Surgery not til october now - ThinnerTimes

desmccoy · 04-23-2007, 08:21 AM

Due to an unfortunate circumstance of a hernia being in carcerated I will not be able to have Gastric bypass until october. They had to repair the hernia first. The hernia reapir operation was Friday April 20. I came out okay after quite a reaction from one of the drugs they gave me during surgery. The reaction was so bad that it caused sugar to go up, shortness of breathe weakened heart rythm and a one night stay on the I.C.U unit. So, know I also have to endure allergy testing. Lucky me!!! I guess its better to find out know rather then when I am under again.

Because the hernia repair was open so Will my Gastric bypass surgery. They have to wait 6 months before they can do another open wound surgery. So, those of you that pray keep me in your prayers.

mauldinmama · 04-23-2007, 08:28 AM

First of all I am so sorry you had those reactions during your surgery. I am so glad your feeling better! I know it stinks to have to wait until October but I am sure logically you know it's best. to bad we can't teach our heart logic. I will keep you in my prayers as you count down!

Get better!

JenBear7 · 04-23-2007, 07:31 PM

*hugs*.. I hope that 6 months flies by for yoU!

LisaBoston · 04-23-2007, 09:38 PM

Sorry about the set backs, but on the postive side, you healthier you are going into the surgery, it will help with the recovery afterwards.

Bypassingme619 · 04-24-2007, 07:47 AM

Thanking God that everything went ok. It is better to be safe. October will be here in no time. I am saving a spot for you on the loser bench.

rivercanyon · 04-25-2007, 07:08 AM

Sorry about the setback. Even when we know it is for the best it doesn't make waiting any easier. Looking forward to October now.

Kevin · 04-25-2007, 07:54 AM

Besides October is when all the cool people have surgery

desmccoy · 04-27-2007, 01:18 PM

Thanks for all the support. Yes, Logically waiting until October is the best thing to do. I go May 10, for my allergy test. They are going to pump full of Antibiotics to see which ones I have a reaction to. We live in a small town so I drive three hours one way to get the test done. I guess whatever it was caused me to go into anapheligic shock.

I know that there is no laughing matter here but a short funny story. The surgeon that is going to perform my Bypass was out of town, So, naturally a different surgeon did the surgery. Not only a different surgeon but a different hospital anyway, I go see my Gastric Bypass surgeon and he says " I hear you had quite an experiance in surgery the other day." " yeah, if thats what you want to call it." was my reply. He proceeded with comment " i am glad it happen to him and not me." Your gonna find out what caused the reaction Right? " I said, " No, I thought I would leave that to you." Of course I was kidding. So, anyway he deciced to keep on a patient and continue getting everything ready.

Its so upsetting because I was scheduled to have the surgery in June and That is so close. But on the other hand I am glad that we found out I have allergies so I could get it straightened around before Gastric Bypass. The lord knows best.

Once again Thanks for the support.

desmccoy · 05-03-2007, 04:00 AM

One of the allergies I had in the operating room was to Latex. So, know we go through the allergy testing for the antibiotics and then they are going to order me a medical alert breacelet to wear.