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Mickey527

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Mickey527    0

Mickey527
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ve been doing the pre-surgery liquid diet for almost 4 weeks, lost about 18 lbs and have surgery scheduled for Friday.

Today I went in for my pre-op bloodwork, chest x-ray and EKG at around noon.

I was sitting outside enjoying what might be the last warm day here in CT and didn't hear my cell phone ring at 4:25 pm.. I have no idea why they didn't call my house phone which I can hear from outside.

It was the nurse from the surgeons office and she left this message.

"Peggie, please call us as soon as you can, I have to talk to you immediatly about your eKG results."

I came into the house at 5:15 and of course the Office is closed. I called my GP who they also sent the results to and guess what, closed. I called my cardiologist and they were supposed to fax her the results and she didn't get them. Of course tomorrow is Wednesday and you know what that means. All the doctors will be on the golf course. I called the hospital and the pre-op department is closed and no one can get the results from them tomorrow at 7 am.

Now I am really worried, I have had left shoulder pain since the call, and feel my pulse jumping. I am sure it is not related since I am so nervous now, but how can then call and leave a message like that and then go home?

And I am starving. I haven't felt hungry for almost 4 weeks but yesterday and today were terrible.

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kiz    1

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I'm so sorry you're going through this additional stress. I hope everything works out Wednesday for you so that you don't have to postpone your surgery. Best wishes.

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Honey,

I know that this is scary but what you need to do now is take a deep breath and relax. It could be that there was a problem with reading the test results and they want to do something over. Could be that they just want to verify some information. Granted, having someone call and leave a message like that would be a little disconcerting, but please try to remain calm. I am like you, in that I often jump to the worse case scenario when I don't know all the facts, but most times, it is nothing.

And you probably know that the reason you got hungry was the stress, not hunger, right? If you can breathe through this stressful time, you will have the control you will need for later.

Let us know what is going on and remember, we are all here for you.

Elgrad

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I received a call, too. I was able to get follow-up tests the next day, Friday. They turned out okay. I had a normal nodule on my lung. Thanks to a staff member, I found out the tests results Friday, they even called backed at 9PM Friday night to make sure I was okay and had the results. I thought I would have to wait until Monday, with surgery scheduled Wednesday.

I'm hoping you keep your band date, and I'm anxious for the news!

Anita

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Mickey527    0

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Thanks for all the replies.

The EKG was not read by a person, it was read by the machine and it showed a mild infarction in the past.

I called my cardiologist and she got me in during her lunch hour and re-did the EKG and compared it with the one she had from last year. They both were the same.

It seems I have a short high spiked "S" wave which makes my dropped "T" wave look lower than they normally do which to a machine looks like a heart attack.

My cardiologist told me she wouldn't have time to dictate a letter and get it mailed to the surgeon so I hand delivered the note on her perscription pad right to their office.

All set for Friday.

I was starving this am after 1/2 pack of SF Jello before I knew the results. I am drinking my lunch now, chicken broth, and half a cup is filling me up. I guess I have and always will be a stress eater. But on Friday I will have my weapon against that!

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Rosetta L    0

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Congratualtions, I had my fingers crossed and I was saying my prayers. I'm really glad someone got back to you and put you out of your misery. Good luck!!!

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MishiB    0

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Oh so glad to hear that things are going well, that the stress hunger is going away and your Cardiologist is awesome for getting you in on her lunch break! Here's to your Friday and better days ahead!!!

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kiz    1

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I'm so happy to hear your good news, Mickey. Good luck on Friday!!

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Thanks for all the replies.

The EKG was not read by a person, it was read by the machine and it showed a mild infarction in the past.

I called my cardiologist and she got me in during her lunch hour and re-did the EKG and compared it with the one she had from last year. They both were the same.

It seems I have a short high spiked "S" wave which makes my dropped "T" wave look lower than they normally do which to a machine looks like a heart attack.

My cardiologist told me she wouldn't have time to dictate a letter and get it mailed to the surgeon so I hand delivered the note on her perscription pad right to their office.

All set for Friday.

I was starving this am after 1/2 pack of SF Jello before I knew the results. I am drinking my lunch now, chicken broth, and half a cup is filling me up. I guess I have and always will be a stress eater. But on Friday I will have my weapon against that!

YAY! Im so happy for you! My surgery is friday to and I am sooooo excited!! I have had 2 weeks of liquid but have only lost 8 pounds. Im a little jealous of your 19!! Good job though!! Cant wait to see what we drop after friday!!

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Mickey527    0

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YAY! Im so happy for you! My surgery is friday to and I am sooooo excited!! I have had 2 weeks of liquid but have only lost 8 pounds.

Dratdee,

I have been doing the shakes for 4 weeks. I did have 4 dinners during the first 2 weeks but I have a fatty liver and wanted to make sure it was shrunk enough so I started earlier.

Right now I really want to chew something, 4 weeks is definately too long, and now I have 1 week of clears and 1 week of shakes again after surgery before I can have something even close to a solid.

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123crod    170

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Congratulation so happy that everything worked out. Don't forget to take your pillow to hospital for the ride home. (put it over your tummy for bumps) GOOD LUCK!!!

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I noticed your screen name and would like to know how you felt before and after the band? I know it's a broad question but my therapist says I have to talk to three people already banded before I pursue this. I thought I'd start with you. And incites to the whole thing would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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