Did I mention check in was at 5:15AM? Then you wait, and wait, and wait, finally get escorted to a room where the latest in backless gowns awaits... Then you wait, and wait, get poked with needles for IVs, and wait, and wait... Did I mention you spend a lot of time waiting?
Dorothy got IV lines in both hands, and also got an epidural line placed in her back - so that pain medication can be automatically administered to her spine during her stay.
Needless to say, Dorothy took all this in stride, being the most patient of patients. With humor and wit, grace and decorum, we waited until she was wheeled into surgery.
Ah, my princess
I spent the night with her on a cot. I'd forgotten how often a night's sleep is interrupted in a hospital. Every few hours, someone is in the room checking vitals, checking IVs, checking pee and poo production. And just when you're really asleep, the IV bag is empty and an alarm goes off... I left about 5:30AM, and went to Voulas Offshore Cafe. The guys are great, they're into cars, and I was driving Maude.
Today, Friday, was her first full day of recovery. She tells me she got up and walked around the floor of her wing three times, spent time sitting in a real chair, and really, is making great progress. The nurses are amazed at her quick healing and recovery (although I think they say that to everyone to encourage compliance).
I went in this evening and watched Food Network with her - torture for sure! She may, that is may, get broth and Jello tomorrow. Yum!
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