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The evening was lovely and warm last night. I unfolded the deck chairs and hung up the pendant lantern, and Christine and i sat on the deck chatting under the stars for a while. I'm hoping to exercise out there more while she's recovering, maybe with her sitting and chatting with me. That would be lovely.

Waking up this morning is a bit of a challenge. We left windows open overnight.

Possibly, probably more posting today. I can't get over the fact that Christine's surgery is scheduled for the Transgender Day of Visibility, partly because having gender confirmation surgery is not the apex of her narrative and really gets too much unfortunate attention in cisfolk's understanding of the experience. So, her surgery, which is something she's kind of keeping as less than visible, is on the day of visibility.

I should eat while she's showering. She's a much nicer person without food than i am.

If folks have advice about how to return to a solid food diet after a days off, i'm all accepting of advice and stories. Can i feed her cake and custard pies on her return? I bet custards would be good.... Rice puddings?

The Long Wait

We made it to the hospital in good time and with no incidents. Christine was in good spirits as she was admitted. We spent time talking and laughing, and the the surgeon came up and checked in with us - but we still had a long wait for the operating room. It was a late start.

I've been to lunch with Lenore and had a very sunny walk out on the Baylands of Redwood Shores.



I'm now in the surgery waiting room on the second floor of Sequoia. The status screen says her surgery started at 13:28, which means it took a nice long while from when they rolled her out of the prep space just around 12:45 to actually have the surgery start.

The volunteer checked in with me a few minutes ago: i knew the surgery could be 5-6 hours, the volunteer said the nurse said it could to 7 hours. Then there are two hours of recovery... so it will be a while before i see her again.

Everything is fine so far. I'm going to head down to the cafeteria, i think and then be back up in the waiting room at 6:30.

And now a short wait

I just spoke with [the surgeon] and am happy to report all has gone smoothly. Christine's spending some hours in post op, now, and i should see her in about two hours.

p 318 of Vernor Vinge's A Deepness in the Sky

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I'm home now after some time with Christine. She was pretty tired and uncomfortable as she came out of recovery, but she's got medications to help her be comfortable. Everyone at Sequoia has been quite pleasant and supportive.

I really wish she could have more than the few ice chips she's allowed.

Edward's nowhere to be seen: i figure he's loving the warm night and is out gallivanting.

Off to sleep, resting in the support of so many who love us. Thank you for the care.