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2 Day Countdown ..........
Apr 01, 2009
Friends,
I posted a long blog last night, but it disappeared into Cyberspace. How frustrating! So I will try to recap some of my pre-op thoughts.
First of all, today was my pre-admission testing at the hospital. You would think I would have had enough tests since I just had some LAST WEEK. But I was told anesthesia guidelines require testing within so many hours of surgery. So that answers that question.
Secondly, today was the last day of my pre-op shakes and bars. WOO HOO! I am soooooo looking forward to something besides protein. My mouth wants to chew something. My husband suggested a rawhide bone. (He thought he was funny.) My luck it would taste like protein too. Anyway, tomorrow is a clear liquid day followed by a bowel prep. Oh joy .................
Yesterday I had to start my two-a-day showers for 3 days using antibacterial soap. Today the pre-admissions nurse gave me some Hibiclenz for tomorrow night and Friday morning. Guess there is no such thing as too
clean.
I was reading my procedure guidebook last night and found out my hospital has remote controlled gowns! I'm serious! I have been a nurse for 21 years, but I have never seen a remote controlled gown. I will have to take a picture of it. How funny!
This week I have been unusually emotional. I had to wean off of my antidepressant last week and it's taking it's toll on me. One minute I'm mean and the next I'm tearful; from one extreme to the other. I will be sooooooooo glad to get it back. I wonder how long before I can process a pill.
And last of all, I am having a little of the 2 week freak one week late. I am starting to get anxious about my surgery. I ask myself "Do I really want to do this?'' then I find myself all gung-ho just wanting to get this show on the road!
Sometimes I feel like I'm on the high dive of a very deep, but dark pool and I can't see the sides. I know I have to jump. I can swim a little, but can I swim well enough to save myself? Who knows, but I will have to try. OK ................. ready .............. set ................ jump!
