Re: Surgery at 2 pm tomorrow/ R.

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>It`s sort of nice to know that we don`t have to leave here at 4 in the morning

since we have animals to feed outdoors, and a 50 mile drive. But just like me I

see it as more time to worry and wonder. I will be staying for a 23 hour

observation. Just hope they take me out of the surgical ward and let me have a

decent bed. Gosh why do we do this to ourselves Worry Worry.

Hi

Good luck with your surgery today. Be sure to take something

to read, or keep you occupied while you wait. They rarely

run on time.

I don't recall why you have to give up your pain management doctor.

It certainly is a shame that you must loose such a wonderful one.

Your needs will be met better by the nursing staff on a surgical

ward, but it won't hurt to ask about it.

Many hospitals have changed to mattresses that have a type of

memory foam mattress, which should be comfortable. They also

have small, but private rooms.

The doctor should also prescribe something mild to help you

relax and rest. Once again, ask the nurse, and the doctor.

The nurse will be able to check your post-op orders to see

if the doctor wrote for it. I have had to remember many, many

doctors about medication(s) that they promised the patient

but forgot to write it.

Anyway, be safe, and try to relax. Take many slow, deep

breaths. Try to think about anything positive. Sing happy

songs out loud, or in your head.

My thoughts will be with you today.

Kaylene