Friday, January 28, 2011

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.

8 comments:

  1. Staying overnight is definitely safer.

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  2. Holding fingers crossed for you.

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  3. Wonderful, wonderful news. Varices is nothing to diddle with. Remember to take a bag of mini chocolate bars for the nurses - they'll appreciate the gesture and give you your pain meds first! I'm praying for you.

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  4. Holding you in my heart and prayers always my friend!

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  5. thinkin' about you beaux....and lois and the girls...sending loving, healing energy your way.

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