Counting down the hours! My surgery is scheduled for 8:30am on Thursday and should last about three hours. We are doing reconstruction on my left/flat side and pocket revision plus implant swap on the right side. I’m excited to finally get here after the six-month wait, but I’m also very nervous. Not knowing what is waiting for me is uncomfortable.

My bedside box o’ recovery crap is ready! I used my PBM checklist to gather the essentials:

• Water
• Back scratcher
• Tissues
• Tiara (of course!)
• Digital thermometer
• Scissors
• Tape
• Measuring cup
• Alcohol swabs
• Chap stick
• Phone and charger
• Rubber gloves
• Snacks
• Medications
• Camera
• Lanyard (I will very likely have a drain or two)
• Hand sanitizer
• Lotion
• Cough drops
• Note pad and pen
• Kindle

I think I’ve got it covered. Don’t you? Now I just need to pack my hospital bag. I expect to be home in the afternoon, so this should be quick. Wish me luck! Talk to you later ‘gaters.