I HAVE A DATE !!!

November 29th just two weeks from today. Holy cow this is moving fast now. I thought they would tell me maybe the first or second week of December. I am soooooooooo excited, starting to get a little scared but not too bad. So many things running through my head. I have to say though that I have total confidence in my surgeon. I have never been knocked out before and I am mostly scared about that, and the intubation thingy, real nervous about that too. Anyway just had to share my good news, and to thank you all. Shannon Arnold Campbell, NY 257/???/130 is a coming my way

Shannon, Congratulations to you and good luck. I just want you to not be scared about being Knocked out. I have been through several surgeries and such. It is easy. I try to go into the operating room with a joke to tell the anesthesiologist. Just to loosen him or her up. They will give you something to relax you and then you get the good stuff. It will feel a bit warm going into the vein but let me tell you, there is an instant before you go to sleep that can be like being in Nirvana. It is a wonderful feeling. I am glad you can't get the drugs everyday. They will intubate you when you are asleep and if all goes well, the tube will come out when you can prove to the recovery room staff that you are awake. Does not hurt to come out, but your throat will be a bit sore for a short time. Try not to stress out too much. Soon enough it will all just be a faded memory and you will be well on your way!!! Have a great night Sandra

congratulations on your date. THATS a very exciting time for us when we first get out date. BESt wishes for an uncomplicated surgery. LISA 310/201/???

Shannon, Congrats hun ~hugs~ I know that is just an awesome feeling and very exciting.... I would have to say the same thing as Sandra did, but I did not remember in any of my surgeries(4), the tube, so I guess I was still out enough when they took it out. I would not worry about that hun ~Hugs~ I wish you all the best with your surgery and recover. You will be on the losers bench soooooo sooooonnnnn.. Take care Debra P

CONGRATULATIONS SHANNON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You'll be on the other side a week before me. I so know how excited you are now that you have a date. I am not feeling at all nervous. I'm just feeling excitement that I am finally going to have it done. I hope you have a perfect uneventful surgery. Andrea

Hey Shannon! First of congrats on getting a date let alone one so soon!! I am so very happy for you. As for the fear of surgery, that is compeletely normal, I mean you are human? It will be over and done w/before you know it! Just take deep breaths right before to calm yourself down. As for the respirator, usually they pull that out right when you wake up. It's not pleasant but it does serves a purpose. My throat is sore for days after I have a surgery. To me that is the most annoying thing about surgery is the sore throat not the pain from the actual surgery. I would say bring cough drops with you(make sure they are sugar-free ones) just in case it gets really sore. GOOD LUCK! Tavia

Thanks All, I still have that energy, I will probably have it till the surgery. Although I did sleep real well last night. The cough drop idea sounds great. I know when my husband had his neck surgery his throat hurt pretty bad. I have been trying to prepare just in case this would happen soon, so here is what I have so far. For Hospital: Robe New jammies ( pretty pink ones ) New fluffy pink socks my pink slippers, hhhhmmmmm do ya see a theme here a pair of flannel lounge pants big red fleece sweater I will steal some of hubbys gas x ( can I take them in hospital or are they for home? ) I have tons of magazines and my new WLS for Dummies book Gonna buy a new silky fluffy pillow, maybe pink, hahaha I will probably start my period a couple days before surgery so I will take pads along I have lip balm in my purse tooth brush and paste gotta get little bottles of shampoo and conditioner, ( although I am having a girl braid the top of my hair so that its not in my face and not messy) deoderant baby wipes pen and pencil and paper and some word search books phone book with my numbers in it my cell phone charged up lotion (gingerbread scented) yummy smells so good Did I forget anything? Supplies for home: Protein powder choc 20g protein each scoop 1% milk will have that on hand when time comes all flavors of SF jello all flavors of SF pudding creamed soups crystal lite or store brand different flavors chicken and beef broth gonna get one of those snow cone machines at walmart ( real inexpensive) food chopper, small black and decker one drink blender, hand held need to get some SF ice pops I have green tea is that ok? gonna order some stallone puddings too soon splenda Anything else????? Thanks again All, Your wonderful, Shannon Arnold Campbell, NY 257/???/130???