lifelongblade
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If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.
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Post by lifelongblade on May 2, 2003 17:43:35 GMT -5
Hi everyone...well, i'm now booked in for May 12. And i'm just letting you all know...first i was afraid...NOW i'm petrified. I'm sure that if you all listen really hard, you'll be able to hear my knees knocking. I'm d**n sure that this is the right thing for me to be doing, but i'm still scaredy cat at the mintue.
I've just had what felt like the worst period of my life. Thank god it's my last one. The pain was horrendous, i couldn't even touch my own body. I was also physically sick with the pain. I remember thinking that "this can't be normal" and then just crying!
I'm scared that although everyone is saying "oh you're brave" that this is really the cowards way out and that if i really tried i could find something that works for me with my endo other than this operation. I know that's not true, but i'm just thinking that!
anyway, the site is great....i hope others soon join... bye for now. Blade
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Post by jana on May 2, 2003 20:20:05 GMT -5
I know what you are going through and I wish you the best. This is a difficult experience and it can really get the best of you mentally! I will be thinking of you tremendously.
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Post by Francina on May 10, 2003 22:38:54 GMT -5
(((((((((((((((BLADE))))))))))))))))))))) Having been in the pre-op mode for so long, I can understand those feelings of doubt. I honestly believe that doubt and concerns are very normal at this stage. For me, reading, listening to my favorite/uplifting music and praying helped me to regain my sense of calm and acceptance. I will be keeping you in my prayers - and can't wait to see you on the other side - the side of no pain! It is a great place to be and you deserve to have a pain free life! Hope to chat with you before you go in on Monday! Sending lots of (((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))) your way! Be blessed!
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Dragonfly
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Life is uncertain...eat dessert first!
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Post by Dragonfly on May 12, 2003 10:13:22 GMT -5
((((((Blade)))))) I just popped on here and am not sure if you have left for the hospital already or not. Please know that you will be in my heart and thoughts on this very important day! I know the heartaches you have been having as well as the anxieties. All will be fine hon. Just imagine all of us surrounding you while you are there....we love ya! Janet
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Lisa
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Post by Lisa on May 12, 2003 19:15:48 GMT -5
Yikes I am not a good moderator..today was your surgery and I wasnt here....I am so sorry......man I feel bad....well please let me know how you are doing honey.....
Love ya loads, Lisa
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Post by Francina on May 12, 2003 21:06:10 GMT -5
Lisa, not to worry, I was chatting with Blade early this morning her time, she was more scared they would cancel her surgery again. Her surgery was at 1:30pm UK time - she promised to send me a message as soon as she was able.
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Lisa
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Post by Lisa on May 13, 2003 18:30:44 GMT -5
Thanks honey..i appreciate it loads...please tell blad that she is in my thoughts and prayers when you chat with her will ya??
Loads of love, Lisa
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Gretchen
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Post by Gretchen on Feb 5, 2004 0:40:36 GMT -5
It is funny. I am not so concerned about the surgery itself, but being alone afterwards in agony. I feel weird relying on my kids (single parent of 18 and 11) and friends even. What if I can't even pick up the phone to ask for what I need... I want to be so prepared, but I am scared.
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Post by Francina on Feb 5, 2004 2:44:06 GMT -5
Gretchen,
I too am a single mom, and it is a little frightening knowing how 'helpless' you will be - but I can tell you from experience that you will get through it. My son wasn't there for me, and my parents came by a couple times a week to help out with laundry. Your children are old enough to handle the responsibility to vaccuum and wash dishes - just remember they may not do it like you do lol - just over look the mess - enjoy the 6 weeks off cause when you have to go back to your life - you will wish that you were back to being bored and doing nothing lol
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Post by jana on Feb 28, 2004 12:12:15 GMT -5
I have thought of something to calm pre-op nerves: a nice trip away for the weekend where you can realx and see things you have never saw before. Might work.
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