Hey, tis me and I'm here in Montreal. My surgery is on Monday, but I got here last night. It's a pretty cool place. The residence is the new one, so it's just beside the clinic. It's very nice here, and the staff have been wonderful. I got to meet Dr. Brassard and talk to him for a bit and show him my bits, and he says things should be okay.
I get my own room, which comes with a tv, dvd, ipod docking station/radio, phone, and an electric bed. I also get a sink. We share the washroom however. This place kind of reminds me of a dorm/group home, just full of friendly people.
The food is homemade and good. I swear I'm going to probably gain weight here. LOL
Allen, one of the staff members, whom is very friendly and always is happy and singing, just told me what he's planning for dinner -- he cooks really well -- We're having shrimp and rice and probably something else, too. Yum!
In the living room there's also a TV and a computer (mac) that we can use, along with really comfy couches.
Outside is a nice lawn with flowers and seating places, and accross the street is a park and a big river.
I've been having fun with trying to learn some French while I'm here, although the staff speak english as well.
I'm getting along with everyone here, so it's been fun. We've been chatting about all kinds of things, which is good. And I love getting to know everyone and their personalities.
I'm kind of the rock-star looking one here, but it's cute. A few of the staff members like my hair and like to play with the buzzed back (which is uber soft and grew in pretty thick -- much more than before, which is cool beans for me).
As for the others, we have two guys and three girls. Two of the girls had surgery already, and this other girl and I are having surgry on the same day. I heard someone else was supposed to be coming, but she missed her flight. One of the guys is from my City, which is really awesome and he's a lot of fun.
So, I feel pretty relaxed right now and the environment and staff has really helped me out.
--natalie
