5.03.2010

Tests, Tests and More Tests

I had my pre-surgery testing this morning.
I walked in, about 10 minutes before 10, as I was told that I had a 10am appointment.
I walked towards the info desk and told them I had a 10am appt.
The guy behind the counter was like, "um, this is first come first serve."  Ok... *sigh. waiting is gonna be BORING!  Good thing I picked up a free newspaper. 
Anyway, told the front desk my name, my doctor's name, and the date of my surgery.
I waited about 40 minutes when FINALLY I was called.  Luckily there weren't too many people there today (I guess the pouring rain is good for something!) and I walked into the office.

I wasn't sure what to expect as I've never been to the hospital for myself before...

I am told to sit and this young woman asks the common questions - name, address, insurance, etc.
She did all the paperwork I will need done on the day of surgery as well so I don't have to do this again.
I sign a bunch of papers and I am moved to another waiting area... G.R.E.A.T.

This room was very quick, a nurse came and I was given a small container to pee in... Urinalysis.
The same nurse took me now to a third room, and drew 3 vials of blood.  One for red/white blood cells, one for pregnancy test, one for all other miscellaneous testing.  That was it! The testing itself was probably no more than 10 minutes.  The total hospital waiting time was about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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I asked the woman during the "interview" whether C can stay the night with me when at the hospital.
The woman was very nice and explained that if I had a double room, as long as the other patient didn't mind, it was ok.  I really hope I don't have an ass as a hospital roommate.  Since getting married, C and I have never been apart except for 1 night when my dad was in the hospital.  Other than that night, we've never been apart.  So especially during this time, I really wouldn't want to be alone... I hope it works out.

On brighter news, the nurse that took my blood today was extremely nice.  If she was an example of what kind of care I'll be getting after surgery, I am in good hands. 

Now the count down officially begins. 
I need to start getting ready what to pack as an overnight bag, prep my comfort for after surgery when I get home, etc... Pillows, The New York Times Supersized Book of Sunday Crosswords, maybe a few Sudoku puzzles... I'm gonna be ready!

8 days to go...

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