Surgery Success

While there were multiple delays prior to surgery (emergency case before me), apparently all went well during surgery. They were able to go the simple route and I am resting in a comfy bed for the night before heading across the pass.
I was able to hold down dinner though I am still fairly nauseated.  When I woke up...from my dream, it took me a minute to remember that I was having surgery...and oh by the way, it was over.  Last thing I remember was the meds burning as they went in and the anesthesiologist saying that was ok...oxygen mask suffocation, and me realizing it was time to submit to the drugs.  As I woke up, all I wanted to do was go back into my nap...though the nausea and pain were starting to kick in...nothing three doses of dolotted and a few oxy couldn't handle. Super tired now a hoping for some goog sleep!

Another Adventure

We are once again in Seattle at Virginia Mason...and we hope this is our last visit to Seattle for a while (Lynnwood ok to visit). We have made over 20 trips here in the last 10 months...construction on the high rise was still a hole in the ground... 

Gall bladder surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning and we hope it is quick and uneventful.  Today's tests were a little rough...my blood was drawn by a phlebotimist in training and my blood didn't want to leave my arm...next stop was the CT scan where it took 3 tries to get an IV started and a 5th poke to get a little more blood...now the bruises are appearing. 

CT scans are not for the weak stomachs...you start with 32oz Barium Sulfate chalky, nasty drink and ends with contrast that makes you feel like you wet yourself and has recently caused nausea for about an hour.  It took so long to get the IV started that we were late to our next two appts. Poor Jacob had to sit and wait all afternoon, but then we went to a movie and a lovely dinner and now getting ready for bed.

Praying tomorrow's surgery is the culmination of this bout with Pancreatitis...10 months is long enough!! For those of you haven't seen me lately...I am feeling really good, ready to get back to the gym and golfing.  We made two trips downtown from the hospital today...and I could have done a few more.

FYI, I will blog tomorrow when I feel up to it...don't expect to hear anything until late afternoon.  Love you all!! Thanks for your prayers and support!