When Should I Expect....

[Ree 215]

When should I expect a phone call to schedule my pre surgery testing? My surgery is scheduled for December 18th and the NUT has said that there is a pre-op liquid diet to follow 7 to 10 days prior to surgery, but then I've heard of someone only having to do a liquid diet for 48 hours prior to surgery. So I really don't know which is correct. And I was wondering when I should be expecting that phone call?

[notime 340]

I would call the surgeon's office to discuss the testing. You don't want it to fall through the cracks and delay your surgery. Follow what your nutritionist says about the pre-op diet. She/he is telling you what your doctor requires.

[hopeliveshere 294]

every place is different but i had my surgery 11-12-13 and i did the pre surgical testing on 11-4-13. i think they called me like maybe 5 days before the testing was scheduled, so hopefully theyll be calling any day now. i know its frustrating believe me i was just posting something like this a few weeks ago! good luck to you

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Why wait for the phone call. Call them and see what they say to you. It can't hurt.

[Ree 215]

I called them and now I have an appointment for the pre-surgical screening next Tuesday. So should I also expect to start my liquid diet at this time too?

[notime 340]

Congratulations on straightening out the timing of the screening. Now call the nutritionist and ask when you should start the liquid diet. Don't go by what anyone else on this board has done to prepare for the surgery, do what your doctor has decided is right for your particular situation.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

I called them and now I have an appointment for the pre-surgical screening next Tuesday. So should I also expect to start my liquid diet at this time too?

Being an advocate for yourself is a positive step in this new life you are creating for yourself. Glad to hear you have your date now.