Saturday, May 14, 2011

Pre-Op Appointment

This is really getting real now.  I had my pre-op appointment at the hospital yesterday.  They drew blood twice which I hated.  Serious needle phobia here.  Other than getting jabbed twice, the appointment was basic.  A nurse went over how I should prepare for surgery and what to expect when I got to the hospital.  They also did chest xrays although I'm not entirely certain why.  I guess I should have asked.

My surgery is at 12:30 this coming Friday.  I have to be at the hospital two hours ahead of time to get prepped and get an IV started.  Eek...more needles.  I'm such a baby.  The surgery will take 45 minutes to an hour and then I'll be in recovery.  Most folks getting the gastric sleeve only have to spend one night in the hospital. 

I have yet to talk to a person who had this surgery and regretted it.  I am so looking forward to the positive changes in my health and life. 

3 comments:

Natalia said...

yay! So excited for you. I love your new picture. :)

Anonymous said...

I'm getting ready to do this too. Haven't had the liver cleansing yet but have had all the blood work, etc. I have purchased the protein mix as well.

Good luck! I'll be watching you.

Joy said...

I hope the surgery is successful. Good luck!! :)