Got the time!

So, we got a call from the hospital this morning.  After asking some medical questions (does he use medical equipment, what medicines does he take, has he been exposed to various diseases, etc.), they made sure we knew that CJ was scheduled to be admitted after the procedure and asked if we had any questions.  I did have a couple of questions about what kind of things to bring from home and some clarifications about a parent staying in the room that they answered for me.

Now for the specifics...
We check in at 9:25AM.  His procedure is scheduled to start at 10:55AM and should take about 2 hours.

The typical pre-surgery rules apply:  no eating after midnight, can have a cumulative total of up to 8oz of water or apple juice until 8:45AM, then nothing in the mouth after that.

During pre-op and recovery, a parent will be present with CJ and only one other person 12 or older can visit.  This is good news for CJ's brother, who just turned 12, but bad news for his 10-yr-old sister.

How long he is in recovery will depend, of course, on CJ and how he's doing.  It may be an hour, maybe more, maybe less.  From recovery, he'll go to his room & new home for the next few days.

Family & friends will be allowed to stay in a special waiting area in the hospital overnight if they want.  One parent can stay in the room with CJ where there is a pull-out bed for them.

So, that's that.  I guess the next time I post will be the night before the surgery, unless something else comes up.

Prayers for the next few days:
1. Health...please pray that our entire family stays healthy prior to the surgery.  Pray that we stay healthy while he's in the hospital, too.  I'd hate for any of us to be unable to visit him.  CJ isn't feeling well today, but I think it's more from allergies & not enough sleep the last few days.  Also, his chest is really hurting today.
2. Anxiety...please pray against it for all of us (including grandparents & close friends!).
3. Doctors, nurses, & technicians...pray for their health.  Pray that the procedure goes as planned.