Getting Closer!

I finished the psych eval last week and did the barium swallow. The psychologist is very interested in this field and is collecting data for a publication she's working on, so it was all very interesting. She's totally plugged in with the surgical team and knew SO MUCH about the surgery, nutrition, etc. I was really happy to have met her and am looking forward to her involvement in my care. The barium swallow was truly ghastly, but they had a fancy new GE imaging machine and the doc was able to place the screen where both he and I could see it - it was FASCINATING! I do hope I don't have to do that again any time soon - total gag reflex - but it was really interesting. I just have the meeting with the nutritionist and my pre-op clearance appointment to finish and then I'll be good to go. Still scared about the liquids-only pre-op week, but I'll get through it. I ordered a bunch of protein and the Unjury arrived today. I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes! Keep the faith everyone and have a WONDERFUL DAY!! best, Stephanie

Sounds like you are on your way..... won't be long now.... Good Luck with the rest of your appointments. Shawn M.

WOOHOO!!! I did that barium swallow, totally not fun!!!! If I can do the pre-op liquids, I KNOW you can... I will encourage you all the way!!!!! Have a FABULOUS week Stephanie.

Thanks guys! It IS, INDEED, going to be a FABULOUS week! So much to learn, so much to do... And today's my B-DAY (sorry to toot my own horn) but it puts me in a great mood. By the way - the Unjury non-flavored in a cup of coffee with fat-free creamer is pretty doggone yummy. I can definitely get my mind around that concoction. Thanks for the encouragement!! Stephanie