Surgery.

I got to the hospital at 0600. I beat the registration person there. No biggie, I'm late to work sometimes too. :) She was wearing too much perfume though.

They called me back about 0640. The usual stuff: change into the gown, vital signs and a few more questions. I was mostly compliant. I had called and found out that they didn't catheterize Lap-Band patients so I left my underwear on. I didn't see the need to remove them. Any of you who know me at all, know that I only follow rules that I like. :) Panties on for me.

A 20g to my left hand. I commented and the nurse told me I was lucky she hadn't used an 18g. I decided I better keep my thoughts to myself. ;) I had to give blood for a pregnancy test, I got 5000u of subcu Heparin and an Albuterol nebulizer treatment. The Albuterol gave me a horrible taste in my mouth and made me feel jittery. About 0750 they took me surgical holding.

I had my interview with Anesthesia and the circulating nurse. Now we were just waiting on Dr. G. Once he arrived, I completed all the consents and got my IV Versed. Wheeeee....a ride on the stretcher! I remember wheeling into the OR suite and the Oxygen mask on my face.......fade. to. black.