Eeeek!

So, my MACI surgery is Tomorrow morning - I'm the first one up for surgery and have been told to get to the hospital by 6am (eeeek!) as my surgery will start at around 7.30am.

I get a delightful meeting with my anaesthetist first up to discuss what he'll be doing and the risks. This is the part where I tell him how scared of needles I am and ask if e can put the drip into my hand vein instead of into my arm. I'm not sure why but I hate having drips stuck into my arm - really, really freaks me out. You can imagine how good I am with blood being taken.

I've had bad experienced with anaesthetic in the past - nothing too horrible really. The first time I was under general to get my wisdom teeth out, I woke up unable to remember how to swallow and unable to see clearly - everything was a complete blur. I was, understandably, freaked out. The last time I was under, I was fine when I woke up, but when they put they anaesthetic in I felt an intense burning feeling in my arm. Nothing too bad.

Anyway, I've had a few discussions with the hospital and they seemed very concerned about the risk of infection post-op. I've been told to make sure I do not cut or hurt my leg (especially around my knee) between now and the operation. I'm to shower before the operation but I'm not to shave my leg at all - in case I cut it.

I imagine getting a golden staff infection in my knee would be a pretty horrific experience. I mean, golden staff getting down to the bone would probably land me back in hospital for a very long time while they try to fight it off. But that won't happen.

I'm nervous...but I'll be fine. I'll see you guys after the op and let you know how everything went!!