T minus 8 days before I go under knife again.
 

Hate these countdowns. I know I report for surgery at 6am on the 28th and get to stop eating and drinking at midnight of the 27th. Also have to deal with several appointments on the 27th hopping back and forth between St. Mary's and UCSF from like 9am to 3pm with a wonderful four different appointments. Yippee!

In the meantime I am going through each meal sort of as a top 10 or something. I do not want to waste many of them since I know there will be at least two days without food minimum and then many more days with possibly very bad food.

Then of course aside from lining up everything business wise. Paying all sorts of bills so there are no issues while away. Making sure everything can run smoothly while gone, yet having someone monitoring things whom can step in and fix an issue in case I am temporarily out of commission.

Tomorrow I also reassemble my hospital food kit (yes I like food). Have to make sure my small containers of additions are all full. Such things as pepper, salt, hot sauce, worcestershire, garlic powder, chili flakes, etc. It is a tiny little spice/condiment kit that requires no refrigeration and can spice up those bland hospital dishes. It really is a life saver.

Latter on in the day I also need to get my laptop seen by yet another specialized electrician so I can get that little sticker that allows my computer to be used in most of the hospital. Without it they can technically take it away to make someone bring it home since it can be a danger.

Well thats my dear diary post for the month or whatever. Also alerting people that I will be sort of MIA from about the 26th through the end of the month or so.

Wishing you the best experience possible, and as much of an expedient recovery as is possible.

Thanks.
Actually was very surprised to not see a poo comment. So used to them once I see your avatar.

Sending thoughts, prayers, and good wishes to you David. Hospital stays are not fun nor conducive to rest. I hope this one passes swiftly and you'll be back home and recuperating in no time.

Hugs to Julia.

xo

Good luck and hope all goes well. :)

Claire XXXX


ps..will you be attending any shows this year ?

All the best and wish you a very speedy recovery after your op

Maybe, not sure. Right now I am dealing with several medical visits I have had planned for over a year. Depends on how they go since it can be a couple of stays and technically we are almost right at prime show times.
If all goes well, perhaps some towards the fall/winter. Assuming there is a solid reason to attend. Come to think of it the only show that I can think of that has much interest for myself and seeing a certain return would be the Atlanta forum.

All the best ASM!

Thanks jenni.
I am fairly certain it will at very least a 7-10 day stay. Technically there are two operations. One on the 28th and then one 4-5 days latter. Then a few days sitting around and they release me - until it is time for my next planned one. I just wish they would admit me on the 27th instead of me having to get up at the buttcrack of dawn to travel across San Francisco to check in at 6am. Yuck!


Thanks.

well hope to see you soon...and keep smiling ..:)

Thanks.

I am now cross eyed. I think it may be time to pass out.

Good luck. I hope it goes smoothly.
What is the surgery for?

All the best and don't make the nurses too jealous of your food kit. Know you, I am sure it is better than most of them eat all day :)

Good luck with this and fast recovery :)

Best of luck and luck recovery

good luck to you !!!

Good luck ASM. I'm also having surgery on the 28th, but a very minor procedure.

Never been under sedation though, how does it feel?

best of luck with your surgery and hospital stay After Shock :(

More build up for my eventual amputations.

Thanks. Just really spices though. They get crazy if you try to smuggle in real food.

Thanks all of you.

Going under is quick and easy. Slight smell or order sometimes (about 1/4th of people can taste injected stuff). You can try to fight the sleep but well it does not work well. Expect to be out in 10-20 seconds typically. I just let it happen. The room may feel a little cold. Oh if you wish speak with someone before the event and talk about nerves. They will typically give you some pre-sedation which is nice, in case they need to fiddle around in the OR before knocking you out.

As cyberhustler says below it is the waking up that sucks. For one you will be super fucking cold. They keep OR's super chilled. It really helps the doctors as they are covered in clothes and masks. You also will be very groggy and disorientated. You will also notice that your throat hurts (amount varies). That is typically from the breathing tube they give you and it will go away in a few hours to a day. You will also awake in a special area and be monitored for an hour or so before you get to a room. Expect people to bug you often. Lastly you will still be tired and drugged some. Do your best to relax and not sit up or such. Oh and depending on the time and such you may feel a very strong desire to urinate. However do not be surprised if you have a cathetor (know I spelled that wrong) in and that is what is causing that feeling. Whatever you do, do not yank on it.

Thanks.

Now back to bed again. No damn idea why I got up at 5am. Oh yeah I am awaiting an important email and needed to check. Duh.

I hope all goes well for you!!!! May the recovery be quick too :)

Good luck ASM, and I hope you have a speedy recovery! Hit me up if you need anything during your recuperation. :thumbsup

Best of luck for you during your surgeries and your recovery. I hope the time passes quickly and painlessly (as possible)

ditto let me know if you need anything :thumbsup

Pinch plenty of Nurse Ass..

Hmm I mean sedation, not general anesthesia.

I think it can be consious sedation, or very light sleep...

Im going home on same day (someone needs to pick me up though) so it can't be general anhesthesia..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedation

Sedation is a medical procedure involving the administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure with local anaesthesia.

Hope all goes well.

good luck, man!

Hope the best for you buddy, I should come by and visit next time I'm up seeing my mom in redding

Good luck man, and stay positive... I am sure it will all go smoothly

Good-luck mate :)

best of luck. I just had one 10 days ago. Wasnt that bad

Buttcrack of dawn sucks if you have to get up at that time no matter what. At least you miss some traffic.

you are a true survivor, see you when you get back and wish you speedy recovery.

Good luck man. Seriously.

sorry to hear; I wish you the best... and save me some jell-o!

What makes you think it can't be general? Oral surgeons knock you out with general to remove wisdom teeth and you go home the same day.

I wish you the best and hope you heal quickly.

Best wishes for a quick recovery

I guess you can never get use to surgery no matter how many you've had.

Good luck and hope all goes well for you. Though I think its funny you're more worried about the bland food then the surgery. Keep your mind off it I suppose.

:x (a non homosexual kiss for luck)

:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

good luck to you! I hope everything goes well!

Here's to hoping for the best of all possible outcomes for you ASM.

Cheers.

God speed ASM.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery my friend - hope everything goes well for you.

Look forward to seeing you back on GFY soon enough. :)

Damn man. I hope it all goes well, my thoughts will be with you.

Best of luck man, hope everything goes smoothly :thumbsup

well, good luck and be careful with food, esp those spices, you might not be allowed to use them