going under the knife
- Thread starter Barcochris
- Start date
-
- Tags
- smokeasy
As you can see Chris you will be in ALL our thoughts and prayers. Its great to see things are working out for you.
So are you not allowed to smoke cigars prior to your surgery or after?
So are you not allowed to smoke cigars prior to your surgery or after?
I went for my first Pre op appointment yesterday. Went quite well, it was actually a meeting with the Nurse, the Doctor, the fitness guy, the Nutritionist and the program coordinator that lasted from 9 to 2. Most of the information I already knew because of the research. I did start an all liquid diet that is 750 calories to one help lose weight but also shrink the size of the liver.
I was told a few things that I was not thrilled about one is that there is the possibility that I would not get the surgery that I want. Back in 98 early 99 I was diagnosed with cancer. In order to get rid of it i had to have open chest surgery. the Cancer was involved in my Lymph nodes to the point that they had to dissect down to my Aorta to remove all that was involved.
The reason that this affects me is that there may be scar tissue that will complicate things. so First he will try the Laparoscopic approach, if that is not working he will open my abdomen to do the bypass, and if that is still not working he will convert to a Lapband, that is basically a band that goes around the top of the stomach and restricts the food going through. there is a port placed under the skin and it is adjustable by injecting saline or removing saline. For me I feel bypass is a better choice, but I think I still can be successful with the band. I felt the doc thought that he could do the bypass but wanted some flexibility in case it was just not possible.
Just wanted to let you all know what was going on.
I was told a few things that I was not thrilled about one is that there is the possibility that I would not get the surgery that I want. Back in 98 early 99 I was diagnosed with cancer. In order to get rid of it i had to have open chest surgery. the Cancer was involved in my Lymph nodes to the point that they had to dissect down to my Aorta to remove all that was involved.
The reason that this affects me is that there may be scar tissue that will complicate things. so First he will try the Laparoscopic approach, if that is not working he will open my abdomen to do the bypass, and if that is still not working he will convert to a Lapband, that is basically a band that goes around the top of the stomach and restricts the food going through. there is a port placed under the skin and it is adjustable by injecting saline or removing saline. For me I feel bypass is a better choice, but I think I still can be successful with the band. I felt the doc thought that he could do the bypass but wanted some flexibility in case it was just not possible.
Just wanted to let you all know what was going on.
Surgery is a scary thing. I hope everything works the way you planned. Looks like Kelvin and I will have to be the only "recess ladies" while you are recovering. Good luck and best wishes Chris!
Just want to wish a big good luck to Chris. I hope all goes well for you on Tuesday!!! I know we are all wishing you the best...
Thanks All!!
I am Heading to Palm Springs early in the morning. I havea day of pre op tomorrow and a ton of meds that i need to take. I will be staying there overnight for a 8 am Surgery Tuesday.
I am Heading to Palm Springs early in the morning. I havea day of pre op tomorrow and a ton of meds that i need to take. I will be staying there overnight for a 8 am Surgery Tuesday.
Hey Folks:
Just wanted to update you on Chris. I spoke with him this morning - he goes under the knife this afternoon. He is in good spirits and anxious to "get er done."
I'll let you know when I hear from his wife.
- Kelvin
Just wanted to update you on Chris. I spoke with him this morning - he goes under the knife this afternoon. He is in good spirits and anxious to "get er done."
I'll let you know when I hear from his wife.
- Kelvin
Joined Nov 2007
1K Posts | 2+
The hills and the hollers
He's been in surgery for about 45 minutes now - I expect I will find out in about another 80 - 90 minutes that he is out.
