Sorry but cancer in the title of the blog was apparently a downer so welcome to heartingmyheart.
Today was the last day of visiting clients tho I'll be available by phone, text, IM, skype and this blog. Looking forward to an easy few days before the BIG day. Saturday I'm going to get my hair cut short short short. I figure I'll be doing a lot of lying around (eating bon bons perhaps?) so a buzz cut will work.
As I did with my knee replacement surgery, I will paint my toes all the colors of the rainbow in order to woo the nursing staff.
Will bring cupcakes to the nurses Tuesday when I go in for pre-op, again a shameless attempt at attention and extra care.
David will spend the 1st night with me in ICU and my friend Sadia (who was a doctor in Pakistan) will spend the night the 2nd night. Hopefully I'll be on the cardiac floor and out of ICU in 24 - 36 hours.
Bummer - no flowers in the Cardiac Care Unit. What? Too cheery? Next they'll tell me I can't read a newspaper..
Hospital has wi-fi yay! Trying to bring minimum necessary electronic devices but it's still a lot - iphone, kindle, laptop. Hey I'm leaving the copier at home! Give me credit!
I feel more psyched now especially since it was postponed and I've had more time to get organized. I get the feeling it would be a waste to bring pretty pj's - oh well...
Very, very happy with my surgeon - well trained (Stanford & trained under heart surgeon rock stars) and very friendly (a rarity with surgeons...which is fine...I want the scientist.
Ooooo maybe I should get a facial too!
Plenty of time for pretty pj's when you return home but you must paint the rainbow toes! Loved talking to you today! I am certain that with your upbeat attitude you will breeze through this surgery and will back to enjoying the life you deserve in no time. You are the strongest person I know. Keep that chin up and know we are pulling for you every step. Much love,
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