Pre-op Stuff

Ok, so this morning I got up at 3:30am, after only sleeping 3 hours so that I could get my pre-op out of the way.  Loaded up my little family at 4:30am and we were on our way.  Checked into the hospital at 9am.  From there I was sent in to complete pre-op registration, get labs done and give a urine sample.  I was then taken to complete a mini pulmonary and get an EKG.  I was also supposed to complete a 2nd blood draw to measure the oxygen levels in my blood, but after digging around in the artery vein about 7 different time, she gave up.  I then went to have my stomach ultrasound done, then up to have a chest x-ray and an upper GI.  Let me just tell you, that was the worst part.  You have to swallow a shot of this super fizzy stuff that tastes like salty acid.  Then you have to drink a cup of barium.  Let me tell you, if you haven't ever had to drink this crap, consider yourself lucky!  It literally tasted like blended chalk with a slight berry after-taste, it is also super thick like a milkshake and difficult to drink through a straw because it is so thick.  The best part?  They give it to you luke warm-sooo yummy!  GAG!  Nothing like luke warm chalky sludge on an empty stomach to make your day complete!  The good news?  I am through with everything and the next step is surgery.  I cannot believe how close it is!  I will now be on a liquid diet until Tuesday.  I can have all clear liquids, protien shakes and all the jello I can stand.....I am so lucky I only have to do this for a week as they require you typically to be on the liquid diet for 2 weeks pre-op-I think I would not be fun to be around after 2 weeks of that!  I am so excited that things will be done soon.  I am looking forward to my new life and cannot wait for it to begin!