April bypass buddies.

[MichelleTN 169]

I got my call from the hospital my surgery is at 6 PM Monday. I am pretty sure I pissed someone off to get such a late time but it's fine by me ????

Wow that is late. Prayers for a safe surgery & quick recovery! I'm excited for you. :-)

Hello everyone

I am suppose to have my surgery in the morning (Good Friday) at 7:15 am. I have to be at the hospital at 5 am. I'm hoping everything goes well. I had a heart attack in October 2014. They were some concerns about the CABG. Around 4:30 pm I got a call telling me that my white blood cell count was elevated when I did a blood tests. I have COPD and had been sick.

So wish me well. I will let everyone know how it turns out. If my date changes I will let you know. Congratulations to all April new journeymen (an women). Good Luck and speedy recovery to all.

How are you feeling? ??

[TXMissy 211]

Got my date, April 15th @ 9:30 am. Started my liquid diet on Friday. I am not caring for these shakes. Can't say I'm starving though, they are filling me up.

I'm 5'3 HW 324 CW 316

[Bellaloly74 10]

I have a date of April 17th for rny. Well wishes and prayers for all.????

[nikki.marie86 23]

I am getting ready to go in. They got me all dressed and fixin to get my IV. I started freaking out earlier. I didn't realize how many emotions I would experience. ????????????

[recordsmom 52]

Praying for you! You'll do great!

[KalelsWifey 318]

Hello, and good luck to you all!

HW: High 240's

SW: 243

CW: 229

GW: 120

HT: 5'2"

I've got my approval letter from insurance.

Surgery is scheduled for 4/22! Anyone else scheduled for the 22'nd?

[MichelleTN 169]

I am getting ready to go in. They got me all dressed and fixin to get my IV. I started freaking out earlier. I didn't realize how many emotions I would experience. ????????????

Keep us posted. Prayers for you.

[KalelsWifey 318]

MichelleTN, Good Luck! Keep us updated. Sending prayers.

[nikki.marie86 23]

Wow I was not prepared for the initial pain. I couldn't handle it at first I was begging for more drugs lol. Feeling soooo much better now. It still hurts like hell but better. Getting up and walking really does help. It's the last thing u want to do but the best thing for you to do. Best of luck to all the ones getting ready to go.

[blashlee 509]

I had my surgery today also. I'm not in too much pain. Been up and walking a lot every 2 hrs. Nurses are happy with my ability to get up and walk. Burping a lot. The most uncomfortable part so far is that my mouth is horrifically dry and I'm not allowed to drink anything yet. I'm rinsing and gargling with Water and diluted mouth wash but it's only a tiny relief. Catheter comes out in a couple of hours and my upper GI X-ray should be fairly early this morning as well.

[KalelsWifey 318]

Good luck to you both!

[nikki.marie86 23]

I was walking really well but then my O2 levels dropped and I collapsed. I also cannot pee on my own so now I have to walk with an oxygen tank and a golden purse. They cannot seem to find a pain killer for me that isn't to strong to the point I can't walk or too weak were I am in pain ????.

[TXMissy 211]

Well on your way to making a full recovery and statring your new journeys. AweSome!!

[Bellaloly74 10]

Glad to hear you guys are doing well!! My date is getting closer and every time I think about it I get nauseous!! Uhhh this anxiety is the worst!!????

[blashlee 509]

Went home today! I had my staples removed, and dermabond put on my incisions today. I was discharged just before 11am. My doctor is really pleased with my progress. She said my incisions look about 24 hours better healed than most patients. I took down just over 20 oz of fluids this morning, so she said I could go on home. I just finished another 24 oz and roughly 30g of Protein here at home. So another 20 oz and 30 g I will have made goal for the day. It is difficult though because my stomach feels like a basketball. It's very swollen and firm. The gas pains suck.

I will never take a burp it fart for granted ever again.