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07-07-2002, 04:40 PM
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Posts: 186
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2002
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2 days to go...
I'm depressed.
I don't really know why.... I guess it's just all the emotions and planning and thinking.
I'm not crying ... just really "blah". I haven't taken any of my xanax since Friday night though.... don't know if that would help or make it worse.
I was in the pool all day today.... trying to relax and when I got out, I thought, "this is probably my LAST day in the sun for a good long while". I'm having my surgery Tuesday so by the time I'm feeling better, we'll have probably closed the pool.
One of my sisters nearly broke her ankle and is on crutches... the other one (the one who had HER hyst 3 months ago) fell down a flight of stairs yesterday... Yes, she's fine.... just REALLY SORE...but now I'm wondering who is going to take care of me next week. Hubby has to work and I don't know if I can count on my mom or not, she isn't well either.
I guess God will send someone in to "fill in the gap", I'm not even THAT worried about it.... it's just another thing to add to my growing list. I was just really hoping Mikki would be at the hospital with me that first night - but she's seriously hurting now so.. I'll be alone. *whine*
I mentioned it to my best friend - that I wasn't going to have anyone to help me and she said, "I had all 4 of my kids the day I got home from the hospital and NO help at all." Gee... I hate it that God omitted the SUPER WOMAN gene from my gene pool. I won't have to worry about my kids - they'll be at one of my sister-in-laws for a few days. (That's a REAL blessing!)
Anyway, just thought I'd write you ladies and whine for a while. Don't worry.... later on tonight, my mood will probably SWING the other way and I'll be either MORTIFIED about the surgery or GIDDY as can be about it. lol
Thanks for the ear.
Bekki
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07-07-2002, 05:02 PM
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Posts: 7,604
Hysterectomy: August 23rd, 2001
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Hi Bekki,
I'm so sorry that you are feeling depressed right now. I don't know anything about Xanax, but is it something that you can go off of with no side effects, like becoming depressed? Maybe you should give your doctor a call and see if he suggests that you take it now.
And I am sorry to hear about your sisters and what they are going through right now, too. Please say hi to Mikki for me - I hope she's not too sore, and that she'll recover quickly. Even if she can't be at the hospital with you, she'll have lots of good advice to help you out.
Please try not to let your best friend's reaction hurt - maybe she didn't have any help, but you've only got one chance to heal properly from this surgery, and the less that you have to do for yourself right away, the faster you will heal. Have you thought about asking members of your church to help you out for a few days?
And as far as lying out in the sun - maybe you won't be able to go into the pool for awhile, but you should still be able to enjoy being outside, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how you are.
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Karen
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07-07-2002, 05:43 PM
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Posts: 103
Hysterectomy: August 9th, 2002
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Becki!
Boy did the doctor tell you not to take the zanex cause mine never said I had to stop. Now dosn't seem like the best time to stop either.
Sorry your feeling soo poopy. Wish I could cheer you up.
See I took my zanex!
Keggy
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07-07-2002, 07:17 PM
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Posts: 186
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2002
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The doc actually prescribed the xanax for me on Friday... just to "take the edge off" for a few days until surgery. I've taken xanax before but it's been about 6 months... I was just kind of figuring that it might make me even MORE down in the dumps if I took one. (I've only taken 2 of the 20 he prescribed.) Anyway, I DID take 1/2 of one about 1.5 hours ago and I feel a little better. Not sure if it's the xanax or you ladies SWEET responses! : )
I suspected as much from my best friend... her response didn't surprise me much. But I was HINTING for a little help from her.... hahaha Oh well... I guess I was barkin' up the wrong tree! haha *woof, woof!*
I'm thinking that my mom is going to feel really sorry for me once I get home - especially if I don't have any help. (That's when she usually "kicks in".) I might be wrong but my instincts tell me that she will show up here and STAY even LONG AFTER I want her to GO! hahahaha That's her usual m.o. *wink* You know how moms are ladies! She lives about 25 feet from my door - so I figure she'll be right here when I need her probably. Plus, I won't have to worry about my flower beds getting weeded and watered! *yay*
I'm going to make a must-do list tonight and clean as much as I feel like cleaning and catch up on laundry. Then hopefully tomorrow I will just have to buy my "last minute" things and my stuff for my colon prep (ewwwww yuck) and pack.... that sort of thing. I really don't want to have to spend all day tomorrow cleaning.
Thanks for the sweet responses..... you ladies are angels.
Bekki
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07-07-2002, 08:58 PM
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Posts: 53
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2002
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I hear you Bekki! I think our lives must be a lot a like. I just spent the last 3 hours on the phone trying to coordinate rides for my sil to come up here tomorrow (w/out me having to drive 3hours there and back to go get her) so she can stay here while I have surgery.
My mom and family live 16 hours away so unless my mom feels really guilty she isn't coming any time definite. I think she will come help with my 5 kids but I'm just not sure what time frame she is operating on.
Since my dh leaves at 3:30 am to work and doesn't get home till 5:30pm I can't count on him at all to help with the kids during the days. I've actually HIRED my friends daughter to come in and get my kids breakfast, do a little cleaning etc probably about 2 hours a day just to get things moving in my house. My oldest is 8. But they won't be back from family vacation till the 24th so until then I'm on my own except if my mom does show up. Of course that is when I'll need the most help.
I do have good friends around but most are taking care of their families and working and vacationing, except my "oneupper" that I made my dh promise that he wouldn't call unless it was an emergency. Not only is her life worse than anyone elses I think she keeps score of who does what for whom. And I don't ever want to feel like I OWE HER! HAAH
See I know it is only a day and a half till surgery but I am not sleeping, not really eating and I'm just a mess!
Good luck
kerri
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07-07-2002, 09:33 PM
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Posts: 42
Hysterectomy: July 8th, 2002
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Hugs, Bekki. I hope your friends and family come through for you. My DH has to work this week, too, and I'm hoping I don't need anyone else after I get home. I hope all goes well for you Tuesday. Try to get plenty of rest. Good luck to you.
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07-07-2002, 10:02 PM
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Posts: 186
Hysterectomy: July 9th, 2002
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Ya'll are sweet!
Gawd..... I just looked at my clock and in about 30 hours.... I'll be at the castle!
I'm staring at a MOUND of dirty clothes...... "Hey, clothes! Stop lookin' at me like that!!!!" And I can't seem to peel myself outta this 'puter chair!
Wonder if they care that I post silly/unhelpful posts like this! Can ya get fired for that? *wink*
Thanks ladies.... my mood is UP. AND SO AM I!!!!!!!
Bekki
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07-07-2002, 10:52 PM
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Posts: 141
Hysterectomy: July 19th, 2002
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dear Bekki
At least you still have your great sense of humor!
I am sure you will be so relieved to have it over with on Tuesday. I will be thinking about you, wish I could be there to help.
I am hiring one of my friends' daughters who is home from college and needs to earn some extra money. My original arranged caretaker is having to go in for surgery herself a day before me, but I know it will work out.
Just keep asking everyone you know for help, you will be surprised how many people will come through for you if you just reach out.
Best of luck to you!!
SLH scheduled for 7/19/02
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