Question:
I'M GETTING NERVOUS

WELL I'M 2 DAYS AWAY FROM MY PRE-OP APPT AND I'M GETTING NERVOUS SINCE I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT. mY FRIEND sHARIESA AND MYSELF ARE DOING THIS TOGETHER AND OUR PRE-OP APPTS ARE THE SAME DAY NOV 2ND. WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT TO HAPPEN? PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN TRY AND RELAX......THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELPFUL HINTS OR COMMENTS.....    — Denise K. (posted on October 31, 2000)

October 31, 2000
I am assuming you are already approved ? If so then pre-op appointments, consist of Blood Work, last minute information, you may even speak with the person that will put you to sleep...It is just the final preparations. Everybody gets nervous it is normal Best of luck to you.
   — Tamaria W.

October 31, 2000
Hi. My pre-op appointment consisted of filling out some paperwork, giving 6 viles of blood, an EKG and a chest x-ray. Then we went to The Olive Garden and "pigged out" for the last time! I really wasn't nervous because my parents were with me and I could see how shaken my dad was about it all. I felt I had to be the strong one...for putting him through it. I had my surgery 5 days later and although it was about as painful as I can imagine...I have been on "cloud 9" every since! Good luck! Must be wonderful having someone to go through this with.
   — Tracey D.

November 1, 2000
My pre-op visit consisted of talking to anasthesia, bloodwork, urine sample, weigh in, ekg, instructions for surgery, etc. Think of it as a time to answer and ask any questions you may have. It is not as bad as it seems. Good luck. Janice
   — Jan M.