Got A Date!!!!

Joanne P.
on 10/8/08 12:46 pm - Provincetown, MA

I JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT MY SURGERY
HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10th !!!

Here's what my life will be like in the weeks to come:

10/13 - Sleep apnea study
10/16 - Seminar at the hospital (re: eating in the weeks following surgery)
10/21 - Back to the hospital for appointments with the:

             ... nurse to review my hospital care, health care proxy, & "Patient's Bill of Rights"
             ... anesthesiologist to go over any questions or concerns
             ... resident internist for a check-up, and to take my general medical history

That evening I attend the last of the required 3 educational seminars.

10/29 - Gallbladder ultra-sound & surgical pre-testing
11/10 - SURGERY

MEANWHILE...

We are moving on NOVEMBER 1st and still have to pack, etc.!!

I am requesting a private room so that Cynthia will be able to stay over at the hospital with me, since it's over 2 hours away from Provincetown. My sister is planning to come out for a few days to help us. I am still taking it all in -- it seems like a dream. Everything has gone so smoothly during this process, and I'm so grateful.

rockysmom
on 10/8/08 10:19 pm - Dartmouth, MA

RNY on 04/01/08

It's actually a pretty good thing that you'll be so busy -- you won't have much time to get anxious about it! (I worried a lot, especially the week before). I wish you the best on your journey!
Anne-Marie

Joanne P.
on 10/9/08 2:21 am - Provincetown, MA

RNY on 11/10/08

I think you're probably right about keeping busy! Thank you for your good wishes.

Just Brooke
on 10/8/08 10:19 pm

Woohoo, sounds great!! You'll do great :)

Lynski
on 10/9/08 1:37 am - Central, MA

RNY on 11/17/08

Congratulations, Joanne!!

This is me on my way to Tahiti!!

Sue M.
on 10/9/08 2:11 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

Congrats!! I will be right behind you with Dr. Gazmuri on the 12th!

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash

Joanne P.
on 10/9/08 2:24 am - Provincetown, MA

RNY on 11/10/08

WOW - just two days apart! Are you planning on attending any of the seminars? Would be nice to meet you...

Sue M.
on 10/9/08 2:42 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

i'm going to the november 6th blended food class and the october 21st community support group meeting. I don't have the dates for all my other appointments.... i'm jealous that you do!! :)

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash