Almost Time!

I can't believe how fast time is going. Monday I will be flying to Tijuana and Tuesday I will have my surgery! I started my 3 day clear liquid diet today and I must admit, it SUCKS! But it's only 3 days, I can do it. I also started taking Arnica today. I never heard of this stuff before, but my Dr's office reccomended it. It's supposed to reduce the swelling and bruising from surgery. So, I figured I would try it.
Surprisingly, I am still very excited. I can't believe my nerves haven't set in yet. But I have faith in my anxiety, LOL, I know it will show up by the time I get on the plane!

I know there are a few others in the group that will be having surgery next week. How are you all holding up so far?

Tracy

Ohhh...do tell more about this Arnica!  What is it?  Where do you get it? How does it work?  The time is going by fast, isn't it?!  Before you know it, you'll be home and sleeved! How exciting!

I really don't know much about the Arnica. My Dr. recommended it and that was the first I ever heard of it. According to the decription:

Arnica is used as a remedy in homeopathy. Arnica preparations are usually taken after surgery to reduce pain and swelling, for alleviating acute sprains and strains, and for bruise relief. It is also used to manage the pain before and after labour and delivery, as well as to lessen trauma. What is arnica tablets used for?

Arnica is commonly sold commercially in tablet or cream form. Arnica tablets have been widely used as supplementary homeopathic treatment for bruises, strains and sprains, for pre- and post-operative care, for muscular pain, and for shock and trauma, among others.

From what I understand, you should take it in pellet form because you shouldn't apply cream to the incision sites. I read that you should take 4pills/pellets 4 times a day for 3 days before and 3 days after your surgery date. I accidently started taking mine 1 day early.

I bought mine online at VitaCost because I couldn't find it at any of the stores in the little town I live in, but they say it can usually be found in walgreens and sometimes walmart.

The one I purcahsed is:
Hyland's Arnica Montana 6x -- 250 Tablets for $4.36
My shipping was about $15, but I did buy several other products that I thought I would need to have when I return home.

Tracy

A real good luck to you hope your flight goes ok and the nerves don't set in too much.
arnica is good for bruising you can get it from health food shops. Fantastic stuff

My surgery is 2 days after yours, Tracy, so I know what you mean about time flying. I start my liquid diet Tuesday morning, so tomorrow night will be my last "real" meal for a long, long time. I think I might have steak to make it special!

Are you flying to Tijuana by yourself, or do you have someone to go with you? When are you coming back home?

Best of luck to you and a safe flight!! It's going to go by so fast and you will be home and on the mend!!

I understand your DR. prescribed the Arnica but could it cause any issues with anastesia? I understand that can raise your blood pressure.

Tracy, have a safe flight, and I wish you all the best!  I know you're gonna come through the surgery with flying colors.  Be sure to make some room for me on the bench when I have my surgery on Wednesday!

Take care, and see ya on the losing side!

Eydie

Yeah Tracy!!  I will say a pray for you, God is GREAT, you will do fine I know!  I get sleeved on Wednesday as well.  I have my moments and then I think about God and what he has done for me so far, that I know I am in good hands.  At church today, the sermon was about Worry..I felt that my priest was talking to only me today.  Said that God is there for me, that not to worry about anything, he knows what he is doing and everything will be just fine.  I do believe this, because I had so many signs leading me in this directions, and for my mom to also now totally supporting me and understanding why I want this done so bad, is another WONDERFUL sign that GOD is GREAT and is with me!!  I am ready to get this started..I am so ready to get that healther/skinner women out once and for all..  


So go get on the plane, have the surgery, and get ready to enjoy the rest of your life "LIGHTER"!!!

Best wishes Tracy