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My surgery has been cancelled and rescheduled 3 times in 2 months, so so frustrating! The Dr always wants 1 more test, which is fine, but on 9-17-12 I went in for my pre-op only to have it cancelled again. Now the Dr says im high risk and wants to do my surgery in a hosp that has an ICU. I have cirrhosis due to fatty liver, no alcohol,drugs in my life. I'm curious to see if anyone else out there has liver disease and had this surgery? The main reason I'm having GPS is for my liver, diabetes , my gastro highly recommended surgery to stop the liver damage and possibly reverse damage that is there. I wasn't nervous or scared until the other day when words like high risk and ICU were used. I appreciate any comments or peace of mind.

Marta

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My surgery has been cancelled and rescheduled 3 times in 2 months' date=' so so frustrating! The Dr always wants 1 more test, which is fine, but on 9-17-12 I went in for my pre-op only to have it cancelled again. Now the Dr says im high risk and wants to do my surgery in a hosp that has an ICU. I have cirrhosis due to fatty liver, no alcohol,drugs in my life. I'm curious to see if anyone else out there has liver disease and had this surgery? The main reason I'm having GPS is for my liver, diabetes , my gastro highly recommended surgery to stop the liver damage and possibly reverse damage that is there. I wasn't nervous or scared until the other day when words like high risk and ICU were used. I appreciate any comments or peace of mind.

Marta[/quote']

They just want to be prepared. It will be ok.good luck

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I LOVE a conservative doctor!! Sounds to me like you are in VERY good hands!!

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I know you feel scared and disappointed. But it sure sounds like you are in great hands with your Doc. He is making sure everything turns out well Try as best you can to stay positive and do some things that bring you joy right now. Sending you positive thoughts, prayers and hugs.

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I was placed on an icu unit. I think it's so they can monitor you more frequently. I know you are discouraged but I think it will be best for you.

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Thank You all for your positive remarks! Yes my Dr is highly regarded his name is Dr. Quebbamann. Nothing will stop me from having this procedure , but at times I feel like they think "maybe she will quit" Lol. My surgery is scheduled for Nov , I'm 5'2 260 lbs. Thanks again

Marta

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Marta hang in there your doctor is just looking out for your safety. And your day will come.

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

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BernieC why were you in ICU? If you don't mind me asking

My doctors says that's what he always requests. He said so that you could be monitored closely. He does it with all of his patients if there's rooms available.

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My surgeon told me not to be surprised if I woke up in ICU, that they do that sometimes just to monitor you closely. I woke up in my room though. No ICU for me.

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The specialties surgery center at U of W, which is where I went, place all Bypass patients in ICU for the first 24 hours. Which I was thankful for. My heart rate and blood pressure were a bit elevated. So I stayed a day and a half. Which was fine.... I also had to have extra tests.. Which in turn delayed surgery.. Boo!! I had to do a gastric emptying test. They thought I might of had gastoparesis. Didn't but better to be safe than sorry.. Good luck

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