9/27 Headed to the hospital

Surgery day is here. I slept normally. Made a point of sleeping on my left side for at least part of the night since I won't have that opportunity again for awhile.

I'm pretty calm at this point. All I can do is trust that things will work out. The leap of faith has already been made. Nice to have my dad here.

I'm thirsty. No liquids after 6pm and my dad's half empty soda cup is looking mighty inviting.

I'll head to the hospital at 9:30. They'll prep me and I go under the knife at 11:30. Apparently the procedure only takes an hour. I'm having a spinal and sedation as opposed to general anesthesia. Having had trouble recovering from general in the past, I'm happy to be trying something different. Apparently I will actually be alert enough to do physical therapy in the afternoon.

I won't have access to the internet for a few days. Hopefully my dad can post here to let folks know everything worked out alright.

My last left-footed kick	My last left-footed leg cross