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Surgery before surgery

Moe4572
Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
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Last week on Sat. night I had excruciating stomach pain....after several hours at the clinic, bloodwork and a CT Scan..........appendicitis! So, emergency lappy appy- I was lucky enough to get a surgeon in the same group as my bariatric surgeon, but it is crazy to happen NOW!! All drs and PA's that saw me/I spoke to have said that this should NOT affect my current WLS date (Nov. 23). I see the surgeon that did appendectomy for follow up to make sure I am still good to go.

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  • ThinGwen
    ThinGwen Posts: 174 Member
    Wow, wishing you a speedy recovery.
  • martabeerich
    martabeerich Posts: 195 Member
    That's no bueno!
  • anbrdr
    anbrdr Posts: 619 Member
    Yikes, glad you caught it in good time
  • Tawnykakers1
    Tawnykakers1 Posts: 206 Member
    Oh my! Two surgeries about a month apart. You are a trooper. Hope your feeling better.
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    It amazes me that the Dr.s all are ok with doing surgeries so close-don't get me wrong-I am thrilled that I am holding on to my date, just surprised.
  • anbrdr
    anbrdr Posts: 619 Member
    as long as the surgical sites do not interfere with each other, there isn't much issue. As you know, Lapro surgeries heal up so much faster.
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    yes, they definitely do heal fast :)
  • tugsandpulls
    tugsandpulls Posts: 111 Member
    i had my sleeve sept 28 2 weeks later same tons of pain went in had to have emergency surgery blocked small intestine the sleeve was eaay this surgery stinks im still in hospital good luck on your wls
  • martabeerich
    martabeerich Posts: 195 Member
    @tugsandpulls, ouch! I hope you're home and healed ASAP!
  • cabennett99
    cabennett99 Posts: 353 Member
    Good practice! (Not)
  • joysie1970
    joysie1970 Posts: 415 Member
    Speedy recovery!

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