Pre-Op Done

Today I had to go into the hospital to have all of the Pre-Op testing completed.  The directions said to show up between 10 am and 3 pm, and of course being the procrastinator that I am- I waited until 2pm to stroll in.

The tests included blood work up of CBC, CMP, pregnancy test, a urine test and some other initial coded tests that I don't remember.

All in all it was pretty and quick and painless- except for the part where the Intake lady tells me that I have to pay $250 co pay for my surgery the morning of my surgery, which is now only 5 days from now.  I was not expecting that.  I thought for sure there would be a bill of some sort, but not a $250 co-pay!! That's what I get for not paying attention to my health plan.

Not to give too much personal info, but in the spirit of full disclosure:  my urine was REALLY Orange looking.  So, I need to up my water intake!

My mom, 70 years old, is just as bad at keeping up on her health.  She has moved in with me one year ago.  She came for a visit last year and I was in absolute shock- she only weighed 63 pounds!  Absolute skin and bone! She was wasting away.  Now, she is 104 pounds and in great shape.

Moms doctor has been asking for her to go thru the routine tests- mammogram.  Mom and I were talking about my upcoming surgery and I mentioned that this wouldn't be as scary as it is if I didn't neglect my health.  I said it wouldn't have grown to the size of a handball if I took care of it right away like I was supposed to.  I mentioned that I never had my mammogram that my doctor ordered last year either.  So Mom, being awesome, said "I'll go, if you go!"
So I called to schedule it, and we are having mother/daughter mammograms together tomorrow.

After the pre-op, I spent the rest of my day keeping busy.  Spending time with my family.  Finished teaching my little one her language arts classes.  Made an awesome roast beef for dinner.  We ate, then sat down for an episode of "The Walking Dead"- (we JUST got into it).

Now, at bedtime, is when I have time to think.  i have time to wonder.  which means I have time to worry.  I wonder how long it takes for the biopsy to come back.  ......Won't be soon enough.