2 weeks until surgery

Mar 08, 2011

Well, this past week was a bit not expected.  Had all the pre-op testing on Feb 28.  There evidently was an issue with my EKG.  They were all out of sorts.  Told me I needed to get cardiac clearance from my primary care doctor.  Then they called again saying the cardiologist wanted an echo cardigram done.  They suspect a heart murmur.  Oh boy. 

This same day heard from the surgical coordinator that my insurance still hasn't approved....that my surgery may be postponed.  Feb 28 turned into a very lousy day. 

Had the echo cardiogram yesterday.  The cardiologist gave me the results right there & then.  Nothing found.  I have an excellent heart.  Very strong.  Valves in excellent condition.  No murmur.  Gives me 100% clearance for surgery.  Phew!!

Today, nutrition appointment.  Tells me I should have started the "shrink the liver diet" today.  Um, hello??  My appointment was at 3:50 pm.  No on told me this.  No one gave me any info.  So, she said to start tomorrow.  GREAT....had to run out to get things for this diet.  I dislike last minute stuff.  Hopefully I have what I need.

Surgical coordinator told me today the insurance company told her to call on Friday for update.  I'm trying to stay positive.  Its just hard to possibly run into an issue 2 weeks before surgery.

Trying to be patient.

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