Had my first Consult today!

[tomina80 0]

So I've been to the dietician, the seminar, and I met with the surgeon today. He answered a lot of questions that I had. I still feel confident in getting this done even with the risks associated with it. Now all's I have left is to go to 2 support group meetings and a psych consult. I will have an ultrasound, ekg and a chest x-ray next week. I'm really hoping that the psych will make an appt with me quick. I can't help but wonder how much longer until surgery....it's driving me nuts not knowing. The surgeon said today that some people can go into surgery very quickly where others can take a long time. AGGG....so aggravating. I hate suspense!

Overall though, the process hasn't been that bad and I'm still glad I'm going to have this done.

[MacMadame 81]

Waiting is the pits, isn't it?

[Cappy 0]

So I've been to the dietician, the seminar, and I met with the surgeon today. He answered a lot of questions that I had. I still feel confident in getting this done even with the risks associated with it. Now all's I have left is to go to 2 support group meetings and a psych consult. I will have an ultrasound, ekg and a chest x-ray next week. I'm really hoping that the psych will make an appt with me quick. I can't help but wonder how much longer until surgery....it's driving me nuts not knowing. The surgeon said today that some people can go into surgery very quickly where others can take a long time. AGGG....so aggravating. I hate suspense!

Overall though, the process hasn't been that bad and I'm still glad I'm going to have this done.

Hi Tomina:

My experience so far hasn't been bad either...I had my consultation in August, set up all my testing and got through those in about a two month span...my surgery is set for November 20th...it takes a little bit of time but the best thing about time, for me, is that I'm able to do as much research and reading as I can to better help myself prepare for the changes that are to come! This board is a wealth of information!

Hang in there...and best wishes to you!