Today was my endoscope. I had just got back from Atlantic City late last night. Had to be at the hospital at 11am this morning. I was scheduled for the scope at 1pm. I get into the room around 11:30am. My husband had to work so my dad took me. We are sitting in the room, a nurse started an IV. Another nurse came in to ask if I had my EKG. I told her yes, with the other pre-op testing. Since I had gotten it done at another hospital it was no where to be found. The nurse was calling the surgeon, PCP, and location where I got the test and no EKG. She brings in the machine to have me get another one... I told her my insurance was billed and I would have to pay for it. She ended up calling the hospital and low and behold she found the EKG. Then it took an hour for them to fax it. I was getting soooooo frustrated.
Then another nurse kept coming in asking if certain dr. were in yet... all I kept saying was nope! The surgeon came in talked a few minutes and he said he was ready, he was waiting for the Anesthesiologist. Still waiting!! I wanted the entire episode of The Young and the Restless!!! lol Finally, the Anesthesiologist came in. She asked where my urine screen was. I said I did not know I had to do one. She said well you may be pregnant! With my dad sitting there I was so embarrassed! lol I said I know for sure I am not. She then said how?! I told her because I have not had sex. She said it did not matter! LOL At this point I am thinking this bitch is crazy and she is hitting the meds! I was thinking to myself 'I am not the Virgin Mary'! So, back into he bathroom I go to piss in a cup! They had to run it to the lab, they could not do the quick stick test because of a state audit. So, half an hour later... NEGATIVE! I got in an "I TOLD YOU SO"! The procedure was 5 minutes. The dr. said everything looked great. He approved me for surgery. Said he would call in a week withthe results if I have reflux.
Monday is my 5th PCP appointment. I am in the home stretch!!! I am so excited it is hard to find words. I read everyones storys, look at pictures, and posts and I am so inspired by all. I am not wait until I am on the bench!!!!!!
Till next time.....
