3 Months Into my Presurgery Requirements

Sep 18, 2015

I'm on my way toward surgery!  My insurance requires 6 months of dietician appts before surgery.   I've been seeing so many doctors I just don't know what...

Had my initial surgery consult with Dr. Hallowell on 7/14/15.  They require an EKG, pulmonary function test, and psychological evaluation.  Psych eval is Nov. 7th - all other requirements are done.

Saw my PCP to get started with first nutritional appt. on 7/15.   She referred me to a dietician.

Saw the dietician in August and September.

I have a routine screening colonoscopy scheduled for October 1st.  Must start low fiber diet a week before procedure and drink that horrid stuff the night before.  UGH!  But, I chose to do this in order to be sure that everything is in good shape before surgery.  I hope I don't regret it!

I have my daughter signed up to go to the family nutrition center program.  I'll go with her, so that we can sort of be on the same page before surgery.  She's only 12, but it will be beneficial for her to get some support in healthy eating too.

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