dawn4511
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Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 23, 2014 13:36:49 GMT -5
After 8 days of optifast my surgeons office called today and rescheduled my surgery. It was suppose to be next Friday and now is the 14th instead. So upsetting.
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Post by illinids2 on Jul 23, 2014 17:45:18 GMT -5
That stinks. I am sorry they did that to you, but in 6 months from now you won't even care....but I still no how upsetting it is, so dangitt!
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Post by Girlrocker on Jul 23, 2014 18:14:39 GMT -5
I'm sorry Dawn! And of course, comes at a time where you're already in full-throttle pre-op panic mode. I saw your other thread too, and yes, it's normal to be scared, second guess, be worried about your family. But the health issues and your mortality being obese is a tremendous danger. This isn't a vanity decision, you are doing it to be healthy, so you can be there with your family. It's really hard to go through this twice, none of us ever imagine that will happen, it was hard enough the first time. It was hard on me too and I'm single no depdendents. I had huge anxiety, fear of failure, emotionally overwhelmed, so don't beat yourself up. For now, just focus on getting through the Optifast/liquid pre-op diet, do the best you can, it will be training for your immediate post-op time, you'll probably lose a few pounds and get a head start. HANG in there, your surgery will be here before you know it.
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Post by Joanne on Jul 23, 2014 18:25:48 GMT -5
I'm sorry that happened. I would be upset, too. When I had my surgery my weight and everything surgery related was such a focus for me, it was hard to think of anything else. I'm sure you also have time off for you or your caregiver, and logistical things to work around, too.
In the grand scheme of things I think you will look back some day in the future and think it didn't matter much. Since you cant do a thing to change what happened, I would just take the extra time to be extra ready for surgery, get a head start on the weight loss. Your big day will be here before you know it.
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Post by nursemelanie on Jul 23, 2014 18:52:16 GMT -5
Very much so, but stay on track! It won't be long!
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Post by west4thavenue on Jul 23, 2014 18:59:49 GMT -5
Stay focused. You can do this.
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Post by goodkel on Jul 24, 2014 1:54:28 GMT -5
After 8 days of optifast my surgeons office called today and rescheduled my surgery. It was suppose to be next Friday and now is the 14th instead. So upsetting. I am so sorry for your disappointment and inconvenience. The time will fly by. Really. Those two weeks will feel like the blink of an eye. If he expects you to do Optifast again, I hope he is paying for it. Optifast is unnecessary pain and suffering as it is. You shouldn't have to pay for it twice because HE changed the date. |
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Post by historytracker on Jul 24, 2014 2:54:23 GMT -5
That stinks, but understand that things happen for a reason. I also agree with Goodkel that they pay for the Optifast because it was them who rescheduled you.
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Post by Girlrocker on Jul 24, 2014 9:22:40 GMT -5
After 8 days of optifast my surgeons office called today and rescheduled my surgery. It was suppose to be next Friday and now is the 14th instead. So upsetting. I am so sorry for your disappointment and inconvenience. The time will fly by. Really. Those two weeks will feel like the blink of an eye. If he expects you to do Optifast again, I hope he is paying for it.
Optifast is unnecessary pain and suffering as it is. You shouldn't have to pay for it twice because HE changed the date.And yes, this! Good point and make sure you're not out of pocket for anything. Believe me, I could go on and ON about the 'need' for liquid diets or any diet before surgery. I was glad my surgeon's response to that was, "if you could do that, you wouldn't need me". So do know I empathize because it really does suck. But at this point forward, it's just about doing whatever it's going to take to make this process work. Our surgeons are so different. If you can look at the liquids process as 'training' for surgery, a health 'cleanse' instead of dieting, that might help, as in, getting in the best shape possible for major surgery. Focus on the potential benefits (already on liquids to ease into post-op, some weight loss) The time will really go by faster than you think and we're here for you when you're ready to pull your hair out! |
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Post by illinids2 on Jul 24, 2014 12:53:13 GMT -5
As explained to me the clear liquid diet for 5 days that my surgeon had us do was for one reason only, to shrink the liver and make it more malleable so there was more room to operate without damaging the liver.
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 17:09:19 GMT -5
After 8 days of optifast my surgeons office called today and rescheduled my surgery. It was suppose to be next Friday and now is the 14th instead. So upsetting. I am so sorry for your disappointment and inconvenience. The time will fly by. Really. Those two weeks will feel like the blink of an eye. If he expects you to do Optifast again, I hope he is paying for it. Optifast is unnecessary pain and suffering as it is. You shouldn't have to pay for it twice because HE changed the date. I wish it would fly. Every day is dragging and feels so long. I lost my job when I told them I was going for surgery so I got nothing to keep me busy. |
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 17:10:43 GMT -5
I'm sorry that happened. I would be upset, too. When I had my surgery my weight and everything surgery related was such a focus for me, it was hard to think of anything else. I'm sure you also have time off for you or your caregiver, and logistical things to work around, too. In the grand scheme of things I think you will look back some day in the future and think it didn't matter much. Since you cant do a thing to change what happened, I would just take the extra time to be extra ready for surgery, get a head start on the weight loss. Your big day will be here before you know it. Exactly it's all I want to think about. |
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 17:11:48 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your disappointment and inconvenience. The time will fly by. Really. Those two weeks will feel like the blink of an eye. If he expects you to do Optifast again, I hope he is paying for it.
