POSITIVE VIBES

Three hours of pre-admission tests and interviews yesterday. A huge thank you to my bestie who made the trip from Warragul to be with me and took 7 pages of notes! A very special friend indeed. My anaesthetist is female and who spent a copious amount of time discussing with me my past history - 39 years since my last operation when my recovery time was long - hence to date this has been my biggest fear about the removal of 'Dotty' - being put to sleep. I left her office feeling much more at ease and pleased she will be on 'my team'. A quick chat with a Dr regarding medications and painkillers - why do the medical profession find it so hard to believe I'm on no prescribed, over the counter or alternative medications. Glenda the admissions nurse I saw was very informative, ensuring I fully understood the procedure I'm about to have, my recovery, including a demonstration on how to put on those sexy long white pressure socks!! My blood pressure was a little high however this was possibly due to anxiety and the fact my arm was straight not relaxed - but nothing to worry about. An ECG showed no heart irregularities ... by now we were in dire need of a caffeine fix and some lunch. A chest Xray still to be done in the next few days and blood tests on Tuesday. Had a few errands that needed doing so I called in and had my Xray done - Heather's friend Theresa was the radiographer - another feel-good appointment - there's just something about a big heartfelt hug. Apologies to the two guys in the waiting room. Slowly managing to read through the BCNA My Journey (also an on-line application available now - probably more convenient but I prefer the hard copy) so much information and personal stories. Another night of broken sleep ....