We almost didn't arrive in ANC. The pilot took two runs to get us to the tarmac. Many of us clapped! Anchorage was foggy all day on Monday (this photo is from T). A very helpful Mya gave me several hotel choices and we ended up at the Inlet Towers. Mum was able to rest a bit before we needed to check in for the surgery.
Mum's surgery took a bit. The most marvelous Dr. Luke put a pain pump inside of her. The bits below are the remote pieces. You place the flat piece or the meter looking piece on top of where the pump resides and it will give mom a dose of meds. The pump has meds inside it and is constantly giving her a steady low dose, the remote just gives her a boost when she needs it. We will go back up after a bit for Dr. Luke to re-calibrate it and give her the ok. He was really pleased with how well she came thru the surgery, how fast she's healing, and her strong character.
On the way back, Susie sat with mom and I got to sit on the opposite side of the plane in a window seat!!! Very fun, I rarely see the 'other side' of the inlet.
When we got back, I found a box waiting for me! Christmas from Steve and Jon. (and a card from Wayne and Liz in GA) Sparkly dangly earrings and Amazon and test strips. Hoooray!!! (also a couple of envelopes sent to Oregon instead of AK, because OR is my address!)
It was a successful trip up and we are both glad to have those flying visits done for a while. The next appointment should be a one day up and back thing. Not sure when, though--
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