Surgery is right around the corner! Fingers and toes crossed nothing goes wrong this time!
I saw Dr. A. yesterday. He was in a hurry and I think the clinic was busy, so we didn't get to talk long. He explained again about switching out the expanders for the implants and what kind of incisions he'd be making. I asked him about after care, but he said their wouldn't be too much needed since it was going to be a simple trade out. I won't have any drains, clean any incisions or keep up with any bandages. Whoo hoo! I'm not sure what to expect or what to think - I just want this to be over.
At the end of the visit, I got my quote for my part of the surgery. Minus the cost of the surgeon and anesthesiologist fees, I'll owe the hospital $1,400. I know I'll need to work out a payment plan or something. I can't let money get in the way of my new boobs again.
On a side note, at my visit today I made a drop of drain pouches to donate. I only had about 20 pouches in all to donate, but it felt good to walk in with big bags to leave with them. When I was checking in, a patient was coming out and had one of my drain pouches in her hand. She said Dr. A. had given it to her for the drains she showed me she still had. I talked a little about the pouches and then showed her the shower ones I crocheted. She was so excited about them and dug through the bags at all the different colors and designs of the pouches. She offered to pay me, but of course I told her she could just send me a thank you email - each pouch has a card with care instructions and my personal email. She excitedly took 2 or 3 pouches with her and it made me feel so good to see how happy my little gesture can make someone like her. Now I want to go home and make more.
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