It’s been a long wait since last year when I first realized I needed to get treatment for sleep apnea. But the wait is nearly over. Tomorrow morning at 7am I’ll check in at Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta with MMA surgery to begin at 9am.

I’m told the surgery normally lasts about 5 hours and requires the work of 3 surgeons. So around 2 or 3pm, I should be in recovery. I’ll spend two nights in the hospital returning home Saturday. Follow-up with the Emory Clinic will come a week later.

I’ve kept myself busy right up to the 11th hour—literally, since I’m writing this post at 11pm. So far, I’ve had no anxiety, but I expect tomorrow may be different. I’ll let you know.

Time to get some rest.

Yesterday was my pre-op visit at The Emory Clinic.

It was to say the least, interesting. My appointment time was 3:30 PM, and I didn’t get out until after 6:00. What took so long?

• More X-rays of my head and neck
• Measurements of my head
• Molds of my upper and lower teeth and gums
• Signing forms
• Q&A with Dr. Roser
• Quick visit with the insurance coordinator

Multiple tries on the molds were made trying to get a perfect impression. I’m sure it was difficult since I now have braces on.