My surgery had been scheduled for this Tuesday, September 10th.

On Thursday I went for my pre-surgical clearance from my PCP. Turns out that through the whole recent process (PST, Anesthesia consult, class) nobody 'noticed' that I am taking a high dose of steroids for the last month for what they 'think' is arthritis, although I have written it on each sheet I have filled out. Apparently as it turns out they are not only hurtful to your stomach, but they also slow down the body's ability to heal...not cool side effects for surgery that involves ones stomach... PCP didnt clear me

I TOTALLY understand intellectually that postponing is the right thing to do, but I was emotionally ready, 5 days from something I have been actively working towards since the beginning of the year with tests etc. Now I am kind of up in the air until we can figure out what the deal is with my joints (wrists and hands) before we can reschedule my surgery

Just wanted to vent, thanks for listening.

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I am so sorry, maggie. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sorry you have to postpone. I know exactly how you feel. I had to as well for a cardiologist clearance after an abnormal EKG on the routine pre op tests. It turns out it was nothing but I was mentally and emotionally ready for surgery and it really got me down.

We know the delay is for the best but tell that to the emotional side of us.

Good luck and stay strong, it will be worth it!

I was postponed a month as well due to insurance issues. I found out 4 days before and was pretty sad about it.

I am so sorry to hear that. Ewww steroids are horrendous! yes they reduce inflamation but reak havoc on the rest of your body as yes I have to go on them occasionally for my asthma which I dont know what you take but I have to be on the dreaded prednisone. I hate the way it makes me feel ughh. Isnt there anything else on the market you can try besides the horrendous steroids? Maybe get a 2nd third opinion. Being on steroids long term is not cool. You should look for other alternatives, for long term . They are not the right answer. Best of luck to you.

Thanks all, I appreciate the support!!

Belladonna - I am also on prednisone Thing is it makes me feel great. they have tried weaning me off it but as soon as they lower the dose, the pain comes back. I have to go to another rheumatologist next Thursday for a 2nd opinion.

Maggie, I was on Meloxicam for pain and inflammation for my back pain and arthritis. That got discontinued, and no more Aleve, either. My only choice for pain and inflammation now is Tylenol. I hope you are allowed to take something more effective than that! ((HUG))

Maggie, I was on Meloxicam for pain and inflammation for my back pain and arthritis. That got discontinued, and no more Aleve, either. My only choice for pain and inflammation now is Tylenol. I hope you are allowed to take something more effective than that! ((HUG))

Jane - If you had to do it over again, would you forego the ability to take pain meds and have the surgery anyway?

Maggie,

I myself am on prednisone for Lupus which causes awful bone pain as well. I was switched to Opana 10mg and am scheduled to be sleeved October 9th. Best of luck to you.

I'm so sorry Maggie, I had my first scheduled surgery postponed too and it sucks. I hope they can get you re-scheduled asap. Stay strong!