Sittin' on the "other" side of the OR door

Apr 29, 2009

Today I sat in the surgical waiting area of our hospital while one the OH family had surgery.  noregrets is now officially "sleeved."  Surgery went well according to her doctor.  It took 3 long hours.  I was hoping for 2, which was expected.  I got a little anxious about 2:15 and unhappy at 2:30, totally impatient at 2:45, and forgot anything I was thinking except being happy at 3 p.m. when Dr. Solomon came and said she was doing great.

Wierd.  I'm having surgery in this hospital, with Dr. Solomon's colleague, of the sleeve variety.  So much went through my mind about noregrets new life.  I wondered if she'd be terribly uncomfortable when she woke up.  I wondered if when I stick my head in the door tomorrow if there will be a huge smile on her face.  I wondered if a jar of PB2 is the same as a vase of roses, lol.  (She is getting PB2) 

Happy to hear that Brenda is home from the hospital.  Boy that was quick given it was major surgery.  She came home with four drains.  Ouch!!!  But, happy to know she's home and recovering.

I got the wierdest thing in the mail today.  An envelope from my surgeon's office with a prescription in it.  No note, no explanation.  Just a script for two weeks worth of meds.  Strange.  Then I came across another envelope from the surgeon's office and opened it.  An order for a lab study, h pylori test.  No explanation nothing, nada, zip.  So I looked up h pylori and found it a stomach bacteria.  Mmmmm  I guess another pre-op screening???  Maybe I'll send an empty envelop back to them and ask?lol  I called the cardiologist today, as instructed, and they acted like I had just come in from outer space to make an appointment.  They said they would find out if I could????  How wierd is that?  Oh well, I'll play this out like everything else and just go with the flow.

I saw Marie's, nanny2u, new pictures.  Fabulous!!!  She is looking so pretty and seems to be feeling good judging by the smile on her face.

Well, I'm tired tonight.  Tired all the time.  I missed exercise today, and Monday.  Maybe when I get back to the gym that will boost my energy level.  Hope so.  Blessings to all my friends, you are very special to me.

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