I didn't make it!

I am home from the hospital and my surgery was canceled. I cried all the way there and while in pre op I realized I had been drinking water in the morning without giving it a thought. I was so busy worrying about if this was the right thing for me...I just spaced it out altogether. In any case, in the condition I was in and the fact that I had drank, the surgeon decided not too take a chance and sent me home. Unfortunately, I won't be joining you as soon as expected. Once I get past the dissapointment of not having the surgery, I will have to take time to reevaluate. Maybe I really wasn't ready. I guess it was not the right time for me. Thanks for all your support...

Hi Joy, I am sorry to hear that your surgery was canceled.   Like you said maybe it's not the right time.   I am sure the right time will come.   Keep your head up and you are in my prayers. Robin

Hmmmm... so many thoughts... Maybe your doctor could make you the first of the day?  I had to be there at 5:30 so I didn't have time to drink.  it really is ok.  Leslie

I'm so sorry Joy - maybe with the rush to get this done this will give you some more time to be sure you're doing the right thing for you.   I too thought that lap band is what I wanted - but after meeting with doctor found that it probably wouldn't do anything for me as I love to snack which never gives you a sense of fullness.  Give yourself some time to consider your options. Best of luck to you :) Pam

Pam...I really get the feeling that they think I would benefit more with the gastric bypass for the same reasons. I am a grazer and a sweet eater among other things. Is that why you chose your surgery and do you feel that it was right for you? How was your surgery and recovery? Maybe I really need to think about that more...I just don't know what to think. I am feeling pretty dumb right about now. Joy

Joy - that is exactly why I ended up choosing gastric bypass.  I now have the fear of eating sweets and it causing dumping syndrome for me - enough to keep me away from them.  One of my friends at work had the lap band a few days before I had the gastric bypass.  Her recovery didn't seem alot different than mine.  I got more time in the hospital and more time out of work too.   My thought on RNY vs. lap band was this - I didn't want to do lap band and then find out it wasn't for me and have to go through surgery again to have the gastric bypass done.  I was determined I was going to use this surgical tool to my advantage and chose the best one for me.   Please give yourself time to think about it - read everything you can about it and ask lots of questions on these message boards... remember there is no such thing as a dumb question. Good Luck to you - and Happiest of New Years :) Pam

I'm so sorry you got cancelled but it does sound like perhaps at this point in time it might not be such a bad thing. You'll have more time to prepare yourself and be sure you're doing whats right for you.  Keep your head up and we're always here to talk to when you need it!

I am so sorry but maybe it's best right now. You should be 100% sure of your choice before taking the final step. Talk to your surgery and search other options. Good luck!

Hi Joy

Sorry to hear that...and now I KNOW not do have nothing at all before I go in.  Although they said I can take my medication with a very small amount of water..BUT I think I am going to take it before bed to be on the safe side.

GOOD LUCK!

Hi Kim, The idea of taking your meds before you go to bed is a great idea.   I will keep that in mind when I go for my surgery. Robin