final preop appt and hospital interview

[Jennifer2575 55]

I have had a cesarean, gall bladder surgery and broken leg surgery. They are nothing in comparison to all my surgeon and the hospital coordinator just discussed. Have to use a microbial wash 3 days prior, 4 prescriptions to fill and blood thinner injections I have to give myself by needle. Have to use a spirometer in the hospital to avoid pneumonia, cough a lot, walk every 2 hrs to avoid clots. There just seems to be so much involved with this surgery than I suspected. I'm freaking out. My surgery is Tuesday and all I can think about is the huge list of complications they made me sign off on. Just so much more involved in this than other surgeries. I feel like I'm having open heart surgery. very overwhelmed!

[Pepper123 320]

omg wow!!!…it can't be worst than having you're appendix removed ..or is it?..lol now am a bundle of nerves...

[Jennifer2575 55]

omg wow!!!…it can't be worst than having you're appendix removed ..or is it?..lol now am a bundle of nerves...

. I understand this is surgery and I understand the procedure, complications and lifetime commitment. I'm just shocked by all the preop info and all they cover. My other surgeries I just showed up and there wasn't any of this. They have me so freaked out about blood clots, pneumonia getting up after surgery. Etc.

[CurvyCakes 269]

I have had a cesarean, gall bladder surgery and broken leg surgery. They are nothing in comparison to all my surgeon and the hospital coordinator just discussed. Have to use a microbial wash 3 days prior, 4 prescriptions to fill and blood thinner injections I have to give myself by needle. Have to use a spirometer in the hospital to avoid pneumonia, cough a lot, walk every 2 hrs to avoid clots. There just seems to be so much involved with this surgery than I suspected. I'm freaking out. My surgery is Tuesday and all I can think about is the huge list of complications they made me sign off on. Just so much more involved in this than other surgeries. I feel like I'm having open heart surgery. very overwhelmed!

Yes this is major surgery with some pretty serious possible complications. It's a lot to absorb and not easy to digest at first. U picked ur surgeon for a reason which more than likely mean ur confident in his or her ability or u wouldn't have selected him or her. Know ur in good hands with a surgeon that's done a ton of these. More than anything send up a prayer for urself while the rest of us will do the same. Ur going to be ok! We r all cheering for u and be sure to keep us posted when u can.

[Jennifer2575 55]

Yes this is major surgery with some pretty serious possible complications. It's a lot to absorb and not easy to digest at first. U picked ur surgeon for a reason which more than likely mean ur confident in his or her ability or u wouldn't have selected him or her. Know ur in good hands with a surgeon that's done a ton of these. More than anything send up a prayer for urself while the rest of us will do the same. Ur going to be ok! We r all cheering for u and be sure to keep us posted when u can.

. Thank u! Just having a day where I'm worrying about the what ifs. prayers to u as well!

[CurvyCakes 269]

Yes this is major surgery with some pretty serious possible complications. It's a lot to absorb and not easy to digest at first. U picked ur surgeon for a reason which more than likely mean ur confident in his or her ability or u wouldn't have selected him or her. Know ur in good hands with a surgeon that's done a ton of these. More than anything send up a prayer for urself while the rest of us will do the same. Ur going to be ok! We r all cheering for u and be sure to keep us posted when u can.

. Thank u! Just having a day where I'm worrying about the what ifs. prayers to u as well!

Trust me I get it. I've had my own fears I struggle with I was actually in tears as I read ur post so I had to remind myself to have faith and be of good courage.

[re14768 72]

Went to my pre op class today ..it took forever and a day..lol..met with nutritionist in a group setting. .she wen over all the food we can have first week and after surgery. .that took over an hour..then the office manager that went over everything a nut went over..sign consent forms and over the complications. .which was soooo much..wanted to run out that room..lol..that took over 1 hour. .then we had to meet with surgeon. .One by for for our prescription and asked any questions we may have..waited almost 1 1/2 HR for him..then we had to go to hospital to pre register. .met with PA..that explained..how we would be put under during sugery..and blood work..whole process was from 8am-2:30..

[Maltese gal 63]

Prayers and positive thinking for all of us on a speedy and healthy recovery, we will be fine, stronger and much more healthier after our surgery xoxo