I’m typing this from my phone because of computer issues, so forgive any formatting issues.
Thank you so much for all the well wishes and support. I had a lot of anxiety about the surgery, but I wanted to go in being the best patient possible to help with a good outcome.
I was doing okay until the preop needle sticks didn’t work and I had to get stuck 3 times. That combined with all the strangers coming into the room asking questions (so tired of giving my date of birth) and I started crying. The nice nurses brought John in a little sooner than planned for comfort. Everyone was really nice and I felt kind of stupid, but whatever.
I woke up from anesthesia and immediately started throwing up. Having just had abdominal surgery, that hurt like a m*******er.
I was pretty dopey most of the day and don’t remember much from visits. I had a nerve block done, but apparently it didn’t take very well and we had trouble getting control of my pain.
The surgeon said everything went well and my uterus + Fibroids weighed 1-1/2 pounds! The biggest one was the size of a pomegranate. No wonder I had problems.
I was tired of being woken up every couple of hours for vital signs and meds, and another blood draw at 4:30 am. Jiminy.
Wednesday I was doing better. Not much appetite , but I met enough milestones to get discharged.
It’s good to be home, but getting used to doing everything really slowly is hard. No choice because moving hurts. John is taking good care of me, though.
There will be a blooming post tomorrow!
So glad for the surgery update Lori and that your home and doing well… Hubby could comiserate with alot of what you described … He wants to come home and get some sleep.. Fingers crossed that could happen tomorrow.. Best wishes on your recovery.. I know John will take good care of you..
Hope your hubby is able to come home to get some rest!
It must be a relief to get rid of the fibroids! I hope you feel better each day. I’ll bet Pixie is glad to have you back, too.
Pixie really wants my lap, but she can’t have it for a while lOL.
I’m sorry you were so anxious. I’m also wondering if that had something to do with the issues getting you under – I’m thinking your body was resisting even if you didn’t realize it. I think getting home is the best thing possible – there are just way too many interruptions in the hospital and I’m pretty sure the couple times I was in, I never rested properly. Here’s to quick healing and health now that you’re home with nurse John!
The amount of strangers around me didn’t help either. Plus not having control of the situation. At least I’m on the other side now and every day will be better.
I’m glad your surgery went ok! I wish I had told you to ask for as much anti-nausea meds as possible. When I had my surgery in March I told them I get really sick from pain meds and anesthesia and they gave me everything under the sun and it helped a lot! I got IV anti-nausea, pills, and they also gave me a patch that lasted three days. It worked well and this time I didn’t throw up at all from any of the medication.
I’ve never had a reaction to anesthesia before. I did have some sort of patch they put on my neck and a drug went in my IV, but apparently it wasn’t enough. Duly noted if I ever need surgery again.
OMG – I’ve been absent from the blogging world for a bit and poked on to read your update today! Yikes Lori. I’m SO glad that the surgery went well and that you’re on the road to recovery now.
I remember when Ben had to get shots in his back for his bulging disc and there were a zillion nurses, each one seemed to do just ONE thing and every time he had to re-state his name and DOB. I was so annoyed but luckily he took it in stride.
Anyway, the last three times I’ve been to the Dr office I’ve cried each time. I think it’s the worry and pent up stress and new people and all that combined. Probably more common than we think.
Take care of yourself! Sending hugs and well wishes to you!!!
Good to see you Ali!
Hope you make a speedy recovery, Lori – that surgery like it was not a textbook case š Crossing fingers the worst is behind you and it’s smooth sailing from this point out.!
Thank you! The worst is over and each day will get easier from here.
Wishing you & John well. Iāve had a few surgeries & always noticed that every 2-3 days there is a positive uptick in recovery. Sometimes thereās also a rough day or two (physical and/or mental) between days 3-6 and again around 2 weeks past. If I tried to fight the rough days or sad moods they would last longer. If I didnāt, it was just a thing to move thru in time.
All my best.