Changed Date to 8/2- TERRIFIED & EXCITED

Ok got the call that the surgeon needed to change my date and at first they tried to move it forward and I screamed FOWL. So they moved it to Aug 2nd- 9 days earlier. I had to scarambled to get my pre op done yesterday ( see next paragraph ) and I am worried I never got the chance to do my full liquid diet before surgery will this complicate things? They did all of the pre op and I am a nurse so I got all of my copies of things. Had my unit doctor check it out and I am wonderfuly healthy. Got a call today saying that my EKG says I had a heart attack and needed clearance- BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I work in critical care and it was perfect and my doctor said so as well. My surgery is possibiliy cancelled pending me to do another EKG- has anyone had this before? I am already to start my life for this to happen and be put off I am so angry that one person cant read tests right and it can cause so much trouble. I need support and wandered if this has happened to anyone else? Why am I so scared that it is moved up and then angry cause it could be cancelled? rofl

Hi Tanya, I have the same date, and I hope they don't change it on me. I think we need the comfort of knowing when things will happen. Take care! Cam

So sorry they pulled one switcheroo, and now maybe two. Mine was delayed by 2 weeks, but I figured what can I do--(it was due to Doctor injury!) But date confusion once you're all geared up, it takes a real mental shift and getting used to. I can understand your feelings. Don't get down on yourself for having them. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be on full liquids the final week, after seeing it mentioned here on others' posts...I started to panic that I wasn't well-informed...but I doublechecked and my doctor's group only requires ALL-liquids for about 36 hrs prior to admission. I think the duration must be a matter of personal preference on the part of our surgeons or maybe a medical group requirement. Hang in there. Here's hoping you'll get beyond all their futzing around before too long, Ramona Lisa (near San Diego)

Thanks Ramona, I read this this am and it made me smile and I needed that more than anything. They are open at 9am and I am sitting here with pins and needles. I have gone over a million answers and reasons for them to hang on to my date and not cancel me. It is strange cause I cant seem to focus on "Oh m I am going to have surgery in 2 days" since I just dont want to let myself down. But yesterday I did go to a Def Leppard and journey concert and it was a blast!!!! Brought back all of my80's hair rocker days again. I got all of my vitamins and a few protein drinks to try out and I cleaned up my room. I will wait to pac****il I know for sure. I also have to work 7p-7a tonight so that will make time go by faster as well. How is your day going???????I hope it is well and full of laughter lol

Hey again Tanya, So funny...you say I made YOU smile, and now you made ME smile. I am so diggin' this board. I was pretty isolated and now Voila, I feel connected. Thanks so much. ANd you cracked me up when you mentioned the Journey Concert--Oh how we all pined for Stev Perry, eh? By the way, I didn't want my whole name searchable on the internet and there's always so many Lisa's...I just called myself "Ramona" Lisa because that's where I just moved to from San Diego. Have to admit its been kinda fun getting all these nice letters starting Dear Ramona! Ha! I think I'm already starting to bond with the new me! Funny thing though--there's a pizza place down the road and I just realized -their- name is "Ra-Mona-Lisa's!" Don't think I'll be staring at their celeb Davinci portrait menu again soon, though. Know I'm thinking of you and your campaign not to cancel. Either way I know it'll be a triumph in the end. Keep up the writing and the laughing. Its much appreciated. Lisa a.k.a. "Ramona-Lisa" coming to you live from the cowpoke town of Ramona, CA (I'm So glad I got the chance to use that horse! ) P.S. -- its always Yuks-a-plenty around these parts. I live in a pretty goofy household, having moved in with my retired folks, and I'm readying my Mom as my big recovery support person.