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My surgery had been scheduled for this Tuesday, September 10th.

On Thursday I went for my pre-surgical clearance from my PCP. Turns out that through the whole recent process (PST, Anesthesia consult, class) nobody 'noticed' that I am taking a high dose of steroids for the last month for what they 'think' is arthritis, although I have written it on each sheet I have filled out. Apparently as it turns out they are not only hurtful to your stomach, but they also slow down the body's ability to heal...not cool side effects for surgery that involves ones stomach... PCP didnt clear me :(

I TOTALLY understand intellectually that postponing is the right thing to do, but I was emotionally ready, 5 days from something I have been actively working towards since the beginning of the year with tests etc. Now I am kind of up in the air until we can figure out what the deal is with my joints (wrists and hands) before we can reschedule my surgery :(

Just wanted to vent, thanks for listening.

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Be encouraged! You will get there. Believing for your healing! There is a auto-immune thread. Might be some info to help and encourage you. A lot of us have gone into remission after surgery. I have not taken meds since April after 20 years of meds. You will make it to the bench!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

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Thank you Melody!! Just reading that was encouraging! You have no idea. Will look for the thread you mentioned!

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The name of it is Auto-immune Issues and VSG. It has been good info with others on this journey.

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

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