Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

Ugh my Sunday has been going awful I woke up with the same pain and finally gave in and went to the ER :/ the did a ct scan and found I'm leaking blood under the incision that's very painful! I got antibiotics more pain meds and seeing my surgeon in the morning where they are more than likely going to drain it!! Ouch

Omg sweetie I feel your pain. I hope you get better soon, you can always come share my hospital bed ...teehee ., I swear I'm never leaving this place,,

Hi everyone this is my 1st post! I'm more of a stalker on the site...love reading all the material...I finally decided to post on this thread because my date is set for Sept 28. I started my journey in July 2012.. I completed all the pre op requirements..did not have to do the 6 mon monitoring thank goodness!! The surgeon office was a bit disorganized but I am sort of a take charge kind of gal...my insurance is with Tricare- North Region and I'm Prime Remote...for all of you Tricare people amazingly' date=' they approved me on the 1st go around and within 3 days of my submission!!!! WoW I know!! My BMI was 39.6 but I have 1 comorb...Hypertension so that did it...I'm SCARED to death but thankful for the opportunity and looking forward to the new healthy results.. Just like others, I now feel I need to eat everything in sight afraid I may never be able to eat or drink again..lol and I didn't have to lose or do the fatty liver diet!![/quote']

Don't worry,,you'll be fine. I'm the only one actin nuts at this point with all the crazy problems...lol good luck u will be happy on the other side

Back from the doctors visit in so much pain like I suspected I have an infection and she had to re open my incision without numbing it 1st to drain it!!! I thought I was going to pass out!!

Boo..not happy for you.. Send love you way

Wow! I'm sorry your having one hell of a time! I'm Jennifer by the way lol. I really hope you get out of there soon and nothing else goes wrong! I'm keeping you in my prayers and thoughts.

Girl you ain't joking, I've had to raise hell I will tell u all bout it when I get out and home. Looks like him here till weds. It ucks because ,,my husband to deploying n I want to be home with him n my som before he leaves. I can't eve sponge bathe with out needing a nap. N I hate the green Jello. Yeck. N broth, that's it since Thursday ....

When i started my journey i weighed 200 lbs. I'm 4' 11" tall. This week I've been on my preop diet n tomorrow is my surgery. I now weigh 190 lbs. I'm hoping all goes well. I have mitro valve regurgitation of my heart' date=' however my cardiologist ran every test known to man n cleared me. So I'm all set to go. I know all will b ok. I have one minor son n there r risks involved with this surge, so i took the initiative n left instructions with my sister. I don't think it will b needed buy i rather b safe than sorry can't b to over prepared. I'll check in after surgery as soon as I'm able to.[/quote']

Good luck god be with you..

Dang lost my whole post sigh starting over.....

I will post the updated list from work tomorrow.

Good luck to our 18 th peeps Lili, Lou , and Sandy.

I am back in atrial fib AGAIN but plan to keep plugging along. I posted my drama in my blog to long to go here short story I have had MRSA and the hospital required a culture it was positive and a bunch of ceap happened but the result is

I talked to the hospital nurse and the infectious disease doc today. Plan to start bactoban nasal treatment , continue with the action plan I already implemented with both of their approval ( I started daily hibicleanse bathing and antibiotics last w/e). Also I thought about my cpap machine. I deep cleansed that with hibicleanse and ordered new parts for it. Ie water chamber, tubing and mask plus the filter. The infectious disease doc recultured me so we will see how that turns out. Also the nurse at the hospital said putting me on another floor not the bariatric floor made no sense and that would not happen she did not think. I will be calling the office tomorrow to discuss the issue with someone higher up the food chain ie the NP or Doctor.

Basically I have calmed myself down and am taking steps to make this the safest procedure for me and others. I am hopeful all will proceed according to the plan in place. The infectious disease doc was confident that the decolonization will a. Work so that My culture is negative or b that the decolonization will render me fit for surgery even with the necessary isolation to protect others and that I will be protected by prophylactic antibiotics pre op and post op.

Leilani I watched this new show with mathew perry and he is in group therapy mandated by his job anyway he goes and the teacher is late and he starts a competition to see who's sob story is the BEST. Iam thinking me you and isla are playing his game right now oh Jessica you can get in to( since you provided photo evidence think you might win)

They way I look at it might as well laugh instead of crying right?

We will survive our obstacles and to quote Kelly clarkson whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Let's hang in there girl we will survive and thrive!

Leilani I watched this new show with mathew perry and he is in group therapy mandated by his job anyway he goes and the teacher is late and he starts a competition to see who's sob story is the BEST. Iam thinking me you and isla are playing his game right now oh Jessica you can get in to( since you provided photo evidence think you might win)

They way I look at it might as well laugh instead of crying right?

We will survive our obstacles and to quote Kelly clarkson whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Let's hang in there girl we will survive and thrive!

Omg I saw the show laughter my ass off wait till I can figure out how to post a pick of my belly you guys are going to die,,,yes we will survive. I'll have to tell you more. Once I get out of here pending I don't ending up in the crazy floor as I'm about to list my shitt!!!!!i just want to go home .loh n some on stole my dress n flip flop , (85.00,45.00)from under my bed,,nice huh!,

Girl you ain't joking, I've had to raise hell I will tell u all bout it when I get out and home. Looks like him here till weds. It ucks because ,,my husband to deploying n I want to be home with him n my som before he leaves. I can't eve sponge bathe with out needing a nap. N I hate the green Jello. Yeck. N broth, that's it since Thursday ....

Hang in there girl! Keep me posted on your progress. That stinks that your hubby is deploying. My husband was in the army for 14 years. So glad he's out now. I'm not too far from you. I'm in Columbia. Keeping my fingers crossed your out by Wednesday .

Hang in there girl! Keep me posted on your progress. That stinks that your hubby is deploying. My husband was in the army for 14 years. So glad he's out now. I'm not too far from you. I'm in Columbia. Keeping my fingers crossed your out by Wednesday .

I'm. At palmetto baptist hospital..lol

Omg I saw the show laughter my ass off wait till I can figure out how to post a pick of my belly you guys are going to die' date=',,yes we will survive. I'll have to tell you more. Once I get out of here pending I don't ending up in the crazy floor as I'm about to list my shitt!!!!!i just want to go home .loh n some on stole my dress n flip flop , (85.00,45.00)from under my bed,,nice huh!,[/quote']

Grosses ever

Boo..not happy for you.. Send love you way

Thank u thank u sending prayers and love ur way also I hope u can go home soon!!

Now I have a urinary track infection. Any other post uppers have

Back from the doctors visit in so much pain like I suspected I have an infection and she had to re open my incision without numbing it 1st to drain it!!! I thought I was going to pass out!!

OUCH!! Why didn't your doctor numb it first? That's crazy! Being in pain and having an infection is no fun. I hope you're back on the mend and feeling better soon!

Hi can you believe I'm still in the hospital...with a collapsed lung..hurts like heck..might get to go home in a few more days...hope everyone one else is doing great...good luck to everyone else..

Oh no! You've had a rough go at this, but hang in there. It will get better and so will you....hopefully, very soon! I will keep you in my prayers.