Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 At least I know I spelled it right this time:) Of course only because I have a pamphlet here that I was given today. I am still a nervous wreck about the surgery Monday and of course the closer it gets the worse I get but glad I did have this appt today. First time I have ever had to talk to one before surgery and I do feel a little relief. I was really concerned about the irregular heart beats I was told a year ago I had. They do not seem concerned as my EKG and his listening to my heart was fine. Lungs sounded good etc. I had more blood work but not worried there as that is third of fourth time this month:) I had a epedural (sp) last time I had the resect and was shocked today when he told me they sometimes only sedate you with it but it will depend. I told him I wanted to be OUT. He said I would not remember a thing. He did have me sign papers to get the report from my last surgery to see what they gave me and to get my nuke treadmill and lung tests that I have had taken before. Then he informs me he will not be the one there for surgery but one of his colleges and they will discuss with me what they are going to use and do. I am not sure I want to know. He did give me permission to take valium before going and just to tell them how much I had taken and they would sedate me more when I got there if my anxiety level needed it. I am trying to take this one day at a time but I have so much that has to get done before I go it is stressing me out. If my colon will cooperate in the morning I do want to go get a hair cut. I do need one. Last time I expected chemo so had it really chopped off and then thankfully no chemo. Hopefully this will come out not cancer and they will just resect to get this striture out. Another fear is infection and staph again but the nurse told me since they were aware of my previous that I would be given different antibiotics this time. Hil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Praying really hard for you Hil. God's blessings on this procedure and that it goes easily for you and will great results. Karima Anesthesiologist Visit At least I know I spelled it right this time:) Of course only because I have a pamphlet here that I was given today. I am still a nervous wreck about the surgery Monday and of course the closer it gets the worse I get but glad I did have this appt today. First time I have ever had to talk to one before surgery and I do feel a little relief. I was really concerned about the irregular heart beats I was told a year ago I had. They do not seem concerned as my EKG and his listening to my heart was fine. Lungs sounded good etc. I had more blood work but not worried there as that is third of fourth time this month:) I had a epedural (sp) last time I had the resect and was shocked today when he told me they sometimes only sedate you with it but it will depend. I told him I wanted to be OUT. He said I would not remember a thing. He did have me sign papers to get the report from my last surgery to see what they gave me and to get my nuke treadmill and lung tests that I have had taken before. Then he informs me he will not be the one there for surgery but one of his colleges and they will discuss with me what they are going to use and do. I am not sure I want to know. He did give me permission to take valium before going and just to tell them how much I had taken and they would sedate me more when I got there if my anxiety level needed it. I am trying to take this one day at a time but I have so much that has to get done before I go it is stressing me out. If my colon will cooperate in the morning I do want to go get a hair cut. I do need one. Last time I expected chemo so had it really chopped off and then thankfully no chemo. Hopefully this will come out not cancer and they will just resect to get this striture out. Another fear is infection and staph again but the nurse told me since they were aware of my previous that I would be given different antibiotics this time. Hil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Praying really hard for you Hil. God's blessings on this procedure and that it goes easily for you and will great results. Karima Anesthesiologist Visit At least I know I spelled it right this time:) Of course only because I have a pamphlet here that I was given today. I am still a nervous wreck about the surgery Monday and of course the closer it gets the worse I get but glad I did have this appt today. First time I have ever had to talk to one before surgery and I do feel a little relief. I was really concerned about the irregular heart beats I was told a year ago I had. They do not seem concerned as my EKG and his listening to my heart was fine. Lungs sounded good etc. I had more blood work but not worried there as that is third of fourth time this month:) I had a epedural (sp) last time I had the resect and was shocked today when he told me they sometimes only sedate you with it but it will depend. I told him I wanted to be OUT. He said I would not remember a thing. He did have me sign papers to get the report from my last surgery to see what they gave me and to get my nuke treadmill and lung tests that I have had taken before. Then he informs me he will not be the one there for surgery but one of his colleges and they will discuss with me what they are going to use and do. I am not sure I want to know. He did give me permission to take valium before going and just to tell them how much I had taken and they would sedate me more when I got there if my anxiety level needed it. I am trying to take this one day at a time but I have so much that has to get done before I go it is stressing me out. If my colon will cooperate in the morning I do want to go get a hair