Tomorrow is Clean Out Surgery

August, 29, 2011

Today was venogram day and tomorrow is clean out day.  Both are early morning occurrances. 

Amy and I got back to Pittsburgh last night around 9:00 p.m., but the Boulevard of the Allies was closed so our newly acquired GPS had to find us a different way to the Family House.  We ended up driving on a switchback up the hill and then later back down to cross a bridge which got us back on our way.  Another driving experience in Pittsburgh. After finding a place to park and unloading, it was a late night.

This morning's venogram started with a hospital arrival at 6:00 a.m. and was followed by the ususal wait.  I was sedated so it was not big thing. I'm sure we will find out the results later.  After my venogram concluded, Amy and I explored the part of town called Shadyside.  We found several little retail areas within the neighborhood.  There was a cute neighborhood school we stopped into visit and found out it was a magnet school for the City.  It seemed like a good place to find an apartment for the long-term.  Guess this is kind of our opportunity to do big city living.

Tomorrow we need to report to surgery prep at get this - 5:00 a.m.  Dr. Kareem must like early morning operating.  Of course we are a bit nervous, but that is only natural.  Hopefully it goes better than we could possibly imagine.

Amy may try to post something tomorrow to let people know how the surgery goes.  I appreciate all of your thoughts, good wishes and most of all prayers.