Manometry

That sucked. Soooo completely sucked! I was scheduled for a Manometry at 10:15, I had the impression it wasn't too bad of a procedure, they would put a small tube up my nose and down my through, then have me take sips of water. They have you fast first, and they numb your nose with a spray to help with the comfort.

First off its good they had me fast, because I have one hell of a gag reflex. I have no problem with my nose being messed with, but once the tube hit my throat, my body said 'NO way!'. I threw up the little bit of water they had me swallow. The pushed it down the rest of the way quickly to get it over with. At this point its suppose to become less noticeable. Nope, not for me. My eyes watered, my nose watered, and tears ran down my face the entire time the tube was in. I tried sooo very hard to do everything they asked, but my body fought me like mad the entire time. Worst medical experience ever.

Consultation appointment with Bariatric Surgeon

So, though Dr. Beingesser recommended Dr. Swartz, and I do trust her opinion, I decided to go with Dr. Higa. Kim has been super with providing information and suggestions. Higa recommended the vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG or 'sleeve) over Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. I really had gone into this thinking I would just do the Roux-en-Y like my sister did, but I trust Higa, and this procedure can be converted later if I do not have the desired results long term. He was uncertain of the ovarian cyst removal at the same time, and so added imaging of that to my list of pre-op appointments:

• Nutrition Class
• Psychological Evaluation
• Blood Labs
• Manometry
• Upper Endoscopy
• Ovarian Cyst Imaging

I am happy with my decision, we will see where this takes me next...

Surgery Ahead

I had an appointment with Dr. Beingesser, who informed me that my huge ovarian cyst should really be removed. She suggested surgery in February. She also mentioned that if I was thinking of bariatric surgery, I might be able to have both done at the same time. This sounded like a prime opportunity, like the universe was saying 'Now is the time Morgan - you have to have surgery anyways, lets get this done!' And so I left her office with a surgery date in February set and a referral to Dr. Swartz for bariatric surgery. 

Thus begins my journey.