Pre-Op Testing Done

Yesterday I went to the hospital to complete all of my pre-op testing.  I have an upper GI, chest X-ray, had to give about 12 vials of blood, an EKG, and then see the Dietitian for my second of three insurance company requirement visits.  Mix that in with my wife Maribeth's MRI on her shoulder and you have a full morning.  I got a call from the bariatric nurse yesterday afternoon and got the following results:  chest X-ray was good, EKG showed no heart problems, and I have a little bit of reflux.  Already knew that about the reflux.  The surgeon's PA wants me to take Prevacid, once a day.  And wouldn't you know it, last night I had a reflux attack.

Good news is, I lost three more pounds.  This brings me to eight pounds down of the 17 the doctor wants me to lose prior to surgery.  All I have left is the third NUT visit which will be on March 24 and that will be it.  Off to the insurance we go.  Can't wait.

Thats wondeful Cowboy! 3 more pounds down is nothing to sneeze at....good that you are moving along with your process too.

Are these tests typical for pre-op?

Bonjour mon frére (hello my brother) This is great news and I am getting excited for you!

Thank you Faith.  I am getting excited as well.  I wish I could fast forward to surgery day

Congrats Cowboy! I'm rootin' for ya.........      

  OK, but how is it that I've been jumping through hoops since last September, and you'll still probably beat me to the OR?

   Anyway, I'll race you to the first 50lb loss, how's that? C'ya!