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on April 17, 2008 1:23 pm
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Hello OH Family! Praise God, I made it through the surgery and I am home. I actually had surgery on Monday, 4/14 and went home on Tuesday night, 4/15. I am doing better today. Each day it does get a little better. I have had really bad gas pains, but the more I move and walk, the better that gets. Also, the gas-x really helps. The challenge for me has also been getting a good nights sleep. I don't have a recliner, so my flat bed has not been kind to me.
Okay, on surgery day.....we got to the hospital and after I signed in, they pretty much got me back to the pre-op prep area right away. They made me pee in a cup to do a pregnancy test. After that, I changed into the lovely hospital robe and they started the IV. I had a great nurse and she actually made it not so bad. (I'm a needle wimp) After that, my mother and godmom came to wish me well and I started crying out of the blue. I guess it was the nerves starting to get to me. However, when my husband came in, he was able to calm me down, make me laugh, and I felt more at ease. I stayed in the pre-op waiting area about an hour, because they were running a bit behind in the OR and I had to wait my turn. My surgeon, Dr. Kole, was great and he came and talked to me and my hubby. I felt a calmness over myself, and I knew that I'd picked the right surgeon and that I was in good hands. I also had a lot of people praying for me, so I knew that I was covered. Well, I only remember the anesthesiologist telling me that he was giving me something to make me a little relaxed. That is all that I remember. When I woke up, they were wrapping a binder around me and telling me that I did great. The first thing that came to my mind was, thank you Jesus for allowing me to make it through with no complications. I was in some discomfort, but it was bearable. It took them a few minutes to get my medicine pump for me to push hooked up, but once they did that, I just pushed it when I needed it and I slept a lot. I did get some ice chips periodically. My hubby came and kissed me and my mom ang godmom did as well. I was on a regular floor and all was well. They took the cathedar out on Tuesday morning and it was painful getting in and out of the bed to pee. My stomach muscles are very sore...ouchie! However, that is to be expected, so I am trying not to be a crybaby about it. I am getting acquainted with my new pouch. "Pouchie" has already let me know that he only likes teenie, tiny sips at a time. If not, he growls and roars at me. LOL I'm sipping on protein shakes made with water, chicken broth, crystal lite, water, and sugar free popsicles. My mom is a nurse, and it has been such a blessing to have her around. She and my dad are keeping my 3 yr old son for me and she is just my private duty nurse. My hubby works and is a student, but when he gets home, he takes care of me too. It is a blessing to have so much support. I am so blessed through it all. I am sore, my back aches a bit, but you know....I will keep the complaints down to a minimum. God has blessed my dream to become a reality and guess what????? I am officially on the LOSER'S BENCH!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me and wished me well. Heaven was flooded with prayers and well wishes on my behalf and I am grateful.
1 comment | Click here to leave a comment.Hello OH Family! Praise God, I made it through the surgery and I am home. I actually had surgery on Monday, 4/14 and went home on Tuesday night, 4/15. I am doing better today. Each day it does get a little better. I have had really bad gas pains, but the more I move and walk, the better that gets. Also, the gas-x really helps. The challenge for me has also been getting a good nights sleep. I don't have a recliner, so my flat bed has not been kind to me.
Okay, on surgery day.....we got to the hospital and after I signed in, they pretty much got me back to the pre-op prep area right away. They made me pee in a cup to do a pregnancy test. After that, I changed into the lovely hospital robe and they started the IV. I had a great nurse and she actually made it not so bad. (I'm a needle wimp) After that, my mother and godmom came to wish me well and I started crying out of the blue. I guess it was the nerves starting to get to me. However, when my husband came in, he was able to calm me down, make me laugh, and I felt more at ease. I stayed in the pre-op waiting area about an hour, because they were running a bit behind in the OR and I had to wait my turn. My surgeon, Dr. Kole, was great and he came and talked to me and my hubby. I felt a calmness over myself, and I knew that I'd picked the right surgeon and that I was in good hands. I also had a lot of people praying for me, so I knew that I was covered. Well, I only remember the anesthesiologist telling me that he was giving me something to make me a little relaxed. That is all that I remember. When I woke up, they were wrapping a binder around me and telling me that I did great. The first thing that came to my mind was, thank you Jesus for allowing me to make it through with no complications. I was in some discomfort, but it was bearable. It took them a few minutes to get my medicine pump for me to push hooked up, but once they did that, I just pushed it when I needed it and I slept a lot. I did get some ice chips periodically. My hubby came and kissed me and my mom ang godmom did as well. I was on a regular floor and all was well. They took the cathedar out on Tuesday morning and it was painful getting in and out of the bed to pee. My stomach muscles are very sore...ouchie! However, that is to be expected, so I am trying not to be a crybaby about it. I am getting acquainted with my new pouch. "Pouchie" has already let me know that he only likes teenie, tiny sips at a time. If not, he growls and roars at me. LOL I'm sipping on protein shakes made with water, chicken broth, crystal lite, water, and sugar free popsicles. My mom is a nurse, and it has been such a blessing to have her around. She and my dad are keeping my 3 yr old son for me and she is just my private duty nurse. My hubby works and is a student, but when he gets home, he takes care of me too. It is a blessing to have so much support. I am so blessed through it all. I am sore, my back aches a bit, but you know....I will keep the complaints down to a minimum. God has blessed my dream to become a reality and guess what????? I am officially on the LOSER'S BENCH!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who has prayed for me and wished me well. Heaven was flooded with prayers and well wishes on my behalf and I am grateful.
