I just found out they can't schedule my needed surgery

[csziggy]

8. Excellent! Yeah, you don't want that going off - ever

Unless it's needed to save your life, of course.

I was disappointed when they said they were not going to do out patient, but I understand. Both syncopes were after surgeries, first the day of the valve replacement. My BP dropped, the monitor sent out a signal and a Code went out to the entire hospital. By the time I was conscious, there were five people in the bathroom with me and ten more in the hall outside! Second syncope was after back surgery - I passed out, bashed my head on the edge of something, and was bleeding all over the place. For some strange reason a BP of 38/58 is not conducive to being awake and walking.

So I guess staying in the hospital overnight is a good idea.