Pre-op completed...

Yuck! More darn blood work! And the nurse had to check my weight, again. In actuality, the pre-op appointment is nothing (once you get past the blood work and the weight measurement!). It's a double check on the information they have. The nurse had to double check the consent for surgery and for the consent to be put under. We went over any medications I may be on to see if they would interfere with the surgery (no worries there). The nurse reminded me no alcohol 24 hours before surgery (really? - I want a glass of wine the night before), no eating or drinking anything after midnight, no chewing gum for 24 hours before, nothing (even water) the day of surgery. I need to make sure I go to the hospital in loose, comfortable fitting clothing and my sweatshirt needs to be a zip-up as I won't be able to lift my arm. I need to be sure to have someone available at the hospital waiting so they can drive me home (duh!). I also have to leave all jewelry and personal possessions at home, except for my health card. Next up, mastectomy...