Hannah had been referred to and scheduled for a surgical procedure by her doctor due and today was finally the day of her surgery. She had been dreading this day for weeks but knew that the had to undergo the procedure for her own health. When she arrived at the hospital and had completed the necessary paperwork to check in, she was given her hospital wristband and met by a surgical nurse to begin the admission process. The nurse was wearing light blue medical scrubs as well as a surgical mask and cap. She gently asked Hannah to follow her to the changing room. Hannah did as instructed and walked down to the hall to the changing room. Once the doors closed behind her, she knew it was getting real.
First, Hannah was taken to the changing where she removed all jewelry and attachments she was wearing. Then she was stripped down and forced to wear a hospital gown. Once she put on the gown, the anxiety and fear became real. It was a that moment she knew there was no going back. After the gown, the nurse put Hannah's long hair in a bouffant cap as it was proper hospital attire.
Next, Hannah was led into the preoperative waiting room and was escorted by the nurse to a hospital bed. Soon, she would be met by a team of medical personnel and wheeled into the operating room.