MindiJean 93 Posted October 28, 2013 My day started at 8 AM this morning, with EKGs, pre-testing, blood work, meetings with surgeon, etc. End result, I am approved for surgery on November 20! Added bonus? Had my scans and xrays for my bladder cancer today, all clear! What a relief!! 6 BayshoreBuddy, BamaGirly37, gmanbat and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamergirl 4,610 Posted October 28, 2013 Woo hoo! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanbat 5,889 Posted October 28, 2013 Fantastic! I am a cancer survivor as well, (prostate, diagnosed 2009). I was told dumping the fat helps the odds. So far so good! 3 ProudGrammy, sophiepants and BamaGirly37 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophiepants 489 Posted October 28, 2013 Congrats!!! How exciting!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted October 29, 2013 This is terrific!! I am so happy for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BayshoreBuddy 58 Posted October 29, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS Best wishes and don't forget your pre-surg dieting - it really helps make your operation and recovery much-much easier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MindiJean 93 Posted October 29, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS Best wishes and don't forget your pre-surg dieting - it really helps make your operation and recovery much-much easier! My pre-surg diet is high Protein low carb regular food, no eating after midnight day before surgery....and post op is pureed foods before leaving hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaGirly37 45 Posted October 29, 2013 My day started at 8 AM this morning, with EKGs, pre-testing, blood work, meetings with surgeon, etc. End result, I am approved for surgery on November 20! Added bonus? Had my scans and xrays for my bladder cancer today, all clear! What a relief!! That's so awesome!!! I had my 1 year cancer check this morning at 9! I'm going to be stressed for the next week til I go back and hopefully get good news. I think I may be a pint low on blood lol they took 14 tubes today. I go back Monday to get results and then get sleeved on Thursday. So happy for your good report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MindiJean 93 Posted October 29, 2013 That's so awesome!!! I had my 1 year cancer check this morning at 9! I'm going to be stressed for the next week til I go back and hopefully get good news. I think I may be a pint low on blood lol they took 14 tubes today. I go back Monday to get results and then get sleeved on Thursday. So happy for your good report. they make you wait a WEEK to get results? I would not survive the wait. I get my scans and xrays and then go to urologist where she's already read the scans! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaGirly37 45 Posted October 29, 2013 they make you wait a WEEK to get results? I would not survive the wait. I get my scans and xrays and then go to urologist where she's already read the scans! Yeah I know it's crazy! My WBC is still high as hell so they are running a lot of test and scans. I'm just keep positive and try not to have a mental break down I'm sure when I have my pre op blood work done my surgeon will **** when she's see my WBC. It's going to be a fun week around here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MindiJean 93 Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah I know it's crazy! My WBC is still high as hell so they are running a lot of test and scans. I'm just keep positive and try not to have a mental break down I'm sure when I have my pre op blood work done my surgeon will **** when she's see my WBC. It's going to be a fun week around here No fun. I'm 2.5 years out now and still am a wreck for my scans. I discussed with surgeon what would happen if my scans came back bad. He said the cancer would take priority over the surgery. I hope it all turns out well for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites