Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I have decided, after talking to Carl, that I'm rescheduling surgery. I've got a full case of the flu with all it's lovliness despite getting the flu shot. Hopefully the shot will shorten the duration and severity of having it. Anyhow, I decided that I'm putting my body through too much stress trying to recover in two day's time and that isn't going to benefit my recovery either. So I'm calling the surgical nurse tomorrow to tell her I have the flu and feel it best to take some time, a couple more weeks, to heal up and recoup so I'm in optimal shape for surgery. I'm sad, yet this way Carl is likely to go along with me. I asked him if I were to move it out of deer hunting season if he could go and he said he'd likely be able to. So maybe this is an okay thing. I'm still upset that my body did this to me, but I guess I'll get over it cuz it isn't as though I can't have the surgery ever, it's just gonna be put off for a couple more weeks. I'm frustrated having to live in this prison of a body for a few more weeks, but I'll make it. I don't want to go into surgery as sick as I feel. It won't be good for my recovery or the success of my surgery overall. I want optimal results from the surgery, so I must be healthy. Just thought I'd let you know what I'd decided.
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You are doing the right thing. I know it is horrible to postpone your surgery. Mine was October 17th and was postponed three different times because of medical conditions that cropped up and interfered with having it done. But I am so glad that I waited until I was healthy to have it done. It did definitely help with my recovery. But it was also hard to wait until I was healthy enough to have it. Like you, I hated not being able to lose the weight sooner. But just remember, this is for a life time and a couple of weeks compared to the rest of your life is really a very short time.
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The surgery is rescheduled for November 20th. She said if they don't hear from me before then, they'll assume I'm healthy and will continue as normal. So it's not too long out. Kinda disappointed about this, but know it's for the best. My arms and wrists are so achy, I cough on and off (and a cold type cough after a bypass so isn't what I want on an open incision!) and sinus congestion among other symptoms. The fever of 101.4 did go down though from last night. So far it's normal. I'm hoping if I continue to lay low that it'll stay down and I'll get healthy within a few days of really laying low and having some good rest. Here's to hoping for health that comes quickly and stays through surgery!
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I am glad that your hubby will probably be able to be with you this way. I hope you get to feeling better.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
