Pre-Op Post Factum

I’m cleared for take-off, all systems are go. I had had a fear that “something” would make it necessary to postpone the surgery. I’m very glad to have a green light.

I’m impressed by the office staff. Everyone is friendly and courteous and Toby is great. His bedside manner is wonderful. He spent quite a while talking with us and answering all of my questions about post-op care and return to activities and all of Michele’s questions. We also spoke about the labiaplasty (scheduled for January 16) and the possibility of breast augmentation. In regards to breast augmentation I had been wondering if it’s best to do this with Toby or see a breast specialist. After talking with Toby I’m convinced that it would be better with him; he understands the anatomy of the male body and the special consideration that must be given for a natural look and superior outcome.

I woke up this morning with a painful stiff neck. I just scheduled a deep tissue massage for 1PM. Hopefully this will get me straightened out and feeling more ready for tomorrow. I’d also like to get in a mani-pedi. Tonight I need to shave my legs, figuring that it may be difficult for a while.

I’m on my all day liquid diet in preparation of the “dreaded bowel prep”. This will be my third since May. At least this time I’m allowed Ensure nutrition drinks rather than being limited to clear liquids (chicken broth may make a great stock for soups but on it’s own doesn’t even come close to being filling or seeming like a meal). I can almost convince myself that the Ensure shake is good.

19 hours to go!