We got up and got B to Sandy and Avy at 6:30, in the dark, without a hitch. I think just leaving her in her jammies made it work out. Plus Sandy and Brad were there to greet B, and she loves them, so it all was well.
We got to Worcester a little early and it was a madhouse in the pre-op testing area. The nurse told us that people where trying to get procedures done before the end the calendar year for insurance, whatever, it was crazy. We waited and I got a test, we waited some more, and I got another test and blood drawn. Then we waited for about 45 minutes to talk to the anesthesiologist- we'll all him Dr. Smooth. He was calm and reassuring and made me feel sure that the pain is going to managed just right. A very nice feeling.
I am going to have an epidural catheter in my spine for a few days. They put it before the surgery while I am still awake. Dr. Smooth assured me that they are pain management specialists and the epidural will not be anything like the spinal tap I had in the emergency room in NYC about 20 years ago. I think the guy who did it used his boot to get it in between my vertebrae.
SO I am officially cleared for surgery. Now I have to gather all the drugs and special soaps for my trip to Worcester the night before. I am ready to delve into this life saving surgery. I am also looking forward to not having pain all the time where the primary tumor is. It will be a huge relief to have it out and the rest of the gunk they get too. Here's to getting the gunk out!
Here's to getting the gunk out. What a great visualization! We'll work on that for you. L-S
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad yesterday morning worked for Bennett and you all. I can picture Sandy and Brad greeting Bennett at their doorway; it's a good sight!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear about how proficient those anesthesiologists are, too (I like that, "suave"). Together with your extremely proficient surgeon, you will be in very good hands.
You are very bold! And you have a universe of pure and clean life-intelligent energy surrounding you and supporting you and infusing you, every minute.
Out with the old, bad stuff!
Lots of love,
Ruth