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Got to Nyack @ 9am----blood workup

THEN--papers galore to check--etc.
Have all my meds on a piece of paper---forgot that@ home-- :twisted:
Called Carol when I got home---and there were 3 that I can take that morning--

VERY VERY important was the issue I mentioned(about my escapade in 04) concerning the fact of the bruised vocal cords--the pediatric tube they had to use--to get down my throat--- SHE told me this is a MUST to be on my records---of course her eyes POPPED when I replied to her Q?--what did U have---so I said well---first it was BOOP---then finally AFOP--and she just looked @ me and this was another issue to discuss--

So to skip all the other stuff--Monday I shall be there @ 7:30am--strip down to wear there HIGH STYLED DESIGNER stuff--- :smile: -- either WALK---WHEELEDCHAIR or ROLLED in--MY CHOOSING???
Wonder what they ask me to do after this cement stuff is over--

NOW it is possible that I can come home later that day depending how I am feeling--

I hope I am feeling good cus I HATE those rooms---U freeze on those WATERBED mattress (sanitary reasons)\So to be on the safe side I am bringing a pair of heavy socks-----and my heavy bathrobe---to keep me from (((((shivering))))) cus their blankets are like see-thru pieces of cloth-

Well maybe they improved--since I was last there---

Thats it---I am scared---testy---so this is making L. TESTIER!!! :lol: :lol:

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Barbara dear-

I will be thinking of you on Monday! I hope you stay toasty warm, as well! In the pre-op area they always have this "bear hugger" heat blanket system - it's like a blow up air mattress - connected to a pump blowing warm air into it - very comfy-cozy to crawl under (while your :crack: hangs out the back of the hospital gown!)

Those blankets *are* crap quality - ask them to put them in the warmer for you - and stack 'em 3 or 4 high! No need to freeze!

My anesthesiologist always calls the night before to go over things - so make sure you tell him/her your *issues* so everyone is well aware! I can't have neeedle sticks/IV or BP in my left arm due to my lymph node issues - I wrote it on my arm in sharpie(!) you can't trust people to follow instructions while you :sleep: you know!

Hopefully you'll be home in your own bed by

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Wishes for good health and a smooth sailin' procedure!

:pulsinghearts: and :bigbighug: Mary
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Post by Liz »

Here a nice warm robe to keep you warm Twinnie. I don't need it down here as we have pretty high temperatures at the moment.


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I will be thinking of you Barb. I know how scared you must be but think of all the pain that you won't have after. I wouldn't try to do anything that bothers you after you come out of hospital. If you don't feel like socialising just stay home & pamper yourself.

Lots love & hugs

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Post by barbaranoela »

Mary---I never knew that they have this heated blanket system???
I have to check that out---thanks for the :thumbsup: ---

We havent discussed the type of :sleep: yet~~~~~as long as I hear them say *Barbara---how are we doing* :smile:

Merry Christmas to U and the family

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Post by hazel »

Sounds like you and they are getting organized. Hope all will go well and you will exit a "stabilized" person!

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Hi Bubbs,

My mother had the same procedure at the age of 91. It was a breeze.
You will be fine! Thinking of you on Monday. Very busy with music practicing and playing from now til Tuesday.

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Will be sending good thoughts your way, Barbara.

You´ll be fine.

Hughs for you

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Post by JJ »

Hugs Barbara!

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It will be over soon!

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