Minor surgery

I finally got to watch a surgery that was just a tad more serious than snipping off a skin tag. Nothing truly dramatic, but unlike other things I've seen, this time the animal was "out".

I'd been worried that I would get woozy. I didn't, at least this time. I think it's easier for me when I know the animal is not conscious. O'course, ask me again when I've seen something real, like a spaying or a bone getting pinned!

( Do I really need this warning? )

I was the one who got to clean up afterward, and it was still awesome.

I also got to be the one to monitor breathing (& gum color) and heart rate until the cat woke up. I felt all official. I put her back in her cage afterward, and man, I didn't realize how awkward it would be to carry a completely floppy boneless cat who has a big zone on her side that can't be touched. Next time, perhaps I'll find a way to get the animal onto a clean towel for transport.

School

Physics final 7am tomorrow.

Chem final 915am Friday.

Bio exam 4 and final -- yeah, during the same time slot -- Friday afternoon. I can opt out of the final because I have an A in the class so far. YOU BETCHA I'm opting out. That way I can study for exam 4! (I am pretty sure everyone else in the class calls that a "midterm". :-) )

On Friday evening, I am going to relax so thoroughly that people will wonder where my skeleton went.