Guest guest Posted April 2, 2001 Report Share Posted April 2, 2001 : I believe I recall that Lori Horvath had the same thing happen. And everything worked out fine for her. I don't recall her e-mail address. You might be able to contact her here but more likely on the DS-Friends list. Regards. Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldDr. Welker 340 starting weight, currently 260 http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html Surgery Postponed Hi Everyone, I just got a call from my surgeon’s office notifying me that my surgery, which was scheduled for tomorrow, has to be postponed until Monday. Someone needs to have a kidney transplant tomorrow, and obviously that’s more urgent. It’s so weird to have this happen when I was psychologically prepared to have the surgery tomorrow. Has anyone else had this happen? I wonder how common it is. I know this isn’t a big deal in the scheme of things, and I’m sure I’ll be able to get myself psyched up for it next weekend. I just wanted to let you guys know. Grand BPD/DS – April 9 Dr. Herron---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2001 Report Share Posted April 2, 2001 , That would be tough! Thank heaven Monday's just around the corner! Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and a glorius loss. Angel --- Grand lgrand@...> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I just got a call from my surgeon’s office notifying > me that my surgery, > which was scheduled for tomorrow, has to be > postponed until Monday. Someone > needs to have a kidney transplant tomorrow, and > obviously that’s more > urgent. > > It’s so weird to have this happen when I was > psychologically prepared to > have the surgery tomorrow. Has anyone else had this > happen? I wonder how > common it is. > > I know this isn’t a big deal in the scheme of > things, and I’m sure I’ll be > able to get myself psyched up for it next weekend. > I just wanted to let you > guys know. > > Grand > BPD/DS – April 9 > Dr. Herron > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2001 Report Share Posted April 3, 2001 - You are with the best surgeon. I was so happy with Dr. Herron and everything happens for a reason. Best of luck and good health. See you on the other side. Ellen(Pam) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2003 Report Share Posted December 23, 2003 Hey , I totally know where you're coming from with things. I've had my surgery postponed 3 times over the last 2 years. It sucks.... It's almost brought me to tears a couple of times. It was just postponed to March of next year. I had a date at the beginning of December that I had booked in June.... it's pretty frustrating. > My surgery that was scheduled for December 31st has been postponed > for " March or 3-4 months or May or June. " My husband blurted > out " May or June doesn't work for me because I can't take time off. " > It all about him > > My OS postponed the surgery because of the " cant " (slightly slanted > lower jaw) issue. My ortho, my husband, and I don't want my upper > jaw seated with the lower jaw that is slanted. My ortho said that > my OS is the best and can make the upper straight instead of seating > with the slanted lower jaw and that he (ortho) would fine tune > the " cant " after surgery. My OS wants my ortho to work on > eliminating the " cant " by using rubber bands, buttons, etc. before > surgery. My OS said that the " cant " wouldn't be that noticeable and > it wouldn't hurt my joints, but since I'm hesitant he won't do the > surgery at this time. He also said that if I have surgery before the > ortho's fine tuning that no one will be happy with the results, > especially him so the surgery is postponed until my " cant " is gone > (or as gone as it can be since I'm " 33 and not 17 " - as per my OS). > > My secondary insurance approved through 2003. I hope my husband's > employer doesn't revise the policy/plan for 2004 because I only want > to pay $100, not $20K+. > > Now I am stuck with hooks and wires until Monday because my ortho is > on Christmas vacation this week. Bummer! I can't wait to get these > hooks off. I also have a zip-n-squeeze hospital kit (10-pk) that > won't be used for several months. Oh well... that's life. > > ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 , That's REALLY rotten. The waiting is terrible..... But if this will get you the best result you should do it. Come and whine to us whenever you are feeling too down about it, and you'll be sure to get some sympathy because we've all had to count the days until we were on the other side. Luck, shazzypupp > My surgery that was scheduled for December 31st has been postponed > for " March or 3-4 months or May or June. " My husband blurted > out " May or June doesn't work for me because I can't take time off. " > It all about him > > My OS postponed the surgery because of the " cant " (slightly slanted > lower jaw) issue. My ortho, my husband, and I don't want my upper > jaw seated with the lower jaw that is slanted. My ortho said that > my OS is the best and can make the upper straight instead of seating > with the slanted lower jaw and that he (ortho) would fine tune > the " cant " after surgery. My OS wants my ortho to work on > eliminating the " cant " by using rubber bands, buttons, etc. before > surgery. My OS