Since I needed a Pre-OP pulmo/CF visit to clear me for surgery i called the UW and when the nurse called me back she was like "OHHH Becca you have been complaining of this pain for soo long isn't it wonderful we have finally figured out whats going on (WHAT....WE....really.... where have u been in this "we") and then they would only allow me to see the one doctor I absolutely HATE....so I called the pulmo doctor that I have seen once before and he agreed to see me for all the Pre-OP pulmo testing
I had that appointment and ROCKED my PFTS and my doc told me that if I die on the table it wont be because of my CF (thanks....I guess)
12-2-09
I had my pre-op appt today with the doctor doing the surgery and they are pretty sure they are going to be able to do this laparoscopically (but there is no gaurantee and I guess it is a legal thing that they have to advise me of procedurial changes) They told me that I have to stop eating 8hrs before surgery and can drink clear liquids up until 3 hrs before (does VODKA and rum count...cuz I can see through them? )
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Glad that clinic appointment went well!! I think that they are difficult when you want (or don't want) a specific doctor, but once you get it in their heads that you are not seeing him or her, they get on board and things get better. I know that it has for us. So I hope that it does for you too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the surgery!
Lisa