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Hello everyone. I went to the pre-op appointment yesterday. All my blood work and other tests were normal but when I saw the anesthesiologist he asked me if I'm using the CPAP machine. I explaines I'm claustrophobic and get really anxious as soon as I put on the mask and feel like my throat is closing up and no air passes. He said it's probably anxiety and that I had to start using it. He suggested melatonin. Put it on yesterday and was in and out of sleep. I did not get a good night sleep. Anyone go through something similar and would they cancel my surgery if I can't get used to it? I'm Freaking out that my surgery might be cancelled.
Finally had my orientation last week on Tuesday January 29th! It was interesting, but I already knew most of what we learned because I had read the book a few times and done a lot of research at home. Now it's back to waiting for my next appointment.
Did many of you call to follow up on your appointments? If so, how often?
I don't want to get annoying, but I would like to make sure I don't get lost or overlooked!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
Oh dang! I missed you by a day! I had my orientation on the 29th at Humber.
Hope your appointment went well last week!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
Hi there. I scheduled to have my Reux n y surgery in February 25 and just started my opti fast. I am having my surgery at TWH as well. How was your experience? Who was your surgeon?
I am also on day two of opti fast and I have a massive headache too! I also have some nausea and fatigue. My nurse said it's withdrawl and Ketosis kicking in. She advised me to take extra strength Tylenol.
Ohh I like that recipe. I make a lot of different egg mixtures in a muffin tin. This sounds yummy. 
DH said I don't sound like Walowitz's mother, but I must say that I sound worse than I did on Sunday, lol.
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. When I get my normal voice back and I feel better, I will give you a call just so you don't feel the need to call an exorcist on me. Hopefully that will be before you head out on vacation.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
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RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
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RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
I'm sorry you're not feeling any better CC. I'm so glad your voice is temporary because when we talked on Sunday I was freaked out a little. You sure didn't sound like the picture I have!! LOL. Do you watch Big Bang Theory? All I could think of was that I was talking to Walowitz's mother!!! 
Sorry, I shouldn't poke fun! I got super sick one time in El Salvador. I couldn't find an english speaking person in the airport. Finally one shop keeper was able to understand (I hope) and gave me something for my throat and congestion! I hate to tell you but that bug lasted a real long time!!
Now about a week before I travel, I start taking Cold FX, the daily one that is supposed to be preventative and build your immune system. Seems to have worked the last couple of trips.
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
