S - Day In surgery

I got to the hospital around 1230, I had dropped Asher off at 830 this morning. I went up to the 4th floor and found some of the nurses I know to see if they could tell me the status of the surgery – when what do I hear. “Sheri” “Sheri” Around the corner there was my hubby – in his hospital gown, reading a book. They had taken his phone about 2 hours prior (and his book, but he got one of the nurses to give him back the book). I gave him my phone and he called Rebecca, Yoel and BethAnne (Jonathan is working and cant take calls.) (Picture of Asher on phone).
They finally put him on a gurney and took him to the HOLDING area. (Picture of Asher in holding and picture of Asher with his new hat!) He had to sign all the forms, allowing for anesthesiology, blood transfusion – if needed, and finally for the actual surgery. They asked him his name about 10 times and his birthdate. So often in fact, that he no longer knew what they wanted from him! Apparently to make sure that he was cognizant – except they were making him crazy. They put in the I.V. – it took two sticks. Then we discussed how they were putting him out…. With opiates, and then zanex type meds to keep him out. During recovery there are other opiates – but not morphine, it seems that morphine is old school. We spoke to the surgeon – Dr Constantine. He told me where to wait (in the surgical waiting area) and that he’d come see me in about 2 hours.
Becca and Yoel are coming tonight.
The good news is that the most dangerous part is the actual surgery. When its over, then its all recovery. I was surprised how anxious I got in the holding room. Intellectually I know that this surgery will be fine. ……… I let Maurice know he just went in.

OK. Going to read a book. First have to put on my snuggie……