Surgery Soon, Need Support

simpsone · March 12, 2006

Hi Leener,

I sent you a few private messages w/ my phone number. I was in your pre-op class and understand your anxiety. I asked Linda for a xanex and that really helped. I took one the night before and one the morning of surgery. My surgery was March 7th and I'm doing well.

The pre surgery stage was the worst for me, psychologically. Once I had the surgery, it was such a relief that It was easy to endure the physical discomfort.

Alexra · March 12, 2006

You will be fine, you are in good hands, He will take good care of you. Call or e-mail me if you need anything, I'm here for ya.

Alexandra

PhotoNut · March 12, 2006

Best wishes for your surgery in the morning Lenner girl. I'll be thinking about ya, and smiling. You'll be sore and stiff for a while so take it easy and be good to yourself. Don't forget to remind everyone around you in the morning about any special needs you have before they give you that lovely IV!

I am SO looking forward to welcoming you to Bandland! *clank*clank*clonk*clank*

Alexandra · March 12, 2006

Leener, you are indeed in good hands with Dr. A and we are all here rooting for you. Tell him that Alex and Ali said he'd better take extra care with you!! :evil:

Good luck, lady, and remember that stress is self-fulfilling in people with panic disorders. Just leave it all in a box by your door when you leave in the morning. Don't take it with you.

You'll be home before you know it, and banded!! :)

ReneBean · March 13, 2006

Clang!! Clang! Clang! Claaaang!!

Cowbell for ya, Leener.

Hugs! You'll be fine. It could be worse - I started my period the day before surgery. Yippee!

:]

nanster · March 15, 2006

leenerbups: Guess when I started my period?? Yes, the very morning of surgery --5am!!! I had to tell the nurses, let me go to the bathroom RIGHT BEFORE I go in, okay? And, I had my little "cosmetic" bag with my supplies in it. GHEEZ, I'm SURE noone knew why I had it hanging off my IV pole!!??? But, you know what, it bothers YOU more than anyone else. Mine are very VERY heavy the first 2-3 days and I tend to be anemic under stress (like surgery), but I did just fine. I don't have asthma, but I actually still had a cold/cough when I went into surgery. They said no problem as long as no fever...and they were right.

I agree about informing people on your specific needs. Don't assume they'll read it in your chart. If you need an answer, ask a direct yes/no question. That way it is very clear and you KNOW they know. I don't tolerate artificial sweeteners and Atkins shakes have it in them. When I switched to Ensure and Boost, I felt a world better.

Scary, yes. Nerve-wracking, yes. Uncomfortable, yes. Roller coaster emotions, yes. Ultimately a smart decision for a healthier, happier, longer life....ABSOLUTELY!!!

Oh and if you're scared or claustrophobic, DO LET THEM KNOW. They can't assist you if they don't know your needs. Tell them what would ease your apprehension or make things better for you; I'm sure they will try to do all they can to keep you comfortable and at ease.

Nanster

NeenBand · March 16, 2006

Hey everyone! I can't believe I am banded. It's weird how you wait for something and then the day comes and then it's past you.

I really have to give wach of you a huge cyber hug, you have been incredibley supportive of me and I mean it when I say I appreciate it SO VERY MUCH.

Guess what? I got my period DURING surgery. I put a pad on before I went in with those horrible surgical panties they give you. Now here is the weird part...the pad was missing when I woke up.

:omg: