Why I haven't been around!
Sorry for having been so MIA lately. Here's the situation. My surgery had been planned for March 29th, due to complications my RNY was not completed. I had too much scar tissue from a previous surgery that my surgeon did not feel comfortable completing the RNY. He did however remove all the scar tissue and closed me up. When I woke up I was told that it hadn't been done. A little while later my surgeon came to my room and explained everything and that we could go back in a complete it in a few months. My new date has been scheduled for May 30th. I will have do to the liquid diet yet again but at least I know he will be able to complete the procedure safely the next time around. Sorry I haven't been around but although I know he made the right decision I still was mopping slightly in self pity that I would have to go through everything again. I hope every has been doing well.
Referral ~ early November 2017, Orientation ~ January 10th, 2018, Social Worker ~ February 13th, 2018, Dietitian ~ February 13, 2018, Registered Nurse ~ February 14th, 2018, OTN with Dr. Lindsay ~ February 22nd, 2018, Pre-Op and Gastroscopy ~ February 26th, 2018, Liquid Diet ~ March 8th, 2018, Surgery ~ March 29th, 2018 not completed due to complications, Surgery ~ May 30th, 2018!
That's a bummer! No fun having two surgeries that's for sure.
At least you now know that the next time you go in, it will be done and you can be on your way.
It won't be long now! :)
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Thanks! And you're right it won't be long now 42 days and counting. It truly took me a couple weeks to wrap my head around it and the thought of having to recover from surgery again. I was almost wavering on just leaving things be a go on the way I am. But alas I dusted myself off and am encouraged and ready for the next... My main journey... I have been labeling the last experience my mini journey...lol
Referral ~ early November 2017, Orientation ~ January 10th, 2018, Social Worker ~ February 13th, 2018, Dietitian ~ February 13, 2018, Registered Nurse ~ February 14th, 2018, OTN with Dr. Lindsay ~ February 22nd, 2018, Pre-Op and Gastroscopy ~ February 26th, 2018, Liquid Diet ~ March 8th, 2018, Surgery ~ March 29th, 2018 not completed due to complications, Surgery ~ May 30th, 2018!
You have a great attitude and I'm glad you were able to dust yourself off.
I had 2 surgeries within 3 days due to a complication and I know how hard it is physically and mentally. I was really thrown for a loop. So although our situations are different, I feel your pain.
It will all be worth it in the end, I promise.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Thank you and Sorry you had to go through that. Definitely not easy and I cannot imagine it being only 3 days after.
Referral ~ early November 2017, Orientation ~ January 10th, 2018, Social Worker ~ February 13th, 2018, Dietitian ~ February 13, 2018, Registered Nurse ~ February 14th, 2018, OTN with Dr. Lindsay ~ February 22nd, 2018, Pre-Op and Gastroscopy ~ February 26th, 2018, Liquid Diet ~ March 8th, 2018, Surgery ~ March 29th, 2018 not completed due to complications, Surgery ~ May 30th, 2018!
That really sucks, but as others have said you have a great attitude. We are here for you any time you need to vent. You've got this.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Thank you so very much!
Referral ~ early November 2017, Orientation ~ January 10th, 2018, Social Worker ~ February 13th, 2018, Dietitian ~ February 13, 2018, Registered Nurse ~ February 14th, 2018, OTN with Dr. Lindsay ~ February 22nd, 2018, Pre-Op and Gastroscopy ~ February 26th, 2018, Liquid Diet ~ March 8th, 2018, Surgery ~ March 29th, 2018 not completed due to complications, Surgery ~ May 30th, 2018!
Hi LeiLei,
I'm truly so sorry you woke up and didn't have your RNY. I remember pre-surgery how worried I was that this could happen, and i can't even imagine how disappointed you were. I'm so glad you have "dusted yourself off" so to speak, and even more thrilled that they were able to remove the scar tissue and give you an upcoming date for RNY. No doubt this one will actually happen: they've seen your insides and know what to expect. :)
Hang in there girl. It's a blip in the road, but it will be worth it for sure. Your attitude and positivity is inspiring. ((Hugs))
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy. 
Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5
Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!
Thank you so much... it definitely was not what I had wanted to hear waking up. But know they made the right decision with my best interest at heart.
Referral ~ early November 2017, Orientation ~ January 10th, 2018, Social Worker ~ February 13th, 2018, Dietitian ~ February 13, 2018, Registered Nurse ~ February 14th, 2018, OTN with Dr. Lindsay ~ February 22nd, 2018, Pre-Op and Gastroscopy ~ February 26th, 2018, Liquid Diet ~ March 8th, 2018, Surgery ~ March 29th, 2018 not completed due to complications, Surgery ~ May 30th, 2018!
Sorry you had to go through that. The one silver lining is that it can be done, but obviously your safety and health was paramount in your first surgery.
Good luck with your second surgery!
Orientation April 2016 - Final approvals December 2016. Surgical Class January 23, 2017. Met with Dr. Reed February 7, 2017. Opti start date March 1, 2017. Surgery March 15, 2017 (Dr. Foute-Nelong).
HW 348 SW 316 CW 191
GW 160
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