The handy thing about twitter in situations like waiting in a hospital is that afterwards you can look at the datestamps to see how long things really took. Here’s what our day was like on Monday.
- 05:57 Rob and I are heading to the hospital for his Carpal Tunnel surgery. About darn time. #
- 07:09 We are at the hospital and Rob is filling out copious amounts of forms. #
- 07:14 That was surprisingly fast. They just took him back. They say it’s a fifteen minute procedure. We’ll see. #
- 07:22 He’s back. Not finished, but because there are more forms to fill out. #
- 07:55 Despite the large signs saying “Do not eat or drink” the family waiting next to us has set up a breakfast area with coffee & bagels. #
- 08:03 They’ve taken him back again but say it’s just for ten minutes this time. #
- 08:19 He’s back. It was standard blood pressure and stuff. The doctor is in the building but there’s no indication of when he’ll go in for real. #
- 09:11 Two hours later, they’ve taken him back for surgery. I think. Rob says thanks for all the good wishes. #
- 09:47 The doctor is out talking to the family next to me about the same procedure. So, clearly, Rob has not gone under the knife yet. #
- 10:24 Heh. A family brought a balloon boquet and it is spontaneously popping, 1 balloon at a time. forunately, everyone seems to think it’s funny. #
- 11:10 Rob is out of surgery. The doctor said it went well and that Rob is awake and resting comfortably. They’ll take me up to see him shortly. #
- 11:42 On my way to see Rob! #
- 11:55 Oh, my. He looks very funny. There’s a giant block of foam strapped to his arm. #
- 14:33 To say “Thanks!” to everyone who sent their good wishes this morning, here’re photos of Rob & the Giant Block o’ Foam. bit.ly/3E4ioO #
- 19:41 I’m not sure that laughing at Rob every time he and the Giant Block of Foam enter a room is really helping. #
