I know it isn’t a real surgery, but I think any procedure where you’re put to sleep can be called that, right? So I’m calling it surgery.
In true procrastinator form, I didn’t get as ready as I could have today. I’ll do the rest in the morning (hopefully I’ll manage to wake up early). So what do I know about tomorrow and what have I done? Good questions.
I know that I need to bring a clean pair of underwear. Done. I also need to bring some sanitary towels (sorry if this is too much info, but you know, it’s for science). Done and done. In addition, the needle bin and leftover medication will go with me (nobody told me to do this but it’s common sense, right?). So this is mostly done – I’ll take the rest of the medication out of the fridge before I go. I also need to take some breakfast food with me, so will put some breakfast biscuits in my bag in the morning. I think that’s it in terms of things to bring. I’m planning to wear tracksuit bottoms and trainers, so they’ll be easy to take off and comfortable to wear. I also need to prepare paracetamol – will look for that in the morning.
Now, what can’t I bring/wear. No make-up. No nail polish. No jewellery (I’m worried about my belly button piercing! Will deal with that in the morning). I can take my phone and stuff, but obviously not into the operating theatre. Can’t think of anything else I can’t bring. Oh, don’t wear contact lenses. Obvs.
My lovely friend will come to pick me up from the clinic and take me home. I’ve cooked some plain rice in case I feel really sick, and also got some bread (don’t usually have this at home) and ready-made salads. So I’m all set for a day of relaxing in bed when I get home. Apparently you might feel sick, and also apparently you may not be able to cook. More on this, I guess, tomorrow after I find out what it feels like…
I had dinner tonight at the usual time (around 8 I think), and the nurse said that after this I should try to drink as much as possible (water, not alcohol – haha), and then at midnight stop drinking. Then I must fast until after the operation. You need to have an empty stomach. They also give you some drugs once you get there that make sure your stomach is empty. Sounds like a lovely day, doesn’t it? I can’t wait! Anyway, I’ve been feeling my eggs (or just my stomach) a lot today, so I really can’t wait to feel like a normal human again, and not just an egg carrier. I hope many eggs turn out well. I will wear my lucky underwear just in case. And now I’ll stop writing and focus on drinking water and giving my little eggs a last and final push. Grow a bit more, little ones! And get strong! One more sleep and you’re out. Hooray! Will they let me see them?? Hahahaha I doubt it. More details to come later… But for now it’s good night from me and my eggs.
Me and my eggs 