Surgery tomorrow!!!!

I can't believe that tomorrow will be the first day to my new life!!!!   I never thought this day would come!!! I'm getting really nervous!!  I have the fears that I think everyone has before major surgery. Will I wake up in alot of pain? Will I wake up sick? Will I have any complications? Will I be able to get in all my fluids and be able to get up and walk? Will the shots hurt? (I'm a big baby!!!!) Will I come home in alot of pain? Will I still be able to help my kids with things after I get home?

I have no doubt that my surgeon knows what he's doing. Dr. Evanson is such a sweet, caring, confident man!! I know that the Lord will help ease my fears. I just keep telling myself that I'm doing this for my kids and for my husband, but most importantly, for me. I want to be healthy, so that I can see my kids grow up and become healthy adults.

Wish me luck!! Any prayers would be great too!! 

 You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Stephanie E

HI Kris,  You will do great!   If you think you night get sick from the anesthetic tell your Dr.  They can do wonderful things to stop that now a days!  I used to ralph like a sick dog every time I went under, now it is nothing.   The pain was not so bad.  If you hurt tell the nurse, they want you to rest and heal and that means keeping the pain under control.  Do not try to "tough it out".  DO get up and walk alot.  You will be glad later that you did.  Ask for a stomach binder to help hold things in place.  It helped me immensely.  Sip, sip, sip and rest, rest, rest.  Enjoy the stay!  You will be plenty busy when you go home with3 girls!  I have 3 DD's too, but mine are in their 30's now!  Keep in touch and will be praying for you.

Hi Kris!

Well, I made it through OK with no complications! 
 
I just got back from the hospital. My main complaint right now is irritation at
the sites and chafing making them extra tender...

Now I'm just taking it easy veg for a while, sleeping undisturbed will be nice.

I know you're already there, but you can read this afterward.

Don't worry so much and sit back and enjoy this wild ride!!
 
Best wishes

Diane

 yay Kris!!! Tomorrow is your new birthday!!!!!! You will do fine, Dr. E is amazing!!!! Just try to relax yourself before you go in, have a positive outlook & you will be fine, just no matter how much you hurt, get up & walk! Most of the pain is gas pain & walking will help! Also dont freak out when your pee is blue or green or another crazy color its normal! lol. I will be praying for you! Keep us updated!