I have so many emotions going through my head right now, Kiaser hospital called me today and told me my surgery is Monday at 10:20am and I am so excited and yet so scared. I just can't stop thinking about the two ladies in support group that recently went through surgery, one is in ICU now fighting for her life one day after surgery for an infection and the other just passed away yesterday two days after surgery, I have shed many tears. [emoji26]

Edited March 19, 201610 yr by ilovevsg~susie

Oh my goodness! How unusual to see two severe cases of complications so close together. I don't blame you for feeling a little scared after that. Do you know what caused the death of the woman who passed away? I would usually give you my spiel about how the risks from WLS are lower than the risks from knee replacement. But since you've seen severe complications first-hand so recently, I'm not sure that would do much to ease your mind.

I am not sure about the cause but she was young and had two young children. I am still going to go ahead with surgery on Monday, please pray for me[emoji120]????

I am not sure about the cause but she was young and had two young children. I am still going to go ahead with surgery on Monday, please pray for me????

Definitely praying.

It has got to be sobering and scary seeing complications and death first-hand so close to your surgery date.

According to my surgeon, the biggest risks are pneumonia and blood clots. Just make sure you do everything you are asked to do (walking, breathing with an incentive spirometer, etc.).

I wish you all the best. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Thanks for your kind words, I will keep you posted!

I will be praying for you as well! Stay positive and do everything they tell you to do! Best of luck on your new lifestyle! Mine is April 25th!

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Thanks everyone, I have been doing great on my pre op liquid diet! I still need to pack for the hospital, but I am not going to bring a lot with me.

I am out of surgery and doing well. The pain meds are wonderful so I am not experiencing much pain. No nausea, I asked for the patch. I love the ice chips, I just tried to walk to the bathroom and got really dizzy, I need to take it slower. The staff here at Kiaser are amazing!

So pleased to hear you are doing ok please do update us on how you are doing and what's happening for you

my date is the 29 th of March I'm so nervous

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Yay! Glad to hear you are now on the losers' bench and doing well. Hang in there. The next few days might have some challenging moments. But you can get through and it will be so worth it!

Thanks so much, Just got home from Kiaser, feeling great! Can't wait until all the belly swelling goes away. Love love my Tylenol with codine.