GranaAngi

Good morning! I was scheduled for my surgery on May17th. The day after my pre-admin, my PCP called to let me know the enzyme levels in my kidneys were way up and my EKG didn't look right. She said she did not want me to go through with the surgery at this time. I was devastated! She set me up with a Nephologist. I met with her the following Monday. She said that since I had been on so much protein, lost 30 lbs quickly, was still on the same meds, and a bit dehydrated, my kidneys just couldn't filter all that out. So PCP dropped all my meds ( diabetic, bp, cholesterol) and put me on one low dose diabetic med. I increased my water intake.They did an ultra sound on my kidneys, no damage. YEAH! I stayed on the liquid diet, hoping that I would be rescheduled for WLS soon. I got the call that surgery was rescheduled for June 15th. So, I was on normal food for a week before starting back on the liquid. Cracker Barrel veggies was my first dinner. Next came the heart issues. I had an ultra sound on my heart. I was then referred to a cardiologist. The ultra sound showed that I had a hole in my heart. Next was a transesophigial echocardiograph (TEE). Lots of prayers were going up!! Dr. told my husband afterward that the hole was not there! Thank you God!! I had my pre-admin Wednesday for my surgery Saturday. All test results came back normal!! I am to report tomorrow morning at 8:00 for surgery at 10:00!!! It has been some journey! I can't wait to be on the other side of sleeved! Please remember, all you pre-ops, DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!.

Good luck! I am a week from today!

WOW!! I am so impressed with your accomplishments! Congratulations!!

Congrats! You look great!

Good luck to both of you!!

May 17th!!

Hello Everyone! I am from Murfreesboro. Dr. Westmoreland will be doing my surgery on May 17th.

Thank y'all for you very kind welcome!

Good afternoon! I must admit I have been stalking this website for quite a while. There is so much wonderful information here. Let me introduce myself. I am Angi. I am married to a wonderful man, who is very supportive. We have 3 children and 3 grandchildren, well, 5 grandchildren if I count the 2 four-legged furry ones. :-0 I began my sleeve journey when I attended a seminar in January. My surgeon is Dr. Westmoreland in Murfreesboro, TN. I really like him and his staff. I have met all my requirements and my surgery date is May 17th! I can't wait for that date. However, it makes me very nervous, too! I am like most of you, as I have read on here, I have always struggled with my weight. I am a Type 2 diabetic with high bp and sleep apnea. I am looking forward to this journey and to a better, healthier life. Thanks, Angi