Update! Update!

I just wanted to bring you all up to date. As of today, I have completed my thyroid blood work and pre-surgery tests for my EGD which is scheduled for this coming Monday. Dr. Gibeily will do my EGD. He works closely with Dr. Cantor and he told me that he will be assisting Dr. Cantor during my GBS. I met with him today at my pre-op exam. He explained the entire procedure to me and let me know what I can expect before, during and after the surgery. He told me not to eat or drink anything after 12 midnight on Sunday. He also informed me that I will not be fully 'under.' I need to be partially awake because of the gagging reflex I may experience. I need to be able to swallow to avoid aspirating any digestive fluids. (It could lead to pneumonia.) Dr. Gibeily was very reassuring. But I told him that I have no fear. I am so ready to get started. Please keep me and my doctors lifted in prayer that all will go smoothly next Monday. Agape, Cara (coG627 B)

Hi Cara! You and your doctors will be in my prayers. It sounds like you have a good doctor - it is really nice when they explain everything - for me it helps knowing. You are well on your way to better health! Love ya! God Bless, Lynda Phil. 4:8

Thank you Lynda. I plan to update my profile more frequently as I get closer to a date. Cara (coG627 B)

Your in my prayers and keep us posted. God Bless You cara. Rosie~

Hi Cara. I just finished reading your profile. You are on your way! I pray that your EGD will go smoothly on Monday and that the results will be very normal. Just think! This will be your last Thanksgiving at your present weight! Next year you will be a whole new person! God bless and keep you as you continue on your journey towards good health. Peg

Cara, It is sooo good to see you again!!!! I have missed you!!! How is your husband doing? Praise God that things are falling into place for your surgery. Thank You, Jesus! I will lift you up that everything will continue to be guided by the Precious Hand of the Lord!!!! Keep us informed! God bless!!! Cindy

CONGRATULATIONS CARA!! Praying all goes swiftly! Blessings~ Becky

Cara, It certainly is a small world!! I was reading your post and thought, "Why do I remember reading this already?" We are in the same Yahoo! Group!!! God Bless, Dawn