Surgery Postponed

apple · March 5, 2005

My surgery was to be this Wed.3-9-05.After my pretesting the anesthestgist? found irregularity on EKG & my white blood cell ct. was high. Now I have to see my PC doctor who will probably put me on antibiotics for 1-2 weeks then get blood work checked plus I will need a nuclear stress test & have that sent to cardiologist to be cleared for surgery. When all is cleared I will blood drawn 1 week prior to surgery.

3 years ago I've been trying for this surgery, 2 years ago had hyster. & a year ago had gall bladder surgery now THIS!!!!

PLUS I have a deadline to meet with Ins. Co. from 6 months after being certified puts me to may 29 or the appeals process will start over again.

Will keep everyone updated.

Keep all your prayer & thoughts my way.

A

patty · March 5, 2005

Best wishes!!!

I was a week away from a gastric bypass 2 years ago and they noticed I had mitral valve regurgatation (heart murmer). They postponed my surgery and then for personal reasons I canceled the gastric bypass.

I got my band 5 days ago. I couldnt be happier!!!!

Things happen for a reason.

You will be in my prayers.

Patty

HarleyNana · March 5, 2005

Awww, I know the disappointment. The proctor assisting my doctor had to cancel, I was scheduled Nov 18 and was moved to Dec 6. My mom just went through the ekg thing and she passed, so good luck, oh yea, she's 73.

Iluvharleys · March 5, 2005

Sorry to hear you got postponed, but everything happens for a reason, hang it there I am sure your day will come!

New Hope · March 5, 2005

Apple, I know you're frustrated. Please be thankful that you have such a thorough doctor. But you really do not want to have surgery while you are sick. You do not want surgery if you have an infection. Your heart is probably fine and a nuclear stress test is no big deal. It will be good to have a heart baseline report in your file. I hope you meet your deadline, but you want to know that you are in the best of health before banding. You've already been approved, and if you have to wait a few more days, you will get your band (and know that you're healthy too). Hang in there!

Penni60 · March 5, 2005

Apple: I know this is frustrating for you. But I agree with everyone else. IT all happens for a reason. The fact that you have such a thorough doctor should make you feel better. Although I know it still is frustrating. It will happen just continue to have faith.

coyotegirl · March 6, 2005

BUMMER Apple, So sorry to here of your surgery being postponed. It will be here sooner than you think. Mine was also postponed but only for a couple of days. 1st surgery date was 11/15 canceled due to hospital scheduling 2nd surgery date 11/17 canceled due to I had a bladder infection 3rd surgery date 11/19 went as scheduled. It will work out for you also I just know it. I will pray for you.