Got a date...and I am all nervous with questions!
Finally it is totally official. I got my scheduling letter in the mail. My Surgery is scheduled for Nov 28th, but I go into the hospital on the 27th for my IVC Filter.
I haven't had a pre-op appt yet, and I won't until the 19th. I am so happy, overjoyed, scared, nervous. Who would have thought that so many emotions would come with surgery?
So I have all kinds of questions about what to expect after surgery.
Would anyone like to fill me in....maybe share a little bit of what you experienced? I know we are all different and it will be unique for each of us, but I would love to hear your stories.
Thanks!
miamictny
on 11/1/07 12:24 am - NY
on 11/1/07 12:24 am - NY
Congrats!!!!!!! I know I was doing the happy dance my self, and now am too full of nerves.. But regardless, it's finally here 
Hi,
In response to your message I want you to know that feeling a range of emotions from excited to scared is so common and expected. From the work I have done and currently do I know that post surgery can feel like an emotional roller coaster. Just want to remind you that this is a transition and like most changes it will take time to adjust. Good luck.
Jessica Slotnick, LCSW-R, ACSW
Jessica Slotnick, LCSW-R, ACSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and a member of Obesity Help's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations or warantees expressed or implied and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No website or informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help of any kind, please seek the services of a professional or dial 911. For more information please visit www.passagesgfw.com.
Hi Gina,don't worry it's a peice of cake!! All will go fine.Bring chap stick because the hospital is dry.I was in the hospital one day and just wanted to rest.I was up walking very soon after surgery.Just do as directed by your MD and all will go well.I felt like I had done a few sit ups after surgery but there was no pain to speak of.I wish you the best of luck,Bob
Hi,
Just some tools that you may find helpful in response to your last post. I call it taking a daily "tempature/emotional" check in. Journaling can help to discharge some of your ambiguous emotions and talking about your feelings basically anything you can do to get them out should offer you some comfort.
Jessica Slotnick, LCSW-R, ACSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and a member of Obesity Help's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations or warantees expressed or implied and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No website or informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help of any kind, please seek the services of a professional or dial 911. For more information please visit www.passagesgfw.com.
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