PRE-OP AND MORE SCARED THAN EVER!

[Debbie9966 36]

I was comfortable with my decision to do the gastric sleeve surgery. During all of my required tests and procedures, I am finding a lot of things wrong with me. One thing that came up was a "female issue" which I needed to go in and have an out patient procedure done this past Friday. Because of my sleep apnea, they decided to use a breathing tube, even though it was just a 30-45 minute procedure. Well apparently at some point I stopped breathing and they couldn't wake me from the anesthesia for about 2 hours. Has anyone had this experience and then were ok for a major surgery? I am so scared to go under anesthesia again, and I still have at least 3 more minor procedures that I need to be put under for. If i continue to have these problems, could I be rejected for the surgery? I am glad I am finding all of these things, but I am so tired of getting bad news around every corner. Then to get through all of this and be told I am too much of a risk will really put me over the edge. I know they need to do what is best for my health (and life), but I won't know what to do if I can't get this help. I have lost almost 30 pounds on my own so far, but I don't know how much more I can do on my own due to physical constraints.

I pray no one else goes through this, but if there is anyone that can provide some advice on how you handled these issues it would be appreciated.

[Joann454 1,329]

I'm so sorry. That's scary! I'm sure they will make that call for you. I don't have a lot to add just wanted to wish you luck.

[Sweet as peaches 759]

3 hours ago, Debbie9966 said:

I was comfortable with my decision to do the gastric sleeve surgery. During all of my required tests and procedures, I am finding a lot of things wrong with me. One thing that came up was a "female issue" which I needed to go in and have an out patient procedure done this past Friday. Because of my sleep apnea, they decided to use a breathing tube, even though it was just a 30-45 minute procedure. Well apparently at some point I stopped breathing and they couldn't wake me from the anesthesia for about 2 hours. Has anyone had this experience and then were ok for a major surgery? I am so scared to go under anesthesia again, and I still have at least 3 more minor procedures that I need to be put under for. If i continue to have these problems, could I be rejected for the surgery? I am glad I am finding all of these things, but I am so tired of getting bad news around every corner. Then to get through all of this and be told I am too much of a risk will really put me over the edge. I know they need to do what is best for my health (and life), but I won't know what to do if I can't get this help. I have lost almost 30 pounds on my own so far, but I don't know how much more I can do on my own due to physical constraints.

I pray no one else goes through this, but if there is anyone that can provide some advice on how you handled these issues it would be appreciated.

Wow, Debbie that is scary I know sleep apnea is no joke. I pray all goes well.

[Dawnislas 74]

I would think they would have you lose more weight to improve your sleep apnea in order to make you a safe candidate for the surgery. I don't think they would cancel at first just delay until you get the issue better controlled. I remember when I had to lose weight pre- op I put myself in a "zone" of controlled thinking about no carbs, Protein & Protein Drinks. I was able to lose the needed weight to be approved. Good luck to you.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Now that they are aware of these issues, it would seem like an advantage and they can be proactive during surgeries going forward. And I agree losing some more pounds to help with the sleep apnea will move the wls forward. If you don't keep going forward where will you be next year? (A permanently ill person on a cpap machine).