Surgery

Wow, I've made it - a long and hard and very dedicated journey so far! I just keep wondering what the future will bring me. I was at the hospital by 815am. I was registered and in the waiting room. I got called down to the pre-op prep area by 833. I sat there for a few minutes then I was pestered by the staff, need a bracelet, any allergies, why are you here, I need to do this IV. The IV- let me share with you this. The IV was unsuccessful. I got poke 8 times before they put an IV in my foot to take me to surgery. Once I was out I woke up with an IV in my knuckle, and 9 more holes where they attempted to do an IV. I don't remember anything after they put the meds in the IV site - I woke up in recovery I was there for about 2 hours (that is their sleep apnea protocol). I was in my room about 330 in the afternoon. My family stayed for a bit - I was feeling well and sent them home to tend to other family members about an hour or so later. Within 30 minutes of them being gone I was up doing laps around the floor. Was feeling really good, ready to go home - but I had to stay the night (again sleep apnea protocol). I had to go for the swallow study before they would let me take anything - I was in my room maybe 15 minutes before they took me down to do that - that was quick and easy! The nursing staff was real good to me. It didn't appear as I was bothering them when I needed something. It made me feel like a patient and not a hindrance. I was greatful for that.