It's only 10 more days until my surgery, which means today I saw the doctor and the surgery team for my pre-op visit/clearance. First up, what else height and weight. I knew I had lost some weight just from all the liquids but I wasn't prepared for the 12.2 pounds I had lost. How exciting is that?!? Even better, I grew an inch coming in at 5'7" now.
I was elated to get this news and just knew I was going to have a great day. So after meeting with the doctor, getting my picture made and signing all the consents I went to have lunch with my Aunt Margaret, who also there for her appointment. It was a nice surprise to see her. We had Chinese so she could eat normal and I could have a broth soup.
Then back to the hospital for the surgical interview portion of the program. This is where you get poked and prodded. Apparently I was going to get poked and prodded more than the normal folks. I had to fill up 5 vials of blood, pee in a cup, and talk with the anesthesiologist. Hoping I was done I learned I then had to go over to the outpatient center for a chest x-ray and ABG (blood gas). Goodness, it was 4:00 when I got over there.
They decided to do the blood gas first and so started with my left wrist. After poking around it for 5 minutes and not hitting the artery she moved to my right wrist. When that still didn't work she moved back to the inside of my left elbow. OUCH is the word of the day. These sticks hurt cause they are deep. Finally she got it and then sent me on for my chest x-ray which took less time to snap than it did for me to change into the gown.
I finally finished at 5:30 with everything done and ready to go. Plus, I lost 12.2 pounds!!!
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