Kristin has been moved from the surgical holding area to the O/R as I write this. I drove her and Kerry to the hospital this morning, and Aunt Betty, Kerry and I were all with her as she had her vitals checked, gave some blood, and donned her patient's gown.
Kristin is in excellent spirits - she was joking about how nice her gown looks on her and how much she enjoyed shoving her hair under her standard- issue blue surgical cap. Her blood pressure was pretty low (90/70), which gave us all a nice, light moment to ponder whether anything whatsoever bothers her. :)
About 30 minutes ago the three of us each kissed and hugged Kristin "goodbye" as she departed with her nurse (a very nice lady) for the surgical holding area. She had a smile on her face and appeared to be very calm.
Meanwhile, Betty, Kerry and I have taken a seat amongst a dozen or so others here in the surgical waiting lounge. As hospitals go it is very pleasant here. The lounge is lofted above a nice lobby where there is a player piano and a waterfall. There's a flatscreen t.v. displaying a surgical "scoreboard" where we can monitor Kristin's progress via her patient number.
When the surgery is complete we will be visited by the surgeon and Kristin will be wheeled into the recovery area, where she is expected to stay for one hour. After that she will be moved to "her" room.
I will post an update as soon as I can after the surgery is complete. Thanks to all for continuing to follow and sending your positive thoughts and love Kristin's way.
Mike
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My experience of undergoing Chiari decompression brain surgery and the recovery. The medical aspects, the effects on me, my friends and family, the ups and downs, the tears and the triumphs.
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