I'm reading some of the stuff here and it's making me think if I'm doing the right thing.

I read a lot of slips this month.It seems like a slip is not "if" but "when", and that freaks me out. More surgeries to have to endure.

Yesterday I saw a pulmonary specialist and he said he is glad I came in about my asthma because "Monday your ass is on the line " in his words.

And I just got my period. I have a really hard time with them as I am PCOS and I have two uterine fibroids. I get really weak and dizzy and a feeling of general malaise. They are really heavy, enough to make me anemic. I have to take Iron pills.

SO last night I lay in bed really not in a good place:cry !!!

You will be fine, you are in good hands, He will take good care of you. Call or e-mail me if you need anything, I'm here for ya.

Alexandra

Best wishes for your surgery in the morning Lenner girl. I'll be thinking about ya, and smiling. You'll be sore and stiff for a while so take it easy and be good to yourself. Don't forget to remind everyone around you in the morning about any special needs you have before they give you that lovely IV!

I am SO looking forward to welcoming you to Bandland! *clank*clank*clonk*clank*

Leener, you are indeed in good hands with Dr. A and we are all here rooting for you. Tell him that Alex and Ali said he'd better take extra care with you!! :evil:

Good luck, lady, and remember that stress is self-fulfilling in people with panic disorders. Just leave it all in a box by your door when you leave in the morning. Don't take it with you.

You'll be home before you know it, and banded!! :)

Clang!! Clang! Clang! Claaaang!!

Cowbell for ya, Leener.

Hugs! You'll be fine. It could be worse - I started my period the day before surgery. Yippee!

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leenerbups: Guess when I started my period?? Yes, the very morning of surgery --5am!!! I had to tell the nurses, let me go to the bathroom RIGHT BEFORE I go in, okay? And, I had my little "cosmetic" bag with my supplies in it. GHEEZ, I'm SURE noone knew why I had it hanging off my IV pole!!??? But, you know what, it bothers YOU more than anyone else. Mine are very VERY heavy the first 2-3 days and I tend to be anemic under stress (like surgery), but I did just fine. I don't have asthma, but I actually still had a cold/cough when I went into surgery. They said no problem as long as no fever...and they were right.

I agree about informing people on your specific needs. Don't assume they'll read it in your chart. If you need an answer, ask a direct yes/no question. That way it is very clear and you KNOW they know. I don't tolerate artificial sweeteners and Atkins shakes have it in them. When I switched to Ensure and Boost, I felt a world better.

Scary, yes. Nerve-wracking, yes. Uncomfortable, yes. Roller coaster emotions, yes. Ultimately a smart decision for a healthier, happier, longer life....ABSOLUTELY!!!

Oh and if you're scared or claustrophobic, DO LET THEM KNOW. They can't assist you if they don't know your needs. Tell them what would ease your apprehension or make things better for you; I'm sure they will try to do all they can to keep you comfortable and at ease.

Nanster

Hey everyone! I can't believe I am banded. It's weird how you wait for something and then the day comes and then it's past you.

I really have to give wach of you a huge cyber hug, you have been incredibley supportive of me and I mean it when I say I appreciate it SO VERY MUCH.

Guess what? I got my period DURING surgery. I put a pad on before I went in with those horrible surgical panties they give you. Now here is the weird part...the pad was missing when I woke up.

:omg: