Getting sleeved Oct 22nd and have some concerns.

[Roo101769 742]

I am being sleeved. onOct 22. I also had about with pulmonary embolism in January and am onWafarin. I regularly have my INR checked and am wondering if you had to do the lovanox shots after surgery for a while instead of the warfarin pills. My doctor is having a vascular specialist insert a screen to keep any clots formed from traveling. I am hoping for a successful surgery but kind of dread the shots again.

I got the IVC filter placed when I had my last embolism, so already covered there. I actually stop taking my warfarin (oral) today. On Friday I begin injections, twice a day for three days. Then post op I resume injections another 4 days AND resume oral warfarin. ( oral takes 3+ days to reach full effectiveness in our systems) I am not thrilled with doing the shots ( since I have to self administer) but....I will do it because I have to. I have done a lot to get this surgery I really didn't like, but it is all worth it in the long run!

[akusah 67]

I will know on Friday about when to stop. I just hope the lovanox shots are not longer than 3-4 days post op.

[mylove416 4]

My surgery is the 21st getting nervous and scarfed mixed emotions

[HardWork13 83]

My surgery is the 21st getting nervous and scarfed mixed emotions

I'm also the 21st. Since my dr office called this morning, I've been all over the place... Scared, excited, anxious too. Good luck Monday!!

[mylove416 4]

Yeah I am scared they said Monday @ 9 am but I getting so nervous I get nervous about the part about putting me to sleep

[kjparker 2]

I have surgery at 11:30 on Monday. I am SO nervous. I love eating good yummy food. And I've been on my liquid diet since oct 9 th and although some days are easier than others. Sometimes I'm so hungry I will cry and get very upset at family around me. People say I won't be hungry after surgery but after starving for these past days I just can't believe that. Is anyone else worried that they won't be able to eat the things they love???

[akusah 67]

I have surgery at 11:30 on Monday. I am SO nervous. I love eating good yummy food. And I've been on my liquid diet since oct 9 th and although some days are easier than others. Sometimes I'm so hungry I will cry and get very upset at family around me. People say I won't be hungry after surgery but after starving for these past days I just can't believe that. Is anyone else worried that they won't be able to eat the things they love???

I am not concerned about that. I am scheduled for the 22nd at 10:00. My surgeon and NUT both emphasize that some foods might not taste the same but actually the bottom line is the sleeve can't stop us from eating most of what we love but is a tool to keep us from eating as much.

[kjparker 2]

I guess I'm just scared of the unknown, Just all of it!! But excited at the same time!!!!!

[Roo101769 742]

My biggest concern right now is allergies. I have some post nasal drip making my throat scratchy and I have a cough. I do not need full blown pneumonia post op! I really hope it doesn't effect surgery. I am so ready for Monday at 10am! Just hope I feel better before I feel worse!!!

[akusah 67]

My biggest concern right now is allergies. I have some post nasal drip making my throat scratchy and I have a cough. I do not need full blown pneumonia post op! I really hope it doesn't effect surgery. I am so ready for Monday at 10am! Just hope I feel better before I feel worse!!!

Best of luck today. I am up on Tuesday. A bit nervous but excited as will.