cut. I do need one. Last time I expected chemo so had it really chopped off and then thankfully no chemo. Hopefully this will come out not cancer and they will just resect to get this striture out. Another fear is infection and staph again but the nurse told me since they were aware of my previous that I would be given different antibiotics this time. Hil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hil, I had the epidural with all my surgeries. I highly recomend it. It will help keep you from having a lot of pain after the surgery. It does help. And when dealing with the pain from surgery I strongly believe any extra help is well worth it. Ingrid > I did not actually get a lecture on smoking but it was talked about. I asked him if he knew tea helped prevent colon cancer and he said yes and he hoped it did as he drank gallons. I said well don't depend on it as I have drank gallons for years and look at me! I was just trying to get across that we really don't know what prevents it or causes it. I sure wish we did. > Anyone else on list ever had the epidural for surgery? > > > Hil > Re: Anesthesiologist Visit > > > Praying really hard for you Hil. God's blessings on this procedure and that it goes easily for you and will great results. > > Karima > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hil, Please know that we will keep you in our prayers Deb Ingrid Lowe lowenco@...> wrote: Hil, My thoughts and Prayers will be with you this Monday. And of course will be thinking of you all weekend as you are starving yourself for this surgery. Ingrid > At least I know I spelled it right this time:) Of course only because I have a pamphlet here that I was given today. I am still a nervous wreck about the surgery Monday and of course the closer it gets the worse I get but glad I did have this appt today. First time I have ever had to talk to one before surgery and I do feel a little relief. I was really concerned about the irregular heart beats I was told a year ago I had. They do not seem concerned as my EKG and his listening to my heart was fine. Lungs sounded good etc. I had more blood work but not worried there as that is third of fourth time this month:) I had a epedural (sp) last time I had the resect and was shocked today when he told me they sometimes only sedate you with it but it will depend. I told him I wanted to be OUT. He said I would not remember a thing. He did have me sign papers to get the report from my last surgery to see what they gave me and to get my nuke treadmill and lung tests that I have had taken before. Then he informs me he will not be the one there for surgery but one of his colleges and they will discuss with me what they are going to use and do. I am not sure I want to know. He did give me permission to take valium before going and just to tell them how much I had taken and they would sedate me more when I got there if my anxiety level needed it. I am trying to take this one day at a time but I have so much that has to get done before I go it is stressing me out. If my colon will cooperate in the morning I do want to go get a hair cut. I do need one. Last time I expected chemo so had it really chopped off and then thankfully no chemo. Hopefully this will come out not cancer and they will just resect to get this striture out. Another fear is infection and staph again but the nurse told me since they were aware of my previous that I would be given different antibiotics this time. > > Hil > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hil, Please know that we will keep you in our prayers Deb Ingrid Lowe lowenco@...> wrote: Hil, My thoughts and Prayers will be with you this Monday. And of course will be thinking of you all weekend as you are starving yourself for this surgery. Ingrid > At least I know I spelled it right this time:) Of course only because I have a pamphlet here that I was given today. I am still a nervous wreck about the surgery Monday and of course the closer it gets the worse I get but glad I did have this appt today. First time I have ever had to talk to one before surgery and I do feel a little relief. I was really concerned about the irregular heart beats I was told a year ago I had. They do not seem concerned as my EKG and his listening to my heart was fine. Lungs sounded good etc. I had more blood work but not worried there as that is third of fourth time this month:) I had a epedural (sp) last time I had the resect and was shocked today when he told me they sometimes only sedate you with it but it will depend. I told him I wanted to be OUT. He said I would not remember a thing. He did have me sign papers to get the report from my last surgery to see what they gave me and to get my nuke treadmill and lung tests that I have had taken before. Then he informs me he will not be the one there for surgery but one of his colleges and they will discuss with me what they are going to use and do. I am not sure I want to know. He did give me permission to take valium before going and just to tell them how much I had taken and they would sedate me more when I got there if my anxiety level needed it. I am trying to take this one day at a time but I have so much that has to get done before I go it is stressing me out. If my colon will cooperate in the morning I do want to go get a hair cut. I do need one. Last time I expected chemo so had it really chopped off and then thankfully no chemo. Hopefully this will come out not cancer and they will just resect to get this striture out. Another fear is infection and staph again but the nurse told me since they were aware of my previous that I would be given different antibiotics this time. > > Hil > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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