Nervous yet so Excited

My surgery date (January 28th!!!) is fast approaching.  I am so excited I can't believe it's almost here.  Although I can't wait, I am starting to get quite nervous.  I have three boys (12, 8 & 1 ) and hope that all goes ok not only during surgery but afterwards until I am completely healed.  I have just heard some horror stories.

I just try not to think of that and try to keep focusing on the how excited I am and how important it is to keep postitive.

Good Luck to Everyone - A wish from me to all for a healthy and speedy recovery.

 

Kim 

Yay, for us my surgery is scheduled for tuesday the day before yours. And I'm not nervous so much about the surgery. I more nervous about how I'm gonna feel afterwards. Well I know everything will be okay with your surgery. Just think positive. I think the pain is going to be all about how well you can tolerate it. But hmm.....its still questionable. Well good luck  on your surgery and for a speedy recovery.

How exciting! Good luck to you.  I am not scared so much about the pain, hey after giving birth to three kids .  I just hope all goes well is all.  I too am worried about life after surgery, the unknown is scary....

Thanks again let us know how you do I will be thinking of you.

Kim

Kim & Liz,

Congratulations on your surgeries next week, I am SO excited for you both.  Nerves are normal!  You will both do fine.  I am 2 weeks post op and have done wonderful since day 1.  I have posted my experiences on my blog and hope you find them helpful.  I encourage you both to walk, walk, walk as soon as you are able to in the hospital.  You will be SO glad you did.  I walked more than they told me to and was so glad I did.  I took 2 doses of pain med when I got home and haven't needed it since.  I really didn't need it at home, but I wanted to sleep well my 1st night home.  I did sleep in my recliner for 2 nights, I did this when I had my gallbladder removed and it really helped this time too.  When I did sleep in my own bed, I had some reflux but this resolved with some Pepcid (my doc told me to take it( and ALSO use an extra pillow and this works miracles.

I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and we'll be saving you both a nice warm spot on the losers bench.

Hugs,
Barb

Barb,

Thank you so much for your prayers and advice!!  It's comforting to hear from someone who is doing well post-op and I will take you up on reading your blog.

Congrats on your success so far and look forward ro joining you on the losers bench!

Kim

Hello!

I am Denise and I am scheduled for the 28th also.  I also have small children, 2 boys ages 7 and 3. 

I am not nervous for the surgery (Center of Excellence and LAP) or for the pain of it at all, as I am young (31) and healthy (no co mobilities) and have had surgeries before.   (YES...after having 2 kids with no meds...this should be a breeze)

I am sort of nervous about life after surgery...or not really nervous...it just still seems kind of "unreal" to me.  I just can not wrap my head around NOT wanting or being able to have sweets or being full after 3 bites. 

Going to nutrition class, support group and reading all of the success stories here have really helped me though.

How long do you have help for with your kids?  I have help for 2.5 weeks but am still very nervous about not being able to pick up my 3 year old. 

Denise,

That is great 2.5 weeks!!! I have help from my siste-in-law while watching my kids while I am in hospital as my husband works nights.

My husband is very supportive but in his new job he is not able to take the time off with me which makes me very nervous and probably what is causing me the most anxiety but I won't tell him that.  My 12 yr old son is a grat help with my 8 and 1 yrd old but as you know the 1 yrd old sometimes just wants thier mom :) 

My mom is will be "stopping by" after work to help but nothing set in stone when I get out of the hospital on Jan 31 but will be off to sunny Florida on the 5th and I will not have her around after that :(

I will be thinking of you on the morning of our surgery, good luck!!!  Keep in touch I'm sure we can help eachother through the after surgery.  As I have seen from all the great people on these forums, everyone is very helpful and supportive.  I am so gald I joined :)

Kim

Congratulations Kim,  I know it can be nerve racking and exciting both at the same time. You will do fine. I had my surgery last Monday Jan 19th and got home yesterday. I have a four year old.... and luckily I have the support from my husband. I hope you have the same.

Good Luck to you, keep us posted!

Charlotte  : )

Charlotte,

Thank you for the support :)  I do have my husband but he works nights as I was telling Denise.  It's going to be a little tricky balancing the kids, recovery and my new stomache but I can see with all the suppport I can get from everyone on OH I will be fine when I have questions or need some encouragement.  The rest I will have to hope for the best and hope my family helps out :)

Can't believe only 4 days left!

How are you doing, feeling??


Kim

Hi ...Mine date is Thursday. I cannot believe how fast it has come. I will having a revision from the VBG to a DS. My surgery has to be open because of a hernia (HUGE)! I pray we will all do well with no complications. The nursing staff will be alert and compassionate to our needs. Look out losers bench, here we come. Please keep me in prayer. The revision is complicated but i have confidence in My surgeon and My GOD!
peace
Mz Jojo  6 days away from the "dark side"
I will <3 my DS