They sent me home

I was soooo excited and got to the hospital ready for everything....except for them telling me that I was so anemic that they would not perform the RNY. I was in such shock...I had been talking to my surgeons' nurses, my PCP, my GYN...everyone, it seems, except the surgeon....about my battle with anemia. Since my D&C and ablation, I was able to get my hemocrit (spelling?) up from low 20's to 31...but Dr Roslin did not feel comfortable unless I was at 35 because I would be starting at such a deficit and the RNY causes poor absorbtion of iron anyway. BUT...I was gowned, had my tests, met with all the staff, approved by the anesthisiologist...was waiting for Dr Roslin to come in and say we were ready to go. I went from in shock to such depression that I had to have them go get my husband...and then I fell apart. I just could not think. Pat, the PA, was THE most wonderful person...she and Dr Roslin must have spent an hour with me while I was upset reassuring me that I had options and that they were not going to just give up on me. Dr Roslin was so apologetic and felt so bad that my problem seemed to have fallen between the cracks. Pat got everyone to leave me and hubby alone for a few minutes so that I could breathe and then came back in to make sure that I understood everything...which I did not...but do now. So, bottom line is that because of a lifetime of battles with anemia Dr Roslin wants me to do the lap band surgery instead of RNY. He was also so understanding about how ready I was to do this and how afraid I was that if I put it off that I would not be able to start again that he re did his schedule and.... I go in tomorrow morning at 6am!!! I am researching lapband tonight as I don't remember much!! I will see you all online in another couple days!! Smile, Donna

Oh Donna, I am so sorry to hear this; however things are going to work out. You can call me if you want to talk 818-893-8510 Retha

Thanks so much Retha!! It is 4 in the morning and I am ready to go!! I did not get much sleep last night and I am anxious to get this done. Of course my husband is taking his time and keeps telling me to stop worrying! LOL They say I should be out by Wed night...so hopefully I will talk with you soon!! Smile!!! Donna

Donna, I am glad your getting your surgery tomorrow. I am getting mine tomorrow also. Good luck with everything Take Care Barb

I am so happy for you that your Dr. worked out an alternative surgery for you. I am 2 weeks post-op today, full of energy, and busting at the seems just trying to keep my head from getting too far up in the clouds. I would not trade this experience for anything in the world. God Bless you, and you will be bouncing back just as I did. Attitude is everything!!! 281-255 lbs.

Donna - hope surgery has gone well. I also have the band (although RNY was never an option for me) You should stop in at the lap band forum if you have any questions. The people are great and there is a lot of knowledge there. Lynn Banded 9/12/05 299.5/275/???/140 Top/Surgery/Current/Goal

Oh Donna, be brave!! I can only imagine what you are experiencing. Hang in there and know I am sending positive energy in your direction. Take care.