I'm on my way!..............or am I?
Had all my pre-tests, doctor consults, pre-admission testing was this past Tuesday, insurance has been approved, date has been set, then...........
I heard from Amy (NP) at Dr. Sax's office today that pre-admission is requiring an echocardiogram to be done before surgery. ugh!! Not that having an echo is anything hard to do, I've had several before... but I thought I was all set! Now I have to squeeze in one more test, requiaring another 1/2 day off work before surgery. Next week is going to be such a blur here at work anyway, trying to get all the loose ends tied up for my group (I'm an executive assistant and support a group of 14 people) before I go out. I know they'll survive without me... it's just the "nurturer" in me to try to make their lives more simple in my absence.
Feeling a little frustrated, when I should be feeling elated.............
I heard from Amy (NP) at Dr. Sax's office today that pre-admission is requiring an echocardiogram to be done before surgery. ugh!! Not that having an echo is anything hard to do, I've had several before... but I thought I was all set! Now I have to squeeze in one more test, requiaring another 1/2 day off work before surgery. Next week is going to be such a blur here at work anyway, trying to get all the loose ends tied up for my group (I'm an executive assistant and support a group of 14 people) before I go out. I know they'll survive without me... it's just the "nurturer" in me to try to make their lives more simple in my absence.
Feeling a little frustrated, when I should be feeling elated.............
"You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be." ~ David Viscott 
I totally agree........ I just thought I was done, ya know? Not only that... I just got a call back from Dr. Sax's office, and this is actually going to require 2 visits. One on Tues for the echo, and one on Wed to meet with the cardiologist. I'm not complaining, really........... just "venting" some of the anxiety of the last 10 days pre-op.
Thank you for caring.
Thank you for caring.
"You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be." ~ David Viscott
After all..............I'm online here aren't I??? 
Aww Vicky, sorry to hear that they are requiring one more test, but at least they are not moving your surgery date at this point! I had my testing today, and they required chest xray, EKG and bloodwork. Plus they are putting a call in to my cardiologist. I agree with Laura, better safe than sorry. Let em get the testing done on the front end. Your co-workers will get to see how much they need you while you're gone. Gotta love that job security.
Cara
When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman
I know......... that's what I'm afraid of ultimately. Having to push out my surgery date. All things happen for a reason, and better to be safe than sorry. He really did do alot of testing before hand, I'm happy to say.
"You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be." ~ David Viscott
I so understand the frustration, esp the time out of work part. I ended up getting a job offer right when I got my approval for surgery. I was thrilled at both, but had to explain that I would need a bunch of time out for tests, etc and recovery. They were very glad I was so upfront and passed on me for then, but told me as soon as I was ready- they would hire me.
Just think- if life didn;t throw us all these speed bumps- we wouldn't be half of the person we are today
Just think- if life didn;t throw us all these speed bumps- we wouldn't be half of the person we are today
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