I'm so sorry things didn't work out as planned with your surgery. I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason, but in no way do I believe the reason is not to have the surgery at all. Good things come to all those who wait. Yesterday just was not your day but soon it will be. I would definately meet with Dr. Olsen and even the AMG so things are done differently next time, as we were all under the impression that all those things were done when we were "knocked out".

Please keep us updated to your progress and new date.

 

 As of right now I don't know but feel free to hit me up anytime since we are in the same area......

Jay

Well,
  I type this as I'm in an excruciating amount of pain from my neck and wrist... unfortunately they canceled my surgery because I had a large nosebleed as they tried to place the breathing tube in my throat (which I was wide awake for, which I wasn't ready for mentally since they implied we'd be out for that).  Basically they had me gagging so hard that my nose started bleeding and they kept going so it never really got a chance to clot as my throat spasmed.  

  I was unfortunately fully aware and in no way sedated while they put in the central line or the arterial line in my wrist.  I was really less then thrilled with the level of care provided by the anesthesiologists.   I said stop at least twice and they in no way slowed or stopped what they were doing.  I was in so much pain from my neck once they placed the central line I could not move it(and can still barely even though it's out).

  Basically, I got to go through all the parts of surgery that scared the living hell out of me, without the surgery.  

  Next, I have to go see a hematologist and then back to my surgeon to find out where we're going next.   Oh and because I didn't have surgery, I get to go back to work (nevermind I work in a call center and can barely talk) and most likely take a warning at work for the number of missed days at work (since I won't have missed enough days for FMLA to kick in)

Overall, this is really making me question if I can really do this again...

That's all for now.. feel free to leave any more questions or support and I'll check later..

(if it doesn't say this.. I'm editing after this point)

 I'm not blaming Dr. Olsen or Centennial in any way for this... if I blame anyone other than myself it would have to be AMG as they didn't ask me or appear to gauge me in any way that I was sedated after they supposedly gave me something to do that.  Dr. Olsen was there multiple times and was very caring about the whole thing..

I just wanted to stop by and say good luck with your surgery today. I have my DS scheduled with Dr. Houston at Centennial on 8/10 so I don't have any advice on how to keep track of the vitamins as this is all new to me too but hopefully someone will respond with their experience.

I believe we were actually in the same pre-op class on 7/19, what a small world. As soon as you feel up to it let us all know how your doing and your experience with the surgery.

Good Luck!!

Looking for a support group meeting in or near Sevierville area, anyone?????
Thanks Ena  ( I am a transplant from Pa, and am lost)