11 Days and Counting....
Well I have finished all of my PATs (Pre-Admission Testing), UHC has approved surgery, and I have placed on a low dose of Blood pressure medication (ATENOLOL 12.5 MG TAB) to prevent a heart attac****urring on the table. I have met so many nice people along my journey, and I have developed friendships with my surgeon's team, my PCP, and my cardiologist (Dr. Kelly specializes in women's heart health). After saying all of this, I am scheduled for surgery 10/25 (in less than 11 days)! I feel this has been a long road, and at some points felt it has dragged. I am at the stage where I am both nervous and anxious all at the same time. I just want S-Day to come tomorrow and begin the healing process. Did anyone also feel this way?
Anxiously yours,
Rebecca 
Hi Rebecca,
Like Stefanie, I am right there also. I am scheduled for surgery on 10/26 so we are right on top of each other in scheduling. I am going to see Dr. Guske tonite to have my last pre-surgical consultation. I am crawling out of my skin. I still have the fear that something will happen that will cancel my surgery. Then I am also worried about how I will handle stuff like the time after surgery in the hospital. I did live through the Upper GI that I was sooooo worried about. It was yucky and I hope I don't have to do it again, but I did it. And then, I can't wait to get some time off from work.
I think it is natural to be a mixture of emotions at a time like this. You are leaving the old and familiar and hopefully heading towards new and beautiful. No, I think you are as normal as anybody else. And like you, it seemed to drag and now I am jetting around trying to take care of stuff before surgery. You will be just fine. Take a deep breath and relax. You have all the support and friends you need right here.
Just think how much fun it will be to buy new smaller clothes! OOOOOO! I can't wait.
Good luck and relax, 
Mary
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