pre-op

[celticdragonfly]

I had my pre-op appointment with the orthopedic surgeon this morning. It went very quickly. He's fast, efficient, gruff but with a bit of a twinkle. I find him a little intimidating, although I mostly think he's like that because he's that good. I hate to think how intimidating he must be to someone who doesn't process as fast as I do.

He seems to think this will be fairly routine. I hope so. He says I should be able to shower the next day, wait 2 weeks for swimming. He does these a lot - I asked, he does 15 to 20 of these a year, he gets people referred from all over Texas.

Tomorrow I go for the pre-op appointment at the hospital. I'm sure there will be lots of paperwork, and I think some blood tests. I have an envelope of papers I'm to take in. I went through them, and feel reassured, it looks clear that the problem is coccyx only, the rest of the back isn't involved. Interesting to see some of the things he was checking for last time that I didn't realize he was checking for - like in the one test, he was noting down that I can do the 90 degree bend with no problem.

I am a bit more nervous about it than I want to admit - in the errands on the way home, I stopped for some groceries, and realized I was getting Laura-specific comfort foods...

Comments

[shadefell.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the problem hasn't spread/involved the rest of your back. Congratulations!

It sounds like your doctor is really on the ball. I was going to wish you good luck, but it doesn't sound like you'll need it.

Eh. Good luck anyway. ;)

[joyeuse13.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}} Best to you.

[castiron.livejournal.com]

Comfort food is good. So is experienced surgeon. ***hugs***

[patgund.livejournal.com]

The comfort foods are understandable. Even if it's a procedure that will help you in the long run, it's still pretty tramatic and worrisome.

Best of luck! (comfort)

[carbonelle.livejournal.com]

What patgund said. Will keep you in my prayers.

[filkferengi]

It sounds good; best wishes!