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I am so bummed!

My surgery is scheduled for one week from tomorrow - 4/25.

I had my Pre-Op appointment this past Friday, started my "blended liquid" diet on Saturday.

Saturday woke up with a bit of a rash. Thought it was spider bites.

Woke up YESTERDAY with the rash having spread a bit and wasn't itchy. I decided since I'm having surgery soon, I better get it looked at and get on something if I need to so it can be GONE for surgery.

The ER doc told me I have SHINGLES!!!!!!!! I'm 34yo and have the darn shingles. They don't hurt, I'm not having ANY symptoms other than the rash.

I'm waiting for my surgeon to call me back now to find out if this is going to delay my surgery. What a journey - I've come so far, I'm in THE HOME STRETCH and now THIS. BAH!

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That seems unlikely... I'd call your GP to confirm the diagnosis...



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I confirmed with my PCP yesterday. BUT good news - she said they should have run their course by Sunday which is two days before surgery. The lesions won't be gone but she said I should still be able to have surgery and that she would call my surgeon to let him know her opinion (for what it's worth). I have my fingers crossed!! I'm taking my meds and hoping they DRY UP FAST!

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Let us know the outcome; we're rooting for you!!!


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On 4/21/2017 at 2:21 AM, Seattle WLS Newbie said:

Good luck, sending you healing vibes! I have surgery on Monday.

How did your surgery go, Seatle?

I did my ten day blended liquid diet and the day before my surgery was supposed to happen (would have been yesterday) - the surgery coordinator called and said they prefer to wait. Which is fine with me because this stupid shingles rash HURTS! So, now my surgery is scheduled for May 17th. NOT TOO far out. It will be ok :)

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How did your surgery go, Seatle?

I did my ten day blended liquid diet and the day before my surgery was supposed to happen (would have been yesterday) - the surgery coordinator called and said they prefer to wait. Which is fine with me because this stupid shingles rash HURTS! So, now my surgery is scheduled for May 17th. NOT TOO far out. It will be ok [emoji4]

Surgery went well. Came home on Wednesday afternoon. No nausea at all but struggling with serious gas pain. Getting much better sleep now that I'm home. I'm talking walks and GasX strips but the relief is minimal. Struggling with getting in my fluids. Thanks for asking!


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