said that the " cant " wouldn't be that noticeable and > it wouldn't hurt my joints, but since I'm hesitant he won't do the > surgery at this time. He also said that if I have surgery before the > ortho's fine tuning that no one will be happy with the results, > especially him so the surgery is postponed until my " cant " is gone > (or as gone as it can be since I'm " 33 and not 17 " - as per my OS). > > My secondary insurance approved through 2003. I hope my husband's > employer doesn't revise the policy/plan for 2004 because I only want > to pay $100, not $20K+. > > Now I am stuck with hooks and wires until Monday because my ortho is > on Christmas vacation this week. Bummer! I can't wait to get these > hooks off. I also have a zip-n-squeeze hospital kit (10-pk) that > won't be used for several months. Oh well... that's life. > > ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Yes, it is rotten to have to wait. But still, better to wait and have them get it right. And one more thought, from what you've said about hubby's approaches, it might just be better if he HAS to be somewhere else while you're having surgery. Then you can get the help you need, paid if need be, and he can feel free to go off and do what he needs to do! I think from what you've said, I'd start campaigning toward that end. " I'll be fine. I just need some help with child care and housecleaning, and someone reliable to be here for a while each day, in case I do get weak or woozy. (and get your surgeon to confirm that, and if need be, talk with your husband about it. Btw: I would also tell your surgeon about your post-childbirth experience with hubby, explain that hubby tends to want to be in control, and ask for the surgeon's help in enforcing what he believes you need about staying at the hospital post op. You do NOT need someone on a power trip yanking you home before you are ready to take on the healing.) " No, I insist, really, that you go ahead and plan to be off on your (summer conference/ summer drill/ company retreat/ whatever). I wouldn't dream of interfering with your job schedule. I'll just make arrangements to get someone in here while you're away, and it'll all be fine. " Then hightail it with a phone call to your surgeon's office, and ask whether they can recommend a service or someone to be there. There are home care services that can help you, I'm sure, as well as housecleaning ones. And that would take the angst out of some of that anticipation, too! If money is brought up, tell him that's what you want for a (birthday/christmas/anniversary/valentine/whatever) present. (Nobody ever accused me of not planning ahead, nor of scheming a bit to get things to work out. I'm not saying do anything dishonest, just make it easier for both of you to be ready! Especially since you have the time to get things lined up. I'm with F. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!) Cammie, the nosy one. (I'm starting to sound as controlling as someone else you've mentioned, I guess!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2003 Report Share Posted December 24, 2003 Yes, it is rotten to have to wait. But still, better to wait and have them get it right. And one more thought, from what you've said about hubby's approaches, it might just be better if he HAS to be somewhere else while you're having surgery. Then you can get the help you need, paid if need be, and he can feel free to go off and do what he needs to do! I think from what you've said, I'd start campaigning toward that end. " I'll be fine. I just need some help with child care and housecleaning, and someone reliable to be here for a while each day, in case I do get weak or woozy. (and get your surgeon to confirm that, and if need be, talk with your husband about it. Btw: I would also tell your surgeon about your post-childbirth experience with hubby, explain that hubby tends to want to be in control, and ask for the surgeon's help in enforcing what he believes you need about staying at the hospital post op. You do NOT need someone on a power trip yanking you home before you are ready to take on the healing.) " No, I insist, really, that you go ahead and plan to be off on your (summer conference/ summer drill/ company retreat/ whatever). I wouldn't dream of interfering with your job schedule. I'll just make arrangements to get someone in here while you're away, and it'll all be fine. " Then hightail it with a phone call to your surgeon's office, and ask whether they can recommend a service or someone to be there. There are home care services that can help you, I'm sure, as well as housecleaning ones. And that would take the angst out of some of that anticipation, too! If money is brought up, tell him that's what you want for a (birthday/christmas/anniversary/valentine/whatever) present. (Nobody ever accused me of not planning ahead, nor of scheming a bit to get things to work out. I'm not saying do anything dishonest, just make it easier for both of you to be ready! Especially since you have the time to get things lined up. I'm with F. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!) Cammie, the nosy one. (I'm starting to sound as controlling as someone else you've mentioned, I guess!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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