We arrived bright and early at the University Hospital and then the usual wait takes place (with Pete dressed in a lovely
blue & white gown with a back split & even prettier blue matching slippers). But
there's always lots of details to go over and getting the patient ready
for the tests. The staff in all these different places are awesome!
First we met with Dr. Mullen one of the Lung Transplant
Doctors who went over the ups and downs of the surgery, really making
clear to Pete the different scenarios that could happen. At this point Pete has already signed the papers for the transplant. It's interesting
that he did so when the tests haven't even all been done yet! This
doctor did say that it was nice to see a healthier patient than what is
the norm for him.
We have also met one of the Anesthetist already.......more questions and going over what will occur.
They
went through the artery in the neck for the Cardiac Catheterization and
an artery in the wrist for the Coronary Angiogram (I think that's the correct match up). They said all
looked good. We have a printout of the test and there are a few areas
that are blocked in the 40 to 50 range, but they don't worry about it
till it hits the 70's. Once again things all look good for Pete.
We now have to stay close by and spend the rest of the day at
the Outpatients Residence which is attached to the University Hospital. Just 2
single beds and a bathroom, but it works and it's only $20.00 per
night/per person. Pete does just fine and we grab a bite at the hospital
restaurant.
We get up early and head to the Hys Medical Centre where Pete
has an Abdominal Ultrasound and then followed by a Bone Density Scan.
They have moved some of the tests over to tomorrow. So we grab some breakfast and thankfully head home early for a change.
I get to relax and Pete heads off to work. Tomorrow morning we leave again at 5.30 am for the last day of testing.
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