Surgery Today With Dr. Kelly

[echowits 8]

I'm getting ready to get picked up in 3 hours to be taken to the hospital. I have a major caffine headache and would love to drink Water. Other than that, I'm actually a little excited. I'll post my journey throughout the next few days here for others interested in Dr. Kelly.

So far they have been great. Don't be jealous, but they are actually picking me up at my house, since I live closer than the airport.

[JonathanS 75]

GL!

[echowits 8]

Still waiting for Cecy. She was supposed to be here an hour ago.

[echowits 8]

OK. I'm at the hospital. Cecy is Dr. Kelly's wife. She is very nice.

I spoke with Dr. Kelly. He was great and answered all my questions.

They have weighed me, taken a urine sample, taken blood, put in an IV, done an ekg, and put on the compression socks.

The cardiologist, Dr. David Garcia, commented about my lower BMI. I'm not sure if he was questioning me getting the surgery. He did say I am low risk for cardiology issues:)

[echowits 8]

I forgot, they did an xray of my chest and stomach too.

[DrSayrahK 2]

Hope you're doing well! I'd love to hear about your experience!!

[echowits 8]

I should be leaving the hospital today and going to the hotel. I've had a little pain, I believe from gas near the incision sites, but it has not been bad. I have only been on Water and ice chips for over 2 days now - I'm not hungry, but worried about nutrition. I should be able to eat popsicles and broth today.

Other than one of the nurses being sick and sneezing on me, the hospital staff has been great.

[DrSayrahK 2]

Good to hear! I hope today is even better for you!!

[WLJourneyJ 89]

Have Omar bring you to the chicken Soup place near hospital. Sooooo gooood. ( ps tell him no to the fish soup place. Nooooottt good )

[echowits 8]

I had the leak test yesterday morning. The leak test was a little weird. I got to watch it, and some of the Fluid got stuck in my throat. They kept asking me to swallow saliva to get it to go down. I passed the test though.

Since I live in San Diego, I asked if I could come home instead of going to the hotel. They brought me home yesterday, yay. So much better to be in my own environment!

I have A LOT of gurgling going on in my stomach. Some pain once in a while, but I think that is from swallowing air with the liquids. I'm only on Clear Liquids for a week. I'm really worried about nutrition.

[DrSayrahK 2]

how are you doing?

[echowits 8]

how are you doing?

Okay. I was a little nauseous this morning. I'm worried about nutrition.

[Izuri 428]

Have you told your doctor that you're worried about your nutrition and asked if there's anything you can do to supplement it? Different doctors go with different plans, so unfortunately the best answer you're going to get on this one is from your doctor.

I hope you feel better!

[kmwheel 127]

So cool that you were able to just go home and that you are close by for follow-ups. I am not looking forward to the plane trip home after surgery. Please keep us updated!