Done and done

This morning started bright and early at 5am. We entrusted our rented GPS to get us to the surgery center. And even though it sure made me nervous, taking me down residential side streets, it did manage to do its job. My uncle had given me a map prior with his suggested route and this GPS seemed to not even be close. Nor was it close to the map and directions given to me by the surgery center. But none the less, we made it and made it on time. Registration was complete weeks ago, so just the financial matter then off we went to the pre op area. Max was given a gown, a heated gown. Hooked up to this fancy machine that kept it heated. This being great for us arizonians who just came from highs of 110 to a cool 60. Ok, it actually was 52 this morning. IV started without issue, except not sure why they chose to give him a shot of lidocaine first? Seems silly to poke twice?! Dr. Brownstein came to talk to us and make his marks this morning. Anesthesia doc came to ease Max's mind that he will indeed be asleep, very asleep during the surgery and will not be one of those patients that wakes up in the middle. Surgery time, 2hrs, 20 minutes. They had me wait until he woke up a bit before coming in, about another 10 minutes. After getting some pain meds and about 30 minutes they transferred us to a private room. He napped, he ate, and peed (those of us that have had surgery or are nurses know this is important info). We have updated many by txt, or email. Facebook status has been updated, and currently my son is resting. He has a binder that he has to wear for five days before we can see the actual results. So this is what is going to take forever! Update then ......