Friday I had my pre-op appointment at Rex.
I met with someone in registration and got all of my paperwork filled out instead of having to do it on Thursday morning. I was not expecting to take care of all of it when I went but I'm glad that it's done and I don't have to deal with it.
Once I took care of all that I met with a nurse who went over my medical history and asked me what felt like a million questions. I was able to ask her questions and she went over the process of what was going to happen on Thursday when I went in. I had some labs drawn up and then I got to meet the anesthesiologist.
She was wonderful! She went over my medical history again and answered all of my questions. We talked a little bit about the fear and anxiety that I'm having and she really made me feel better about the whole process. She assured me that they know what they are doing (not that I ever doubted their abilities) and that they are the "best drug dealers around". (Her words! lol)
I left Rex with a lot more peace than I had when I walked in. I am still very anxious about it and a little frightened by the unknown but I have faith that I will be just fine!! :)
I will be admited for at least one night but more than likely it'll be two nights that I'm there. Saturday I'll be discharged home and will be taking it easy. Jason is off on Thursday and Saturday and will be around to help with anything that I need and I think my Sister Ariel will be around as well on Saturday so I should be good to go!
Now I just have to make it through the next two and a half days!!! C'mon time, hurry up!!!
I didn't have any anxieties before my umbilical hernia surgery until I was actually on the table. When they start putting you out, everything happens so quickly and that's when I got scared and started to tear up. I also had a very cool "dealer" who put me at ease about a lot of things. You're in my thoughts! I hope you share your thoughts the night before your operation.
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