DAMN!

KD, coming close...you can use your c-pap, to inflate your blow up doll russ

Hang in there Buddy, Many of us have been thru these petty problems just befor our surgery.   Two days before my surgery date, I had a final consult with a "Surgcial Intern" at BTC (now Barix) and he questioned the letter that my Cardiologist had written stating that my ticker was in good enough shape to withstand the stress of my WLS.  When he stated this to me I went semi ballistic (think of a 430 lb pissed off fat man in your face).  I told him that he needed to get my heart doctor on the phone and ask him.  He stated that he would e-mail him and get back with me in a few days.  Think I went ballastic the first time, well 5 years later the mushroom cloud is still hovering over Groveport, Oh.  I reached in my pocket and pulled out my cell phone and said, "lets see if I can get him for you".  He said he did not have time for my dramatics at this time.  I told him stay the f**k in his chair or I would set on his skinny ass till I had the answer I wanted.  Just about then I got my card. dr on the phone (he is a cool guy and actually took the call) and explained what was going on.  I handed the phone to the stupid twit that wanted to postpone my surgery and after a few minuets of silence he stated that he understood and would tell me.  My first thought was, tell me what.  He then said it looked ok for my surgery, but he would need a little time to write it all up.  Now remember, I was two days from surgery, so I asked him (not exactly in my inside voice) how long would this take,  He said they may have to postpone for a couple of weeks.  I then said you either approve me right now, or I will be your fu**king shadow til you do, I mean following you everyplace you are.  Flared nostrils, clenched tists and spraying spit about 2" from his face must have finally convinced him that I was ready for the surgery (either that or he was hoping I might die on the table and never bother him again) but he signed off right then.  Oh, by the way,  I called my cardiolgist back to thank him and asked him what he told the intern.  He said that in his most authortative, pissed off voice he asked the intern if he was a heart specialist, when told no, he said well he was the asst. dept head at his hospital and that he had been a heart dr for over 20 years and he was pretty damn sure he had a little better idea of what shape my heart was than he did and to give me the damn surgery.   I also had to use a CPAP, with oxygen attachement.  Two or three months after surgery, I threw the damn thing away.  I like Herbs suggestion, if you have to have another sleep study.  Might also throw in some sourkraurt and cheap beer.  Good luck buddy, it really is worth all the bullsh*t that you go thru. Steve

yEAH, I hear you.  I'm going to jump through the freaking hoops.  Actually my surgeon's nurse emailed me last night with a nice note and told me that it really does get better.  Geez....

Bob. The way I look at it is you are the WLS equivalent of Job. Just God testing you to make sure your faith in the surgery is strong enough or something to that effect. Hope you make it to the promised land soon. -Dan

Steve - Great story, you had me laughing my ass off here first thing in the morning...just what I needed...thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob, It's all part of the little game that everyone goes through.  It makes you tougher and the surgery more worth it.  Keep pressing on.... Scott

Bob, Don't sweat it.  I had to go through a couple of sleep studies and use a CPAP before I could be approved for survery.  I also had to get the puliminary test.  It was a pain in the azz. But now, after my weight loss, I no longer snore.  And, I don't need the CPAP anymore.  I can't tell you how delighted I am. Hang in there.  Things will get better for you.