Question:
I.V. in neck and Dr Walters in San Antonio

My husband told me today that a wife of a coworker who had wls had an iv in her neck. That is freaking me out more than the surgery. (I have never had any surgery before and the few times i was in the hospital for other reasons, I did not have a good expierience with the nurse putting in an I.V.in my arm, much less my NECK!) What is that and will it hurt? Also I am desperatly trying to find someone who had or is going to have a VBG with Dr Walters in San Antonio who is willing to e-mail or call me and share wisdom, advice, helpful hints, etc.    — salymsmommy (posted on July 15, 2002)

July 15, 2002
They start with an IV in your arm. The one in your neck is put in after you are asleep. IT IS WONDERFUL because they will able to draw blood from it for tests, instead of sticking you each time! In addition, that is where they will administer medications.... so no shots!
   — Linda M.

July 15, 2002
I had my openVBG in June of 2001 (I've lost 140 lbs) with Dr. Walters. I just adore that man! Anyway - I've had major surgery 9 times in my life and only had the neck IV with the VBG. (It was put in after I was "out"). I have to say that the neck IV was THE MOST pleasant, comfortable, totally non-painful IV experience I've ever had - ever! It was GREAT! I couldn't even feel it was there and, through it, they did everything. Administered the fluids, gave the meds, drew blood....no more "extra" sticks for stuff. WONDERFUL Op and Post-op experience. Feel free to email me any time with any questions. [email protected]
   — Cathy J.