Before this, i'd had my introduction to the Anaesthetist, followed by a blood test and a pep-talk with one of the surgeons involved in tomorrow's procedure. My operation is the only one on Wednesday's list - that's because it will take just about all day anyway...!
If there's an intensive care bed available (the final hurdle which might stop the operation) the Anaesthetist will probably call for me at around 8.30pm.
Part one, preparing the oesophagus and removing lymph nodes, will take the surgeons till lunch. Part two, removal of the tumor, stitching and reconnecting the stomach will be after. During this whole time i will be in cloud-cuckoo land. Amazing.
The doctors are expecting me to be in intensive care for upto 2 days, before i return (tubed up to the max) to Bed 5, Ward 6 etc. I'm not sure how flexible the visiting hours are, but Claudia will be managing that end of things until i am able.
Back to Steve (and Megan).
Instead of fidgeting on my hospital bed, i'm now enjoying the comfort of their lovely home for a few hours, in Redland, a mile from the hospital. We'll have dinner (the last Last Supper) and Claudia will come over later so we can have a bit more valuable time together.
This is all an unexpected twist, but a lovely one.
eerm, back to you again Claudia!
Not sure what to say, just want you to know I will be thinking of you and Claudia. I came across this blog by chance and follow your journey. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHey honey I have just read the whole of your blog from beginning right up to now.Gareth Hughes sent me an email earlier asking us to pray for you. I just know the people in the operating room with you tomorrow are going to testify to the amazing presence of God in there with you. What you have done here in this blog is awesome and I am sure it has helped many with its humour honesty and faith. Be assured of our prayers and those of lots more besides. Love and hugs from Doreen and Lisa (Stone Baptist Church)
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