Pre-op interview

I got a surprise today... a call from the pre-op nurse. He said, we had a 10:30 appointment, but I have time right now, can you do it? I was like.... UM... I'm not on Oahu...... I'm not sure why I would have an appt today? I'll be in town on Thursday for Pre-op.. He says, no, no, no... I do it over the phone! YAY!! How fun to hear everything that's going to happen, and get a bunch of questions answered and stuff. I was so happy. So here's the highlights - my doctor does not do a night in the ICU, unless there are complications or perhaps if she were to switch to an open procedure. I will have: IV Catheter NG tube ( through the nose - depressurizes the stomach) ET tube (intubation) SCD's - (compression devices on the legs) Possibly an ART line - which is inserted in the neck. He told me exactly what to expect from the moment I arrive and check in, until I go to my room, step by step.. it was wonderful!! He answered some med questions I had, and gave me all the information I needed. So fun! Later, I called my surgeon's nurse and asked her about weight stuff, I will be canceled if I gaine one pound, and I was really nervous, cause we're getting near my time of the month and I was worried that what if I gain a few pounds in water retention.. I was 315 at initial consult, 309 at our last meeting, and 305.5 today. AND... I've still got two more days before I weigh in with her! YAY! So, her nurse told me she believes that I just cannot gain one pound over our consult weight. If that's the case, I'm in good shape. She said she'd call if it wasn't the case. YIPPEE!! I'm having surgery on FRIDAY!! Wish me luck, I'm so excited, and I can't wait to join everyone who has gone before on the loosers bench. TinK