Surgery may be cancelled

Having a pretty lazy day here where, in the middle of November, it had to be in the 70s.  Can't believe the weather!

Some of you may remember that I had breast cancer five years ago.  I saw the oncologist lately and had to have a number of tests for my five year anniversary, one of which was an abdominal ultrasound  (had a mammogram too and I am free of breast cancer).  This is where one of the wrenches in my plans comes in.  A number of things was found including a fatty liver (LOL), a benign cyst on one of my kidneys, something with my pancreas and some shadows.  You would think that I would know exactly what was found; however, I haven't seen my PCP yet because, ironically, I was too sick this week with sinus pain to drive the 30 minutes to his office  (I had an appointment with the oncologist, but it didn't work out because of my work schedule, and I didn't know about the results or I would have taken the time to see her).  I did speak with my PCP's  wife who is his nurse, phone answerer, etc. and got just a small amount of information from her.  (she is run off her feet and her husband takes advantage of the fact that she is his wife - no one else would put up with his demands  -  she doesn't really have the time to talk on the phone and repeat the information that I was trying to remember!) 

My doctor is about to retire, so his office is open less and less  lately, and I have to organize my visits to him with his limited schedule and my own, very busy, work schedule.   Rescheduling for Friday didn't work out.  So I'm left waiting over the weekend to find out exactly what is wrong with me.  
 
Here's another wrench - I am scheduled for rny surgery November 24.  I think that it probably won't take place then due to the abdominal issues that may have to be investigated beforehand.  And, two replacements have been arranged for my leave for surgery and I have told all of my 100+ students that I will be off until the beginning of January.  It's been a rush of meetings and a lot of organizing to get ready.  Possibly, all for naught.

Geesh...  I think that this could happen only to me.  I'm not scared or worrying about the outcome of the tests, and I can wait to see the doctor without going crazy, and I'm not thinking the worst although a nurse friend of mine brought over some roses and a present for me.  What the heck is she thinking??  I know that the surgery can be rescheduled.

Sorry that this is long and probably confusing, but I wanted to let all of you know what is going on and that I may not be "on the bench" on November 24.

I'm thinking about all of you and all of the problems that seem to be taking place.  I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and send out prayers for those that need them, which seems like most of us.  Have a great weekend!
Margaret

Fatty liver is a given to us obese people. I just found out I have a cyst on my left kidney, no biggy at this point. Pancreas can be irritated by the fatty foods you have consumed in the past. I know all about pancreatitis....most of these ab normals that you speak of will probably be corrected after surgery. My opinion. I'm not a doctor, just been around along time and very proactive with my own care and have support group for over 8 years...

Congrats on being cancer free, that alone is  a big accomplishment.

Thanks Darlene  -  the information that you've given me helps to put things in perspective.
Margaret 

Sounds like a lot of what ifs and maybe's.  I'd go ahead and plan on having the surgery.  Hopefully everything will get better with the weight loss.
I'll keep you in prayer.
Good Luck.
Jan

Thanks Jan.  I'm hopeful that the surgery will take place next week or at some later time.  I hope that when it does, I will do as well as you have.
Margaret

Thanks Margaret, that's so nice of you to say.

Hi Margaret....nice to see you here this morning!

You have so much to deal with....you beat thet Cancer...you can do anything!

Have the WLS and everything else will just fall into place. I too have a cyst on my kidney...more then likely benign...they jus****ch it all the time. I feel fine!

I wish you the very best with your news on Monday.

I think it is definately time to find a new doctor!!!

Hugs....connie d

I'm just going to echo what everyone else said.....most obese people have a fatty liver, I know I did......doing a strict diet two weeks before surgery really helps shrink that liver so your bariatric surgeon can work around it.    I also have a cyst on one of my kidneys and my PCP just keeps an eye on it -- so far so good.

Best wishes for a good outcome from your doctor visit and hopefully you'll be set to go for your RNY.

Hugs and good thoughts,
Pat r.