Surgeon's Appointment this morning

Just got back from my appointment with Dr Yelle.  I'm not on the high that I thought I would be .  
I have signed the surgical consent but he now wants a scope done.  I hope that won't delay my surgery date by too much.

He also seems upset that I was still on celebrex.  I knew I couldn't have it after my surgery because it is a nsaid but no one told me I should be off it for a while before surgery.

He also mentioned that I can't use my glicazide for my diabetes after surgery and that he would prescribe metformin - I can't take that so he then said we will have to figure something else out.

Not sure if my feeling down was from the talk of rates of complication or death or from finding out I need a scope which may delay surgery depending on when it can be scheduled or just a let down of emotions after being to nervous, excited and anxious for this appointment.

Did anyone else have a let down of emotion after their appointment with the surgeon? 

Hi Carol,

The process can be overwhelming.  I think you're having feelings for ALL of the reasons you mentioned - totally normal. Call right away to get an appointment for the scope and if you can, let them know you'll take any cancellations.  Good luck :)

Thanks,  I have called and left a message - it is hard to get to speak to anyone.   I'm glad what I am feeling is fairly normal.

Sorry yoiu feel a little down, but most of the problems you've outlined are not that bad, actully.

The diabetic drug will be irrelevant within days if not immediately. A few days of slightly elevated sugar won't kill (it takes years). The NSAIDs issue on the other hand is more serious. Do you have an alternative plan? Did the WMC doctors suggested any replacement drug other than tylenol? That'd be kind of worry for me.

As for the complication rates and risks. Well, we all were scared at that point. Just try keeping positive and remember that Dr. Yelle is one of the best surgeons (not only bariatric) in the Ottawa area. You'll be in the most qualiffied and experienced hands.
Everything will be alright!

P.S. scope is a BAD, but usually very fast procedure - just a few minutes and that's it. It will be over before you know.

Hi Carol,
I have my appointment with Dr. Raiche today at 2:30 - I was happy to see your post as I'm a bit nervous.  Did Dr. Yelle say that one of the WMC surgeons would want to do the scope or can you have it done anywhere at the request of your GP?
Cherill

They are going to book it for me.   I've already call Lana and left her a message.  I will take any appointment, any time, any where.  I just hope it doesn't slow everything down.  I believe it can only be done in the hospital and I'm hoping that if Lana books it - it will be faster than my GP requesting one.

Good luck.  I had a scope done on September 19 at Monfort.  Hoping they will accept the results - which are no problems.

Dr Yelle said he wanted a scope and biopsy done.  For him this is normal.  Did you have a biopsy done when you had your scope.  He said it is the best way to determine if you currently have that H-plori that people have mentioned on the board.   The blood test, breathing test or stool test will only tell if you have had it in the past but not if you currently have it.  Apparently it is a lot easier to treat pre-surgery.

Does anyone know what the treatment is and how long it takes to clear it up?

Just FYI, I stopped metformin the day of surgery and haven't been on it since.  My diabetes was almost immediately within normal range, and got even better as time went on.  Maybe this will happen to you.

Did you discuss VSG or DS an alternative to thr RNY so you could continue to take celebrex? To you have a treatment plan that is realistic without the use of NSAIDs?