Long But Exciting Day Yesterday !Warning ...LONG !

Hi all, Just popping in to share my experience with some of my pre-op testing I had yesterday. I had three appt's. The first was the Endocronologist. He made me feel very comfortable and just asked me alot of medical history questions. Then he gave me a throrough exam . He did not find any reason not to give me clearence for surgery . Yeah !!!! Then I had a lil time to kill before the next appt. so I went to the mall and did some X-MAS shopping . Next stop was the Gastronologist. I was not as comfy with this doctor as I would have liked to have been ! I have to say he is very thorough though ! He first asked alot of medical history then went over the results of my colonoscopy that I had done by my Gastro. DR. a year and a half ago and told me that I would have to get another before surgery !! I had already discussed this with my surgeon and he said I would not have to get any before surgery seeing how I just had one done not that long ago and as long as I was not having any problems with my bowel's . The reason I had the colonoscopy was I had severe diarreha and had it for a long time . Well they found just inflammation of my bowel and treated it and I have had no problems what so ever since! Well, maybe if I eat something that does not agree with me or something . So I explained this to him (gastronologist) but he insisted that I have another done anyway ! I do not feel that this is nessecary ! I am very upset about this ! Everyone that has had a colonoscopy knows that the prep for these things is not a pleasant experience and that is putting it mildly ! I got so sick with my prep as well as raw sore down there from wiping so much ! Too much info ...I know ! Sorry ! I just dont feel that I should be put through it again if I am no longer experiencing any problems . My gastro. doc told me that what they found was totally treatable and cureable and she was right ! So nay ways I am going to call my surgeons office and talk with my surgeon about it before getting this done ! Wish me luck !!! He also said I have to get a endoscope which I am in total agreement on this with him. I have Gerd and still have symptoms . So I will be getting that done in January. Last stop the Nutristionist . I felt very comfy and we discussed all my eating habits now and she told me all the changes I would be required to make after the surgery as well as before with being on the Medifast and all. She showed me all the foods I would be able to eat starting from the very first day after surgery to 10 weeks out . She told me how I would have to eat (slowly) what to expect when I eat too much and what to look for if I would have a blockage or something. She told me to focus on Protien first for the rest of my life . We went over the supplements (vitimans) that I would have to take for life and the ones that I might possibly have to take if I would to run into any low counts. After all was discussed she asked me if I was ready . I said YES !!!!!! She asked if it was doable ? I said ... YES !!!!! So that is about it for my day yesterday . I was so exhausted when I got home as I live an hour away from where all my appt's. are scheduled . I am glad it is over though. Now , next week on Friday I go for , upper GI,chest ex-ray ,EKG, Ultrasound and pulmonary lab work .That is it for the month of December ! Yeah! I just wanted to share with everyone and even vent a little about that damn colonoscopy ! Thanks for listening ! Hope everyone has a great weekend ! and Carol

Carol, Hun I am hoping you do not need to have that done again, if your surgeon does not want it then you should be ok. Maybe your surgeon can call the Gastro Dr or even tell the Gastro that the surgeon will do it and get your clearance letter. It will work out ok hun, you hang in there.....Get the last tests done for Dec and enjoy your holidays.... You are another step closer to the BIG change in your life. I remember as I moved forward with my appts it was such an awesome feeling... Debra P

Deb, Thanks for the encouraging words. I hope you enjoy the holiday's as well. You are roght , Deb......................................................................... It is an amazing feeling to be moving forward in this journey ! I have to say that even though I might have to get that colonoscopy again , I am damn happy to be moving forward and getting closer to my surgery date ! Take Care nad Thanks again ! and Carol

Hi Carol! I am so happy to hear everything is moving along with you regarding the surgery process! It is so exciting. I remember being so happy to go and do all of those tests b/c I knew it was one step closer! The only test I really didnt like was the stress test. Being the fattie I was I felt like I was going to die while I was doing that. Oh well you have to do what you have to do. Because I did the stress test (at this point) over a year ago I have to redo it before my revision surgery in Jan. That is going to really stink, but I am curious to see how I feel during it. Anyway, I know how much colonscopies stink(no pen intended). The prep before that test is a complete nightmare and its worse than the prep for abdominal surgery. I know how your butt gets so sore and you just want to die. At least w/surgery you just drink one bottle but w/the colonscopy you drink like three fleets over two day period and take laxatives, ew. I am getting chills just thinking about it. The other GI doctor I used to see through the surgeon wanted to do one of my b/c of all of my poopy problems but I am in no mood for that. His office and himself would call and leave on my machine telling me to schedule an appt. and I was just erase the message like it didnt exist. Hee-Hee. I know I'm bad. The surgeon told me last week that GI doctor was asking about me b/c I havent seen him in awhile. Its not like I care about having a tube suck up my behind is all about being on the toliet for two days non-stop and the cramping. So if it makes you feel any better you are not the only one hiding from that test! Take care and let me know how the other tests go, ok? Tavia

Tavia, Thank You so much for the support that you continually give to me ! I know that after all you have been through a colonoscopy is pretty much nothing ! Ayyy ? But you do know exactly what it means to prep for it ! Yes, I do feel like I want to die while sitting there on the AND CRYING B/C MY BUTT IS SO SORE IT IS BLEEDING AND MY STOMACH IS WHIRLING OUT OF CONTROL ! It is an experience I could live without ! That is for sure ! That is so funny how you kept erasing all the messages they left for you ! I wish I could erase that appt. I had with that Gastro. doc , let me tell you ! Oh yea, ya know what type of physicals they give .... don't you ? You know the two finger deal ! I forgot to mention I got that too ! I do not want to see him again ! God....I hope I don't have to ! Anyway's , Thanks again sweetie ! Take Care.......... and Carol