Tuesday 31st March 2009 - 11:30am

DAY OF SURGERY - OMG!!!!

Well here I am, the big day is finally here! Was up early and got the kids ready for school and actually went into school for a meeting with Tahlia's teacher. Had a funny feeling all morning & wanted to make sure the kids I knew I loved them. Gave Zac a cuddle & told him I loved him. After I hugged him he acted all coy like he didn't want his friends to see it....lol. He really is such a sweet boy. Tahlia was so excited about going back to her class that she didn't even give me a chance to hug her. She is so precious & to me. I love them both very much, even though sometimes I can be very mad @ them & Barrie .....LOL. I love Barrie to bits but sometimes not....lol !

Anyway, Barrie drove me to Western Private Hospital & we paid the $8,500 hospital account & this was on top of the $4,500 for the surgeon & anaesthetist. Feeling very nervous walking into the lift to go up to my room. All thses things going through my head for eg; What if I die?, What if I become a vegetable? I gotta stop thinking those thoughts as I am about to cry while writing this.

Was admitted & taken to Room 11a. Said my goodbyes to Barrie (seemed a bit weird actually saying bye & kissing him?).

Another patient was still in the room in the bed beside me. He was a lovely man. We just chatted in general. I didn't tell him what surgery I was having as I think he would either judge me or wouldn't even know what it was!

Went through the usual rituals of nurse Lisa checking my blood pressure, heart, temperature weight & height. My anaesthetist came & spoke to me & had me fill out a form. Seemed like a nice guy & as long as he keeps me alive that's the main thing! They checked things over and over again. I am actually glad they are obviously taking all these precautions - they need to. They were slightly concerned that my temp was different in each ear. They asked whether my ears hurt (which they don't)Hmmm, I hope this is not going to be a problem. I also had an anti reflux mix - it was horrible!!!

Still sitting and waiting, its 4:00pm.....Been waiting 4.5 hrs on no food....I've been fasting since 7am! Wish they would hurry up.

Will let you know how I go after the surgery.