Surgery Tomorrow

Well, I'm all packed and ready to go.  I haven't gotten the official time for my surgery but since I'm allergic to latex they told me I'd be first in the room.  So, at 6 am tomorrow I will be "under the knife" and on my way to being a healthier person.  We rented a hotel room just so we can be closer to the hospital and not have to stress about driving the hour to the city at that hour.

I had a mini-breakdown yesterday, totally unrelated to surgery but I think it was just because I'm feeling stressed out.  My hubby told me to just breathe and let it all out.  It was the first time in quite a while that I let it get to me that way.  I'm fine today, but I'm sure tomorrow morning will be a different story... I'm expecting tears again ha ha.

Anyway, I'm off to finish the rest of the dishes and maybe get in a nap before we leave for the city.

Jill

Wow good luck, and best wishes Jill, I`m sure everything will go great and you`ll be off to a new and exciting you!!


Chrissy

Good luck tomorrow.  Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.

 Best of luck to you tomorrow. 

Will be thinking of you!

*hugs*

Good luck, HillofBeans!
I'll see you tomorrow!! xx.

hi, i just had surgery on tuesday... so you and i were in the same room with the dr at one point in the day.. how areyou... i am doing ok.. still really nervous about what i have done and hoping i haven't sabatoged myself with something so radical.. i am feeling very alone and not wanting to talk to anyone as they are all thin in my life and noone seriously understands, or believes that this is a viable option. anyway i met a jillian and a karen in the hospital.. my name is tammy

Hi Tammy

If you are in the Edmonton area, it could be worthwhile for you to come to the peer support meeting happening this week at the Royal Alex. Everyone there has either had a surgery, or is waiting for it, so we've all been there, or are hoping to be there.....basically just like this forum, but face to face. I know the details on the group are posted here regularly by Xcalibur2572. Please feel free to check us out if you think we could be benificial, any one on this journey is welcome!

I believe we are doing a clothing exchange this week.....

oh i so wish that i lived closer for that simple reason but i am in calgary, sure would like to find a group here as i do need the support.... thank you for replying and caring...

Hi Tammy, I'm glad you came to find me.  I am the person you met when we did our leak tests.  I'm still in a bit of pain, but trying to avoid pain meds if I can help it.  I'm trying to take 3 a day at most.  I slept through the night for the first time last night which was really nice and I think it will help with the healing.

I made some lentil soup before surgery so we've been blending it up and I've been eating that and some yummy yogurt.  I tried apple sauce and apple juice mixed with water initially but they gave me horrible heart burn so I've stopped having that.  I think I will try a protein shake in the coming days just for something different.  What have you been eating?  Have you had any other issues?

I have had no regrets and I'm lucky as everyone has been so supportive of my decision.  I think if your family isn't supportive then you should come here, everyone here is extremely supportive and completely understands why you did what you did.  There is no need to feel alone, we are here for you!

I haven't gotten around to writing about my hospital experience, which was NOT very good.  I will get to it when I get a chance.

The good news is that I've lost 8 lbs in the last 3 days since I've been home, that's hopefully a good sign for the future.

Please keep me up-to-date with what's going on!  I'll send you a pm with my email address so you can feel free to email me at any time.

Jill

Hi Jill... I am so excited that this is you... i of course only knew your name was jill.. so this is so exciting... i have been doing well and have had no need of any pain meds  since the night before i left ttedthe hospital..it has been very pain free i have to say which is wonderful.
food wise it has been also good... i tolerate everything.. was very nauseated for the first few days for sure and even the first day or two out but am not experiencing any of that now so i am so happy about that.. i eat soup which i am so happy with as i love warm food... i eat yogurt, i have been nibbling on cheese which has been very good for my stomach...i have had alot of gas as i am sure is normal.. i have been getting on my treadmill every hour or so for about 10 minutes to help with that,and it really does help alot..
i was not able to sleep though for the last few nights, as my feet drive me crazy, they feel electrically charged and very restless.. i am a diabetic so this may be the cause i don't know.
I have been so happy to get home and be in my own surroundings, that is sure good for healing...
I do not have a scale so have no idea how i am doing in the weight area.  my steri strips have almost all fallen off... wow, i have alot of bruising, and a real indent in my one just below my right breast do you have that indent also...
well my husband has been more supportive since i have been home, and my daughter is wonderful, she is up in edmonton.. my son was just so scared..
i am so happy that all is going well with you.. you sound happy and excited and that is wonderful...when are you going back to work, are you going to take a while off...
my email is [email protected] please email me  tammy