Surgery

     Well here I am on the other side, post surgery. Basically a few rough days but starting to feel functional after only 3 days. And here is how it all went down and what to expect from this surgery.

     We arrived at the hospital at 7:00. Surgery was scheduled for 9. Lots of prep stuff. The first thing that they did was take a urine sample to test for pregnancy. Well I have been through menopause so of course that was negative.

     Then on to the pre-op room to get ready for surgery. The anesthesia nurse was able to get the Cather in right away. He used a small needle usually reserved for children. It worked nice.

     Very professional. and experienced staff. Dia did my blood and got it on the first try. Maybe my veins aren't that bad. Maybe I just need skilled people to do it.

     Next they went through tons of questions, current meds, address, phone number,...

     They gave me as wipe for my belly. Just killing more germs.

     They put me under a special blanket. They like people to be nice and warm before surgery. Not sure the reason for that but I liked it a lot.
 
     Talked to the doctor about the procedure. He needed me to fully articulate what I was having done. Yet another layer of protection.

     I reminded him about the anti clotting drugs and the prednisone to follow surgery.

     Then Dave, the anesthesia nurse, when he was going to give me the shot. He told me he was ready and put it through the IV. That was the last thing I remember until I woke up in the recovery room.