kxylxmxrie 5 Posted July 27, 2015 I've just been checked in for surgery. I go into prep at 6:30am and surgery is at 8:30am. Wish me luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted July 27, 2015 Best of luck. See you on the other side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kxylxmxrie 5 Posted July 27, 2015 Thank you. So far they've attempted 4 IVs and all haven't worked. Waiting for IV team to come do another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted July 27, 2015 Best of luck and happy healing @kxylxmxrie Hugs Kate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcon 305 Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Good luck. I fear I'll have the same problem when they attempt my IV's. I have really small veins. Edited July 28, 2015 by tcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Candidate 3,215 Posted July 27, 2015 Congratulations and best wishes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted July 27, 2015 @@kxylxmxrie - RN told me to hydrate as much and as late as possible the night before to avoid that - I have the same problem. Luckily on my day it wasn't an issue. Got a spot right here for you <patting losers bench> Keep us posted! Happy Re-Birthday!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Risabe 3 Posted August 3, 2015 Hey! You went at almost the exact same times as me and on the same day! hope you are doing well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kxylxmxrie 5 Posted August 3, 2015 I'm doing okay. Thanks???? hope you are too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted August 3, 2015 We all know it's scary as hell the night before, but we also know the blessings on the other side. It's an amazing ride. Just don't buy new clothes during the transition, just eat the pride, go to consignment and thrift stores, because you won't be buying those clothes, just renting them. Oh, save some big clothes (see: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/345874-fun-use-for-big-clothes/) Good luck. Can't wait to hear how you are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geron Girls 70 Posted August 24, 2015 One word for you - phlebotomist! I refuse to have anyone take mine or try again and again. I just ask outright for the phlebotomist- that's all they do all day long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
