I'm scared

March 9 is the day and I'm nervous. I can't seem to focus. I wish this was over!

Don't be scared. My surgery is on the 14th, (wish it was sooner, in ALOT of pain!), & I can't wait! I know that there will still be pain for afew months while I heal, but after that! Yes! A whole new begining for me & my life! I will finally feel better, no more pain in all of the area's there is to have pain! I can start to work out again! Take care of my kids better! Everything! This sight has really helped me feel more secure about the whole thing too, the women on here are so thoughtful, I am so thankful that I fell upon this sight. Anyways, don't fret, all will be great! I will be thinking about you, & feel free to talk to me if you like,
angelicdore

All feelings are normal - even being scared and anxious - but think of it this way: it is a huge waste of energy! Find something constructive or fun to do, whether it is cleaning, play with pets, going to the movies, etc. I went and had a mini spa day a few days before my surgery - pedicure, facial and 30-minute neck/back massage. Sure did the trick!

I am more than 5 months post-op and I can barely believe I ever had surgery - I feel so normal. I was walking down the lane next to my house (slowly and with my sister next to me) at 4 days post-op. I drove at 2 and 1/2 weeks and started doing all my own grocery shopping and errands shortly thereafter. I went back to work at 6 weeks with no ill effects. At 4 months (in January) I was lifting a 50-lb bag of rock salt and realized what I was doing and smiled.

Despite being a 47-year-old, 235 lb blob, I had smooth sailing and a great recovery. The first week or so is a little challenging, but not horrible. It gets better and better, and quickly.

So feel better! Many of us get through this with relative ease, given the circumstances. Maybe you will, too.

Good luck!

Hi!
I was very scared too and I couldn't focus on anything. I just wanted you to know that my experience was: the waiting was worse than the surgery. I had an SAH on 2/14. I am at the 3 week post-op point today and life is good. I had never had surgery before and was very nervous and scared, but now I realize that the fear is worse than actually doing it. Just take it a day at a time, or an hour at a time. Don't let the fear take over!
Bless you,
Krisples

I hope you find peace with this. Just remember what brought you to this point and have positive thoughts of how much better you'll be after. I wish you the best. I know for all I was okay about my surgery, in the days leading up to it of course I was scared and anxious about it and had some very stressful and teary days at work and home but those closest to me knew and were so helpful.

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Originally posted by angelicdore Don't be scared. My surgery is on the 14th, (wish it was sooner, in ALOT of pain!), & I can't wait! I know that there will still be pain for afew months while I heal, but after that! Yes! A whole new begining for me & my life! I will finally feel better, no more pain in all of the area's there is to have pain! I can start to work out again! Take care of my kids better! Everything! This sight has really helped me feel more secure about the whole thing too, the women on here are so thoughtful, I am so thankful that I fell upon this sight. Anyways, don't fret, all will be great! I will be thinking about you, & feel free to talk to me if you like, angelicdore

Hi. I know how you feel. I was booked for my surgery on the 28 off Feb but i got so scared I cancelled it. But now I wish I didn't. I would be a week today . Now i am in more pain and I am now booked for the 9th off may. I am still really scared and i can not find out enough info on it but i do know one thing i will be happy when it is over so I too can get on and be happy again. so good luck with your surgery and I will be thinking off you aswell . Good luck. Please email me after you get well enough to let me know what the worst part off it all was ok......... I am still quit nervous. I have 8 weeks to go....... here is my address , karen_beauparlant1969@yahoo.com ok........ good luck.

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Originally posted by Krisples Hi! I was very scared too and I couldn't focus on anything. I just wanted you to know that my experience was: the waiting was worse than the surgery. I had an SAH on 2/14. I am at the 3 week post-op point today and life is good. I had never had surgery before and was very nervous and scared, but now I realize that the fear is worse than actually doing it. Just take it a day at a time, or an hour at a time. Don't let the fear take over! Bless you, Krisples

Hi my name is Karen, I wish I had found this site sooner cause I let the fear take over. I was booked for surgery Feb 28,2005 a week ago and I got so scared I cancelled the surgery the night before. What did you do to get over your fear. I am now booked for may 9th and I am really still quit scared but I know when it is over I will be happy, It is just the fact to get there and doing it. I hate the waking up part after the surgery. How did you manage..... Please if you can help me to get through this. If you go on msn i would love to talk to you there and become a msn friend...... I could really use one....... here is my email karen_beauparlant1969@yahoo.com and here is my msn name bocacrazy@hotmail.com The sooner i can get over this and talk to other that just went through it the better, I have so much question........... thanks Karen... borden Ont canada

I know exactly what you are talking about. My surgery is next week (15th), and I'm filled with mixed emotions. In the end, it'll be worth it, but the unknown makes every scared. I'm not so much worried about the pain, mainly how my body is going to respond being put into surgical menopause at an early age of 26. I'm very lucky and being able to the do the LSH surgery, so pain and recovery time should be minimum (1-2 weeks). Nonetheless, menopause is a word I didn't think I'd have to deal with for a long while. I have problems with endo & cysts, so those ovaries have to come out.

You're all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you have a smooth recovery and not as bad as you think.

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Originally posted by spa I know exactly what you are talking about. My surgery is next week (15th), and I'm filled with mixed emotions. In the end, it'll be worth it, but the unknown makes every scared. I'm not so much worried about the pain, mainly how my body is going to respond being put into surgical menopause at an early age of 26. I'm very lucky and being able to the do the LSH surgery, so pain and recovery time should be minimum (1-2 weeks). Nonetheless, menopause is a word I didn't think I'd have to deal with for a long while. I have problems with endo & cysts, so those ovaries have to come out. You're all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you have a smooth recwovery and not as bad as you think.

Well thank you. I will think off you on the 15, I am getting done a total hysterectomy. I will be in the hospital 5 days. How long will you be recovery in ,,,,,, Hope to talk soon.
please if you are on msn pleas add me... bocacrazy@hotmail.com. thanks

Dear Tallwaters,

I know how you feel. With me it's all "fear of the unknown". The whole surgical menopause thing with no HRT has me freaked too.

You're a bit sooner than I am, but I'm in on the 15th for LAVH/BSO. I will most definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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Anush