Journey to Surgery Has Begun!

I attended the surgical seminar on October 26.

I had an appointment with the nurse and Internist on November 3. Fun stuff - weighing, measuring, photo op (ick). Then the doctor and I went over my medical history and he did a minor exam (listened to me breathe, checked the eyes and ears and felt for the liver, etc.)

Because I've been taking Naproxen for my knee pain and at times Ibuprofen for PMS symptoms, I need to get an Endoscopy done. That appointment is scheduled for November 17. I'm a little nervous as I've never had one done before. A few people have told me it's no big deal. I hope they're right.

Yesterday, I got my pre-surgical blood work done. I had to give 11 vials or so. That wasn't much fun. After about the 8th vial, I started to feel a little funny, but not bad. The blood flow started to slow a little, but then it picked back up when I pleaded "please don't stop!" :)

I have an appointment with the surgeon and the behaviorist on November 25. At this point, I've pretty much decided on the Duodenal Switch.

Oh and you know what? I had no idea that so many people do vlogs on You Tube. I searched Duodenal Switch and came across quite of few...so I've been watching/listening to some video diaries. So far, everyone that I've come across has had great success with the surgery and are very happy with their decisions.

I'm on my way.