Angie & Jim

Swappin’ Out Batteriesby Jim

I’m here at Stanford with Angie; we’re here today for a pacemaker replacement surgery.  We’ve known about this one for a little while, but her doctors are saying that it is time.  A while back, when Angie was talking on the phone to one of the nurses (or somebody, not sure who) they asked her if it had beeped yet.  Upon questioning, Angie found out that her pacemaker will start beeping out loud when the battery gets low.  Suddenly, she thought, “Oh, I hope it doesn’t happen while I’m working in the temple!”  Can you imagine, “Sorry everyone, it is just my pacemaker’s battery dying… Don’t mind the beeping, I’m just fine.”

They took Angie back for her pre-operation chat.  I wasn’t invited this time, but I imagine I’ll get to chat with the surgeon or one of the nurses with Angie before she goes in.  Anyway, I’ll keep posting here as the day progresses.