bricarpenter
3 days left... yowza!
Mar 16, 2012
Ive got to say... starting to get nervous! In just THREE measly days, my life will be changed forever.
Since my surgery is on a tuesday, and the surgery is out of town, Ive had to say "goodbye" to all of my participants tonight (I work with the mentally handicapped). It was a bit rough, but they all left me with encouarging words..well the ones that could speak anyways. Lots of well-wishes, kisses, and hugs flew my way but I couldn't help but think "What if I never see them again?" Now I have lots of confidence in Dr. Holloway, but I am not blind to the fact that mistakes happen... and that a mistake could lead to my death. I have also had 6 months to prepare myself for this. With the help of this wounderful website, google, and my father, i beleive that I have learned all that I can, and am completely prepared. Through my research I have discovered that Dr. Holloway is one of the best in my area. But I have also learned that the benefits of having this surgery %100 out-weigh the risk.
Jon (my fiance) & I will leave for Scottsbluff around noon on Sunday. My parents however, will be leaving from Minnesota around 3am. They're going to meet us in Scottsbluff, then travel back to Casper with us for a few days after my release. They are my support team, and one of the best a person could have. My mother, is a nurse. But not just any nurse... noooo MY mother is the Director of Nurses in the hospital she works at. Can you tell I'm proud? :) And my father? Well he has actually has this surgery himself. So big supporters there. BUT my biggest supporter is Jon. The love of my life. He has helped me through all the bad gunk, and I couldn't be more thankful to him!
While we're on the topic of Jon.... as my date creeps closer, I see him getting nervous. He has told me that he feels like I am going to leave him once I drop the weight. Now I know that I have a pretty face. I've been told that my whole life. He feels like once I have the body to match the face, that I am going to get distracted by more attractive men, and leave him. No amount of coddling will fix this. I guess the only way to calm his nerves is to prove to him that I love him, and I want to be with him. Although, I cant deny that being hit on will be nice. Who doesnt like a little attention from the opposite sex?
Well anyways, I have a request for all the post surgery females: can you PLEASE share the nitty-gritty details about the days of, and days immediately following the surgery? I wanna know about all the bad/embarassing stuff so I can better prepare myself. Thats all for now. I'll update as soon as I can! Wish me luck!
p.s. does anyone know how i change my surgery date on here? i cant seem to find it! :/
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Since my surgery is on a tuesday, and the surgery is out of town, Ive had to say "goodbye" to all of my participants tonight (I work with the mentally handicapped). It was a bit rough, but they all left me with encouarging words..well the ones that could speak anyways. Lots of well-wishes, kisses, and hugs flew my way but I couldn't help but think "What if I never see them again?" Now I have lots of confidence in Dr. Holloway, but I am not blind to the fact that mistakes happen... and that a mistake could lead to my death. I have also had 6 months to prepare myself for this. With the help of this wounderful website, google, and my father, i beleive that I have learned all that I can, and am completely prepared. Through my research I have discovered that Dr. Holloway is one of the best in my area. But I have also learned that the benefits of having this surgery %100 out-weigh the risk.
Jon (my fiance) & I will leave for Scottsbluff around noon on Sunday. My parents however, will be leaving from Minnesota around 3am. They're going to meet us in Scottsbluff, then travel back to Casper with us for a few days after my release. They are my support team, and one of the best a person could have. My mother, is a nurse. But not just any nurse... noooo MY mother is the Director of Nurses in the hospital she works at. Can you tell I'm proud? :) And my father? Well he has actually has this surgery himself. So big supporters there. BUT my biggest supporter is Jon. The love of my life. He has helped me through all the bad gunk, and I couldn't be more thankful to him!
While we're on the topic of Jon.... as my date creeps closer, I see him getting nervous. He has told me that he feels like I am going to leave him once I drop the weight. Now I know that I have a pretty face. I've been told that my whole life. He feels like once I have the body to match the face, that I am going to get distracted by more attractive men, and leave him. No amount of coddling will fix this. I guess the only way to calm his nerves is to prove to him that I love him, and I want to be with him. Although, I cant deny that being hit on will be nice. Who doesnt like a little attention from the opposite sex?
Well anyways, I have a request for all the post surgery females: can you PLEASE share the nitty-gritty details about the days of, and days immediately following the surgery? I wanna know about all the bad/embarassing stuff so I can better prepare myself. Thats all for now. I'll update as soon as I can! Wish me luck!
p.s. does anyone know how i change my surgery date on here? i cant seem to find it! :/
It's been a while... good news!
Mar 02, 2012
Ufda, I haven't been on for quite a while! I hope all of you are doing well in your endeavors, and as well in life!
I, Briana Carpenter, has scheduled her surgery date! The gods have smiled upon me, and granted me this wounderful opportunity :) on March 20th, 2012 - my life will change. I can't even describe what I'm feeling. Joyous, nervous, scared, overwhelmed, hopeful, and very very lucky. Also, my parents are flying in from Minnesota to be with me during the recovery process....sooooo happy about that. I know I'm 22, and shouldn't need my mommy.... but I do. This will be the biggest surgery I've ever had. That's a lot of pressure to handle on your own.
Going to head out my friends... I've only got 17 days left, so I'll need to prepare! :)
P.S. I'll take any advice/tips for the actual surgery day...like what I'll need in the hospital, what to eat/drink upon returning home, how to shower/groom with surgical incisions, etc. Anything will help :)
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I, Briana Carpenter, has scheduled her surgery date! The gods have smiled upon me, and granted me this wounderful opportunity :) on March 20th, 2012 - my life will change. I can't even describe what I'm feeling. Joyous, nervous, scared, overwhelmed, hopeful, and very very lucky. Also, my parents are flying in from Minnesota to be with me during the recovery process....sooooo happy about that. I know I'm 22, and shouldn't need my mommy.... but I do. This will be the biggest surgery I've ever had. That's a lot of pressure to handle on your own.
Going to head out my friends... I've only got 17 days left, so I'll need to prepare! :)
P.S. I'll take any advice/tips for the actual surgery day...like what I'll need in the hospital, what to eat/drink upon returning home, how to shower/groom with surgical incisions, etc. Anything will help :)
