So I'm in Amsterdam for my pouch advancement surgery; the building is older than the AZM in Maastricht, and I am realizing how spoiled I've been! Predominant colours here: orange, brown, dark green... Everything just seems shabbier. So far I've only done intake stuff and the care has been fine; we'll see as things go on.
A couple of random new things which have made me smile. For the FIRST TIME ever I have been asked if I want to be revived if there is an emergency on the table! I guess 42 is the magical age cut-off.
Also, I've had two identical armbands attached, one to each wrist. Maybe they are afraid I could rip one off but presumably be too weak/tired to rip both off?
And I'm being given a drink by Nutricia: "preOp". Tastes like mostly flat, super-sweet Sprite. Looked it up online and it is supposed to help with healing, but can't figure out how or why. Anyone else have a clue? Apparently will be served it 3 to 4 times in the next 12 hours! Not horrible, but the following burps are pretty interesting...
Gin
A couple of random new things which have made me smile. For the FIRST TIME ever I have been asked if I want to be revived if there is an emergency on the table! I guess 42 is the magical age cut-off.
Also, I've had two identical armbands attached, one to each wrist. Maybe they are afraid I could rip one off but presumably be too weak/tired to rip both off?And I'm being given a drink by Nutricia: "preOp". Tastes like mostly flat, super-sweet Sprite. Looked it up online and it is supposed to help with healing, but can't figure out how or why. Anyone else have a clue? Apparently will be served it 3 to 4 times in the next 12 hours! Not horrible, but the following burps are pretty interesting...
Gin
