4 Days to go.....so nervous

Yesterday, I went for my pre-op visit. It took about 3 hours, most of that time was spent waiting for the next physician to call my name. Blood was drawn, met the anesthesiologist, sat with the nurse practioner who explained everything that will be happening to me, then off to have some chest xrays done.

I informed the nurse about my discomfort, also mentioned that recently I have begun to have a lot of pressure in the vagina, almost feels like it is burning a little. I hope that I am not getting an infection.

I am so anxious, had a little crying spell last night. I just want it to be over. Luckily, I am scheduled for surgery at 7:30, first one for the day so there should be no delays.

Dianne

Hi Dianne,

Waiting is definintely the hardest part of this surgery, so you're almost over the worst part. Just hang in there, you'll be on the "better" side before you know it.

Between now and your surgery date, try to pamper yourself. Go shopping with friends, out to lunch with your SO, take a hot bubble bath with lots of candles and soft music, go see a play or movie, anything you enjoy doing, go for it. It will help relax you and keep your mind of things.

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go to the castle.

Best wishes and s,

Lisa

((( Dianne ))), Lisa gave you some good suggestions for helping those last hard days of waiting pass. I was very nervous before my hyst and did many of them. Oddly enough, I was calm the morning of my surgery - maybe because the wait was finally over.
I'll be that all goes well for you.
S

Dear Dianne:

I am in the same position as you right now. Four days to go and I am scared to death. No desire to eat or sleep......Reading all the postings is really helping me get through these last few days. I plan on staying on this site for the next 4 days. All the advise the sisters have given is just so helpful.

Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

izabellari

Hi Dianne,
I was in your shoes alittle over a week ago. My surgery was July 21. I was so scared. The surgery went fine and I would do it again tomorrow. I will keep you in my prayers.

Dianne, we have the same surgery date. I did my pre-op visit yesterday, but I did not meet with the "A" man, so Im going to call the office tomorrow to see when I need to do that. I, like you have only 4 days to go, but Im kinda excited about it and can't wait till its all over with. Im having a SAH and have decided to keep my ovaries. I can't wait to feel like " A New Woman" when its all over with. I'm positive that we, as well as all the other LIW, will have a sucessful procedure and a speedy recovery! Chin up Dianne and I will keep you in my prayers!



Dana