Today I had to do my pre-admittance labs, (free pregnancy test included), and pre-admittance paper work. So when I arrive at the hospital, I’ll be ready to go. Here’s a few things they didn’t tell me.
1) the lady that goes over the paperwork with you, the Living Will, DNR forms, etc you know all that legal crap - one line said something to the effect that they are practicing medicine (I’m guessing so if they leave the uterus, and take I don’t know a kidney I can’t sue them?) has no sense of humor - towards the end she did crack a smile, and I told her - look, I know you have to be serious, I get it, but smile just a little!
2) They needed to know my blood type - so I told them - and they of course didn’t believe me - so they will also type my blood, and find appropriate matches. Like I want some strangers blood - any of you O+ and want to give me a pint or two? Come on - I’d give you my blood (I can say that because my iron count is never high enough to donate.)
3) While they were drawing blood, two “official” ladies came in - had me say my first name, spell my last name and my birthdate (it was getting a little serious so I said - M-A-R-C-H to which they gave me a look, and I got serious.) The next thing I know - they have this red wrist band, with stickers, the stickers were applied to the vials of my blood, then had me sign a form stating that my blood was in these vials, the time it was drawn that that this wrist band matched the numbers. So I did. THEN they put the wrist band on me, and I CAN NOT take it off before I am admitted to the hospital on Friday, or they will not do the surgery. I look like I am an escapee.
And I had to return to the office today after the labs, and I go in tomorrow… yep, I’m thrilled. The young boss comes in, see the band and says - to the boss in charge - “Hey, Mental Health called - they want her back.” Bet you wished you were me!
Have a great Thursday!
11:08 pm
Sorry, I’m a B+ over here.
Wow. This sounds like a serious business, go shake things up a bit!
Ummm… or what I really mean is, go and have a perfectly boring, like-clock-work surgery and recovery! THAT’S what I mean!
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11:13 pm
I’m pretty sure I’m O+, but I try to hang on to as much of my blood as possible. I know it’s the right thing to do, but for some reason, I just can’t.
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11:36 pm
I can’t donate. I have to wait 11 more months to be able too. Sorry!
But.
Good luck!
8:46 am
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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9:01 am
I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and keeping you in my prayers..
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9:02 am
I hate people with no sense of humor! BUT I LOVED your M A R C H answer! LOL.
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9:17 am
B negative here. I’d help you if I could — sorry! I have my fingers double crossed that your surgery goes well.
Your symptoms/surgery sounds similar to one my friend had done two months ago. She’s doing great now and relieved not to have terrible periods three out of four weeks of the month :). Sorry - sounds like way tmi!!!
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9:36 am
I’m glad you have a sense of humor, you should like me the M-A-R-C-H answer was great!!!
-A
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9:46 am
Still at the office? Where is the time off part coming in?
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12:12 pm
Sorry. I’m not O+. I’m more like 85 proof.
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12:30 pm
good luck!!!! And, stupid bosses!!!
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5:03 pm
And to think, all of that serious procedure because of a few malpractice lawsuits!
I knew you had a surgery coming up, but it wasn’t until reading your last post did I know exactly what you were having done. That said, I haven’t had that one, but I have had 2 c-sections. My hunble advice: 1) Give yourself plenty of time to heal. 2) Don’t overdo it during recovery (its harder if you over do it!) And 3) Remember to “roll” to get off the bed, couch, etc. It also helps to hold a pillow on your incision for a few days (2 weeks) anytime you need to sneeze.
You’re recover will be much better because you aren’t in labor going into the surgery! My friend at http://LAFOOW.blogspot.com has had this surgery under different circumstances. I’ll send her here to help you out!
Best of luck tomorrow. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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5:05 pm
OMG, my type-o’s are embarrassing!
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5:59 pm
Well, my O+ got mixed with others one day, so it’s no longer pure. I must admit, it’s weird donating blood now (I don’t do it often because it’s emotionally difficult now) because I’ve now seen it flowing in rather than just flowing out.
BTW, are you getting a partial or total hysterectomy?
G/L tomorrow!
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6:49 pm
I have no clue what blood type I am…probably closer to MetalMom’s than yours, sorry.
MUCH LUCK tomorrow, many prayers!!
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6:47 pm
Can’t help with the blood donation (A+), but I’m certainly thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.
And as for the bracelet, if anyone gives you the stink eye just tell ‘em it’s one of those probation arm bands - you know, the ones that set off an alarm if you go anywhere except home or work!!