Much like the weather, we must report on current conditions.
Yesterday, Dave and I drove to OHSU, starting off from the house at 3:44 AM. !! My appointment was for 6:30 AM, and after a few delays, I had my procedure. I was conscious, but sedated, while 2 Drs and many nurses worked to install a device in my chest that will save my veins.
The surgery took about 2 1/2 hours, then I was able to be released about 45 minutes early from the recovery area. Dave was of course there for me.
When I was being wheeled into recovery the nurses said "There's a man in your room! He's stalking you!"
I said "He's the Best Man!". (The nurses were really impressed with how wonderful Dave is!)
One of the Docs came to speak with us before we left, and he and Dave started talking about that TV show the Deadliest Catch and lots of other things, it was very fun to hear.
The nurses were exceptional. The newest nurse trainee was telling us she was born in Astoria, and was related to two very well known Finnish families. The nurse Jerneen had super hot hands - I told her that she had healing hands.
Colette found us soon after I was released and we had left instructions that we would be in the cafeteria.
Colette had checked in at the recovery area and they were just trying to get ahold of me because somehow my cross and chain were left behind in the room. I WAS SO GLAD TO GET THAT BACK!!!
By the time I made it over to the lunch room, I was starting to feel not so great. The big problem with this situation is the bandages which are making it impossible to straighten out my neck and the soreness on a couple places on my chest. Sleeping is a problem.
After about 2:30 AM I was completely awake all night, but dozed a little this morning while sitting up.
I am supposed to leave the bandaids on until Saturday, and I am pretty sure that I will feel much better every day.
OH WELL!
Greetings and Good Wishes to All
Love,
C.
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