Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:28:40 -0000, vicki wrote: >NOW WHAT ABOUT THE PREOP >APPT......................WHAT TESTING DO THEY DO?? Vicki, My last pre-op was the day before my surgery. We talked with Dr. K. about the surgery itself, did I really want to do it and how I was feeling about it (scared, etc.) He also reviewed all the medications I was on and told me which ones to stop taking and which ones I'd have to continue after surgery. After that, we went next door to the hospital and went through the registration process. That included drawing about eight vials of blood for a complete pre-op baseline blood panel. After that, you are told what time to report back the next morning, where they pull some more blood work and do all the last minute pre-op stuff. You get to sign the final forms for the surgery, get your legs wrapped with ace bandages, and are asked a couple more times to confirm you really want to have the surgery. When it's time, Dr. K. comes down and says a few words, then you are wheeled back to a room near the O/R, where the anasthesiologist (sp?) makes sure you're the right person, asks a few questions, including the " Are you sure " one. That's the last thing I remember until I was waking up in recovery about three hours later. Hope that answers your questions. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 > > >NOW WHAT ABOUT THE PREOP > >APPT......................WHAT TESTING DO THEY DO?? > > Vicki, > > My last pre-op was the day before my surgery. We talked with Dr. K. about wow- i wonder if people have really said no at the last minute. no way will i- im counting down the days. will i have any blood left the day of surgery? lol . sounds perdy easy to me- im looking forward to this so much vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 > > wow- i wonder if people have really said no at the last minute. > vicki =============================== No need to wonder anymore...the answer is YES...a few people have backed out at the last minute...even after getting the IV hooked up! Some have bolted at the last minute and came back later...others were never heard from again....lol...so yes it does happen....but not often. Jo who was ready to take the scalpel in her own hands to start the procedure if Dr. K hesitated! lol...I'm glad I didn't have too...I somehow don't think I would have done a good a job as Dr. K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 > > > > > wow- i wonder if people have really said no at the last minute. > > vicki > =============================== > > No need to wonder anymore...the answer is YES...a few people have > backed out at the last minute...even after getting the IV hooked > up! Some have bolted at the last minute and came back > im with you. i dont worry about backing out- i worry about my surgery being cancelled. why??? because im paranoid vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 Vicki, I had the exact same fear and I am not paranoid. Who told you that? Are you watching me?!? Marta-Farta I'm with you. i dont worry about backing out- i worry about my > surgery being cancelled. why??? because im paranoid > > vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 > Vicki, > > I had the exact same fear and I am not paranoid. Who told you > that? Are you watching me?!? > > Marta-Farta > > > --- In , " vicki " < doc (oh my God-she calling herself a fart)- me?? watching you?. are you kidding?? my blinds are closed. I thought my neighbors were watching me?? vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 LOL, nope, they are all busy watching the crazy lady washing her hair in the backyard naked with the hose!! I know....they are OUT THERE!!! And you know what? I LIKE it!!!! LOL Cindee with the artsy-fartsy arse > > Vicki, > > > > I had the exact same fear and I am not paranoid. Who told you > > that? Are you watching me?!? > > > > Marta-Farta > > > > > > --- In , " vicki " < > > > doc (oh my God-she calling herself a fart)- > > me?? watching you?. are you kidding?? my blinds are closed. I > thought my neighbors were watching me?? > > vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 > lol- there ya go cindee- i can hear you laughing now. see?? crazy Doc can always make you laugh. vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 I have to be honest - I almost said no. The IV was the only thing that kept me there. According to Virginia (the nurse) one of the pre-op med makes you anxious and I think that was my problem. Once they gave me the a seditive is was fine until I woke up in my room after the surgery. I have not regretted my decision for one minute since that. I feel better that before the surgury. in Wisconsin GR-DS on May 14th 2003 Down 47 lbs and sitting on 300 lbs and platued for a week - making me crazy!!!!! Re: PRE OP > > > > > > > > > wow- i wonder if people have really said no at the last minute. > > > > vicki > > =============================== > > > > No need to wonder anymore...the answer is YES...a few people have > > backed out at the last minute...even after getting the IV hooked > > up! Some have bolted at the last minute and came back > > > > > im with you. i dont worry about backing out- i