Jan. 9: Mom’s surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, January 11. Tomorrow morning a bunch of us are heading up for her preoperative appointment. That’s when she’ll sign lots and lots of forms, and I’ll get to meet her surgeon, Doctor Michael Farnell.
We don’t yet know what time on Wednesday she’ll be scheduled for surgery (I think we find that out on Tuesday night after 8 pm). I checked with St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester, and they said that I should be able to get internet access in the building. So my plan is to update this website over the course of the day on the 11th as we have information. However, knowing how quirky technology can be and knowing how things always take longer that you expect at hospitals, don’t assume that there’s a problem if you don’t see a post.
We’re going to have quite a gang at the hospital on Wednesday. Mom, Dad, Michael, Maretta, Joey, Bryan, Andrew, Maretta’s boyfriend Kyle, Terry, Tom, and perhaps my mom’s cousin Paula. I want to wish Dr. Farnell a good night’s sleep, a sharp mind, steady hands, and lots of stamina.
Thanks so much for everyone who is thinking of her, and if you want to reach me or would like to request an email when there’s an update, you can email me at adotzour@gmail.com.