I got a tentative date of Nov. 15th (on my 40th b-day) for my surgery!

I spoke with Lois today...I need to be off a medication for 4 weeks prior to my surgery...so we set the date for Nov. 15th....so I can figure out when to stop my medication....Also, I'm a dept. head where I work...I need to give appropriate notice, make some plans and get caught up. Lois will be working on submitting it to my insurance soon...and then booking it with the hospital.But because those 2 steps aren't done yet, I hesitate to say the date it definite...but... I think it will be fine. How soon will I need to go to the pre-surgery class? Will Lois call me to set that up or do I have to call and set that up? I'm really excited...and honestly...really nervous too!! Is that normal? Anyway...just wanted to share!

Congratulations Carolyn..you are on your way. Lois will tell you when to call the hospital for your pre op meeting. Its normal to be nervous..its a big step..but you are ready! Blessings Joanie

Thank you Joanie!!!! I know I'm doing the right thing for myself. So when I get nervous...I just need to remember that!

Congrats! Mine is two days later, we will on the road to recovery at the same time! This so great isn't it?

Wow...that's neat! We'll be there at the same time!!!!!!!!! That is great! Maybe we will be in the same pre op class!

Carolyn, We don't have the same doctor, I have Dr. Bell, so I will be at Yale New Haven, but we will still be going through all the same kind of post op stuff with eating etc.

Hi Carolyn, Congrats on your tentative date!!!! It will be here before you know. It is very normal to feel all mixed emotion feelings. Mine is ten more days to go!! Take care of yourself and don't get any colds before your surgery date!! Take care, Kathy K

Thank you Kathy! How are you feeling? Have you been to the pre op class? What was that like? Did you/do you have to go through any pre op testing( lab work,meet with the anestesiologist etc.) at the hospital(the kind you have for other surgeries about 1 week before the surgery?) I'm excited for you! I'll be praying for you! Big hugs! Carrie (Carolyn)

Hi Carolyn Yes, I went through pre op testing (just blood work and EKG) at Essex , ct . There are three places you can go for pre - op testing are Essex, Middletown and Marlborugh. Lois will send you information through mail soon. I will go to see private with all nurses who will work with me while I am at hosptial then later go to pre op class on Oct 13th with my husband. Hugs Kathy K

Carrie Nov. 15 is the day I will return to work from my recovery ! SMILE! Kathy K