Monday, Monday

   My coordinator called and left a phone message saying that they are going to do the TIPS procedure on Monday afternoon. I am both excited and apprehensive about it. Waiting for a time bomb to go off inside of me scares me to death, so I'm happy that they are doing it. But then there is my nervousness of the procedure itself. I've only read a little on the surgery and risks; I haven't had a doctor review this with me yet. I guess that will all happen on Monday morning. I think the fact that they have taken all these steps to get this done so fast really speaks for itself. I think they are generally concerned.
   There was also mention of the possibility of staying overnight even though it is considered an out-patient procedure. That's okay with me. I'd rather have someone monitoring me after I get a tube shoved through my vein.
   So...I'm very happy. Plus I'll get another nap.