Hi everyone. 

I just signed up today for the forum!  I acutally had my PATs yesterday.  Mine took 3 hours!!  I could not believe the length of time it took but i guess the want you to be ready.  I saw a nurse, had bloodwork and blood gases done(took blood for artery instead of vein...ouch) x rays and ultrasounds., i saw an internal med Dr. and a nutritionist.   My head was spinning by the end but I passed... thank goodness!

The only part i do not like is my Dr. requires a 10 day clear liquid diet before surg.  How am i ever going to do that.  I am so dreading it.  Does anyone else have to do this?  Any helpful suggestions?  Meal ideas? 

I am also going to be on Lovenox before and after my surg.  I  have had blood clots in the past so i think i am a little different then most.  You get used to them.  I had to do 2 a day in the stomach for almost 2 years when we where trying to have a baby and during my pregnancy + 6 weeks post partum.  Going back on them for a few weeks is going to be cake for me compared to that...lol