Friday March 31.
Sadly, it was raining this morning and so there was no tennis.
I got to Morton Plant a few minutes early. I was to report to Admitting and noticed the coffee stand right next to it. I wonder how someone who has fasted before a procedure deals with that!
The admitting department is very efficient. The receptionist, the guide who checks you in and the nurse were pleasant but business like. Need a report? She calls and orders it to be faxed asap. They get respect from all.
I was given a clean up/washing routine that is incredibly detailed....special soap, sleep in clean bed sheets, shave before showering et cetera. They are serious about avoiding infection.
Curiously, I was told I could shower the night before or the morning of the operation. Since I always shower in the morning, I knew that I would choose that option until...........an hour later, I got a phone call telling me to be at the hospital at 5:00 am! No wonder Amanda, the nurse smiled when I talked about the morning.
I got back to the club in time to run the game. Word is out that I am on this adventure and many have expressed concern, offered to help any way they can and to pray for me. All this is much appreciated.
One clause in the paperwork I got today is interesting. Since the hospital and Dr. Erickson are putting it in, I have to agree to share the revenue should any cruise ships elect to visit my port.
See you soon.
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