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05-02-2007, 07:59 PM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Surgery Postponed My surgery was scheduled for 5/7/07.... went in for my pre-op yesterday and was told I needed to postpone because of a possible bleeding issue. My surgeon said I needed clearance from a hematologist before she would operate..... seems like it's been one thing after another! Seems she overlooked this at my appointment in February. So, now I am scheduled for an appointment with the hematologist July 2nd and it will take another 2 - 3 months to get back on her schedule. I know in my head that a bleeding tendency must be addressed, but, in my heart I was soooooo disappointed! Will keep you posted once I see the hematologist. I am also thinking of looking into having surgery in Bogota, Columbia becuz of a conversation I had with an associate. Has anyone had their surgery performed out of the country? Butterflygirl, didn't you go to Columbia?? Of course I would wait for the clearance to avoid a potential life threatening issue especially out of the country. Thanx for listening!!!
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05-02-2007, 08:05 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,520
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | Keep your head up. Remember this is for the best ESPECIALLY if there is a potential bleeding issue. We are all here listening when you need us  You want to make sure you are in the absolute best shape possible for sugery. We want you to be healthy enough to enjoy life on the slimmer side.  You're in my prayers. Keep us posted! |
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05-02-2007, 08:09 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 127
Weight Statistics 3/23/07 Start Date:
not yet waiting for date Surgery Date:
Height: 353 lb Start Weight:
270 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
83 lb Weight Loss:
70 lb Lb Left to Lose:
23.5127478754 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
62 BMI Current:
35 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I am having to work through and iron problem with a hemo. as well. I know how frustrating this can be. I'm sorry this has happened to you. Lets hope you can get this under control soon.
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05-02-2007, 08:32 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Awee Dang Nettie.... Im sorry to hear this. Couple of questions for you....do you take arthritis medications? Celebrex, Aleve,Motrin...Asprin ETC? Or possibly have Fibermyalgia? Some times that will make your levels really low. They are you bleeding times..... Yep you have to get that fixed before surgery but somthing to bring up to the Dr. When our paitents are going in we make sure they arent on anything that contains anything that has blood thinners in it. Even Vitamin E is a culprit. Tylenol for pain or fever is all we allow for 14 days. Think about this and check your list. Its possible these are culprits. Just a thought. Nettie ......things are gonna work out for you. You keep the faith. Your fighting for your right to do it. Dont give up! |
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05-03-2007, 12:41 AM
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| Super Moderator  | ((((((HUGS)))))) Hang in there. You've had one thing after another and that sure is tough, but here's wishing you that the hematologist will come up with nothing serious. Hope you get cleared and get rescheduled soon!!
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05-03-2007, 04:31 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
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Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I am sorry this occured and so last minitue. THINGS happen for a reason and im sure this is for the best. I have my fingers and toes crossed you get thru this fast and your surgery is rescheduled shortly. ((((HUG)))))))))!!!! and were here for all your venting needs!!!! I can imagine how your feeling, being i had to change my surgery out
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05-03-2007, 10:43 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 899
Weight Statistics 4/23/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 385 lb Start Weight:
257 lb Current Weight:
190 lb Goal Weight:
128 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.2467532468 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62 BMI Start:
41 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Nettie, So sorry to hear that but things do truly happen for a reason. Hopefully all will turn out well and you will be able to have your surgery soon. Roz
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05-03-2007, 07:00 PM
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| Whipper Snapper | Hey, Ms Vickie.... to answer your question, no, I am not on anything that would thin my blood. I've always had issues with clotting factors; just none of the doctors I've seen throughout my lifetime considered looking into it. Again, I truly understand the logic behind it.... who wants to undergo such a radical procedure only to bleed to death? However, if she had been as thorough in reviewing my paperwork as I was completing it, this could have been worked up 3 months ago. Since I'm dealing with the Medical University of South Carolina, everything is such a long wait time. I began this process last September, finally got an appt to see the surgeon in Feb, surgery scheduled in May, hematologist appt now in July, then surgery rescheduled who knows when! It's been a long road and I'm a wee bit tired of it....
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05-04-2007, 05:46 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,609
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Bless your heart. I missed the part in your post about the clotting. The state university hosptials are supposed to be the best. The waiting times are bad for you I see. I would feel the same myself honey. Getting tired of it all. Yes the Drs should have picked up on this before now including the one your seeing should have told you back in Feb. Im sorry honey. All I can do is give you words of encourgment which somtimes dont help and I know that. I do know the hemotologist will find out what is going on and try to fix it. When you get it going again tell that Dr you have waited long enough and feel you should be first! Sometime you just have to get right down to the nitty gritty like they do us. They dont mind hurting our feelings do they? LOL You still gotta hang in there. And keep the faith. Your fighting for your life. No one else is gonna do it. Just get things fixed the tell him your ready NOW ! Take care honey. I hope this finds you with a good day. |
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