The Pre-Op Journey

[LeslieT63 1]

My anticipation for surgery.

I am at the very beginning stages. So far I have attended the orientation seminar. In July I have my 1st appt with the Social Worker then in August an appt with the Nurse and then finally the appt with the Dietician. Once I have completed those appts I will then see the Surgeon and be given a date for surgery. I find the process challenging for 2 reasons, (1) A criteria for surgery is I must quit smoking 6 months before surgery lol I am working on that one. (Week 1 no smoking OMG :-) ) ( 2) I'm nervous and excited at the same time and like the waiting period to be a little shorter. I know that it is important to go through the full process to prepare me for my new journey to a healthier life. I am open to hearing from anyone who can support me through both these challenges.

[sparksrn 65]

Congratulations on the quit smoking! That's a huge deal! I wish I had wisdom to impart but I don't! Just encouragement, hang in there!

[LeslieT63 1]

Congratulations on the quit smoking! That's a huge deal! I wish I had wisdom to impart but I don't! Just encouragement, hang in there!

Oh thank you. It is very tough. lol Today I had a complete melt down. WOW I never thought quitting would cause such mood swings.

Hey I see you only have 6 days to your surgery date, I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery.

[mmrennau 58]

Awesome! 2 weeks is the hardest part I think. For me much easier after that.

[SusanDavenporr2015 20]

Keep up the good work. Quitting smoking is a hard thing to do, but the benefits outweigh the effort.

I too am just starting out. I have my psych eval the 8th of next month and see the GI doc and cardiologist on the 15th. The 7th of July, I have what should've been my 2nd visit with my FNP, but she's leaving (which is fine by me, she treated me like I was a spoiled child and then gave me no timeline or information but the bare necessities). So I will be having a first visit with a different FNP. My daughter and I started this journey together, so we kind of support each other.

Good luck, and if you need someone to talk to, holler.