Hi there fellow tos'ers i thought i would try and document everything i go through so this may help other's who are awaiting or thinking about having surgery. So i well start with my pre-op visit to day and when i get home and i can i well update on how everything is going and all about the surgery. Ok Aug 27 2007 i arrived at QEll Victoria building for 8 am appointment. I signed in at the main desk then i was handed papers and three patient/family guide's. Same day surgery admission,Managing pain after surgery and Infection prevention. I then had a cardiogram which took a few minutes she put wires on me then turned the computer on it took like a min then that was it. I then saw a nurse who took my weight and hight,blood pressure and temp then asked questions about my health and the meds i am taking, allergies those type of questions. From there i went and had blood work done then i was off to see the anaesthetist who talked about the pain meds that i am taking and she told me to take them as i would every morning she also said that she would be ordering other meds that i well have to take before surgery to help prevent pain after surgery. Then last but not lest i saw the physiotherapist that i well see the day after surgery she went over where the incision well be. I thought that he went through the armpit but it is actually under the armpit and it well take the doctor between 1&2 hours to complete this and he does not stich the incision it is held to gethere with steri-strips which you wear for 10-14 days. She also went over the fact that you stay in the recovery room (post anaesthetic) for 4 to 6 hours then you are moved. She also said that i would have iv for up to 2 days. I well also be wearing a face mask for oxygen for the first 24 hours and well be given a special mask with medication called Ventolin to help open airways. And of course i well have to do deep breathing and coughing and sit up and go for a walk to help prevent blood clots. she well also show how to do pendular and gentle exercises for the shoulder joint. You are not allowed to use either hand to lift,push, or pull anything heavier then 5lbs for 3-4 weeks as well as no driving. This took me just a little over 2hr to finish seeing every one so i have to be back tuesday aug 28 at 11:30 am to check in. The surgery well be at 2:30 pm if all goes good. So i hope to feel good enough on the weekend to at lest say hi and let you's know i am home and all is well. Till then keep