Here I Go Again...

My date is set for 11/18. Almost exactly a year ago, I came very close to having the surgery. However, because of the excess flesh at the back of my throat from years of sleep apnea, they weren't able to get the breathing tube in. During my pre-admission testing today, I made sure to remind them of last year's fiasco. I'm totally jazzed, and ready to go. I'm taking the Lord with me, and I am not afraid. Peace, KLJ

KAYE! Wow, I read your profile - you have been through so much - maitaining such a sweet and perserverent spirit. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May God bless you and keep you. Jo

Wow! Your persistency paid off. Best of luck to you!! Jaimee

I'll put you in my prayers, and I pray for your safe surgery and quick recovery....best of "luck" (for lack of a better word.) Maureen

Hey There Kaye, Best wishes to you. You are an inspiration. I will pray for you. Please let us know how you make out. Rosa

Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts, prayers, and positive wishes. I appreciateall the kind words you've posted. Well, once again, things have been side tracked just a bit. As planned, the surgery was set for this past Friday, 11/18. Everyone was made aware of the problems with my breathing tube from the last time. They were even able to pull last years chart to refer to. This time they were prepared. I had to undergo nasal intubation while awake, although I was given some of those great meds that kinda make you not really care, along with a few shots to anesthetize my throat area. However, things did get kind of rough. They once again were not able to get the tube in...after trying for a couple of hours. They were however, able to view and discernthe problem using a fiberoptic scope. Basically, I have a kink in my trachea, created from the many years of excess fat and flesh around my neck. Dr. Patel, the anesthesiologist, told me they were able to get the breathing tube just past the kink, but the tube then jammed into the wall of my windpipe on the other side of the kink, and cut off my air flow completely. (I remember that part very well...they kept telling me to breathe, but no air was coming.) At this writing I've been rescheduled for 12/8. This time around, they will perform a tracheostomy for the insertion of the breathing tube, then proceed with my lap (I hope) RNY. If all goes well, I hope to only have to have the trach for 2 or 3 days. If anyone knows of someonethat has had to have a trach for their surgery, please drop me a line. I have to say, I'm a bit more nervousabout the idea of a hole at the base of my neck than I thought I would be. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Peace in Christ, Kaye PS - My partnerof 16 years has been by my sideevery step of the way. She even spent her birthday last Saturday by my bedside in the hospital. I'm really blessed to have her, and thought I'd let the world know how great she is.