Surgery cancelled after checking in this morning

Hello Everyone,

I was supposed to have RNY today, I got to the hospital check in finish my paperwork, and went to go to the waiting room, and was stopped by my surgeon. She had an emergency surgery and I lost my time slot.

I was devastated. I had been an emotion wreck on and off for the last twenty four hours, with normal pre surgical anxiety. I really want this surgery and have been researching/going through the program for more than a year. I was so ready but not ready for that. I have now been rescheduled for November 9th.

I cannot imagine going through all that pre surgical anxiety all over again. I am hoping I will not be as bad the next time around.

I am having this surgery to reclaim my life. I have become a prisoner in my own body and I want out. I have two beautiful baby boys 2.5 and 9 months, I cannot be the Mom I so desire to be. I have been married for 7 years, I long to have an active long life with my husband who I love dearly. I long to be the woman I know in my heart that I am. Over the last three years I have been suffering from chronic pain in my knees and back. I have been on and off pain meds and muscle relaxers for most of the last three year, minus pregnancies.

I dream of waking up and being able to live my life unencumbered by pain, and enjoying life and my family to the fullest. I do not want to leave my family prematurely and I believe this surgery will help me achieve my goal.

I currently weight 272, down from 292, and I desire to be 135. I am only 5'1 and this little frame cannot support this weight a day longer and I just pray I have not done any permanent damage.

So I will preserve and try again and Monday and trust that it happened this way for a reason. Thank you for letting me share! Best of luck to you all.

Please be encouraged! Just think you are approved to have the surgery...thats a major accomplishment...your just waiting on your day.

Good things come to those who wait!

Good Luck

Oh sweetie I am so sorry! Think on the bright side.. more time to prepare yourself mentally for this life changing event. Look at the positives.

I am so sorry.  I would honestly flip out if that happened to me.  Good lucj for Monday.

Molly91, I am so so sorry for your disappointment.  I am certain that any one of us would feel exactly the same way.  This is a temporary delay and you will very soon be able to re-claim your life. 

Please hang in there, think positively and keep us posted regarding your new date.

Take care,
Kelli

Thank you all for you kind words and encouragement. I realize and believe this has happened for a reason and has only strengthened my conviction to have the surgery. Best of luck to you all!!! November 9th HERE I COME!!!

I am going 11/9 also, the best of luck to you too.
November 9th  HERE WE COME !!!!
Dee

Sorry to hear they had to cancel your surgery, but November 9th will be here before you know it!!!

Hi, i am also having mine done on 11/9/09 as well. Best wishes to you and good luck long term. Have you been on onlu liquids and for how long? just a thought.... I have been eating regular meals, not sure if i should be concerned.....  Laura

Oh, I am so sorry. What a major disappointment. Keep your chin up and think that there must have been a cosmic reason your surgery was rescheduled.