Hi Everyone,
I’m Scarlett’s (SML) other half, Rich.
I thought I’d take this update deal for a test spin, with a pre-op update, we know Nancy is waiting for it.
First, I must say this:
I have been doing a lot of reading on your forum. The information, and photos have been very helpful, but it is the way that you all support each other that floors me. You are all truly amazing people.
It tears me apart to see Scarlett going through this, but you should know that she has gained so……….. much strength from all of you, and so have I.
All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, enough of that.
Pre-op 3/16/09 took almost 6 hours.
Left the house at 5:45 a.m.
7:00 a.m. Pre-Admission Testing, made it by 3 minutes: After a little paperwork, came an EKG, blood work, urinalysis, ect., then waited to see a Nurse that basically went over the paper work filled out upon arrival, then waited to see a Nurse Practitioner (some see an Anesthesiologist) who goes over the do’s and don’ts prior to surgery, such as don’t take aspirin 1 week prior to surgery, don’t take anti-inflammatories 3 days prior, ect. She also went over what to expect before, during, and after surgery. This all took 2 ¾ hours, which made us late for the hearing test.
9:30 a.m. Hearing Test: Late 15 minutes, but they were able to work her in just the same. They did a basic hearing test, and an Auditory Brain Stem Response, which tracks signals from your ears through your brain. They use this same procedure during surgery to monitor your hearing, and facial nerves. This visit took 2 hours.
Took a coffee, and muffin break.
12:15 p.m. Chest X-Ray: This took 30 minutes or so.
1:00 p.m. Signing Consent Form with Dr. Barker, he's a nice guy, and very confident. He said he would be there, with Scarlett, until she wakes up from the Anesthesia, very reassuring. This took about 30 minutes also.
Remember to add parking and walking time to your travel time, or you will be late for your first appointment, like we almost were.
Thank you all again,
Rich
