Re: Quick Question for Post-Ops

[Guest guest]

Terri-

I'm not post-op yet, but I am familiar with OR/hospital procedure.

Yes, it is standard to see your surgeon and the anesthesiologist just

prior to surgery. You will probably also meet the assistant surgeon,

and a couple of OR RNs. Make ALL of them aware of your wishes. You

will also sign the final surgical consent at this time, so make sure

that your wishes are incorporated into the consent.

-- In duodenalswitch@y..., " Terri Hassiak " wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> Is it tradition to have the opportunity to speak with your surgeon

> at some point on your surgery day BEFORE your surgery? I don't

> care if I am moments before being anesthetized, I just want a

> second to speak to Dr Pomp and emphasize my preference to have

> the full surgery open as opposed to a two part laps if he is

> thinking my BMI has crept up too high to do it all at once

> laproscopically. (gained 12 lbs since my consult in when I

> was told I was already borderline).

>

> Just wondering if Mt Sinai patients have always been able to see

> their doc beforehand or if I have to find another way to get my

> message through to him...

>

> Thanks,

> Terri Hassiak

> BMI 60

> http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

> Appealed " Out-of-Network " Ins. Denial - AND WON!!!

> BPD/DS with Dr. Pomp on 6/25/01

> email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com

[Guest guest]

Something this important I wouldn't leave to chance. I did not see

Dr. Hess prior to my surgery or at least I don't remember it. The OR

may be set up to do the lap procedure with the specialized equipment,

he may not have all the equipment to do both parts, and he may only

scheduled the OR for a set amount of time. I would call the office

and get a message to him right away, also follow up and make sure he

received the message and is willing to do the procedure open.

Teri

> Hi everyone,

>

> Is it tradition to have the opportunity to speak with your surgeon

> at some point on your surgery day BEFORE your surgery? I don't

> care if I am moments before being anesthetized, I just want a

> second to speak to Dr Pomp and emphasize my preference to have

> the full surgery open as opposed to a two part laps if he is

> thinking my BMI has crept up too high to do it all at once

> laproscopically. (gained 12 lbs since my consult in when I

> was told I was already borderline).

>

> Just wondering if Mt Sinai patients have always been able to see

> their doc beforehand or if I have to find another way to get my

> message through to him...

>

> Thanks,

> Terri Hassiak

> BMI 60

> http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

> Appealed " Out-of-Network " Ins. Denial - AND WON!!!

> BPD/DS with Dr. Pomp on 6/25/01

> email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com

[Guest guest]

Terri: I am not sure how Dr Pomp does it on the day of surgery, but

I did see Dr Inabnet (another Mt Sinai doc)on my surgery day prior to

surgery. In fact, he was the person who brought me my OR release to

sign--& he asked if I had any last minute questions--I did not have

questions, but I did want him to go see my husband personally in the

family waiting room when my surgery was complete. And, even more

importantly I wanted to remind him that there could be as many

observers in the the OR suite, but I only wanted him doing my

surgery. He was very reassuring & was there with me the entire time

once I was wheeled into the OR suite & even when I was getting a

little anxious while they did the last minute preparations--he

expedited the process a bit so I wouldnt get to " freaked out " .

I do remember talking to people who have had Dr Pomp & they have

actually walked to the OR area with him beside them--thus, giving the

last minute opportunity for questions & reassurances.

I will be you & all of the others getting switched in my prayers &

wishing uneventful surgeries & recoveries.

take good care

ogretta

post-op part 1

may 4, 2001

dr inabnet, mt sinai

down 60lbs as of 06/12/01

-- In duodenalswitch@y..., " Terri Hassiak " wrote:

> Hi everyone,

>

> Is it tradition to have the opportunity to speak with your surgeon

> at some point on your surgery day BEFORE your surgery? I don't

> care if I am moments before being anesthetized, I just want a

> second to speak to Dr Pomp and emphasize my preference to have

> the full surgery open as opposed to a two part laps if he is

> thinking my BMI has crept up too high to do it all at once

> laproscopically. (gained 12 lbs since my consult in when I

> was told I was already borderline).

>

> Just wondering if Mt Sinai patients have always been able to see

> their doc beforehand or if I have to find another way to get my

> message through to him...

>

> Thanks,

> Terri Hassiak

> BMI 60

> http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

> Appealed " Out-of-Network " Ins. Denial - AND WON!!!

> BPD/DS with Dr. Pomp on 6/25/01

> email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com