I've been postponed! (Jan 26th)

I went in for my pre-op visit with my surgeon today, and I got an unfortunate surprise. I have gained 5 lbs in the last month. 7 lbs! I have been in total shock all day, because I actually thought I'd lost. So I guess it's a combination of things... a little neglect during the holidays, a lack of exercise lately since I've injured my shoulder, etc, etc. He is also concerned about my leg being swollen. A couple weeks ago my PCP recommended I have another leg ultrasound done to see if there was a blood clot causing it. (Mind you, I did this 3 times last year! No clots!) I declined doing it for financial reasons, but of course, my surgeon wants me to do it anyways. So I walked next door to the hospital and did the ultrasound, and whaddya know... no clot! So ultimately, he's decided to postpone my surgery until January 26th now. I'm sort of heartbroken about it, because I had everything lined up. My Mom had taken off a couple days of work, my husband has arranged to take off work, and now it's being postponed. But I keep telling myself that the surgeon just wants to be thorough, and that it is for the best. So now I play the waiting game a little longer!

I just noticed I hit the wrong key above... it was 7 lbs that I gained, not 5.

Ohh Cathryn...sooooo sorry to hear that. I feel that you are right and your surgeon is just being thorough. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sigh, everyone at work must think I am a crazy person....I weigh myself on the fire scales every morning. I don't want to take any chances. Take care hon and keep us posted on the leg issue. Anna

Sorry about the bad news, but i'm sure doc knows best and he is just keeping your best interest in mind.

Sorry about the bad news But your surgeon wants to be safe, rather than sorry. And it's not that much longer. Go on a low carb diet to loose some of it! Gina

Cathyryn, I'm sorry about the weight gain, swollen leg and all the inconviences it's caused but remember, it's always better to be safe than sorry. I'd be willing to be a few months, or even weeks, down the road, it won't make a bit of difference. Keep your spirits high! Lot of people are on your side cheering for you!

I might be joining you in the postponed club. I went to my primary today to get surgery clearance. He looked at all my pre-op testing I had last week. Chest X-Ray..good. EKG...good. Bloodwork...not good. My potassium is currently at 2.7 and if I cant get it up by Saturday morning, I am not going to get surgery clearance. Which means no surgery on Monday. He just quadrupled my potassium pills and I have to go in Saturday AM for bloodwork. I literally won't find out if I got my potassium up high enough till I go to the hospital on Monday. It's such a bummer. I totally know that disappointed feeling, too. So i've eaten 5 bananas today, 2 cups of orange juice, and did my 4 potassium pills today, and doing the same thing tomorrow, and Saturday AM prior to my blood test. So i'm literally playing the waiting game till my schedule surgery time.

My goodness. It's a horrible feeling getting postponed, especially if you were sooo ready like I was. Well, if what you're eating doesn't elevate your potassium level, then I guess it just wasn't meant to be Monday. I look at my cir****tances that way. But good luck to you. Let me know how it goes.

My surgery buddy!!! I am so sorry. I was so worried about that last week. I was starting to get a cold and I was so upset that I would be postponed, but I luckily just got a tiny touch of one and it was gone in a few days. I will be thinking of you on the 26th and I will let you know how things go on Monday. Crystal

So sorry your surgery is postponed. I know exactly how you feel. It happened to me 3 days before my scheduled surgery in Oct. It was rescheduled to Jan 8. But I was sooo pshyc'd back in Sept/Oct and getting things ready for my new birthday. I even gave away so much of my big clothes. I've been living with just a few items since Oct!!!! My work disability had been filed. I made extra plans for my work load, alot of other people involved in this. My family made special plans. So i know exactly how this effects you. Mostly it's the pshyc you build up in yourself that gets let down. I was on such a high before my reschedule. I was pretty much down for a week. But I decided not to let it get me down and started within a week to feel better. Once I did something, acted on the problem that neccesitated me to reschedule I felt a ton of bricks lift off my back. You will too.... I'm sure. Hey, I had to leave all my buddies in Oct forum. Now I'm in Jan and have met so many new, wonderful people like you. Keep on truckin' girl. You'll make it. That which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger.