 |
05-25-2007, 08:06 PM
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007 |
Location: Southwest Minnesota |
Surgeon: Dr. Frederick Harris in Sioux Falls, SD |
Age: 47 |
Posts: 1,409 |
|
Becoming a germophobe
Hey!
Only 5 days from my surgery date and I am becoming a germophobe! My mother in law is visiting to help Mrs Squishy (very nice of her) but she has a cold. My son has a cold now too and I am terrified that I am going to catch it.  If I do, I don't think they will let me have the surgery.
Would it be rude to seal myself in a room and refuse to come out until Wednesday? 
Seriously though... I'm freaking out about this a little.
-Mike-
__________________
TT Squishybear
"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"
TT Gym Rat Club Member #65
|
|
|
|
05-25-2007, 08:38 PM
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 |
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca |
Surgeon: Dr. Suh |
Age: 50 |
Posts: 1,777 |
|
That's exactly what I would do. This close to our dates, I'll do whatever is necessary to stay away from sick people. Of course, I've been popping 1000 mg of C for months (per the docs. orders) so that's been a big help!
I'm sure you'll be fine! Keep a bottle of antibacterial handwash close by at all times - and don't forget the chapstick when you leave for the hospital!
__________________
Baron Patrick
It Ain't Over Till I Say It's Over-And I Won! 
___________________________
Top / Pre / Current / My Goal
280 / 263 / 190 / 180
LAP RNY 5/29/07
TT Gym Rat Club Member #19
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 02:27 AM
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007 |
Location: Atlanta, Michigan |
Surgeon: Dr. M. Johnson (Revision), Dr. Baker Sclerotherapy |
Age: 44 |
Posts: 839 |
|
I was going to suggest that too!
Start with the vitamin C. And I think it's a very good idea to disinfect everything, phone, remote, faucets etc. before you use them just as precaution. Put a roll of paper towels in the bathroom for drying hands. Good luck! Hope you stay healthy!
__________________
WLS 7/23/2002
Revision 4/25/2007
Sclerotherapy 8/15/2008
268/125.0/105-110
Highest/Current/Goal
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 05:48 AM
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005 |
Location: Upstate NY |
Posts: 3,054 |
|
Oh yea - it can happen
If you get sick honey, you don't want to be under anesthesia. Your recovery could be terribly compromised!
I had a cold two weeks before surgery and was completely freaking out - but luckily, by surgery date, I was all better.
5 days though - not so good.
I would go get a surgical mask - honestly. They'll understand.
__________________
 Gina in NY
288/261/141- 5'3"
High/Pre-op/Current
Goal - 19% BF. Dr. Goal - 150 My goal: 130
Open RNY 6/20/06 Plastics 7/27/07
TT Gym rat club member #5
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 09:51 AM
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007 |
Location: Southwest Minnesota |
Surgeon: Dr. Frederick Harris in Sioux Falls, SD |
Age: 47 |
Posts: 1,409 |
|
Thanks!
OK... Let the disinfecting begin! The house is going to get doused with lysol and I am still going to lock myself away too. I've been taking the multi-vitamins and Vitamin C for a while, so that should help a little. Do they sell Purell in 55 gallon drums?
Mom-in-law went home today. It was very nice of her to come and help. My son is being very careful to stay away from me. We affectionately call him "Bubble Boy" because he catches colds constantly.
Still freaking out a little...but I'm gonna make it!
-Mike-
__________________
TT Squishybear
"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"
TT Gym Rat Club Member #65
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 10:15 AM
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005 |
Location: BC, Canada |
Surgeon: Dr. Nohr |
Age: 40 |
Posts: 4,586 |
|
You don't want to be sick. I am doing the same thing on my end as my TT is in a week. Wash my hands like crazy and staying away from anyone with colds.
Keep up on the vitamins and good foods and wash like crazy.
__________________
Lisa
aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs!
Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006
Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007
314/ 152-157/180
start/ now/goal
BMI 45.7/22.1-24/26.2
````````````````````````
Century Club - Sept 12, 2006
Overweight Club - Oct 19, 2006
One-der-land - Nov 8, 2006
Below Goal - Jan 30, 2007 - Anniversary Date!
Holding Below Goal - 2 year surgery anniversary!
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 10:17 AM
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007 |
Location: Southwest Minnesota |
Surgeon: Dr. Frederick Harris in Sioux Falls, SD |
Age: 47 |
Posts: 1,409 |
|
Oh, that's right... your TT was going to be on the same day as my bypass until it was moved up. Good luck with the tuck!
-Mike-
__________________
TT Squishybear
"If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
05/30/07 Open RNY
430/346/240.5/225?
Highest/Surgery Date/Current/Goal
6' 2"
TT Gym Rat Club Member #65
|
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 10:37 AM
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005 |
Location: BC, Canada |
Surgeon: Dr. Nohr |
Age: 40 |
Posts: 4,586 |
|
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Squishy
Oh, that's right... your TT was going to be on the same day as my bypass until it was moved up. Good luck with the tuck!
-Mike-
|
Thanks....we can still share the pain meds and the stories...Lots of us going under the knife this coming week or so!
You will do great!
__________________
Lisa
aka....Canadian Bear and her Canadian Bear Cubs!
Open RNY - Jan 30, 2006
Tummy Tuck - June 4, 2007
314/ 152-157/180
start/ now/goal
BMI 45.7/22.1-24/26.2
````````````````````````
Century Club - Sept 12, 2006
Overweight Club - Oct 19, 2006
One-der-land - Nov 8, 2006
Below Goal - Jan 30, 2007 - Anniversary Date!
Holding Below Goal - 2 year surgery anniversary!
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:26 AM.
|
