After arriving at the hospital a little before 6:00 A.M. (not exactly my time of day), and registering, I was taken upstairs to the prep room. There I was asked to wipe with towelettes all over my body. The wipes were Chlorhexadine Gluconate. Then I had to put on a disposable paper gown and socks, put all my clothes in a plastic sack which was labeled and taken to a locker. The blood pressure cuff paced on my arm, the compression leg "thingies" were placed on the legs to keep the blood circulating, oxygen "thingie" put on my finger, temperature taken, and IV started. I hate the IV's because I have terrible veins and they're always having trouble getting the needle in the vein. It only took two attempts this time.
Now we're all ready for the Dr. and his PA to come in and fit the frame on my head. This device is used to keep my head stabilized during this delicate procedure - called brain surgery! OK, ready, set, let's get this party started! Enter Dr. Doran and Julie, his PA, with the frame.
Exhibit A: THE FITTING
Next the anesthetic was placed where the screws were to be placed. This was most unpleasant...in other words, IT HURT LIKE HELL in the temples. The back of the head wasn't so bad.
THE ANESTHETIC
EXHIBIT B:
Then came the screwing the frame to the head:
EXHIBIT C: THE HAT
Placing of the Hat
ALL SET READY TO GO!! (I think)
Next we zip down the hall and I mean ZIP down the hall in the motorized bed. Every moment I felt like we were going to run in to someone around the corner. Then I discovered there were these little mirrored balls up on the ceilings near the intersections, which told the driver if there was anyone coming.
Then through the doors to the PROCEDURE ROOM!!
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