Dothan, Al Sleevers

[Lala62 21]

Lachelle, what was the first day like post-op?

[lachelle38 2]

Lala62,first 2 days I only slept. The pain wasn't bad as I thought just the gas pains where horrible!!

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[Lala62 21]

What time did you get discharged from the hospital the next day?

[doingitmyway 87]

Maybe I will get to meet you Monday. I'm an RN in the Surgical Assessment Clinic at Flowers. I probably will get to meet everybody on this thread. I had hoped to have my procedure on the 1st as well but I don't know if I can work it out with my job. We are already short handed. I plan to vigorously plead my case! Nurses aren't supposed to be sick or need surgery!

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I'm excited for you. I will private message you. Praying the date works for you.

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Lala62,first 2 days I only slept. The pain wasn't bad as I thought just the gas pains where horrible!!

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Yes, what time did they release you the next day?

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[CarrieBP 10]

I just found out that we have to take B12 injections post surgery! I'm extremely nervous around needles - stems from childhood trauma - anyone know how often we take those?

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[doingitmyway 87]

I know some people take them monthly and some weekly. I have taken them in the past because mine is always low. You truly will feel better!

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[doingitmyway 87]

Anyone know what they do at anesthesia pre-op appt ?

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[Lala62 21]

We get your health history for the team of doctors and anesthetists who will be putting you to sleep for surgery. When you come in for surgery you actually undergo two procedures: surgery AND anesthesia so we need to make sure there are no hidden factors involved that might make anesthesia unsafe for you. When you come in, a nurse or technician will get your vital signs and then a nurse will get a detailed history (including some questions that make you go...huh?). You will sign your consents and we will do some lab work and testing, including a urine nicotine level, so don't pee before you get called back! You will see the actual anesthetists or anesthesia MD on the day of surgery after we have a chance to review your lab and testing results to make sure all is well, and the vast majority of times it will be. We bariatric patients will already have been through the medical mill before we ever get to surgical assessment. Every facility is a little different but that's how we do it at Flowers.

[doingitmyway 87]

We get your health history for the team of doctors and anesthetists who will be putting you to sleep for surgery. When you come in for surgery you actually undergo two procedures: surgery AND anesthesia so we need to make sure there are no hidden factors involved that might make anesthesia unsafe for you. When you come in, a nurse or technician will get your vital signs and then a nurse will get a detailed history (including some questions that make you go...huh?). You will sign your consents and we will do some lab work and testing, including a urine nicotine level, so don't pee before you get called back! You will see the actual anesthetists or anesthesia MD on the day of surgery after we have a chance to review your lab and testing results to make sure all is well, and the vast majority of times it will be. We bariatric patients will already have been through the medical mill before we ever get to surgical assessment. Every facility is a little different but that's how we do it at Flowers.

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[doingitmyway 87]

The nurse was awesome today. Very professional staff. Tell your coworkers they rock! She made me feel so comfortable about the surgery and entertained all my crazy questions!

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[Lala62 21]

I will pass that along, and thank you. We try hard, and really care about our patients.

[doingitmyway 87]

I'm surviving the liquid diet. 4 days till surgery!

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[tozinga 11]

Yay!!! I've been thinking about you this week!! @@doingitmyway

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[doingitmyway 87]

Yay!!! I've been thinking about you this week!! @@doingitmyway

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Thanks. down 6 lbs already. Just 3 more days till surgery.

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[amandore 0]

Me! My surgery date is ser for August 15th and I start liquids on the 5th. Excited and very nervous!