Carmen K. 21 years, 9 months ago

Dear Patricia..........That has to be so frustrating to almost have your surgery and getting cancelled at the last second. Hopefully, the sleepy time doctor will be more supportive. Why not give you something to calm your nerves before putting in the tube? Best wishes and God bless! :)

patricia H. 21 years, 9 months ago

HELLO EVERYONE------IT'S ME......I HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN......I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL MONDAY AS SCHEDULED, AND WAS SUFFERING FROM A SEVERE MIGRAINE WITH NAUSEA----(THIS IS TYPICAL, BUT THE NAUSEA SEEMED WORSE, MORE BLOATING---COULD IT HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED BY THE OVERNIGHT CITRATE OF MAGNESIA? has anyone else experienced this? ) WELL, WHEN THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST CAME IN HE TOLD ME HE WANTED TO DO THE INTUBATION(?) WHILE I WAS AWAKE....SINCE I HAVE A SMALL MOUTH AND I WAS NAUSEATED>>>>>>>I COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT AND BEGGED HIM TO FIND ANOTHER WAY---I HAVE HAD FOUR MAJOR SURGERIES BEFORE AND HAD never BEEN AWAKE FOR ANY KIND OF INTUBATION......THEY WERE AFRAID I MIGHT ASPIRATE......SO TO MAKE A LONG SAD STORY SHORT, MY SURGEON HAS RESCHEDULED ME AGAIN........TO JULY 12......I AM SUPPOSED TO SEE THE ANESTHESIOLOGISTS TODAY TO HAVE THE PROCEDURE EXPLAINED IN DETAIL TO ME......HAS ANYONE ELSE EVER HAD THIS DONE?????? I DONT THINK I CAN HANDLE BEING INTUBATED AWAKE????HELP!!!!!!!!! I AM JUST REALLY FEELING SAD, CONFUSED AND NOW SCARED........I TRULY APPRECIATE ANYONE'S INPUT........

klynn90 21 years, 9 months ago

Good luck on your surgery and may God watch over you!!!

L. Brown 21 years, 9 months ago

Patricia, Sending lots of warm wishes your way and prayers for a safe and uneventful journey through surgery, as well as a quick and pain free recovery. Soon you will be a big LOSER! {{{HUGS}}}

Ellen H. 21 years, 9 months ago

Good morning Patricia!! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way this week as you prepare for your upcoming life-changing WLS! Please take good care of yourself and keep us updated as to your progress.

Samantha D. 21 years, 9 months ago

Patricia - Monday is the big day; congratulations on arriving at this turning point. Best wishes on a wonderful journey into your new life! And ((HUGS)) to a soon-to-be-thin and healthy person :)

yourdivaness 21 years, 9 months ago

Pat, congratulations and best wishes on your upcoming surgery. My prayer for you is that you have an uncomplicated surgery, and rapid, painfree recovery. Drink your water, get your protein and exercise...WALK< WALK< WALK!! God bless you! Oh, my family lives in Indianapolis, IN on the Eastside of town between 30th & 38th Streets/Keystone.

Laura L. 21 years, 9 months ago

Patricia, best wishes for an un-eventful surgery and quick recovery!!!

S J M. 21 years, 9 months ago

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. My hopes and prayers are with you for a successful surgery and a speedy, trouble free recovery!

Cathy W. 21 years, 9 months ago

I wanted to congratulate you on your upcoming surgery. I know you are doing a happy dance along with some "NERVES". I hope everything goes well and you are up and out and about real soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Whitmer
About Me
INDIANAPOLIS, in
Location
RNY
Surgery
06/17/2002
Surgery Date
Sep 13, 2001
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