SO, I had all my pre-op testing done yesterday. I had to drink some awful stuff to test for H-Pylori but at least it was a quick drink.
So, I drank that nasty stuff, got 9 vials of blood taken (from my hand because she couldn't find another vein), peed in a cup...GOOD TIMES and from there went to have an EKG and be schooled on how to use my Incentive Spectrometer as well as do breathing tests. THEN...I sat with a nurse for almost an hour going over my entire life history. I was impressed with myself at remembering all the dates of everything. GO ME!
Then, I went to have my chest x-ray and upper GI. NOT so much fun. I had to swallow down these SOUR crystal like things with ONE ounce of water and then take two gulps of well...cement/chalk. I then had to stand and NOT BURP...which this stuff makes you do...while she took the pictures and then I drank the rest of that nasty stuff. I just stood their praying for strength and thinking of sweet Lillian and all she endures with testing and things. It really got me through it.
After that I went to see their Doc for a "physical". I really dealt with the Nurse Practitioner. Can I just say...God bless, but I'd rather see a DOCTOR. Cuz this NP rattled off a ton of things she said I would need to do only to be followed by the doctor who basically nixed over half the stuff she said.
Dr. Corea did put me on Metoporal and Zocor as a precaution for heart health and cholesterol. They are worried about me having a heart issue. SO, I'm going to the cardiologist Friday at 8am and will probably have a stress test. THEN, I have to have a sleep study Friday night to test for Sleep Apnea.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Introduction
HI! Thanks so much for following my blog!
I've started this blog to keep a record of my weight loss following my surgery, Duodenal Switch, which will take place May 11, 2011 the good Lord willing!
I am beyond excited and the journey has really all ready began.
I stopped drinking carbonated beverages on February 24, 2011 and have pretty much caffeine free aside from what is in the chocolate I've eaten since then. Yesterday, I decided chocolate was also to be removed from my diet as well.
This journal really began in November of 2010 when I attended a 3 hour class on the different surgeries and really got to know what will be happening in this process.
After four years of considering and arguing with myself over whether or not to do this, I've definitely decided this is the right path for me with help from our Heavenly Father, family and friends.
I'm pleased to have you all here and I know I'll be depending on positive thoughts and support from all those I know and love! No comment will ever be too small to leave...remember that!
Hang on...here goes the ride!! :D
I've started this blog to keep a record of my weight loss following my surgery, Duodenal Switch, which will take place May 11, 2011 the good Lord willing!
I am beyond excited and the journey has really all ready began.
I stopped drinking carbonated beverages on February 24, 2011 and have pretty much caffeine free aside from what is in the chocolate I've eaten since then. Yesterday, I decided chocolate was also to be removed from my diet as well.
This journal really began in November of 2010 when I attended a 3 hour class on the different surgeries and really got to know what will be happening in this process.
After four years of considering and arguing with myself over whether or not to do this, I've definitely decided this is the right path for me with help from our Heavenly Father, family and friends.
I'm pleased to have you all here and I know I'll be depending on positive thoughts and support from all those I know and love! No comment will ever be too small to leave...remember that!
Hang on...here goes the ride!! :D
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