We sent Katie off to surgery (modeling the height of hospital fashion) about an hour ago and have nearly and hour to go before Paula heads back. Katie went off smiling (likely due in part to the happy drugs they were giving her through the IV). Everyone here has been very nice. They've been bringing Paula and I updates on Katie and say that she's "doing great". Paula and I got a good laugh when one very cheerful nurse came to tell us how my "sister-in-law" is doing...we don't really know where she got that one. I have the all-important job of eye glasses keeper.
As soon as Paula heads back, I'm going to go check-in with the people in the surgical waiting room, then head off for some much needed food. Katie says they have good cream of wheat and oatmeal...but I really hope they have lunch items available early, as it may only be 8:40, but I've been awake for about 4 hours and am really thinking lunch at this time.
Katie was really hungry when they wheeled her away, but we're hoping that has passed by the time she wakes up, as they aren't going to let her eat today, just clear liquids...which at Swedish includes gummi bears and lemon drops, so hear's hoping!
Katie's friend Reid came by this morning and will come back later this afternoon. He works at the VA hospital, which is attached to this hospital. It was nice to have another friendly person come keep us company.
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