I am trying to relax so I can head to bed soon. It's not easy when you're anxious and your neck is sore from the IVC filter placement. I have to be to the hospital at 530am tomorrow for my surgery. I am not really concerned about the procedure as much as recovery. And although I know my husband and children are capable of surviving without me for a few days being away from them has me on edge. I guess I am just worried that they'll be worried, ridiculous right?

Congrats, you will be fine and so will the family. Keep us posted on your success follow your docs orders.

Walk walk as soon as your able to keep gas at bay. Keep posting here lots of great info available

I know how you feel, my surgery is on Wednesday. I am not worried about the surgery either but rather future complications. People in my group, the psychologist, the surgeon, and my friend have all given me the same advice--nobody knows the future, nobody knows what will happen 20 years or a day from now whether you are having surgery or not. Just stay positive and have faith. Let us know how it all goes. Best wishes!

Good luck. You will be fine and life will be better in the near future for your whole family. I hope your recovery is quick and relatively painless. I had mine done 5 days ago at Stanford Hospital. I am doing really well so far. I am getting tired of getting my Protein from greek yogurt. I am really not in that much pain except when I have a deep cough. When that happens, it is bad.

Hang in there and get as much rest as possible.

Good luck. You will be fine and life will be better in the near future for your whole family. I hope your recovery is quick and relatively painless. I had mine done 5 days ago at Stanford Hospital. I am doing really well so far. I am getting tired of getting my Protein from greek yogurt. I am really not in that much pain except when I have a deep cough. When that happens, it is bad.

Hang in there and get as much rest as possible.

I've read that using a firm small pillow when you cough helps support the area & it won't hurt as much.

Best of luck today! Praying all goes well!

Thank you everyone!

I am heading out to the hospital in a few minutes. I will keep you updated

God Bless! Keep us updated!

Well I am home now! They released me from the hospital last night at 8pm. Taking a shower before I left was the best part!

I am much more comfortable at home. All of kitties came to dote over me and my lil terrier was over the moon to see me (she is very attached to me and was giving my hubby the cold shoulder while I was gone,LOL). I do have to keep the baby gate up in the hall to keep our 2 big dogs at bay. I can only pet their heads for now.

I am tired and sore but have been doing well. My pain seems to be all on my left side where apparently they "do all the pulling" but the other incisions seem to be fine. I do also have a terrible headache on the right side of my head when my pain meds wear off, I guess the tube during surgery did a number on my sinuses. It is true, it hurts like heck to cough and a firm pillow across your tummy when you move is a big helper.

I have been doing much better at home with drinking and "eating". Fluids have been easy enough I can do 1-2 ounces at a time and then I have to wait about 15 minutes before I can drink again. I have Protein shakes and such for my protein but have found that I favor the unflavored soy powder I bought at Clark's (I also bought hemp powder). My suggestion would be to bypass the pre-packaged stuff and head straight to the bulk section, it's way more cost effective. Just be sure to jot down the nutritional values. I have been adding it to strained cream Soups, I do not usually care much for the sweets so the savory options are better for me. Although the sugar free vanilla pudding has been another thing I like so far. Again I do about 2 ounces at a time, when I eat and wait at least 15 minutes before drinking.

Thank you all again for your kind words and advice, I will continue to keep you updated

Sounds like your doing great,