly having second thoughts. I know I get the stockings and on meds 3 weeks out to prevent blood clots but there are still risks. It's scary and a hard decision. I wish us all the best.

[Oakleygirl 53]

Blood Clot Prevention: Leg Sleeves and Stockings

Ask your doctor if he has ordered special sleeves or stockings for you to wear on your legs to help stop blood clots from forming in your legs while you are in the hospital. The sleeves are called Sequential Compression Device (SCD) system and the stockings are Thrombo Embolic Deterrent hose (TED^® hose). These sleeves and stockings help keep pressure on the legs to help stop blood from clotting.

Along with the SCDs or TED hose, your doctor may order other methods to prevent blood clots. These may include taking medications to thin your blood, doing ankle-pumping exercises, getting out of bed and walking around. Any or all of these may help to stop blood clots.

I hope this eases your mind. Best wishes for a safe surgery.

Can you purchase these stockings on your own? I am thinking they would be useful for me on my flight home as it is a 5 hour flight and lots of time in car to/from airport in addition to the flight.

[taylokat 180]

Walking is the best thing you can do to prevent blood clots. Do not cross your legs when sitting. If you have a long flight, get up every hour and walk. The same with a long car ride. You can buy the TED stockings at any medical supply store, but walking is still the best prevention! I also know someone who died of a clot that went to her lungs (pulmonary embolism). She had lots of post op pain and spent most of her time on the couch or in bed. Very sad but we need to be aware to do everything for prevention!

[dat_sweetmami 81]

Another member said he had a blood clot and it went to his heart. I don't know of any other pre existing conditions for him. I am 260 and 5'7". I'm just taking deep breaths

NO WORRIES. ITS APART OF LIFE AND WE ALL HAVE TO MAKE THIS IMPORTANT DECISION IN OUR LIVES. STAY UNHEALTHY AND RISK OF DYING AT ONE POINT OR RISKING GOING THROUGH SURGERY TO HELP BETTER OUR LIVES...