This is a quick post. We were told to arrive at 5:30 this morning, which we did. We were also told we'd see anesthesia around 6:30 (actually 6:45), and Lisa would go into surgery around 8 (on time). On the phone yesterday they said the surgery was 2-2.5 hours long and recovery would be 1-2 hours. It turns out the scheduler was wrong on the first part - the surgery is really in the 3-4 hour range. On the plus side, someone from AB was there and helped them test out the implant extensively before they closed.
Lisa spent the full time in recovery and then needed to stay in the holding area until we left at 7. The long time in recovery and holding was due to her heavy nausea - something we warned anesthesia about based on our prior experience. All their precautions didn't seem to help and Lisa needed 3 doses of anti-nausea drugs. After a couple aborted attempts to sit up, we finally were ready to leave.
Lisa will post more tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for their well wishes and support.
Oh thank goodness! I’m so glad you’re home and on the mend. Please touch base when you feel up to it! :) xoxo Lauren - 22 03 06 - 21:55
Good to hear (and in time you will also be hearing… so exciting)surgery is over and now you’re on to the next step. We are all thinking of you!!! Hugs Marcie, Dean, & Todd () - 23 03 06 - 00:10
Glad to hear it. Thinking of you… The other Aaron () - 23 03 06 - 15:28