Surgery POSTPONED!

I AM COMPLETELY & TOTALLY BUMMED OUT RIGHT NOW!  At 1:00 p.m. today, after 7  months, I was on the gurney,  naked with an IV in my arm when the anesthesologist comes in and says that there are some pre-op tests that were not done and, my for my safety, he cannot and will not put me under for my operation. I WAS, AND STILL AM, STUNNED and DEVASTATED!!  Here I was, mentally prepared and psyched up, gotten my leave from work approved, I've been on the 8-day liquid diet, had nothing to eat or drink since 11:00 p.m. last night and I'm ready for the show to get under way and then - BAM! SORRY -NO GO! Someone didn't do their job correctly so I am now having to wait another 2 weeks for my surgery. Now I have to do another 8-day liver shrink liquid only diet. Now I have to get my leave from work approved again.  Not to mention that the entire surgical team- all the doctors and nurses - wasted their time. Not to mention that my wife had taken off this week.  Not to mention that my sister had taken leave from work today to drive us the 2 hours to Nashville and stay with my wife for support.  We just got back home, still in dismay.  This has NOT been a good day. I'm really feeling pretty low and depressed. This is the pits.

I feel for ya Bob. That had to be quit a let down to say the least !!!!  I guess it's better to be safe then sorry ha ??  Lets hope the next two weeks fly by .  Best wishes  Nick

I know this wont make you feel any better but think about it..  Two weeks is a short time. You have waited so long for surgery now its only two weeks away. How did you feel two weeks ago? Happy I bet thinking in two weeks you would be having surgery. Get back in that mind set and you also need to think about its two weeks for a lifetime of feeling better and looking better. Total bummer for the Bama. I would be furious too and I would of found the person who made the mistake and totally kicked their ass! Just think about all the weight you will loose on another 8 day liquid diet. Just that much closer to GOAL! Sorry Bama!

Bro... see this only as another hurdle. It happens when it should and what the hey bro...  keep up the liver shrinking diet for the next two weeks too =) My doc had me on it for 3 weeks.  Hang in there man... two weeks is NUTTIN!

BOB holy crap i can not believe this is going on, i do however believe in the old saying "Everything happens for a reason."  Although you are bummed and have a ton of redos to do at least we are here to let you vent so blast away anytime good luck! Uncle

Sorry to hear.  I know a woman at my support group who was on the gurney...ready to go...and her iron came back to low.   Is still waiting for surgery.  These things happen.  Not fair, but it can be a learning experence.  The two weeks will be here before you know it.  Brian

Tough break, Bob.  Hang in there, though, things will be OK. Joe

That sucks Bama, no two ways about it. But it is what it is. And it's just a bump in the road buddy, Use this to strengthen your resolve and project yourself 1 year out, not 2 weeks away. A year from now your victory will be even more sweet. Remember: "That which is obtained too cheaply is esteemed  too lightly". Two weeks? thats nothin, you did it once, you can do it again. And your body will be in ever better condition for surgery. I don't think God is picking on you. Rather , I think you caught a break. Hang in there brother. Doug

Bob, sorry about the postponement, I know it is hard.  On the bright side, it only gives you more time to lose a couple more pounds and to get the liver to shrink that much more.  I know, who gives a f..., right?  But for what its worth, its better for you in the long run.  Be well and keep the faith. John