Let’s hear a collective round of applause for Skipper !!<\/p>\n
Yay Skipper !!! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Despite working the late shift the night before,<\/p>\n
She arrived promptly at my place at 7:15 a.m. so we could make our jaunt to Chicago in time for the second surgery of the day for Dr. Z.<\/p>\n
I was doing the driving there …<\/p>\n
So as usual of late,<\/p>\n
Before heading out for the trip to Chicago,<\/p>\n
We stopped at my parents on the way out of town to say hola.<\/p>\n
It was the first time my parents met Skipper,<\/p>\n
But my mom immediately took a liking to her …<\/p>\n
And my dad liked the fact that she played Guiness Book of World Record trivia questions with him.<\/p>\n
(Pssst … last year dad got a Guiness Book of World Record trivia questions coffee table book. In less than a year, my dad has memorized the entire phreaking book and can ask a trivia question for any occasion. If you’re ever in need of a lifeline on Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire and it’s a question about a world record of some sort …. put my dad down as your lifeline … he won’t fail ya … it’s actually sorta spooky, but it is proof as to why you can never when an argument with my dad, it’s that damn photographic memory of his. ! :))<\/p>\n
So, it was a little after 8:00 a.m. before we finally hit the road …<\/p>\n
And poor Skipper had to listen to me gripe the entire trip about how hungry I was ….<\/p>\n
Seriously, I understand the reason why I’m not supposed to eat or drink 12 hours before surgery,<\/p>\n
But this is me we’re talking about …<\/p>\n
I like to eat,<\/p>\n
And eat often …<\/p>\n
Along with consuming massive quantities of coffee and water.<\/p>\n
I was dying.<\/p>\n
And there were all these signs telling me that there was great food to be had …<\/p>\n
McDonald’s, Burger King, White Castle, Culver’s, Redamak’s …<\/p>\n
I was constantly scheming ways to figure out how to cheat and at least get a breakfast burrito …<\/p>\n
But Skipper,<\/p>\n
Managing me ever so well …<\/p>\n
Kept me on track.<\/p>\n
Anyways, we made really good time …<\/p>\n
And decided to try the Skyway into Chi-town,<\/p>\n
In light of the 60 some odd miles of construction they were doing on I-94 three weeks ago when I was last there (added about 2 hours to my trip then, which would have been longer had I not decided to take some back roads eventually.)<\/p>\n
Fortunately, we only had about a 45 minute delay of construction on the Skyway, which as far as midwest driving goes during road repair season …<\/p>\n
Really isn’t that bad.<\/p>\n
Once we broke clear of the traffic back-up, I got the call from Chris at Dr. Z’s office telling me that the first surgery was going fine and they’d be ready for me a little earlier than expected …<\/p>\n
And miracles of miracles …<\/p>\n
I was actually going to be there a little earlier than expected !! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Seriously, can anyone name once when I arrived on time for any appointment at Dr. Z’s ??<\/p>\n
Or pretty much anywhere else for that matter.<\/p>\n
But this time … promptly …<\/p>\n
At 11:00 a.m. central standard time,<\/p>\n
I rolled into the the parking lot.<\/p>\n
Now I need to take a few minutes here to offer super, special thanks to Skipper …<\/p>\n
I was totally phreaking about this particular set of procedures,<\/p>\n
And numerous times during the ride I did fall into total and complete silence …<\/p>\n
Just reflecting as to what I was going to be doing.<\/p>\n
And Skipper skillfully knew exactly when to say something to lighten up my spirits …<\/p>\n
While also knowing when not to say a thing and let me dwell on my thoughts for a while.<\/p>\n
And along the way … we had plenty of laughs and mocked multiple people as we drove down the interstate … enjoying ourselves thoroughly.<\/p>\n
And when we arrived at Dr. Z’s locatioooon ,<\/p>\n
They were all set and ready for me.<\/p>\n
First, I was pleased to see that I had my absolute favorite anesthesiologist working on me that day …<\/p>\n
His name is Dan from Windy City Anesthesiologist and he kicks butt !<\/p>\n
Funny, skillful, you don’t feel a bit of pain, he’s got a relaxing smile and he’s also phucking hot !! Seriously, when your getting ready to pass out just before going under some serious surgery … his is one nice face to see as you fade away into dreamland.<\/p>\n
He was my anesthesiologist when I got my tracheal shave, and if I had my way, he’d be my personal anesthesiologist whenever I had the need. If any of you future Dr. Z patients are lucky enough to get him to be the one knocking you out … count your lucky blessings … and have pleasant dreams ! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
So Dan the Man goes through the basic pre-op questions for me …<\/p>\n
And likewise, I ask him my traditional pre-op question …<\/p>\n
“Dan, have you had the two requisite shots of Jack Daniels yet? I don’t want anyone working on me who is completely sober?<\/em>”<\/p>\n “You said that last time too, didn’t you?<\/em>”<\/p>\n “Yuhp.<\/em>”<\/p>\n “And you also told a pretty funny story about a hamburger if I remember right.<\/em>”<\/p>\n
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