By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Benjamin Franklin
Preparing for colon surgery is similar to a colonoscopy prep, with a few things added in for good measure. We came to Houston to be closer to the hospital, where we will stay in the RV until after I get out of surgery and have some time to heal. I woke up early when Tim was getting ready for work, and so it begins.
Yesterday I went to MD Anderson downtown after church to do my asymptomatic Covid test and bloodwork. Sunday at the cancer center looks very different from any weekday I’ve been there. There was no line at the valet. The lobbies were empty. Very few people passed me on the mile-long walk between buildings. I was in and out in no time. It took me longer to walk through the skybridge than the actual visits. Tim barely made it to Panera Bread when he had to turn around and pick me up.
The phlebotomists took an extra vial to confirm my blood type, just in case I need a blood transfusion. My blood type is O-negative in case anyone is wondering. Everything came back normal, and negative for Covid, so we have a green light to go.
I’m also thrilled to see my Glucose Level is still in the normal range. I attribute this to the Holy Organic Basil and Black Cumin Oil. Look it up. There’s a lot of research on it. I’m a believer!
Today I’m on a clear liquid diet accompanied by the not-so-yummy Miralax/Gatorade solution which starts at noon. Tonight I’ll take a shower with the special cleanser before bed, and repeat in the morning. I’ll need to do laundry sometime today, because I have to sleep on clean sheets with clean clothes. This all helps decrease the risk of infection. I also have to take my antibiotics later tonight.
It’s a lot to remember. I hope I don’t forget something important!
Tomorrow is an early morning arrival time from what my surgeon told me. However, they will call later to confirm.
For some reason my blog is giving me fits this morning, so I’m going to close. I’m already hungry. I think it will be a long day, but I will use this time to focus on the goodness of God as well as all the people who are supporting me daily in prayer. I’m sure the day will be over before we know it. I’m looking forward to a nice nap tomorrow!
I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.
Psalm 145:1-2 NIV
À la prochaine…Until next time!