January Dates

[one4ozzie 434]

Hi! I was scheduled for 1/4 but when I went to my pre-op on 12/26 my bloodwork showed that my thyroid was way' date=' way too low. It quir working about 25 years ago and I take 250 mcs of Synthroid daily, but due to sleep deprivation and some other issues, my med schedule got all messed up and they canceled the surgery! I have faithfully been taking my regular dose plus an extra 25 mcgs. I had labs done Thursday and it is now normal. My doc has approved it and I have a call into scheduling. They are scheduling into March and April right now, but I am hoping they feel sorry for me and give me the first cancellation date. As soon as I have this surgery and recover enough, I have to have a big surgery which is going to put my out of commission for quite some time and I am hoping to be all okay by summer.[/quote']

I would definitely ask them to put you on a cancellation list, at the top I hope you get to get in there before then. Good luck!!!!

I go in tomorrow for my next big surgery. Complete hysterectomy + lymph node removal. Surgery at 10, have to be there by 730.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Hey everyone! Released from hospital yesterday afternoon so only there Thurs-Sun. I can't say this surgery was anything easy. First' date=' the gorked me out of my mind with PCA fentanyl and a fentanly patch. Made me so sleep I could even get up with out almost passing out. So finally Friday after noon (i think) they switched me to liquid Vicodin which still knocks me out but at least not trying to put ice chips in my eyeballs.

Nausea was also terrible. They gave me zofran, vistirl, compazine, reglan. FInally Saturday about noon my nausea subsided and I was able to actually look at really attempting the liquid meals they brought up..

I still have considerable pain under my rib cage left side and left side is the worst side as this is where all the equipment goes. JP drains I had 2 were taken out before I left and that was the only time I cried because when they pulled them out together the left burned and felt like it ripped through everything inside me. I am happy I had them but boy not fun to have taken out.

I also had a hard time with IV's as they would n't last long due to all the meds they were giving me and the speed in which they gave them. I did learn to love my IV tylenol... Made me feel the best.

I am home and just working on getting liquids down as to not become dehydrated. I do have an abdominal binder that is starting to drive me crazy so that might have to go and my doctor said that is okay. My throat was sore for a few days post op due to tube and coughing up anything is a nightmare. Thank goodness it is over -hoping everyday is better. I have follow up appointment on Feb 5 and am full liquids no cereals til then. No appetite at all so I know I wont go nuts... Just thought I would check in... Hopefully as the drug fog leaves me I will converse more but boy am I still out of it. Having my mom go get just plain Tylenol elixer for pain to see if that helps.. And yes,, walk.walk walk and sit up in chair as much as you can. I was compromised most of Thursday and Friday due to nausea, dizziness and being to gorked to know what i was doing .. Good luck to all the future surgeries....[/quote']

Understandable about those JP drains. They are a horrible removal. I'm happy the nausea finally subsided. That left side pain is the worse of it due to all their tool working thru it.

I'm happy to hear your home and hopefully the worse is past you, so that you can focus on recovery and getting those liquids in.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

To those of you having RNY tomorrow, I'll be right there with you except not an RNY, hysterectomy + lymph nodes. Then praying results come back as stage 1 cancer so all will be removed during the surgery. 3rd time going under anesthetics in under 2 months. So, I am worried that I won't open my eyes to see my daughter again. I have to be there at 730, surgery at 10. So here's to all us mummy's that will return home to see our babies in a couple days. We are strong, we are woman. There is nothing stronger than a woman fighting for her children.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[wonderwoman75 118]

Exactly.

[Mi2 48]

To those of you having RNY tomorrow' date=' I'll be right there with you except not an RNY, hysterectomy + lymph nodes. Then praying results come back as stage 1 cancer so all will be removed during the surgery. 3rd time going under anesthetics in under 2 months. So, I am worried that I won't open my eyes to see my daughter again. I have to be there at 730, surgery at 10. So here's to all us mummy's that will return home to see our babies in a couple days. We are strong, we are woman. There is nothing stronger than a woman fighting for her children.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Gen, I will say a prayer for you tomorrow but I have complete faith you will come out of your surgery and home to your daughter just fine. Know we are praying for good lab results too. Keep us posted!!

[WheatThin 24]

To those of you having RNY tomorrow' date=' I'll be right there with you except not an RNY, hysterectomy + lymph nodes. Then praying results come back as stage 1 cancer so all will be removed during the surgery. 3rd time going under anesthetics in under 2 months. So, I am worried that I won't open my eyes to see my daughter again. I have to be there at 730, surgery at 10. So here's to all us mummy's that will return home to see our babies in a couple days. We are strong, we are woman. There is nothing stronger than a woman fighting for her children.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

My prayers are with you warrior. I pray that your surgery goes well and that your results are what you wish.

[WheatThin 24]

My prayers are with you! No' date=' you are not the only person with these feelings, I am extremely scared, feelings are all over the place.... Just know it's in Gods hands and were headed to a new beginning! Please keep us updated. I'm scheduled for Thursday @ 1030![/quote']

I will be praying for you! I will try to post my experience along with the others so that it may be a comfort to you and others.

[ready2smile 138]

praying for all of you with upcoming surgeries. your concerns of course are all valid and if they are medical related, please bring them up to your nurse(s) when you arrive at the hospital so they can help address them. also keep your faith in yourselves and your surgical teams and know there are many of us on here praying for you and wishing you well.

we'll see you on the losing side soon. this is me scootching over on the losers bench ..............

[one4ozzie 434]

praying for all of you with upcoming surgeries. your concerns of course are all valid and if they are medical related' date=' please bring them up to your nurse(s) when you arrive at the hospital so they can help address them. also keep your faith in yourselves and your surgical teams and know there are many of us on here praying for you and wishing you well.

we'll see you on the losing side soon. this is me scootching over on the losers bench .............. [/quote']

That's cute....you scootching over :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[wonderwoman75 118]

Awe thanks. That is sweet.

[wonderwoman75 118]

Ok so waiting to go back for surgery. So pre surg weight is 285. Hw 305

[Teka2011 73]

Ok so waiting to go back for surgery. So pre surg weight is 285. Hw 305

Thoughts and prayers

[wonderwoman75 118]

So finally post op. exhausted but better than I thought I would be

[tika76 21]

Thursday at 1030, I'm having mixed emotions.... I can't lie I'm scared as heck, I'm afraid of all the what if's! Complications, anesthesia concerns, my mind is everywhere.... I've prayed! Just can't ease my mind....

[wonderwoman75 118]

Tika u will do great I'm sure of it. I know it's hard to tell u now but it will be ok.