Just a quick note to let you know that Carolyn went into the operating room at 1:00 this afternoon. Dr. Smith came out at 3:00 to let me know that the thyroidectomy went very well and that Carolyn was resting in the recovery room (PACU or Post Anesthetic Care Unit). The analysis of removed tissue will take 5 to 7 days but the doctor didn't seem to think there was any sign of cancer. About 5:15 Carolyn was transferred to the "23 hour stay unit" and at 5:45 I was allowed to visit with her. She was still pretty groggy, a little nauseous, but otherwise looking really good - good color, stable signs, etc. Visiting hours are from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with 15 minute visits allowed. She may enjoy a phone call later this evening but when I left at 6:00 she was quite sleepy.
She's scheduled for discharge at 2:00 pm tomorrow barring any serious problems.
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