Arrived at Quiron hospital “Clinica” 7:30am. A cab was waiting for us at 7:15am. By 8am we were in Sonja’s room, Yolanda met us in reception and escorted us through the check in and to her room explaining everything. The nurse came in about 8:15 and took blood pressure and asked the usual questions. By 8:30am the nurse came and collected Sonja for the operation.

My job is to wait in the room, although they encouraged me to go to the restaurant if I am hungry.  The surgery is expected to take about 3 hours.  Now I am by myself I find my nerves have kicked in .  I guess I feel more nervous now that Sonja is not here to keep cheerful.

Sonja’s room is great with a nice view, we can even see the sea in the distance.  It is very new seeming, clean bright and airy.  There’s a long leather couch that I can sit or sleep on next to Sonja.  In addition there is a separate kind of private sitting room / lounge making it more like a suite.  The lounge area has a small fridge and a second TV.