Heh. Most everything went well. My potassium was low, so they delayed my surgery by one day. Doc put in a central line so they could run some potassium into me fairly quickly. I don't recommend having this done while awake. I spent a day and a half on a vent after the surgery in ICU. They didn't have a room on the floor, so I stayed in ICU a few days. I passed my leak test and had the NG removed. Out came the JP drain, hospital food was tried and rejected. I was discharged on my 6th Post-Op day, Friday. We spent the night in the local motel, then drove from Omaha to Kansas City and spent the night. The next day we drove on home to St. Louis. I was feeling very good. Monday I did too much, so I've been paying for it pain-wise for several days. I'm wearing an abdominal binder to keep me in check. All in all, not a bad experience for me. There weren't any residents or interns, but there were student nurses everywhere. I didn't mind them practicing on me at all. I remember what it was like. Hubby is a bit worse for wear, though. Nah, he did very well and I'd have been lost without him. Jeanie in MO DS 02/12/05 12 Days Post Op

Hi Meg...thanks... Yes I really do miss Nursing....alot! I havent been approved yet...but I really dont think it will be a problem. Im on Medicare and its definetly a medically necessary procedure. I have my first cosult with the doctor and staff on Mar 4...so I will find out more then. Im really excited about getting it all started and getting the surgery...im not real patient..so the waiting game is going to be hard on me...but Im not giving up...in it for the long haul Lisa

How did you find out what physician to go to for your panni? Did you have to "shop" around? When did you go? What weight should I be at? I have 37 pounds to go to get to my goal and am 10 months out (down 128 can you believe it?). My internal medicine doc says I probably have about 15 pounds of skin. I carried most of my weight there, and boy is what is left over -UGLY. Plus, major back and hip aches because my whole weight is pitched forward since there is not much left to counter balance the hanging ab. I have Medical Mutual. They paid for the RNY, but is there anywhere I can look to see if they pay for the ab surgery? Thanks for any help and info! Have a great day!

Ive been an RN for 11yrs now. Although Im not working anymore, I keep up my license and CEU's. Im hoping to get back into Nursing after Gastric Bypass. Its my ultimate goal, not sure if it attainable, but I'm going to shoot for it.. Have a great week. Lisa

Kathy, Hurray for you!! Nursing is hard work, but it also such a rewarding career. Good luck in all of your studies and clinicals. If you've taken A&P you will breeze thru Micro. Much luck to you!!! Future Nursing !! Meg