Headed to OR

 

Dan dropped me off at the patient registration/same day surgery entrance around 5:40am before he parked. Never been to Duke Raleigh as a patient. I’ve just walked into the lobby area. Been to the patient pre op class. My initial thought back then was this place feels old. But if you have to be a patient, I’d recommend it. The folks  at Duke Raleigh were just so dang nice.

As we sat in the waiting room, I may have felt an intestinal flutter or two but mainly just calmness. My party hat was a gift from this young woman, who helped me dress for the party. Well, that’s what she called it.

 

One of the main guests was my super efficient, caring surgeon – Dr. Michael Fajgenbaum. For State fans, he has been an orthopaedic surgeon for NC State University Wolfpack football team for 21 years.   

Terry arrived and prayed with us before I was wheeled away. I remember being lifted onto the operating table and being asked to turn over onto my left side. Next thing I heard was “Mrs. Biffert, it’s time to wake up.” I slept through the party. That’s a good thing.