This is actually the first time that I have gotten to write since the operation. The previous T - 1 entry was written by Barbara with some fuzzy input from me. We are now back at my mother's house in Farmingdale.
On Thursday morning we got to the hospital at about 5:15am. It was surprising how many people were on the subway and streets at that time. Kate and Fran and Kate's sister-in-law, Kay, were all ready there. They quickly took us all to a family waiting room and then Kate and I to rooms where we could change into those famous gowns with open backs, however, they gave us nice robes to put on top. It was kind of strange to remove my wedding band for the first time since we got married, almost 46 years ago. Barbara put it on and wore it the whole time.
We went back to the family waiting room. They came for Kate first because they needed to start an IV on her. My surgeon, Dr. Delpizzo, came and got me and marked my left side with his initials.
About 7:00am the nurse anesthetist (N/A) came and got me and we walked into the operating room. I layed down on the table and there was flurry of activity. They put compression legging on my legs, something on my back and an IV port in my left hand. Everyone was very nice and they explained everything to me as they did it. I thought of a recent Netflx that we saw where everyone was singing in the operating room. However, this group seemed totally focused on the task at hand. Very comforting.
The N/A said something about starting some anesthia and that is the last thing that I remember. I thought that they ask you to count -- I guess not.
I will continue in the next installment to keep these in reasonable size pieces. I, also, might need a short snooze at this point.
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We're thrilled that you are feeling better each day! Looking forward to the next chapter of your blog...
ReplyDeleteWe had planned to go in to the city to see Kate today. Fran just called to let us know that Kate will be given anti rejection medication today that will knock her out for most of the day. Kate then got on the phone. She sounded great and had just come back from one of her walks to build up her strength. She told us she will be released either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on how well she is able to tolerate the new medicine.
ReplyDeleteNorm – we are glad we got to see you and Barbara yesterday at Mother’s house, even if it was for only a short time. We’d like to stop over one night this week to spend more time with you before you head home. Give us a call (631-964-0295) and let us know which evening would be best. We could pick up Chinese food or something else and bring it over for dinner.
Love,]
Joan and Keith