The Pre Admission Clinic

12.30 and im eating ginger chicken and rice in Cafe Missi next door to the QEII Building of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital  (RPA)Sydney.

Im about to go in for a Pre Admission Clinic. Thats like a one stop shop where u meet surgeon, anaethesist, physiotherapist, ot etc. Ive half filled out about 10 forms.

i have another 10 results to take with me from pathology, xrays, ecg organised by my GP.

and then theres the questions i need to ask:
- what about arthritis elsewhere in my body?
- what happens to the spurs and cysts?
- how can i prevent further deterioration?

do i want a solo room? what if its lonesome? but what about sharing with someone groansome and snoring? But I wouldnt want to turn down the opportunity of meeting and sharing the experience with someone half decent either.

12.55 Now in the waiting room with about 30 people with various walking aids. im 11th on the list. I get restless in waiting rooms. I think Ill catch a flu from someone. im also not good at waiting. i like to be busy.