March 2009 Surgery Date

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monetlily4015
on 3/15/09 9:44 am

Lap Band on 03/31/09

Topic: RE: Post-op tip

That is awesome Pat. Congrats on your surgery!
Lorie

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different. - Coco Chanel

Ann R.
on 3/15/09 9:16 am - Elmira Heights, NY

RNY on 03/19/09

Topic: Can you believe my Doc had to reschedule!

I got a phone call on Friday at work that my surgery had been rescheduled from the 16th to the 19th, the surgeon that is assisting got called to jury duty! I was so miffed, but then I guess that maybe Monday just wasn't meant to be my day and Thursday will be much better! But is was very disappointing to say the least.

LiveBlondeOrDieTryin
on 3/15/09 7:55 am - Bremerton, WA

VSG on 03/20/09

Topic: RE: March 18th Surgery Date

Hey Chrissy

I'm right behind you! I'm having my VSG done on March 20th-- I'm so excited!

(Lost 16lbs pre-op) Ba-Bye FAT

panorris
on 3/15/09 6:23 am - Las Cruces, NM

RNY on 03/09/09

Topic: RE: Post-op tip

Thank you for the advice. I concur with regard to moving. I had my surgery this past Monday. Two hours after I returned to my room I asked the nurse if I could get up and walk. It did me a world of good. It cleared my foggy head and I felt great afterwards. I walked several times a day andused my incentive spirometer frequently. Thank God, and Dr. Washington, there were no complications.

Pat

Starting Weight: 282 lbs.
Day of surgery: 224 lbs
Current weight: 116.0 lbs
Goal weight: 135 lbs.

jennifer N.
on 3/15/09 4:54 am - simi valley, CA

RNY on 05/01/09

Topic: RE: My date is March 26!

march 26th here also! WOO HOO only 11 more days

ajordan
on 3/15/09 3:49 am - Albertville, MN

RNY on 03/26/09

Topic: RE: My date is March 26!

Carmen - my date is also the 26th. Good luck to both of us!

monetlily4015
on 3/15/09 3:09 am

Lap Band on 03/31/09

Topic: Post-op tip

Ok first off I am NOT a MD, I am a surgical nurse. Patients who have surgery do well if they do a couple of things...
1. Make sure that you do your turning , coughing and deep breathing. This helps to clear out your lungs so that you don't end up with some kind of lung problems like pneumonia.
2. when you can drink, do it! Getting dehydrated can be your worse enemy, you will be more tired and just feel like bunk.
3.As soon as you can (your nurse or surgeon) will let you know when you have to start moving. It may hurt at first but, you do your body a great service to move! An added plus is that it can help prevent blood clots.
4. Don't be afraid of your pain medicine, if you need it take it! Don't let pain get so bad you can't get on top of it! You are not addictied to pain meds if you need them, there are some who won't need any at all and some who will, be good to your self.
I wish all of you with upcoming surgery a quick and comfortable recovery!
Lorie

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different. - Coco Chanel

Moon_Baby
on 3/15/09 2:53 am - Schuylkill Haven , PA

RNY on 03/16/09

Topic: RE: This one's for everyone.....

Melody,
You're luck to only have to do 3 days!!! I'd have to say this 8 days of liquids was one of the harder things I've had to do...but totally worth it in the end. I think I'm more worried about my Lovenox shot hurting tonight when hubby gives it to me! hehe. I'm sure I'll have that "freak out" moment tomorrow morning when I'm getting on the table...but this is normal I'd imagine.

Thank you soo very much for the luck you're sending my way...They should be taking my cath. out, as well as the morphine pump and the i.v i believe on the 17th, so I will be alert enough to think of you :0) I'm hoping you have a painless and uneventful surgery, and a speedy and comfortable recovery!!

It's great to know that there's people who are on my date, or around it so we can share stories.

Best of luck to you! We're doin this, and we're SOO going to rock it!!~