wordygirl74

Hi,
I know this isn't weight related but I just wanted to vent and cry. A month ago, my husband got very sick and was diagnosed with primary terminal liver cancer. He was given 6 months. My husband is 48!!!! He hasn't ever been sick or ever in the hosptal. He is the best man I've ever known. I'm so lost. I'm devastated. I don't know how to live without him. We've been to at least 10 doctors who tell us that they can't do anything for him. I still have hope because I always say that only God has an expiration date. I realize this isn't the norm to post here and if this is inappropriate, please forgive me.
I set up a fund for my family. You can read our story here. https://www.youcaring.com/hopeforbear
A cancer diagnosis is so hard. :'(
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I've been thinking about a revision for a long time now. I've spent soo much time here reading others success stories and some that had complications too. It's finally my turn to go in and meet with the doctor and I'm sick to my stomach thinking about it! I guess it's normal to be apprehensive about such a major surgery but I was not expecting this! If just the consult has me feeling like this I can't imagine how I will feel before surgery!

I was sleeved 8/29 and for the last couple of weeks I've had horrible insomnia! I just cannot sleep!! I'm so so tired!
I'm still off work, going back to work Thursday. I have GOT to be able to sleep. I've been taking my kids to school in the AM, coming home and eating a little Breakfast and then finally filling asleep at about 9am.
I may call my surgeon and ask if I can take an OTC sleep aid of some kind.

Grand Prairie here and finally got my sleeve on 8/29 after having my crap band removed on June. My doc is Dr. Kim. I've been doing ok getting my fluids in but I think overdoing it physically. I have 2 small kiddos and as hard as he tries DH just can't do everything on his own. Luckily he's back to work today and the kiddos are back at daycare so maybe I can catch up on some rest!!

Grand Prairie here and finally got my sleeve on 8/29 after having my crap band removed on June. My doc is Dr. Kim. I've been doing ok getting my fluids in but I think overdoing it physically. I have 2 small kiddos and as hard as he tries DH just can't do everything on his own. Luckily he's back to work today and the kiddos are back at daycare so maybe I can catch up on some rest!!

YAY! I'm finally an official sleever! I had my band out in June and there was erosion so my surgeon wanted to wait on the sleeve. I went in on 8/29 and finally the deed was done!
The night of surgery I had a hard hard night, I was heaving something awful and was sure I had hurt my little tummy. My swallow test the next morning showed everything was perfect! I've had no problem getting my liquids in. My only issue has been an intense heartburn that doesn't want to go away. I'm taking Pepcid daily per doc's instructions but I don't think it's doing much.
I am soooo happy to be on the other side now and can't wait to see the scale moving!

August 29th for part 2 of my band to sleeve revision!

August 29th for part 2 of my band to sleeve revision!

Congrats!! I'm scheduled for part 2 of my band to sleeve on 8/29. In June I went in for a one-step revision but because of the amount of scar tissue the surgeon found and some erosion he didn't feel it was safe to do the sleeve that day. That was not news I was happy to wake up to but I'm glad he's being cautious. Best of luck to you!!

August 29th for part 2 of my band to sleeve revision!

Once your staples are out you will feel soo much better! I went in for a revision with Dr Kim in June and because of the erosion and scar tissue he found he wasn't able to do it in one surgery. I was so disappointed when I woke up even though I do appreciate his caution. I'm back on the books for Part 2 on August 29th!

I go in today to get my drain and staples out and i'm skeered!! I hate this drain and will be sooo happy when its gone but I'm afraid it's going to hurt!!

This happened to me too. I went in for my pre-op and my BP was too high to even do the cardiac testing so I was referred to a cardiologist. I was really stressing because I only had a week until surgery (going in today!). I got into the cardiologist last Monday and was put on 2 meds after my stress test. I started them that day then went back last Thursday for a BP check and finally got the go-ahead for surgery. Talk about cutting it close! I've been on my pre-op diet and taking my meds this last week and it's finally the day!
You will do great!!

I'm nervous and excited and ready to do this!! Have to be there at 5 for a 7:30 surgery. Prayers and positive thoughts very much appreciated!!

I'm nervous and excited and ready to do this!! Have to be there at 5 for a 7:30 surgery. Prayers and positive thoughts very much appreciated!!

I'm nervous and excited and ready to do this!! Have to be there at 5 for a 7:30 surgery. Prayers and positive thoughts very much appreciated!!

Good luck! I'm tomorrow too. Gotta be there at 5am for a 730 surgery. Nervous but ready!!

I'm nervous and excited and ready to do this!! Have to be there at 5 for a 7:30 surgery. Prayers and positive thoughts very much appreciated!!

I'm nervous and excited and ready to do this!! Have to be there at 5 for a 7:30 surgery. Prayers and positive thoughts very much appreciated!!

I'm nervous and excited and ready to do this!! Have to be there at 5 for a 7:30 surgery. Prayers and positive thoughts very much appreciated!!

I went in today for my cardiac testing and never even made it on the bike because my BP was too high. They took it when I first got there and it was 130/94. By the time I got the EKG hooked up and they checked it it read 130/108. The only time I've ever had high BP was when I was pregnant. I've never been on meds or told it was something to watch. This totally threw me.
Now they want me to see a cardiologist for a stress test. The problem... my surgery is scheduled for June 10th. The soonest I can get in for a CONSULT with the cardiologist is next Tuesday the 4th. That's just the consult. If I can't get the stress test done before the 10th I'm screwed. The surgeon's office said they are scheduling for late July now so it would likely be August before I could get in if we have to change dates.
Talk about stressful. For about a week I've had sinus issues so I have to wonder if the meds I'm taking have messed with my BP. The tech said it was it was possible but they couldn't say. On top of that my Mom was in the hospital all last weekend, I was the one running back and forth checking on her AND I have 2 small kids that are a vortex all their own. AND I have to go into work tomorrow and ask for MORE time off. Lovely.
Sigh... I know they have to check me out and make sure it's safe for surgery.. I KNOW that... but I'm so damn pissed right now! I've been waiting 6+ months already and I just want to get this DONE! Thanks for letting me vent....

The 10th for me!!

June 10th here! It seems like forever away to me but I've already been in this journey for 6+ months.