Getting Really Real!!

May 03, 2012

Ok...yesterday was my final pre-op appointment with both my surgeon and the Nut!  I have to say that I really do love my surgeon and I'm really glad I chose him.  He has a comforting way about him which I find important for an elective surgery.  But the thing I find most comforting is that he is confident without being cocky.  Professional and knowledgeable without being condescending and he even brought a little levity to the table which I needed...because my nerves were shot!  I've had very bad experiences with doctors in the past and it's nice to have a change of pace.  I have to say that while my journey has been uber fast (8 days from surgical consult to insurance approval than another month to surgery!)  everyone I've encountered with my surgeon's office and the hospital where I'm having surgery has been great so far!  (Be sure to check back for a post-op update on this info!) 

The Nut was first and I was super prepared (as always...part of my personality)...she walked me through appropriate post op food choices, a sample mushy menu, and even how best to schedule my day (eating and drinking wise).  It was very helpful and she even answered all of the extra questions I had.  It definitely put me at ease because I had a lot of anxiety about doing everything "right".

The surgeon was next...went over and verified all of my pre-op testing...walked me through the VERY long list of risks and took me step by step through what to expect on my surgery day.  He gave me 4 post op prescriptions (pain, reflux, gall bladder and something that's escaping me right now) and told me one would be mailed to my house.  Then he dropped the bomb on me...3 weeks of clear liquids post op...let me say that again...3 WEEKS OF CLEAR LIQUIDS Not what I was expecting but hey I'm a big girl (pun kind of intended) so I'll do what I have to do!  After that he asked me if I had any questions...stayed and answered them all...asked me if I was ready...I asked him if he was ready...my part is kinda easy!  I told him that I was coming to the hospital alive and semi-healthy on surgery day and expect to leave that way!  He laughed and reassured me! 

One great thing about this visit I met two of his post-op patients.  One that was one week post op and another who was almost a year out.  It was great to talk to them and have them encourage me and wish me luck.  I'm very anxious, but I'm also ready!!!  I have so much more to say, but this is already too long!  Until next time!  (Oh yeah...I'm on day 4 of the pre-op diet...it is tough, but semi-manageable!)

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