Late to bed last night (not ideal), and up very early at 4h30 this morning. Dan wanted to feel fresh and have a good shower this morning, but oh my, a cold shower it was, as he forgot to put the geyser on last night. Dan made me a cup of good coffee - he could only smell it and for obvious reasons not have one himself.
We were on the road at 5h30 and checked into hospital well before the required time. We were directed to Ward 2B (the lady joked and said ".. TO BE or not to be". :-)
Hundreds of forms to complete. I tried to help where I can. Inbetween and a bit overwhelming, different nurses, wanting to do all kinds of body checks like blood glucose levels, blood pressure etc. I have to admit though, all friendly staff. Dan is chirpy with the staff and jokes with them all the time. My brave friend ... facing reality of the whole situation, hiding his sadness of losing a limb today, but still showing good spirit. We decide to take last pictures of him with both legs. By doing that, I feel so sad. :-(
I've met his surgeon, dr. Philip de Lange, also the lady anaesthedist, who advises him not to play tough and refuse pain killers when offered to him. After discussion with the surgeon, they decide to give spinal sedation as well, which will help with pain control afterwards. He asks questions, like when feeling will come back etc. I felt teary when they wheeled his bed into the operating theatre, but I put up a brave face. Now for the long 2 hour wait. The surgeon promised to have a word with me after the op.
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