Sorta have a date .I wanted to Cry but I did not~ Good News & Bad News

Well today was full of Highs & Lows! I met with Dr. Singh. He was so incredibly awesome. He explained the usual and then went over his concerns for me personally. Since I have a history of DVT I am at a much great risk of developing them again as well as am embolism. He went into great detail and was very careful to discuss all options. He has set my date but he intends to have a conference with my hemotologist and Dr. Michalek (Dr. Michalek works with Albany Nutritional and has been working with me on preparing for surgery). He said he is sure he could do the surgery with ease but is concerned that from post op to 8 months I am in danger of the clots/embolism and he plans to consult with the others to see what extra precaustions post surg and post op care would be in my best interest. He wants me to get a doppler of my legs and do the 2 day stress test that my cadiologist requires 1 week post op. (I will go more into that in a minute grrrrr)He also is having me get some other minor tests done. That is all fine with me. Now I called my cardiologist and said I have a date but that could change after the consultation. He said to call him back when they have a firm plan for my after care. He will not schedule until they "have their plans together" and are positive I am going to have the surgery. So as usual he is being less than cooperative. I am seriously considering a new cardiologist. Not sure at this late date what bearing that would have now and if another would even take me so close to a surgery etc etc. I did not cry as I thought I would if there were any glitches. He was so wonderful that I now know if I am unable to have this surgery safely I will just have to deal with that. I am terribly sad and near tears but I am going to be ok somehow. I will update as I get more information.

Hi Mary J {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} {{{{hugs}}}} {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} My thoughts and prayer are with you......hang in there we have to have faith..... Christine

hi mary i am sorry you are having such a difficult time. maybe you could schedule a consultation with a new cardiologist and see what he/she says before discharging your current one. this way you aren't burning any bridges but can seek out other options. the wls process is lengthy and commited and i am sorry that you are have added stress and difficulty. keep your chin up. you will get there and will do so with tears of joy!!! shea

Thanks for the kind words. As for the cardiologist. He is a great dr just a bit anal if you know what I mean. I have just had it with his attitude. The Surgeon (who has a fabulous reputation) is very concerned and I have to admit the fact that he is that concerned about what may happen post op with clots ( I am also coombs+, so I have coagulation issues) makes me very afraid. He said he will speak to the hemotologist and I will await what they decide. So there is a strong possibility I will never be able to have WLS. You all know what that means. I have never been able to get any substantial weight off for any period of time! I am holding on to a shred of hope but I am no longer feeling very upbeat. Thanks for letting me vent HUGS Mary

Did you consider asking Dr. Singh to call the cardiologist? Ever notice that doctors take calls from other doctors, even when it interrupts an appointment? Might be worth exploration. Good luck - just keep plugging away. As my Grandma used to say, don't get mad get even. So I say, don't get sad, get adamant. You just have to remain determined. Cheryl

Having the surgeon talk to the cardiologist won't change the facts. Ultimately it will be up to the surgeon & hemotolosigt to see if they can come up with a sound aftercare and enough preventative steps to avoid the clots/embolism. The cardiologist has just been very much a PIA. So I may just need to make a change with or without the surgery. Although he is a good cardiologist I really can't take much more. I am sure I can find an equally as good one with less of an attitude. Mary