Well! The endoscopy was very easy! Everyone was so nice and reassuring. I told them I was nervous and they really helped me relax and it was over in no time at all. The whole tube down my throat thing really freaked me out but, I didn't even know they did It! Preoperative testing was on Monday and that went well. Chest x-ray, EKG, blood work, and talked to the anesthesia person. They asked lots of questions about my general health and looked through
in my mouth. Told me about not eating or drinking after midnight and which medo to take in the morning. Today I had my final Dr appointment before the surgery with my PCP to clear me for the surgery. Dr. Patel told me my chest x-ray showed some cloudin essence and that they recommend that I get a CAT scan of my lungs. She also said it is most likely due to my size. (Gee thanks) I told her I have no problems with breathing or wheezing but I will get the CAT scan for everyone's piece of mind.
I am so glad I found this website! I have gotten a lot of good info and encouragement from it. Thank you to all who posted a reply to my last blog post.
I start my Preoperative diet tomorrow. I did a trial run today and I did fine. Shake for bfkst, proteine bar snack, shake for lunch, protein bar for snack, fresh turkey salad from Valenti for dinner. Honey mustard drug & croutons. Sugar free pudding with unflavored protein powder mixed in for bedtime snack. I am not sure of the reason behind the Preoperative diet. Is it to lose weight, get used to eating small, get used to just drinking shakes, or truly to shrink the liver? Oh well, I will play by the rules.I plan on doing everything they tell me to the Letter! I really want to be Successful!
Love and best wishes to all who read this.