Surgery time 8pm?

[John Michaels 7]

Hey guys, I'll be having my sleeve in a few weeks!! Can't wait.

My surgery time is 8pm and my surgeon has another 6 sleeves to do before mine. Is this something to be worried about? Is it normal for such a late operation time? Thanks.

[Daisee68 2,493]

​I have heard of a dr here in Dallas who in his busy time can supposedly do 12-18 sleeve surgeries a day! (I cannot imagine that but he is actually very well respected and not a hack. ) In order to do that, he must have some very late surgeries. 8 p.m. is certainly not ideal but not sure it would be worrisome (though if I have a choice I always ask to be first or second on any type of surgery merely because of the "nothing by mouth" rule for so long). I have had 2 surgeries at 3 p.m. (not WLS) and it was rough to get through without any Water or anything. I found myself swishing Water around in my mouth and spitting it out just because my mouth was so dry! If you don't have a choice of time, I think you will be fine. If you can be flexible on the date, I think I would ask for a different day with an earlier time - but that's just me.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

My opinion is I would not have surgery at 8 pm. That's one long day for the guy cutting me open for an elective procedure.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

Is there any way that you can ask for an earlier surgery time. 8 pm seems a little late in the day and you have to wonder how tired the surgeon, OR team and the recovery team will be by that time of night. Congrats on your upcoming surgery!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Would not do that.

Reschedule.

[pajara2 16]

Ditto. I wouldn't have it at 8pm both for the NPO and the tired surgeon reasons. Best of luck.

[John Michaels 7]

Thanks guys. I did reschedule to 5 days later with an earlier time. Thank you everyone for their input and support. Much love

[Daisee68 2,493]

Glad you were able to reschedule. So sorry you have to wait an extra 5 days. I know that's frustrating but I definitely think you will be happier with an earlier time.

[jane13 2,256]

@@John Michaels - what time did you get?

[John Michaels 7]

it's all good. I've been overweight my whole life. I don't mind waiting that extra 4 days because I know I have a better life coming my way. My new time will be given the day before surgery but they said it'll be before 11am

Edited August 4, 2015 by John Michaels