worry about my > surgery being cancelled. why??? because im paranoid > > vicki > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 > I have to be honest - I almost said no. The IV was the only thing that kept > me there. According to Virginia (the nurse) one of the pre-op med makes you > anxious and I think that was my problem. Once they gave me the a hi there- how did you feel after surgery?? what was your recovery like?? my surgery is sept 9th and its all i think about. i am so happy i made the choice to do this. vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 > > I have to be honest - I almost said no. The IV was the only thing > that kept > > me there. According to Virginia (the nurse) one of the pre-op med > makes you > > anxious and I think that was my problem. Once they gave me the a > oops- surgery is sept 8th not 9th vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 My recovery was very uneventful. I was tired for about 5 weeks but then got energy that hasn't stopped. I did get a small infection in a drain in the bottom of my incision. I had one round of antibiotics and then all better. The worst part was the diarrhea from the antibiotics for 10 days. I was trying to get my protein in between the antibiotic and Imodium to slow the diarrhea. As I said I have not regretted it for a minute. I am currently bummed with my plateau but I understand that happens when you begin to work out (I have been working out for 2 1/2 weeks now). I know it will come though. Good luck to you on Sept 9th!! in Wisconsin Re: PRE OP > > > I have to be honest - I almost said no. The IV was the only thing > that kept > > me there. According to Virginia (the nurse) one of the pre-op med > makes you > > anxious and I think that was my problem. Once they gave me the a > > > > > hi there- > > how did you feel after surgery?? what was your recovery like?? my > surgery is sept 9th and its all i think about. i am so happy i made > the choice to do this. > > vicki > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2003 Report Share Posted July 30, 2003 My recovery was very uneventful. I was tired for about 5 weeks but then got energy that hasn't stopped. I did get a small infection in a drain in the bottom of my incision. I had one round of antibiotics and then all better. The worst part was the diarrhea from the antibiotics for 10 days. I was trying to get my protein in between the antibiotic and Imodium to slow the diarrhea. As I said I have not regretted it for a minute. I am currently bummed with my plateau but I understand that happens when you begin to work out (I have been working out for 2 1/2 weeks now). I know it will come though. Good luck to you on Sept 9th!! in Wisconsin Re: PRE OP > > > I have to be honest - I almost said no. The IV was the only thing > that kept > > me there. According to Virginia (the nurse) one of the pre-op med > makes you > > anxious and I think that was my problem. Once they gave me the a > > > > > hi there- > > how did you feel after surgery?? what was your recovery like?? my > surgery is sept 9th and its all i think about. i am so happy i made > the choice to do this. > > vicki > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Once they gave me the a seditive is was fine until I woke up in my room after the surgery.> > I have not regretted my decision for one minute since that. I feel better that before the surgury. > > in Wisconsin > GR-DS on May 14th 2003 > Down 47 lbs and sitting on 300 lbs and platued for a week - making me crazy!!!!! AAhhh, yes, the infamous happy shot..... they had to give me a third one for my reconstructive surgery (I had to wait so long-6hrs) or I was walking...lol Congrats on the weight loss. Dont worry about the plateaus, they happen. Sharon in Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2003 Report Share Posted July 31, 2003 Thanks, I feel like it was only yesterday that I was sitting in your place. Time will go so fast and so stay patient and keep asking questions. in Wisconsin Re: PRE OP > > > My recovery was very uneventful. I was tired for about 5 weeks > but then got > > energy that hasn't stopped. I did get a small infection in a > drain in the > > bottom of my incision. I had one round of antibiotics and then > all better. > > > > > > im glad to hear all is well for you. now that you are working out, > you are gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. probably why you > dont see a weight loss- either that, or you are losing inches right > now. either way, its a good thing and im so happy for you. congrats > on your success > > vicki > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hello, Does anybody have a detailed list or a meal plan as fas as pre-op goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 you will recieve a pre-op diet at your Pre-op Orientation. If you have any other questions feel free to email or call the office. Winter Bathe' PA-C 360-7100 From: peoples1014 <peoples1014@...>Subject: pre op Date: Monday, February 23, 2009, 3:39 PM Hello, Does anybody have a detailed list or a meal plan as fas as pre-op goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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