Final Countdown! YIKES!

Ok...its officially almost here! I completed my pre-op lab work this morning. It was pretty painless.... consisted of giving blood for platelet counts etc, and a urine sample to check my blood sugar and see if I happen to be pregnant (which I'm not.) Next the nurse talked to me about all the stuff I need to do for surgery day. No makeup, lotions, fingernail polish, perfume, or jewelery. All piercings must be removed prior to surgery, and I'm not to eat or drink anything after midnight tomorrow night. I'm currently scheduled for only one day in the hospital, however that is just a tenative plan and could change she said. She gave me a nice handout on anesthesia (which after you read, you are totally sure you are going to die) however, she did tell me not to panic that this paper has to list every possible or known issue and that it really is not that bad. She said my I would arrive at 6:00am, be taken into a room to change into my fancy hospital gown attire ( I forgot to ask about cotton underwear, but will be sure and wear some just in case, I know...way to much information right?? ) then I will be brought into another room to get all my I'V's etc installed. She warned me that there is absolutely nothing warm and fuzzy about a surgical room and not to let the sterile, environment scare me. Once all this is done I will be brought in to meet the anesthesiologist and assisting doctor. He will explain everything to me then will send me off to la la land. I will awake in what feels like a very short amount of time in recovery with warm blankets being put on me.

Martha another surgical buddy of mine, had the same surgery as me yesterday. She had her daughter email me today to wish me good luck on my procedures, and to tell me that everything went smoothly and it really wasn't that bad. Oh, and to tell me to bring a white board to write on. That was so sweet of her, and very comforting to know she is on the other side and that it went well.

At this point, it is just a matter of waiting. Hopefully I will sleep well tomorrow night and all will go as planned (or better.) I have given detailed instructions to my 15 year old son, and to my husband Tony on how to post pics, and comments to my blog. The nurse I talked to today seemed pretty convinced that I would not be up to using my laptop the day of surgery ( I personally intend to try and prove her wrong), however, if it turns out to be the case either my son or my husband Tony will be keeping you all updated on how things went. Oh....and I told him to take lots of pictures, even if I look like hell (which I'm sure I will.) I will post right before I head into surgery on Thursday, other then that you probably won't hear from me til were all finished. Thanks for all your support it is greatly appreciated and I'm sure the well wishes will carry me safely to the other side.