Guest guest Posted November 14, 2003 Report Share Posted November 14, 2003 Well Everyone I went for my final pre op today. did endoscope all is good .......blood work is good. I sat with the surgeon afterwards and we talked about what to expect. I will be spending 4-5 days in hospital. he said my new stomach will be about 2.5 ounces he will be bypassing about 130cm of intestion. My surgery is scheduled for 6:30am on monday I have to be at the hospital at 4:30 (11/17/03) I tried to get them to admit me the nite before. Since hospital is 45+ minutes away. It would have just made things alot easier for me and my family. I will spend first day in ICU. Dr feels since its a small hospital i would recieve best care for 1st 24hrs in ICU. Dr said I would most likely NOT be up at all that day. That first time i will attempt to get up is tuesday.. I will have PCA for pain. then maybe epidural on 2nd day...He says i will have about an 8 inch incission that will be stapled. I asked about the belly binder. My dr doesnt like to use in beginning he says because it makes the stomach muscles weak but he said would use when i go back to work just for additional support.. My Dr says he recomends liquids only for basically 1st month. But he said i could add some stuff like cream of wheat and eggs and maybe tuna fish after 2 weeks. Only thing i couldnt get him to not do is put nasogastric tube in.. I had one once before and when i woke up was heaving and gaging till they took it out. I cant see that being good right after surgery. I cant even stand a tongue depressor in my throat i have a very sensitive gag reflex so this should make it interesting.... But I cant wait to be on the losing side next week.... Good luck to everyone having there surgery this week and next..... Next time i post i will be on the losing side......................Cori 315/315/140's open RNY 11/17/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2003 Report Share Posted November 15, 2003 hey guys, just a few days to go...i have a cold and was told if it wasnt better bye monday(sugerys tues) that i cant get it...so im freaking out...i have waited so long for this, a year now...everyone cross your fingers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2003 Report Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hi, Well Cori I have the same problem as you. I will have the tube down the nose too, and have a very sensitive gag reflex. I know I am gonna wanna get rid of it...but thank goodness I will only have ot for that day. After barium test the next morning I will get it out. But will also have oxygen tubes in nose too b/c of my asthma and slow response time from anistesia. I also want to wish the best of luck to you Cori,,. When we talk to each other again we will all be on the losing side. Nov 18th 10:30am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 Cant wait!!!!!!!! good luck and im sooooo nevrous... check into the hospital at 5:30 am tues and go under st 7:30...they say its a 4 to 5 hour sugery....Lap is the way im having it done...((((hugs))))) and we all be be just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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