Blossomsmom Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Had my pre-op appointment yesterday which included EKG and bloodwork. Went over all pre-op instructions which included soap to use that morning and where and where not to use it 🫢. No food after midnight, no water after 4:00 am. I’m ok with those things but no coffee, now that’s the hard one. Got my spirometer to use when I come home. Since it will be my best friend for awhile, I’m thinking of naming it. Maybe that’s what I’ll try to think of when I’m awake at 3 am most nights now. I’ve made a list of things I want to pack and have my husband bring me after surgery. Anxiety level starting to build. Hoping not to be a total basket case by the 6th. Surgery and the possible outcome is getting way too real. Tom Galli, Livin Life, LouT and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Ahhh. The soap! I'd forgotten. You got this. Just remember that the goal isn't to get released ASAP. Stay till you are ready to go home. Good luck. Will be here before you know it. Blossomsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Blossomsmom, Tom is correct...stay until, you're ready to go home. Please reread "Thoracic Surgery Tips & Tricks", take your pain meds as prescribed, move when you can, rest when tired, and use the heck out of that spirometer (I'm a simple man and just called my Spiro). I look forward to the post where you say, "this surgery wasn't as bad as I feared". My prayers are for your peace going in, successful surgery, and speedy recovery afterward. Lou Blossomsmom, TJM and Tom Galli 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruboak Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 The anxiety really is the worst part❤️, isn’t it? Blessings and all goodness for you. Blossomsmom, TJM and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edivebuddy Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Good luck to you. LouT and Blossomsmom 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstar Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Praying for you that all goes well. Keep us updated. Blossomsmom and LouT 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossomsmom Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Thank you all for your kind and encouraging posts, I appreciate them all. I’ll stay in the hospital as long is absolutely necessary but I’m very fortunate that my daughter is an Emergency Room RN and will be here when I come home. I know she’ll take good care of me and be very vigilant watching for any problems that could arise. And she’ll help keeping her dad calm as well 😊 Scruboak, LouT, Tom Galli and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin Life Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Sending warm and healing thoughts - for the anxiety now and surgery/post surgery in a couple of weeks. Any prep you do will help you with the anxiety... gives you a focus on something you can control/manage..... hang in there - you will do well! LouT and Blossomsmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_L Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 @Blossomsmom For what it's worth, a friend once consoled me through a huge no-sleep period with, "Nobody ever died from lack of sleep." I'm not sure it's true, but it somehow made it easier. Rather than lie there, perhaps you'd consider getting up for warm milk with a little honey and cinnamon. It might not ease you into sleep, but it will be a kindness you might enjoy. Plus, neighborhoods can be so interesting at 3 a.m..... Ask me how I know. You can do this; you will do this, and you will be OK. Sending peace. Scruboak, Blossomsmom and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossomsmom Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Thank you Karen, I appreciate your kind thoughts and encouragement. Your comment about neighborhoods being interesting at 3 am made me laugh. I have found out recently who walks their dogs at 4 am 😊. I find thinking about our travels over the years helps me go back to sleep. A week from tomorrow I’ll be at the hospital getting prepped for my 8:30 am surgery and will any luck will have some wonderful anti anxiety meds on board 👍 Tom Galli, Scruboak and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossomsmom Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 All ready this morning to leave for the hospital when I receive a call saying my surgery has to be postponed. Surgeon had emergency surgery. It’s been rescheduled for next Monday. I understand that things happen but I had myself all prepared. Oh well, it is what it is. Finger crossed that next Monday this gets done! Livin Life and LouT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin Life Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Ohhhhh Blossom.... so disappointing (which is an understatement). I'm really feeling for you and cannot imagine. What a psych out!! I realize you wrote in 2 hours ago and hoping you've been able to re-ground and distract since getting that phone call. Hoping all goes without a hitch for Monday. Do something especially kind for yourself today and then later this week..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hang in there. You'll do great much better than you think. Lou Tom Galli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossomsmom Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Thanks Livin Life. I was so upset even though I understood. I went for a long walk to shake it off which helped. I’ll continue walking everyday to relieve the stress and to prepare for my recovery after surgery. What else is a girl to do right? Scruboak, BridgetO, Livin Life and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossomsmom Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Thanks Lou, I appreciate your encouragement. A week from now it will be over and I’ll be home (hopefully) thinking “well, that wasn’t so bad”! LouT and Scruboak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruboak Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I checked into forums just to see how you were! I hope you’re enjoying your walks and can plan a beautiful weekend, Blossom! LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossomsmom Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Thanks Scruboak. Walks seem to help as the anxiety builds for Monday’s surgery. I alternate between wishing it gets here fast to hoping the weekend goes by slow all the while hoping it doesn’t get cancelled again. I feel like a ping pong ball going back and forth with my feelings. 🫢 LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 I'm looking forward to your update. Hope all is going well. LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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