Guest guest Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Okay, Your first line of " Someone just shoot me. " got me going! I have soooooooooo been there. I think maybe I felt that way in lieu of ME shooting THEM. Sometimes when I am having a bad pancreatitis attack, my husband has caught me walking around mumbling " I hate my life, I hate my life, I hate my life. " But I will quickly correct my verbal grumbling and admit I have the most astonishing son and nephew and relationship with my parents and my husband. I don't really hate my life..... I just hate the hand I've been dealt for this portion of it. Donna Womack Fort Worth, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Sara, Hiya! Yeah, thanks ... I'm hanging in there. There was just this one day where I lost it (maybe 3 days post-op) and started crying and realized if I kept it up I would get all stuffy and my nose is where most of my breathing occurs and ... well, the thoughts just went racing and I was really freaking out. I had my Mom on one side holding my hand and my Boyfriend on the other side holding my hand and I just felt so alone - like at that moment I had absolutely made the wrong decision and would regret this surgery, forever. It's only been a few days, but I don't feel that way anymore. I haven't had another breakdown ... so that's good. It's emotional ... I guess I wasn't as prepared for that as I could have been. We all prepare for the physical - how much time do I need off from work, where can I buy the best ice packs, who know the best smoothie receipe, do I want three pillows or four, what kind of pain medication will I take. We seem to forget, at least I did, that the surgery and the drugs take their toll on your mind - on your emotional and psychological state of being. I guess I'm learning about that part more each day. Wow, didn't mean to purge all that ... sorry. I appreciated the listening ear and helpful advice more than you will ever know! Holding onto those sunny and cheery thoughts, Carol > > > > I ordered my Zip and Squeeze bags and head wrap yesterday for > my > > > > surgery on June 14th. I am counting down the days to this > > > > surgery...and i am very happy to be under the 6 weeks away > mark! > > > > Although I am starting to get a little nervous. I have never > had > > > > any type of surgery before under general anisthesia. What is > > > waking > > > > up in recovery like? Do you even know how bad you feel or are > you > > > > too drugged? How many of you had a cathater and did they put it > > in > > > > after you were out? Is there any way to prevent throwing up > > after > > > > surgery...cause i have a major fear of it (like i start shaking > > > and > > > > crying whenever i do...which i havent thrown up since my wisdom > > > > teeth 2 years ago..which is also what scares me!) And > last...do > > > > people still recognize you after surgery..but just wonder why > you > > > > look a little different? or do you have to say who you are to > > > > people? > > > > > > > > Also, I am a dance teacher so I spend every night looking in > the > > > > mirror lol..and I have always been self conscious of how i > look. > > > And > > > > now that my surgery is coming closer, I am getting extremely > self > > > > conscious of the whole thing and I feel like I am starting to > get > > > > depressed a little. I dont even wanna go to dance cause I > always > > > > feel horrible about how I look after. And not to mention we > have > > > > recitals (I'll be on video) and pictures and all this month. I > > > dont > > > > wanna take the pictures till after my surgery but my mom is > > making > > > > me now. Does anyone have any advice to get through these > > > next > > > > 6 weeks without getting totally depressed about how I look pre- > > > > op??? Thanks....just not feeling good tonight cause Im sick > and > > I > > > > had to vent! > > > > ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 , Thanks. I'm going to try and get out and about this weekend. They say fresh air is a great means to healing1 Enjoy yours, as much as you can, too! Carol > > > > , > > > > Another 7 weeks is a mere drop in the bucket! And I really, > > > really, > > > > really mean that 'cause that's how much longer I have to be > wired > > > > shut! So, as far as I'm concerned, that time is just going to > > FLY > > > > BY!! > > > > Counting down, > > > > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Carol, I bought a pretty pink robe with pink slippers, so I am sure I will be the talk of the hospital with my sexy attire and mummy looking face walking down the halls..(haha) > > > > Dee, > > > > > > > > Yes, I have only 3 weeks left remaining, so when I have my > > surgery > > > > you will be at the point I am now with 3 weeks to go. > > > > > > > > Go enjoy your day! The weather here in Virginia is nice! I > have > > > > been up early this morning trying to finish up this essay for > > > school > > > > so I can also get out and enjoy the day! > > > > > > > > Talk to you soon, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 becky, Yeah ... sometimes it's worth it! Carol > > > glad to hear today went better! and he should be carrying your > > > laundry...i think there was a no heavy lifting clause i signed > > > somewhere ) > > > > > > thanks for your thanks...to be able to reach out to other people right > > > now somehow really makes me feel better. and i'm all sappy and > > > whatnot...damn medication ) > > > > > > have a wonderful night... > > > > > > -becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 , Yes, our days are almost here. Amazing, isn't it?! I think I'll be able to move from liquid to musy ... so maybe oatmeal or mashed potatoes or pudding? Dunno ... but I'll be sure and report in! Enjoy your last few pre-surgery days. Eat something chewy for me! Carol > > > > Sara, > > > > Just peeking my head in to point out that I'm supposed to be > > > unwired > > > > next Wednesday. I didn't think the 8 weeks would ever > pass!!!!!!! > > > > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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