Surgery cancelled

My surgeon called today to let me know he will not be able to do my surgery on Monday! I have C Diff! Actually I should say I still have C diff. I went through 2 courses of treatment and thought all was well. The surgeon requested a clearance letter from GI at my pretesting apt, the GI doc requested a " specimen" to confirm that the treatment worked and..... test came back positive for C diff! I tried begging , pleading and yes even crying, but they will absolutely not give the ok for surgery until I am totally cleared and test negative. The surgeon is booking 2 months out, so the best I can hope for is to try for a date in 2 to 3 months! I am so upset. I was so ready for next week to be the start of my " new " life. My house was ready, bought my supplies just last night, and more importantly my" head "was ready. So.....guess I will not be on the April losers team after all.

Hi Sharon I am so sorry to hear about your cancellation. I know that must upset you and make you so sad. However it would be much worse getting in there and having all kinds of complications. I believe everything happens for a reason, expecially since you have already been treated. There is a reason for this! Your body just may not be ready yet so hugs to you and hang in there.

Donna, Thanks for your kind words. It has taken me a week to come to terms with the reality of not getting my surgery as planned, but I now know it was for the best. I've been told I would have had all kinds of complications and one of the doctors said I needed to hear it bluntly and told me I could have died from sepsis....guess I need to get hit over the head with a hammer before I listen! So its back to preparation time for me, one step at a time. I hopefully can get this cleared and start again. Everyone's support has been great. Thanks again, Sharon

Sharon, My surgery was canceled on 04/19/07. I do understand how you feel. I have worked so hard over the past year just to get approval. There I was on the table with IV in arm, booties on my feet and no underwear and my blood sugar is to high for surgery. I am Type 2 diabetic, for as long as I can remember my numbers have come in within normal range. But, not today, my day of surgery, the first day of the rest of my life and the doctor cancels it. I got dressed and left. My husband was very upset and drove like a crazy person all the way home. I got home and emailed my friends, called the obesity center to start the re-schedule process and then called work. I was so embarrassed to go back to work. But, all of my friends at work, were worried about me. They are supportive and I am so greatful for them. I know you have heard this before, but everything does happen for a reason. Even if we don't like or know the reason. This is only a speed bump and soon there will be smooth driving all the way. Yours, Titia (ta-sha)

Titia, Oh my! I can't even imagine getting that close and having it cancelled. I was crying for days after I found out and that was a few days before my scheduled date. You are right though, everything happens for a reason. Not many get a dress rehersal, so you are one step ahead! My husband had a kidney transplant 2 years ago and the same thing happened to him....they had him on the table ready to operate, the whole family waiting in the waiting room, all the calls made to let everyone know..and they noticed a problem with the donor kidney ( a microscopic tear). Surgery was cancelled,he was sent home and told he was back on the waiting list and could be called in weeks, months or years...very unexpectedly got a call 6 weeks later that they had another match. The transplant was done and things have gone beautifully. So I guess the bottom line is that we have to have faith that our time will come too. Keep me posted, will be looking forward to hear of your new date! Sharon