Surgery Cancelled - Frustrated!!!
Scott,
Please do not give up on this journey the waiting will be well worth the end result. I would rather have the doctors be safe then sorry and have all their ducks in a row for surgery.
Frustration is to expected but you have come this far and we are all with you to support you to make it to the finish line. Deep breath and hope!
Please do not give up on this journey the waiting will be well worth the end result. I would rather have the doctors be safe then sorry and have all their ducks in a row for surgery.
Frustration is to expected but you have come this far and we are all with you to support you to make it to the finish line. Deep breath and hope!
Scot,
I am sure that you are madder than hell right now. The c omments above sum it up, it is better that all appropriate precautions are taken. Please don't let this change your mind about taking this important lifechanging step.
Be well - There will be a point in which you will look back at this time.
hang in there,
Maura
I am sure that you are madder than hell right now. The c omments above sum it up, it is better that all appropriate precautions are taken. Please don't let this change your mind about taking this important lifechanging step.
Be well - There will be a point in which you will look back at this time.
hang in there,
Maura
Maura
Scott,
You've gotten some great advice already. You picked your doctors because you trusted them to keep you safe - and that's what they are doing. Work with them to find out and resolve whatever issue prevented them from being comfortable moving forward, and then reschedule the surgery.
Remind yourself WHY you were doing this in the first place, and don't let this setback derail you. The reasons you made the decision are still there and haven't lost any of their urgency and importance. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Karen
You've gotten some great advice already. You picked your doctors because you trusted them to keep you safe - and that's what they are doing. Work with them to find out and resolve whatever issue prevented them from being comfortable moving forward, and then reschedule the surgery.
Remind yourself WHY you were doing this in the first place, and don't let this setback derail you. The reasons you made the decision are still there and haven't lost any of their urgency and importance. Keep your eyes on the prize.
Karen
My surgery was cancelled too. 1st due to not being on the cpap long enough. They screwed up. Second because my Mom was hospitalized. Had a really tough time getting back on the schedule, but it finally happened. Thank God. If I had not had the surgery I would be either dead or a vegetable by now.
Some days your the dog and some days your the hydrant.
Scot,
I never had to deal with a cancellation, but the journey from my first consult to surgery was 18 months. (Count 'em. 18. Long. Months.)
I never gave up, but was really concerned that this would never happen for me. At the same time, though, I kept plugging away.
I've just skimmed this thread now, and see some talk about sleep apnea. My sleep study was "borderline" - no CPAP. BUT...after surgery I had a heck of a time waking up. Ended up Dr. P. called the anesthesia and recovery team into my room and I had to have a shot that negated the effects of the anesthesia (very pleasant, I assure you). My respiration dropped to 6 per minute and I was cyanotic. The only thing that brought it back up was my hubby massaging my feet. Apparently it was something they expected to see in a patient with apnea...compounded by the interaction of anesthetic and pain medication. (Dr. P. by the way was amazing - she was COMMANDING everyone in the room around and said to the anesthesia team, "Why is my patient in this condition???")
The reason I tell you all this is simply that EVERY step of the way is a MUST. Little things can turn into big things.
I would be mad - I was, many times. I cried during the wait, many times.
But...when the day finally came, I was prepared. I wish you ALL the best. Don't give up.
I never had to deal with a cancellation, but the journey from my first consult to surgery was 18 months. (Count 'em. 18. Long. Months.)
I never gave up, but was really concerned that this would never happen for me. At the same time, though, I kept plugging away.
I've just skimmed this thread now, and see some talk about sleep apnea. My sleep study was "borderline" - no CPAP. BUT...after surgery I had a heck of a time waking up. Ended up Dr. P. called the anesthesia and recovery team into my room and I had to have a shot that negated the effects of the anesthesia (very pleasant, I assure you). My respiration dropped to 6 per minute and I was cyanotic. The only thing that brought it back up was my hubby massaging my feet. Apparently it was something they expected to see in a patient with apnea...compounded by the interaction of anesthetic and pain medication. (Dr. P. by the way was amazing - she was COMMANDING everyone in the room around and said to the anesthesia team, "Why is my patient in this condition???")
The reason I tell you all this is simply that EVERY step of the way is a MUST. Little things can turn into big things.
I would be mad - I was, many times. I cried during the wait, many times.
But...when the day finally came, I was prepared. I wish you ALL the best. Don't give up.
Scott, It's me Berni we met at the support group. I was thinking about you all weekend (knowing your surgery was today) and mentioned to another support group friend my concerns for you. She saw on here today that your surgery had been cancelled so she informed me. I'm so sincerely sorry, I for one know how difficult and frustrating it can be with the cancellations but we both know deep down inside that it is for our best medical interest. I really hope your doing OK mentally and that you continue on your journey and be patient your day will come my friend. Keep up the good work with your diet you were doing so GREAT!!!!
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