First of all, I am getting more fatigued as the days go on. I'm so HAPPY that the surgery date was moved up. I know I will be in pain after the surgery, but the end results will be worth it!
Today my mom took me to the hospital to have some pre-operative things done - blood & urine tests, chest X-ray, and EKG. That took all morning. I am so tired even though I was pushed around in a wheel chair (that had a hard seat and left me in more pain). I'm sleeping on the squishy air mattress tonight.
I have a lot of pre-surgery prep to do...such as taking potassium pills the night before, liquid-only diet the day before, etc.
My mom had brought an aerobed for me to sleep on after surgery when I am home. We had a discussion about that today. She is concerned that I will not be able to get up very easily due to the abdominal muscles being used. The mattress is the height of a couch and squishy. She said that she and my dad want to rent a hospital bed after I come home from surgery. She is concerned about the level of pain I might experience from getting up. It would be easier to get up from the hospital bed. We will bring the subject up with the coordinator at the hospital to see if it is necessary. I do have to say that my mom's offer is very generous. I think my insurance may cover it too.
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