Pre-Op Testing

Mar 31, 2010

Yesterday I went to get my pre-op testing done.
Had to be at the hospital at 7:15 which is super early for me. When I got there to register they could not find the order from the doctor, finally they did so at about 8:15 they took me back for my ultrasound. She took about 60 pictures, went to make sure they came out ok and only about half came out so she had to do it again.
Next was the GI test with the fizzy stuff and the yucky white stuff. The fizzy stuff I didn't know what to expect so when I put the crystals in my mouth and then the water it fizzed immediately and surprised me and I started to laugh and it all came out. (I was very embarrassed) After we had a good laugh, we tried it again. The barium was not as bad as I thought it would be, but it was not my idea of a good breakfast.
Next stop was the lab for blood work. The guy that took my blood couldn't find my veins at first. He tried both arms then finally found one. When he stuck the needle in nothing came out so he was wiggling it around and then it came out. Five or six tubes later he was done. I hate getting blood drawn.
The final stop was the EKG. It lasted about 5 seconds. I think it took her longer to put all of the electrodes on me, than the test was.

Today I went to the GI doctor and he told me that I had gallstones, and have to have my gallbladder out. Other than that he said I was clear for surgery. Then I had to go to the nutrionist. On my way there I was going to stop by the surgeons office to drop something off. While driving there the nurse from the office called me and I told her I was on my way. When I got there they told me that I have to have my gall bladder out. It needs to be done before the surgery. I thought they did it together, but I forgot to ask why they are not so I have to call tomorrow. I think I was in shock about having to have another surgery. (Haa Haa)
The nutrionist was very nice, but I think I need to go back after surgery. It was very interesting, but alot to absorb.

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06/18/2010
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