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Diane Hawk Enters Edmond Medical Center for Surgery
Diane's Surgery Journal: September 23, 2003
© 2003 Virginia Giglio, Ph.D. and Diane Hawk
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The joyful day has arrived. It's now 6 am, and part of Diane's family escorts her to the Prep Room for surgery. Grandson Robbie, sister Elsie, husband Burton, and daughter Consuelo are less relaxed than Diane is about the upcoming surgery.

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Diane has worn her hair in French braids - she was advised that her head would be more comfortable on a hospital pillow if braids were worn.

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Diane flirts during a side view picture of her braids.

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Time to prepare for surgery, with a warm welcome from Edmond Medical Center staff.

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Courteous and efficient, this nurse specialist prepares Diane for surgery, taking vital signs, and starting an IV.

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Pastor Mary Ellen Shafer and Pastor Randy from Diane's church visit and pray with Diane.

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Reporter Charles Shepherd from KOCO TV News records Diane's comments before the big event. The film will later become part of a documentary on her surgery.

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The anesthesiologist reviews Diane's chart, making preparations for the surgery. Burton Hawk looks on.

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Diane is happy to see Dr. Pearce arrive. The adventure is about to begin.

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OR nurses return Diane to her room. The family is relieved to see her again, and anxiously wait to talk to her.

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She's woozy, but Diane is comfortable. She has a naso-gastric (NG) tube draining her stomach, and is breathing oxygen through a tube in her nose. Her IV has been transferred to her shoulder, and she now has a catheter.

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The Edmond Medical Center nursing staff were skilled, kind, and courteous and exceeded expectations in every way.

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No one was more relieved to see Diane return from the OR than grandson Robby Hawk. He is one of 14 Hawk grandchildren!

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Gathering around are sister Daisy, daughter Consuelo, sister Elsie, and sister Elouise.

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Daughter-in-law Shanon Hawk reads cheery letters from the grandkids, wishing Grandma well.

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Diane's son Moses is happy to see his Mom doing so well. It's been a stressful time for everyone to watch Diane go through this dramatic procedure.

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Daughter Nena and neice Andrea are joyful at Diane's safe return from the OR.

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Diane is equipped with special air pumping boots that will keep her circulation going and prevent dangerous blood clots.

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Close-up of the boots. Now Diane has two jobs: rest, and breathe deeply. Breathing deeply will help keep her from developing pneumonia. A respiratory therapist will visit to help her.