It's the night before The Big Day, and I've just eaten a nice 4th meal of leftover phad thai, before my no-eating deadline kicks in at midnight. I need to shower tonight with the special hospital soap, and then I'm off to bed. I have to check in at UW Medical Center at 5:15am, with my surgery scheduled to start at 7:30am. I hope you guys all enjoy "sleeping in" tomorrow. ;)
I am so ready to get past this. I'm tired of waiting, tired of thinking about it, tired of wondering how it will go. I've been quite nervous and quiet today, trying to hold it all together (which has been tough at times, and I've just had to let go at other times). I'm not scared; I'm just really nervous. I know I'm in great hands, but it's still nerve-wracking knowing what is coming tomorrow.
I've been trying to enjoy my headache free day, my lovely long hair (which is really nice hair! when I take the time to do it in the morning...), my "healthy" life that I have today. I know a little bit of what to expect: massive headache from my brain fluid being drained out, some legit pain from the incision, maybe (but hopefully not) some nausea afterwards, a lot of feeling really tired, and probably half of my hair gone. I did model my vast collection of hats and scarves tonight though and got some good reviews. :)
Thank you to everyone that has reached out. I've been overwhelmed with calls, texts, emails, flowers, cards, hats/scarves, and all kinds of well wishes. Tomorrow, please keep me in mind. Send me positive thoughts, vibes, and prayers (whatever your favorite flavor is), as I'll take all of the help I can get!!!!!
Let's hope they can get all of the tumor out and that it is without complications. Or, as my friend Denise said, let's judo chop this brain tumor right out of my head.
My cousin Steph will be updating this blog from UWMC tomorrow, so stay tuned. Hopefully the next time I see all of you I'll be tumor free!!!!
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