Surgery Postponed

[CarsonsMom 9]

Well I was supposed to have my sleeve surgery done yesterday, but on Monday afternoon I received a phone call from the surgeon's office letting me know that he had a family emergency and would have to reschedule. I don't have a new date yet, but was told it wouldn't be months. Of course I understand that we cannot control the fact that emergencies happen, but am really bummed that I have to wait......again! I spent so much time with all the research, preparation, psyching myself up, etc. and for this to happen, it just deflated me. Anyway, I do hope it's soon. I guess I just needed to vent a little to those who understand. Thanks for listening.

Sent from my KFMEWI using the BariatricPal App

[JamieLogical 8,684]

That's certainly unfortunate. Did you have a pre-op liquid diet? If so, I can't imagine having to continue that indefinitely!

[BobbyD 211]

I spent 6 months psyching myself up for surgery. I wanted it in October, but was postponed till November. Then I was told the surgeon was booked too tightly and he'd have to cancel to either December or January. I had jumped through all the hoops and taken the plethora of tests. I was self funded so I told the office manager that I was going to cancel. I had a friend that had his procedure in Mexico with excellent results, so I was getting prepared to book. Well, with that I was scheduled for Mid November. That worked for me. While there are sometimes extenuating circumstances, you DO have choices. Good luck in getting this part of the journey finished. It is much easier to look in retrospect that 1 month is not a big deal, but when you're going through it, that much time seems like an eternity.

[CarsonsMom 9]

That's certainly unfortunate. Did you have a pre-op liquid diet? If so, I can't imagine having to continue that indefinitely!

Yes I know. Fortunately my pre op is only for 1 day - the day before surgery. It is a clear liquid diet and I am thankful that I don't have to stay on this indefinitely!

[CarsonsMom 9]

I spent 6 months psyching myself up for surgery. I wanted it in October, but was postponed till November. Then I was told the surgeon was booked too tightly and he'd have to cancel to either December or January. I had jumped through all the hoops and taken the plethora of tests. I was self funded so I told the office manager that I was going to cancel. I had a friend that had his procedure in Mexico with excellent results, so I was getting prepared to book. Well, with that I was scheduled for Mid November. That worked for me. While there are sometimes extenuating circumstances, you DO have choices. Good luck in getting this part of the journey finished. It is much easier to look in retrospect that 1 month is not a big deal, but when you're going through it, that much time seems like an eternity.

Thanks! My journey began in July 2014 with the information session--almost 2 years ago. So I guess a little more time won't hurt (maybe not physically--but mentally????). Anyway, it will happen, hopefully sooner than later.