...and she's away.

Jeff here.

They just took Jess away.

So far it's been a day of hurry up and wait.

The morning started at 6:30 with a text message. Since she was already up, and wanted plenty of time to dry her hair, she got up. So, she's been antsy for a while, ready to get this thing started.

After packing up, and a flurry of phone calls, we were off to the Surgery Center. Jess was telling everyone that it was our anniversary. One of the staff, in a very nice gesture, got Jess a small bouquet of flowers. The flowers were a few days old, possibly taken out some dead guy's room, but the thought was very nice. I tried to take credit for the gesture, but Jess saw right through me. Damn. At least I gave her a nice card this morning.

It took about an hour before they took us back to start to get ready. There was a very nice nurse helping Jess. It kept taking her a few moments to understand Jess's jokes and snarky comments, but she seemed entertained none-the-less. We got some nice pictures of the sexy surgical stockings and inflatable leg cuff contraptions. Check the flickr page in a week or two.

After more waiting, the anesthesiologist came in to talk to us and expertly put in her IV. Really. Many of you know how much I hate needles, and even I was impressed. I want this guy to draw my blood.

Yet more waiting. Jess wanted her iPod to play some solitaire and proceeded to lose several games in a row. She was rather unsettled, as she doesn't feel complete until she wins a game. I was able to use the hospital wifi to connect to her Facebook page. I'll try to keep updating that when I can.

Dr. B checked in. In true Dr. B fashion, he was very succinct and to the point. A few comments about her blood sugar level, and he was in and out. Maybe 2 minutes top.

Jess was then able to win a game of solitaire, so she felt a bit easier.

Another person from the anesthesiologist staff came to give her a margarita syringe.

A kiss and an I love you, and they wheeled her away.