Optifast is unnecessary pain and suffering as it is. You shouldn't have to pay for it twice because HE changed the date.And yes, this! Good point and make sure you're not out of pocket for anything. Believe me, I could go on and ON about the 'need' for liquid diets or any diet before surgery. I was glad my surgeon's response to that was, "if you could do that, you wouldn't need me". So do know I empathize because it really does suck. But at this point forward, it's just about doing whatever it's going to take to make this process work. Our surgeons are so different. If you can look at the liquids process as 'training' for surgery, a health 'cleanse' instead of dieting, that might help, as in, getting in the best shape possible for major surgery. Focus on the potential benefits (already on liquids to ease into post-op, some weight loss) The time will really go by faster than you think and we're here for you when you're ready to pull your hair out! I totally agree with your surgeon if we could stick to it we wouldn't need them lol. My first surgeon didn't require it but this center does. |
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 17:14:47 GMT -5
See I've really had to fight to get this surgery. It has been 2 years of appointments. The center is 1.5 hrs one way away and some months I had 2 or more appointments. To finally make head way was very exciting. It just makes me think that come next month I will get another phone call.
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Post by west4thavenue on Jul 24, 2014 19:14:13 GMT -5
Your fight to have the surgery sounds so much like mine. I fought for years. And I had to travel a couple of hours and go to lots of appointments. In the end I know I would have been crushed if I had gotten such a phone call, Dawn.
Please don't let this delay throw you off your game. Do everything you can to keep yourself positive and ready. Make up your mind. You will get through this.
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Post by Girlrocker on Jul 24, 2014 19:33:33 GMT -5
See I've really had to fight to get this surgery. It has been 2 years of appointments. The center is 1.5 hrs one way away and some months I had 2 or more appointments. To finally make head way was very exciting. It just makes me think that come next month I will get another phone call. You know, there's pretty much no way this surgery won't be the center of your universe until you actually have it. It's pretty difficult to think of anything else. I remember well the fear of it 'not happening' and I didn't go through what you have! HANG in there, you will have it, I really believe this is your time. You've worked hard for this, a good game plan, and if you don't start swinging from the chandelier from the liquid diet, you're doing great. Stay as busy as you can, distract in good ways however you can. |
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dawn4511
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Surgery Type: Revision
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Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 19:44:14 GMT -5
Thank you Sharyl, your words are very appreciated. I hope your right and it is my time.
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dawn4511
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Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 19:53:53 GMT -5
Thank you Monica, I'm glad you understand too what a pain in the butt they put us through lol. I find it horrible that obesity is considered a disease just like cancer. Yet can you imagine the public out cry if a cancer patient would need to go through the hoops we do.
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 24, 2014 20:26:22 GMT -5
If you all want to move to Canada I could use your love and support. We all get a sleeping bag on the floor lol.
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Post by goodkel on Jul 24, 2014 23:43:41 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your disappointment and inconvenience. The time will fly by. Really. Those two weeks will feel like the blink of an eye. If he expects you to do Optifast again, I hope he is paying for it. Optifast is unnecessary pain and suffering as it is. You shouldn't have to pay for it twice because HE changed the date. I wish it would fly. Every day is dragging and feels so long. I lost my job when I told them I was going for surgery so I got nothing to keep me busy. Sure you do. You need to window shop for the slinky new dress you'll need for New Years Eve. You need to research and plan all the things you've wanted to do, but were stopped by your weight. Amusement park rides, white water rafting, tango lessons, 4 inch high heels, running a marathon, trapeze lessons. And you'll have a completely new wardrobe by next summer. You should start window shopping now for the kind of cute outfits you'll be needing. Right now you are standing in a seemingly endless long line at a roller coaster. You can see the loading area, but you seem far from it. Will this never end? Suddenly you are ushered into a car and here we go: |
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Post by goodkel on Jul 25, 2014 2:16:52 GMT -5
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dawn4511
Junior Member
Posts: 92
Surgery Type: Revision
Surgery Date: 08/14/2014
Surgeon: Dr Dennis Hong
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Post by dawn4511 on Jul 25, 2014 7:00:05 GMT -5
Yes ma'am :-) thank you
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Post by teachermomolp on Jul 25, 2014 20:24:50 GMT -5
Hey Dawn- I know that liquid diet is TORTURE. I really hope they don't postpone you again. When it's over, it will all be worth it!!! Keep your chin up!
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Post by meq815 on Jul 27, 2014 19:25:59 GMT -5
That sucks, Dawn. I'm sorry this is happening to you. But, truly, a year from now, it won't even matter!
Goodkel-you're awesome!
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