May Surgery Date

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Hi! I've only posted here once but I read the postings about once a

week through my email. When I was reading it today I noticed that

there is someone named Cherivard (sp) from Bakersfield and also has

a May surgery date. I tried to email you Cheri but it came back as

undeliverable. Anyway, suffice it to say I was excited to see

another Bakersfield person scheduled for surgery in May.

Although I have a surgery date, I've yet to have all of my testing

done. The only Doctor appt I've had is with sleep and lung

specialist to rule out sleep apnea. My appt with the internist is

next week and the abdominal ultrasound and upper GI is scheduled for

the following week. Has anyone else had the experience of being

scheduled for surgery before the tests were done?

I've already scheduled the time off since I have my surgery date.

I'm excited, nervous and scared, but also concerned that something

will come up in my testing that will prevent me from having the

surgery.

I should also mention that I have panic and anxiety disorder but my

doctor didn't think that would be a problem. I'm just wondering if

the psych will feel the same. Does/Has anyone else out there

had/have anxiety/panic disorder and if so how did it play into your

surgery?

I just have one other question. Are there any other Bakersfield

people out there who have had the surgery done (or are scheduled to

have it done) in Bakersfield?

I'm typing this fast so please forgive the typos.

I'd appreciate any and all imput. Thanks!