VSGKirk

No extension will definitely be a MAJOR NSV for me. I used to love flying, but in the past few years I've become so uncomfortable about the whole experience that I get very anxious about it. I am looking forward to people not looking at me with fear and dread, hoping I am not assigned to the seat next to them! LOL

Chubby chasers - people who are only into chubby people

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to give you all a heads-up if you are pre-op and come back with unusually high or borderline high levels of Iron in your blood.
My surgeon, although noted the elevated level, was not concerned.
As they were inflating my abdomen, it triggered a vagus nerve response that actually stopped my heart. They introduced Atropine and I came back. They waited a few minutes and decided to proceed with the surgery once consulting with other physicians and a cardiologist.
Everyone seemed completely baffled by the phenomenon, especially since all of my pre-surgery test came back so strong.
When I reminded the doctor that my Iron levels were unusually high and mentioned that my father has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, a light bulb went off for him. The iron deposited in my heart has messed with it's circuitry.
I've had no post-op complications and have healed remarkably well (returning to work 7 days post-op), but I have appointment up the keester with cardiologists and hematologists to get this blood disorder under control.
Moral to the story - be informed, disclose all of your family medical history (even if you don't think it's relevant), get tested if you have a close family member diagnosed and don't be afraid to ask questions!
Thanks!

I posted a picture of mine on a table - it's in my gallery

I posted a picture of mine on a table - it's in my gallery