Robin

[Guest guest]

I approved a message from Robin's husband but I don't see it posted. Here

is what it said.

I'm , Robin's husband, and she's asked me to keep everyone up to date on

her progress.

We arrived at New England Baptist Hospital last night around 10PM to settle in

for the evening at the Landmark House. The Landmark House is an inn on the

hospital grounds for family members to stay at while a loved one is a patient at

NEBH. The rooms are basically Super 8 and the rates are fair for the Boston

market.

Although we live only 1/2 hour - 45 minutes away from the hospital, we made the

decision to stay at the inn the night before so that Robin could be at

admissions at 6AM without undue stress. We've got the room booked for a second

and possible third night so that I can be near her.

After settling in we sat down in the lounge together and proceeded to answer

emails and respond to well wishers. The positive support from members of this

group has helped Robin tremendously.

We got to bed at about 130. Robin was up when I awoke to the alarm clock at

445. After showering and dressing NEBH security drove us to the admitting desk.

Robin was through admitting by 630 and then was quickly whisked to pre-op.

Shortly before 7AM the nurses fetched me from the waiting room and brought me to

sit with her until she was brought to surgery.

Robin was a trouper throughout all of this and appeared to be in good spirits.

The nursing staff and the doctors all were very compassionate to her fears and

concerns. She had a brief moment when the IV prick was a bit more substantial

than she anticipated but recovered quickly.

Dr Rand came in and discussed the surgery with Robin and answered some of our

questions. Although the procedure was scheduled for 12 hours he feels that he

might be done by dinner time.

Shortly before 9 I was ushered out of the pre-op area as they wheeled Robin to

the OR for prep.

For now I sit and wait. I'll be speaking with the nursing liason shortly and

will keep the group advised as I am.

Thank you for supporting my wife through this. As much as I try to be

sympathetic, especially after 26 years of marriage to her, I cannot imagine her

procedure. Please keep the prayers coming.