Cancelled surgery -- major disappointment

May 4, 2005

Hi everyone,

I was supposed to have surgery this morning, and actually got to the

point where the antesthesiologist was going to put me under, and he

decided that my gland was too swollen (I had woken this morning with

a sore throat) and thought it would be better not to do it. I

honestly thought he was kidding; I was in such shock. As we all

know, you spend what seems like forever mentally and physically

preparing for this surgery, and then to have it cancelled just like

that is pretty overwhelming. I guess I could have risked it and

gone through with it, but when you see Dr's with such concern, it's

not exactly comforting. So, after being curled up in the surgical

bed all ready to go, I had to get back up, get dressed and go home.

As a cautionary tale, it just goes to show how your body reacts to

stress, and the importance of listening to that. I haven't had a

cold/flu any type of sickness in over a year, so it's not a

coincidance that the day my glands swelled up like balloons was the

day of my surgery. Yesterday, I was running around trying to get

last minute stuff done, went to the gym and ran six miles and then

only slept four hours. Now I realize how foolish that was, but it's

just an example of not listening to what your body is telling you.

To those having surgery this week -- take it easy and good luck. I

get to go through the rounds of pre-ops and molds again this month

and will try to get this done again June 1!! ARRRGGHHH --- sorry

just had to vent to people who understand.

May 4, 2005

,

I am so sorry to hear about your disappointment. What a huge bummer!

I can only imagine! And you make a good point in taking care of

yourself pre-surgery. My mother and boyfriend keep on telling me,

rest up, you need to be strong for the surgery! I'm actually flying

to LA to visit my brother the week before surgery and am flying back

to New York the day before my surgery whih is on June 6th. Fingers

crossed I won't catch a horrible virus on the plane. Eeeep! Well

since you'll be operated now on June 1st I guess that makes us

recovery partners. There's quite a few of us in June so I'm sure

we''ll keep each other good company. Now, make sure you rest and take

care of yourself until then. Keep the positive attitude. I don't

think I would have taken it as well as you did after all you went

through. I'm impressed.

Sara

> Hi everyone,

>

> I was supposed to have surgery this morning, and actually got to

the

> point where the antesthesiologist was going to put me under, and he

> decided that my gland was too swollen (I had woken this morning

with

> a sore throat) and thought it would be better not to do it. I

> honestly thought he was kidding; I was in such shock. As we all

> know, you spend what seems like forever mentally and physically

> preparing for this surgery, and then to have it cancelled just like

> that is pretty overwhelming. I guess I could have risked it and

> gone through with it, but when you see Dr's with such concern, it's

> not exactly comforting. So, after being curled up in the surgical

> bed all ready to go, I had to get back up, get dressed and go

home.

> As a cautionary tale, it just goes to show how your body reacts to

> stress, and the importance of listening to that. I haven't had a

> cold/flu any type of sickness in over a year, so it's not a

> coincidance that the day my glands swelled up like balloons was the

> day of my surgery. Yesterday, I was running around trying to get

> last minute stuff done, went to the gym and ran six miles and then

> only slept four hours. Now I realize how foolish that was, but

it's

> just an example of not listening to what your body is telling you.

> To those having surgery this week -- take it easy and good luck. I

> get to go through the rounds of pre-ops and molds again this month

> and will try to get this done again June 1!! ARRRGGHHH --- sorry

> just had to vent to people who understand.

>

May 4, 2005

,

I'm SO sorry that your surgery had to be postponed. I just have to

believe that everything happens for a reason - and it was meant to be

that you wait, for now. Hopefully, you can reschedule soon! I liked

having you as my surgery buddy! As far as I know I'm still scheduled

for tomorrow. But, the nurse at my pre-surgical testing appointment

told me that I had a low grade fever (99.5) and that it would be at

my Surgeon's discretion weather or not I could move forward tomorrow

if that was still the case. I've got my fingers crossed. Time will

tell. I'll keep you in mind tonight as I force myself not to run

around - which I was going to do - and try to follow Sara's advice

and enjoy a cup of tea, instead. Gosh, ... I'm so so so

sorry that your day got moved. I hope I can be here down the road to

support you when the day comes - and maybe then I'll have some

worthwhile post-op advice to give! In the meantime, go have

something wonderful to eat!

All the best,

Carol

ps ... I'll keep my thoughts focused on June 1st ... and my fingers

crossed!