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Everything's all set

I just received the call from Kaiser, and my check in time tomorrow for my hand surgery is 11 AM. (The operation is scheduled for 1:30 PM.) Plus I paid for the procedure, so there's no turning back now.

I have to admit I am a little nervous. This will be my first time undergoing an operation with a general anesthetic. I did have microsurgery performed on my left index finger back in 1980, but that was with a local anesthetic, and the operation took less than 30 minutes.  This operation is expected to take about an hour and a half.

I'm not so concerned about the hand surgeon, what's the worst that can happen? But the anesthesiology, now that's a different story. I've been told by quite a few people, including Edie, that is the most dangerous part of the operation. I'm hoping I'll feel a little more at ease after meeting the anasthesiologist in pre-op.

Even more worrisome maybe the fact I can't have anything to eat or drink after 11 PM tonight. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to handle 14 hours without food. Maybe I'd better start stocking up right now.

I'll report back as soon as I'm able.
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Alan Posner said…
Good luck!
10:18 PM
Mark VanKirk said…
I had a general when I had my wisdom teeth removed.

I fell instantly asleep and never felt a thing.

Good luck!
11:58 PM
Becky said…
Today's is Thors Day so I'll shout out a Viking Prayer for ya or pillage a village.
12:08 AM
Marc said…
Thanks guys!

Oh, and Becky, just shout out the prayer. I don't think pillaging a village will help.
1:24 AM
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