Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hi Michele Every Doctor is different on that subject.Mine was the day before surgery only some were three days So Ask the doctor you see on that one.I ahppy for ya and sounds like you have a great mind to have the surgery.Keepthinking that way.God Bless and Welcome aboard and I'll be praying that your day come soon.a friend debkroll of Iowa down 36 lbs from Aug.18 to Sept 4.Wednesday will know how much more for my one month checkup. --- In Gastric_Bypass_Family , " Michele " <boogiemomm@y...> wrote: > I have read many of your posts and no one seems down, and very few in > doubt. That is right were I need to be. I have no doubts, been on > this road for almost 5 years (Why oh why did I ever leave > Anniston!!!!!). Up here, Medicare spells waiting list even to SEE > the doctor. My first appointment will be Monday. I have most of the > required testing done. My co-morbidities score card is notched to > where it looks like swiss cheese. Has anyone else gone through this > hell trying to get this done? > > Anyway, my questions is not about afterward, though I know I will > have tons of questions then, but got two for now. Do most surgeons > require a liquid diet before surgery? And if so, how long? Plus, as > a ex-dog breeder, I have had to put dogs " to sleep " . I have never > had anesthesia, and the idea of being put " to sleep " ...(shutter). > Got any insight? > > Foolish but that's me > > Boogie > topped the scale at 350 and counting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 , 1st, congrats on your appointment! You've had quite a battle and Yay to you for sticking with it!! I am a certified vet tech.. and thankfully, we aren't quite put to sleep in the same way as animals.. When they do that to animals, it's a way way overdose of aneasthesia.. I would definately talk to your doc about your fear though.. I met with my Aneasthesiologist 3 weeks before my surgery and got to know him and be really confident in his abilities.. My doc required an Atkins style diet 2 weeks before the surgery, and a clear liquid diet 2 days before the surgery.. it wasn't so bad really! Best of luck to you! Keep us updated on your progress! Trish > I have read many of your posts and no one seems down, and very few in > doubt. That is right were I need to be. I have no doubts, been on > this road for almost 5 years (Why oh why did I ever leave > Anniston!!!!!). Up here, Medicare spells waiting list even to SEE > the doctor. My first appointment will be Monday. I have most of the > required testing done. My co-morbidities score card is notched to > where it looks like swiss cheese. Has anyone else gone through this > hell trying to get this done? > > Anyway, my questions is not about afterward, though I know I will > have tons of questions then, but got two for now. Do most surgeons > require a liquid diet before surgery? And if so, how long? Plus, as > a ex-dog breeder, I have had to put dogs " to sleep " . I have never > had anesthesia, and the idea of being put " to sleep " ...(shutter). > Got any insight? > > Foolish but that's me > > Boogie > topped the scale at 350 and counting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Hello, I am also pre op and what a pain in the neck this has been. I keep pushing though, ever feel like you have to have ALL the comorbidities? I have been followed by my PCP for over a year changing and increasing my synthroid (i have hypothyroid) and told to follow a low carb low sugar plan (not atkins) for decreasing levels of cholesterol and glucose, which means I have been weighed and supervised regularly. I lost 3# and gained3.5# in that time, I was denied for lack of evidence of 6 mos physician supervised weight loss. What the heck is that? I will continue to push until I get a date. Best of luck to you Nailnatzie Howdy all I have read many of your posts and no one seems down, and very few in doubt. That is right were I need to be. I have no doubts, been on this road for almost 5 years (Why oh why did I ever leave Anniston!!!!!). Up here, Medicare spells waiting list even to SEE the doctor. My first appointment will be Monday. I have most of the required testing done. My co-morbidities score card is notched to where it looks like swiss cheese. Has anyone else gone through this hell trying to get this done? Anyway, my questions is not about afterward, though I know I will have tons of questions then, but got two for now. Do most surgeons require a liquid diet before surgery? And if so, how long? Plus, as a ex-dog breeder, I have had to put dogs " to sleep " . I have never had anesthesia, and the idea of being put " to sleep " ...(shutter). Got any insight? Foolish but that's me Boogie topped the scale at 350 and counting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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