Swine Flu

There is concern about a Swine Flu pandemic.

I would not be surprised if they cancel all elective surgery.

They say that larger hospitals might be set aside for treating flu victims, excluding all other patients.

I'll just have to see, I suppose.

This is a photo of the hospital. It looks quite modern. I expected some old convict-built stone building at least a hundred years old.

My accommodation at the hospital for 19th May is on the 3rd floor. The operation happens on the 2nd floor. Apparently the room is sparse, but has tea and coffee making facilities. I doubt I'll be able to use them, I'll probably be told not to eat after 5pm or something. 

I am going to feel so alone that night! Two hours from friends and family. I won't have any visitors. I'll have to take several pairs of pyjamas and lots of underwear, because there'll be no-one to do my washing. 

I am not scared of pain. Just that horrible anaesthetic, that awful moment when everything goes black. And that horrible waking-up time, when you're not quite sure where you are, and everything hurts.