Feelin' the Love

Well it seemed like November 18 was never going to get here but it is just 3 days away! I spent the last 6 weeks trying to get my information from the hematologist in Regina to my doctor and surgeon. Everyone was on holidays when I needed them but it seems that everything worked out and they are going to give me the clotting factor (for the Von Willebrand’s disease) in the operating room. That’s one less thing to worry about.

My GP did the pre-op for me on Monday which was mostly just blood pressure and medical history. On Wednesday I went into Saskatoon for my Pre Assessment Clinic. I thought I was going to meet with the surgeon and anesthetist but I didn’t get to see them at all. They did the blood work, chest x-ray, blood pressure, temp, and then I met with a physiotherapist, social worker, home care nurse and finally the RN did pretty much the same thing as I had done on Monday. It just felt like a waste of time but I guess we are all ready to go on Tuesday.

I’ve been sick with the flu for the last 2 weeks and been coughing for the last 10 days. I went to a walk in clinic in Saskatoon to make sure I didn’t have a throat infection since it is just about impossible to see a doctor here. It turned out to be viral but I sure hope this cough is done by Tuesday. It is getting less and less every day.



I have already received so many flowers, gifts, cards, phone calls, email, prayers, encouragement and well wishes. I’m really Feelin’ the Love and it is very humbling. Thank you all so very much!!!

I will try to post about the surgery on Thursday when we get home.