we got here today with another really nice lady....and i'm losing it. i didn't think i would be this scared! the hospital is nice and so is the hotel, the doctor's were younger than i expected, and maybe not as warm as i hoped? maybe it's in my head. i'm terrified! i didn't know about this spinal tap thing, what if i can't walk!?!?! did anyone else feel this afraid? i can't stop crying it's awful!

Hi Megan,

I'm sending you a big hug! It's totally normal to be nervous about surgery - I know I will be when I go down in 7 weeks. You've done your research and chosen a good hospital and Dr. so things will be fine!! Try not to worry. It will all be over with before you know it and your life will be on track to losing the weight - what an awesome feeling that will be. I can't wait for it.

This is a really positive step you are taking for you! Who deserves it more??

You go, girl!!! Get your sleeve and then rock it!!! It will be awesome!

Hugs,

MJ

i wish i could give you hug!! just think you will be on the same size as us soon!

xoxo,
nikki

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I'm headed there Sunday & even I am freaking out here at home! But just remember, you did your research & you're there for a reason... these are just the normal cold feet jitters. Pretty soon you'll be on he other side of things & you'll be one of the posters helping all us newbies with our decisions & our new journey!
Good luck & wishing you a smooth surgery!

I am unaware of the spinal tap as well???

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Sleeved - Jan 11/2010
Dr. Alberto Aceves

Megan_SF, who is performing your surgery? What is the spinal tap for? (I hadn't heard of that either)

thanks guys...it's 5 in the morning and i can't sleep. terrible really. wish me luck! i'm terrified. the only thing that kept me okay was the ativan :-(

Hello,

I haven't heard of getting a spinal tap for this surgery. Who is your surgeon? I had mine done last week in TJ, Mexico, no spinal tap for me. I walked into the OR, and I walked back to my room from recovery.

Bill

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Highest weight 352 One week prior to surgery
Weight at Surgery 342
Surgery Date 12/29/09
Dr. Mario Almanza-Reyes

Megan, sending you hugs and good thoughts from the Bay Area. Try to focus on something that makes you feel good and relaxed. Picture your favorite place to hang out and just visualize yourself there having fun. You can do this. You've built up to today and when the surgery is over you're going to be happy you didn't run. Stay close to us the next few days and let us share in your delight that it's over.

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Surgery: February 17, 2010 Dr. Baggs @ Kaiser
HW: 249 Surgery Morning: 229 Onederland: May 11,2010

Megan-
Don't worry about the spinal tap. I've have MANY of them. I have Psuedotumor Cerebri- a condition that causes fluid to gather on my brain (because of my WEIGHT!) They give me spinal taps to remove the fluid. It's only a little uncomfortable, not even painful. These are done all the time. It's normal to be anxious. Try to relax. I didn't know they did spinal taps though... you will be fine. Hugs to you.!!

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Sleeved 2/4/2010
Dr. Wayne Westmoreland
Murfreesboro, TN

Megan,
I'm sure you have already had the surgery...I believe Dr. Aceves does the spianl tap in order to limit the quantity of pain meds needed. He doesnt use a morphine pump etc after surgery.just IV. I had no consequences what-so-ever from having it done although they do warn you ahead that you may not be able to move your legs once you wake up in recovery for bout an hour. I don't remember even being in rocovery LOL..so not an issue for me!

Docs are amazing..just relax and let the staff take care of you!
Best of luck
Kris

Megan, how are you feeling today? Probably really sorry you did this huh? But I promise honey, as long as you start your walking and sipping you'll be ok. . . the pain will be gone within the week . . . I was sleeved on 12/29 and today is 01/05/10 I can cough and sneeze without worry now. . . it's so much easier, the not having anything to eat except for clear liquids is a killer right now, I'm even dreaming that I'm in India with this little boy making dahl puree rice with curry and this random man is wanting it so I fight the man with all i have. . . This dud is NOT getting my curry! hope this brought a smile to your face! i promise it gets better!

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Sleeve Date: Dec 29, 2009
PreOp Weight: 332 lbs 6' tall (highest wt: 350 lbs)
Goal Weight : 170 lbs

Thin, you brought a smile to my face, what a hoot you are. Where do you get these exotic dreams? I am so glad you are finally sleeved and on your way. What a journey this has been and looking forward to all the discoveries ahead for us!

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Start weight 223
Sleeved Dec. 4, 09/ Dr. Aceves
Current weight 166

Thin, I lol'd when I read your dream.

Megan, I'm thinking about you today and sending loads of positive energy your way! You'll feel so much better soon and you'll soon be on the loser's bench! Whoo Hoo!!

Just do what Dr. Aceves tells you and you'll be as right as rain in no time. :))

Hugs to you honey,

MJ :)

Megan - you are wonderful hands, and we're all pulling for you. I'm thinking of you today.

Some surgeons use the spinal so they don't have to use as much of the general anesthestic. I know it's scary, but have faith in your surgeons, and their skills.

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LapBand 10/01/08
Band OUT, Sleeve done 06/03/09
Dr. Michael Michel M.D.
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