Surgery

Remi and I were at the hospital for 7 as I had been instructed by the preadmission nurse over the phone. I was fasting and quickly developing a headache from the lack of caffeine in my system. As a show of solidarity, Remi was also fasting and going without his coffee. The nurse weighed and measured me then instructed me to change into a hospital gown before proceeding with a pre-op questionnaire. She ran some blood work, installed an IV into my left hand, brought me a warm blanket and told me that the doctor and anesthesiologist would be in to see me before wheeling me over to surgery.

Doctor Helm knocked on the door and introduced himself to Remi. Before turning his attention to me.

“How are you feeling this morning, Miss Saunders?” he asked politely.

“Nervous”

“I can imagine, but rest assured you are in good hands. Did you have any questions for me this morning?”