October Surgery Date

[rscaggs22 60]

I don't know about everyone else but I'm SO tired of hearing "you have such a pretty face". People just don't realize how messed up that "compliment" is.

[amylynns 802]

Friends! Look what I did for my co-workers today! We don't have a Panera in our town and I was at a Dr. Appointment in a nearby town and offered to pick them all up lunch. Whew! That was a good test! I got unsweetened tea for myself.

Edited October 14, 2014 by amylynns

[amylynns 802]

I don't know about everyone else but I'm SO tired of hearing "you have such a pretty face". People just don't realize how messed up that "compliment" is.

OR...when you start to lose weight and they say, "Wow, you're losing weight--your face is really skinny!!" Well, what about my ass??

[kimodell69 138]

OK...it's a done deal. I got my clearance AGAIN for surgery on the 21st!! I am so blessed to have a wonderful workplace where they understand and support all of this. I've had to change my date twice! 3 times the charm, eh? LOL

I normally take public transportation to work. I take a train and then when in DC, hop on the metro for a few stops. The whole process from my front door to work is just under 2.5 hours. Yup. Each way.

However, I'm not willing to chance it again so, I'll be driving to work all this week. And guess what? It took me 3 hours to get in to work today! Eeekkk! So glad I don't drive every day normally!

Anyway, just gabbing here. I'm glad that my date is finally coming. Now, I just have to stay healthy! Darn flu was horrible!

I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!

Sherrib4health where are you from? I grew up in Northern Virginia right outside of DC and just moved to Florida from there last year.

[rscaggs22 60]

OR...when you start to lose weight and they say, "Wow, you're losing weight--your face is really skinny!!" Well, what about my ass??

EXACTLY!!!

[amylynns 802]

I'm trying so hard to NOT call my surgeons office! I got my approval last week but still no surgery date. Not even a call to set up my pre surgery stuff. The waiting is torture.

Mine called me the same day I got approved. It wouldn't hurt to call and just check. My pre-surgery appointment was booked about a week after that.

[amylynns 802]

Ok everyone, tell me if this is silly...I cannot wait to buy one of those cute sequined Victoria Secret "Pink" sweatsuits when I can fit into one! I know I'm 45 years old but dang it....I want one!!

I just turned 42, we are NOT too old for one of those!! My 21 yr old daughter will be so jealous!

[rscaggs22 60]

I talked to them last Thursday when I got my approval. The surgery scheduler said she'd be calling late this week or early next week to get my date. "There are a lot of people ahead of you" is what she told me. I'm afraid to tick her off...

[freelyme 149]

I'm afraid to be a bug-a-boo! I don't want to get pushed to the end of the line for calling too much.

I don't know what that would make me as I happened to be in the phone with insurance while they approved it and then promptly called my surgeon's office to let them know, lol. Didn't get pushed back.

[kimodell69 138]

So, my office is having the ice cream social right now. I am hiding in my cubicle eating my little 2 cup salad. Ugh...

[misstvb 248]

Ok everyone, tell me if this is silly...I cannot wait to buy one of those cute sequined Victoria Secret "Pink" sweatsuits when I can fit into one! I know I'm 45 years old but dang it....I want one!!

Right there with you.

[Jyoyonomore 319]

Hello feeling good after hour & 15 minute surgery. Hour & half in PACU & now in a room with 3 beds on a wonderful all Female Patient floor. When I came out of the OR & woke up I had a little difficulty breathing because I don't do well laying on my back so soon as I got to PACU they raised my bed. By the way I asked for the patch but my anesthesiologist said unless I get motion sickness he wanted to go with a mixture he uses based on each patients med history. Plus I asked him to monitor my brain activity with a head band they stick across your forehead I had more pain in my shoulder then my stomach a combo of having my arms stretched out like wings by anesthesia & then gas pain. The RN's put warm packs on the shoulder & then gave me Tylenol it got better but took until I came up to my room before truly improved. I've been pushing the buttons to dispense pain med as soon as I feel even a bit of incision pain which is keeping me pain free. Nothing to drink till tomorrow but they gave me a mouth swab & cup of Water to swab my tongue & teeth which is keeping me from drying out. I'm a little tired but no nap yet ....

My surgeon Dr Christine Ren Fielding was wonderful and played Katy perry ' Roar" at my request just before I drifted off & again when they brought me back out of anesthesia.

My best tools. Having my IPad & Noise canceling headphones so I could play my music to calm me as we drove to hospital, waited in preOp & in Recovery.

If I can urinate by tomorrow AM they will discharge me Wednesday . View from my room. attachment=48669:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1413315201.082723.jpg]

[amylynns 802]

So, my office is having the ice cream social right now. I am hiding in my cubicle eating my little 2 cup salad. Ugh...

Good for you!!! That's what I did last night while my family ate taco pizza.

[amylynns 802]

Hello feeling good after hour & 15 minute surgery. Hour & half in PACU & now in a room with 3 beds on a wonderful all Female Patient floor. When I came out of the OR & woke up I had a little difficulty breathing because I don't do well laying on my back so soon as I got to PACU they raised my bed. By the way I asked for the patch but my anesthesiologist said unless I get motion sickness he wanted to go with a mixture he uses based on each patients med history. Plus I asked him to monitor my brain activity with a head band they stick across your forehead I had more pain in my shoulder then my stomach a combo of having my arms stretched out like wings by anesthesia & then gas pain. The RN's put warm packs on the shoulder & then gave me Tylenol it got better but took until I came up to my room before truly improved. I've been pushing the buttons to dispense pain med as soon as I feel even a bit of incision pain which is keeping me pain free. Nothing to drink till tomorrow but they gave me a mouth swab & cup of Water to swab my tongue & teeth which is keeping me from drying out. I'm a little tired but no nap yet ....

My surgeon Dr Christine Ren Fielding was wonderful and played Katy perry ' Roar" at my request just before I drifted off & again when they brought me back out of anesthesia.

My best tools. Having my IPad & Noise canceling headphones so I could play my music to calm me as we drove to hospital, waited in preOp & in Recovery.

If I can urinate by tomorrow AM they will discharge me Wednesday . View from my room. attachment=48669:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1413315201.082723.jpg]

Yay!!! So glad everything went pretty good!! So did the meds they give you work for nausea then? I love that your surgeon played "Roar" for you!! Hopefully that darn gas works itself out soon! It sounds like from everyone that's had their surgery, we should expect the gas discomfort. Darn! Oh my gosh--your view is amazing!!

[smiley922 447]

Just a quik check in made it to the other side