PreOp

January 28, 2010 changed my life. I received phase one of the InterStim.

Woke up, showered really well, took off my jewelry, dried my hair, put on my jammies and went to the Surgery Center. Might as well go comfortable and come home, hopefully that same way.

Arrived at the Surgery Center to alot of pre-op paperwork and a pleasent receptionist. They don't want you to wear make up, lotions, or perfume, so I felt very comfortable sitting there with the paperwork and the woman working had no make up on either. And, not to mention, they had my favorite News Channel on the the tv in the waiting area, so that was cool.

Was quickly called back and the pre-op, or intake nurse asked me a bunch of more questions and gave me a gown, slipper socks, and a head bonnet to put on. She took me to my bed where an IV was started.

I have to give this Surgery Center HUGE kudos for the way they did the IV. First they injected a light pain killer and then the IV. We all know that starting an IV can hurt, but they went the extra mile and it didn't.

I saw the Medtronic Rep come in and look around. I said, "I know you're here for me!" We had a great conversation and he showed me what the gadget looked like that I would be adjusting for the next couple of weeks and explained about the procedure.

My Dr. was late and while waiting for him, I had to pee SIX times. Talk about an over active bladder! The nurse was really nice though, escorting me each time, with an IV bag AND an antibiotic bag going in my veins.

Pre-op was very comfortable and I was totally at ease. Even watched some tv before going in for the procedure.