Preparation and Prep

  Wow what a heck of a day. I have filled out my will and advanced medical directive and power of attorney. I took them to the bank and had them witnessed and notarized. I have been to Walmart and picked up the anti-nausea patch they want me to wear and the wonderful little bottle of that magical potion that makes you clean out whether you want to or not. Although, after 2 weeks on a liquid diet I can't hardly believe there would be much to clean out. I took a quick trip to Plattsburg, MO to drop off a device to Trevor to fix a problem on his ham repeater. Let's see, what else, oh I had visitors Cassie and Becky dropped by to wish me well. I have had dozens of phone calls, one of which was to go over all the things I need to do today and tomorrow to prepare for my surgery.    Now I am preparing to spend quite a bit of time riding the porcelain throne which excites me very much. NOT!!! I've played this tune on the piano before and it is not very much fun. I still didn't quite get everything done I wanted to do but I will have some time in the morning to get a few more things done and some time this evening between trips to the restroom. The excitement level is definitely starting to crescendo. It won't be long now and I will be making that long drive to St. Joseph, MO to go check into the hospital. For those that are wondering, I have been told the duration of the surgery is approximately 2-1/2 hours. I will try and get Melody to post to Facebook as soon as I come out and hopefully give everyone good news.
   I've been so busy these last several weeks that the rest at home for 3 weeks might just do me a world of good. I hope I can relax and recuperate quickly and be able to do some fun things while I am home as well as get the things accomplished that I need to for a successful beginning of my new life after surgery. I am also looking forward to the results in regards to my diabetes. It is already showing improvement and I sure do hope it will be a thing in the past after tomorrow. I won't miss it. These last few weeks of writing this blog have been one of the most rewarding parts of this procedure so far. I have enjoyed the comments and encouragement I have received from those that have been reading and replying to me. It is a very good feeling knowing that I have people that enjoy my writing and are encouraging to me as I go through this operation. I know several will be thinking about me tomorrow but I probably won't be thinking about you as I will be unconscious I hope. Two biggest fears, a last minute cancellation of my surgery after all I have done to prepare and waking up during my surgery. What a terrible thing that would be. I have read of accounts of that happening though. I hope the gas man does a good job. Well I better run for now, no play on words there, but I will be posting again tomorrow and I will see how I feel if I can I will post after my surgery too.