Long Week Prior To Surgery The Following Week

[NewLeaf15 20]

Hello,

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving Weekend.

I'm at my final stage for next week's surgery (Dec 9th). I tried to book my final appointments in one or two days, but of course that didn't work out. I have 4 appointments this week on four different days.

Mon - Pre-Op at the Hospital - more exams

Wed - The VSG Class from 9AM - 12PM

Thur - Clearance with the pulmonary doctor

Fri - Clearance with my PCP

I just hope it's smooth sailing this week prior to surgery. I'm getting my place prepped this week. I feel like my anxiety is on high gear at this point. I'm trying to prep for the hospital as well.

Any advice at this point in the process?

Thank you!

[aaonthego 24]

Good luck to you Newleaf15! I am scheduled for December 11th, so I completely understand your anxiety. I managed to get all the appointments on the same day which will be on the 4th for me. That's also when I will start my 1 week pre-op diet. To manage the anxiety, I'm focusing my energy the next couple of weeks on preparing my apt and myself in general for the procedure and afterwards (ex. Ordering items online, and making sure I have all the Vitamins and other items that I've read on the forums that will come in handy post-op).

[sotiredofdiets 10]

Good luck to you both! My date is Dec 8th. Starting my pre op diet tomorrow. Trying to decide what I would like for dinner tonight. As bad as it sounds, I think Red Lobster it will be :-)

[rking 484]

I'll throw this in. I went to cardiologist for a letter of clearance. I expected to go in, maybe get ekg, and leave with a letter. I actually had to make two more appointments. One for a sonogram of my heart and one for stress test. I have no heart problems. I do have a Lillie high blood pressure. I certainly didn't think I needed those other two tests. Anyway it all came back normal, as expected. My point is, you might allow a little time for those tests that may or may not be required.

Good luck with everything!!!

[NewLeaf15 20]

Good luck to you Newleaf15! I am scheduled for December 11th, so I completely understand your anxiety. I managed to get all the appointments on the same day which will be on the 4th for me. That's also when I will start my 1 week pre-op diet. To manage the anxiety, I'm focusing my energy the next couple of weeks on preparing my apt and myself in general for the procedure and afterwards (ex. Ordering items online, and making sure I have all the Vitamins and other items that I've read on the forums that will come in handy post-op).

Thanks! You're right after me. I have 3 appointments left. I had the pre-op visit today. My program doesn't have me on a pre-op diet at all. I'm also focusing on cleaning and organizing my place for post surgery.

[NewLeaf15 20]

Good luck to you both! My date is Dec 8th. Starting my pre op diet tomorrow. Trying to decide what I would like for dinner tonight. As bad as it sounds, I think Red Lobster it will be :-)

Good Luck on your surgery!

[NewLeaf15 20]

I'll throw this in. I went to cardiologist for a letter of clearance. I expected to go in, maybe get ekg, and leave with a letter. I actually had to make two more appointments. One for a sonogram of my heart and one for stress test. I have no heart problems. I do have a Lillie high blood pressure. I certainly didn't think I needed those other two tests. Anyway it all came back normal, as expected. My point is, you might allow a little time for those tests that may or may not be required.

Good luck with everything!!!

I think that's my fear - Additional appointments or paperwork needed prior to next week's surgery, or even the day of surgery the hospital saying they're missing something. I'm trying to stay on top of everything to the best of my ability.

Thank you!