cah-ching
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Well almost another day done. Just had a shake. I'm going to have some chicken & veggies in a bit. Hopefully I won't have an upset tummy later on.
I'm extremely exhasuted today - possibly attributed to the drastic reduction in my food consumption.
I sent a text to my Patient Care Co-ordinator regarding my need to get MRSA swabs done, she promptly text me back (didn't expect it as it was Bank Holiday evening when I remembered about the MRSA stuff) and then rang me this morning to get it organised.
I couldn't sleep until 4am-ish this morning and then awoke at 6:30am. I had to go to hospital to get some bloods taken (not for the op) and as per usual they were unable to get any blood from my arm, I told him about my impending op and he reassured me he'd only go for the hand if they absolutely needed to as they didn't want to ruin my veins for Saturday. Well it would seem they needed to and he tourniquet my right wrist good and proper and up popped a vein in my hand and he stuck it in. It's been a long while (21 years) since I had a needle in my hand so I wasn't keen but when he kept poking my arm for blood I conceded and shoved my hand in his face. I figured I needed a dry run for Saturday afternoon. As I watched the needle penetrate my skin I was struck by how it wasn't as painful as anticipated (due to him telling me it's more painful than having my arm jabbed because of the presence of more nerve endings) not nearly as painful as the hydrocortisone injection I had on the top of my foot 3 years ago - that was painful!!!!
Anyway the needle situation certainly eased me a bit about Saturday. At the hospital I was told they'd either put a needle in my hand or just above my wrist somewhere. I hope they use my hand, especially because my veins are very fine. Again, I'm hoping on Saturday the anaesthetist will jab my other hand cos my right one is sore.
Also mean to mention that I told the nurse (initial nurse was female, but she couldn't get a vein for my blood!) today that I was having a band and she said - oh my cousin had that done and he's doing really well - it's funny how many people know some who's had it done! My brother and sister both know people who had it done also!
So after that hospital appointment, I hopped in the car and drove to see the Surgicare nurse who did my swabs - well I did my own swabs, but I had a little chat with her, she's ever so nice. Spoke with her about my bloods while I stuck extra long cotton buds up my nose and in my groin - she helped allay my fears also and mentioned that she is hoping to change the fill regime from one per month to two per month (i.e. every two weeks) so they can get the banders loosing quicker. I'm not sure thats the best approach ... I think may be 1 per 3 weeks would be better given that for 5 days after a bandfill you can't really eat properly. I'm not holding out for it to happen, I'm happy with the 1 per month regimen.
My nipples are much less sore today; I started my TOTM at 12:10pm this afternoon. I'm sure I asked Mr. Khan about this and he said I could wear panties into theatre and that I shouldn't worry because it's only about 1/2hours worth of op ... but I am still concerned; I mean I'll be heavy (TOTM-wise) by then and although the op is only 1/2 lets presume I'm in theatre for 45 mintues and then sleeping off the anaesthetic for another 2 hours thats a long time to go without checking yourself if you know what I mean? Did anyone bypass or band go to theatre during the TOTM? How was it? Any tips or advice would be very appreciated!
Anyway I'm so knackered. I'm off to have a cup of tea.
xxxx
I'm extremely exhasuted today - possibly attributed to the drastic reduction in my food consumption.
I sent a text to my Patient Care Co-ordinator regarding my need to get MRSA swabs done, she promptly text me back (didn't expect it as it was Bank Holiday evening when I remembered about the MRSA stuff) and then rang me this morning to get it organised.
I couldn't sleep until 4am-ish this morning and then awoke at 6:30am. I had to go to hospital to get some bloods taken (not for the op) and as per usual they were unable to get any blood from my arm, I told him about my impending op and he reassured me he'd only go for the hand if they absolutely needed to as they didn't want to ruin my veins for Saturday. Well it would seem they needed to and he tourniquet my right wrist good and proper and up popped a vein in my hand and he stuck it in. It's been a long while (21 years) since I had a needle in my hand so I wasn't keen but when he kept poking my arm for blood I conceded and shoved my hand in his face. I figured I needed a dry run for Saturday afternoon. As I watched the needle penetrate my skin I was struck by how it wasn't as painful as anticipated (due to him telling me it's more painful than having my arm jabbed because of the presence of more nerve endings) not nearly as painful as the hydrocortisone injection I had on the top of my foot 3 years ago - that was painful!!!!
Anyway the needle situation certainly eased me a bit about Saturday. At the hospital I was told they'd either put a needle in my hand or just above my wrist somewhere. I hope they use my hand, especially because my veins are very fine. Again, I'm hoping on Saturday the anaesthetist will jab my other hand cos my right one is sore.
Also mean to mention that I told the nurse (initial nurse was female, but she couldn't get a vein for my blood!) today that I was having a band and she said - oh my cousin had that done and he's doing really well - it's funny how many people know some who's had it done! My brother and sister both know people who had it done also!
So after that hospital appointment, I hopped in the car and drove to see the Surgicare nurse who did my swabs - well I did my own swabs, but I had a little chat with her, she's ever so nice. Spoke with her about my bloods while I stuck extra long cotton buds up my nose and in my groin - she helped allay my fears also and mentioned that she is hoping to change the fill regime from one per month to two per month (i.e. every two weeks) so they can get the banders loosing quicker. I'm not sure thats the best approach ... I think may be 1 per 3 weeks would be better given that for 5 days after a bandfill you can't really eat properly. I'm not holding out for it to happen, I'm happy with the 1 per month regimen.
My nipples are much less sore today; I started my TOTM at 12:10pm this afternoon. I'm sure I asked Mr. Khan about this and he said I could wear panties into theatre and that I shouldn't worry because it's only about 1/2hours worth of op ... but I am still concerned; I mean I'll be heavy (TOTM-wise) by then and although the op is only 1/2 lets presume I'm in theatre for 45 mintues and then sleeping off the anaesthetic for another 2 hours thats a long time to go without checking yourself if you know what I mean? Did anyone bypass or band go to theatre during the TOTM? How was it? Any tips or advice would be very appreciated!
Anyway I'm so knackered. I'm off to have a cup of tea.
xxxx
