I'm finally on my way to my surgery. I thought this day was never going to come. I'm not nervous but very emotional for some reason. Can't wait to get this started!!!

Hey amy! I was totally emotional also! It's a Huge life change.. and you know in your heart.. you are saying goodbye to things that have kept you back for so long.. at least that is how it was for me.. Happiness awaits you! Good Luck! and congrats on getting that much closer to freedom!

Congratulations! Thoughts & prayers heading your way.

I woke up from mine yesterday crying.... I think it was a cross between the anesthesia, the soreness and the fact that I have worked so hard... It just all came flooding out. The nurse and my husband were like...... Ummm are you ok? LOL

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Hope everything went well

I am doing good....would be MUCH better if I would/could have a BM! Sorry TMI... First couple days was worse than expected but each day has been better than the last. I'm more miserable with my bowel issues than the surgery at this point. I had a really hard time with the anesthesia this time...waking up was horrid & apparently, according to my mom & daughter, I was mean. Day 2 was ok, I slept a lot & was only in real pain when I had to get in/out of bed. Left the aftercare facility & went to the hotel where that evening (Thursday, postop day1) my wonderful doc came to see me at the hotel, checked my bandages & fixed my CG, making me much more comfortable. Day 3 I was getting around better, could walk by myself but needed help to get in&out of bed....couldn't wait to get home to the lift recliner I had rented. My hubby has been a much better & more compassionate nurse than I had expected. I'm getting a little stir crazy having to ask for help for most everything I need. I've tried doing too much on my own & pay with pain and/or fatigue. My drain ports are more uncomfortable today too. Hoping tomorrow is better & hoping I'm up to going to see family for a short time tomorrow afternoon.....WISH ME LUCK!!

Well crap! I typed up a long detailed postop update & my phone deleted it! I'll type it again later. I'm doing good.

I had my TT on Thursday the 20th... I feel ur pain with the BM thing. I was ok with the surgery pain, but the gas/bloating pain moving around was horrible. Plus I hadn't went in 3 days because of the anesthesia. I took some milk of magnesia and was in relief in about 6 hours. It was recommended by my PS nurse.

I apologize for the TMI, I hope this helps others.

Sent hubby out to an adventure at Walmart on Christmas Eve for some milk of magnesia.....so thankful he's been so helpful!!! YUCK!!! Cherry was gross! Hope this works!!!! I REALLY need some relief!

Don't be embarrassed I had the BM issues post TT and it is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Hang in there.

Congratulations... things will improve and you will have a Happy New Year!