To say I woke up at 3:30 this morning would be to suggest that I actually slept last night. It's more accurate to say that I opened my eyes at 3:30 this morning to see how close to 4:00 it was. I drove us to Presby today since the shuttle doesn't run that early. Michael was quickly registered and admitted. Mari Ann and I had barely set down our things in the Surgical Family Lounge when they were ready for him in pre-op. I got to go with him for the confusing parade of doctors, nurses and technicians who saw him for their singular purposes.
- 5:27 Surgical Family Lounge
- 5:35 Pre-Op (fashionable open-back gown replaced jeans and t-shirt)
- 6:08 Donna (nurse) completed vitals.
- 6:11 Dr. Caldwell (anesthesiologist) introduced himself.
- 6:19 Tom (?) asked about blood work; yesterday, Michael's platelets were apparently a "smidge" low.
- 6:21 Dr. Monaco (works w/Dr. Gardner) introduced himself.
- 6:55 Dr. Gardner stopped by and signed-off; mentioned Michael will probably be in ICU only overnight.
- 7:07 Dr. Caldwell visited again; had to go look for his anesthesiology consent form.
- 7:11 Susan (?) attached IVs.
- 7:20 Christine (nurse) came by to make sure everything was signed.
- 7:22 ??? returned with blood test results; platelets are still "on the low side" (That just means they'll be prepared to give them if needed during the operation.)
- 7:42 Yvonne (anesthesiology student) asked Michael the same questions everyone else had asked.
- 7:46 Emily, who will be Michael's nurse during the operation introduced herself (really sweet; was able to calm Michael's nerves a bit).
- 7:50 Michael was rolled away from me and I found my way back to the lounge.
Thanks for the updates Jeff, love the video - we are praying for all of you...love you guys!!
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