Am I the only one???

My Divine Sisters:

Am I the only one here who is NOT nervous about surgery??? I haven't had so much as one little butterfly in my stomach since I booked the surgery over 3 months ago. I just don't feel scared.

Is this abnormal or something? I keep thinking that I should be nervous, however I'm surprisingly calm about the surgery itself. I've prepared myself as well as I can, and I know in my heart that a hyst is my LAST option if I want to have a chance at pain reduction. I've exhausted all other options.

I think that what really scares me, is having to live with my constant pain for the rest of my life. Having to take 8-10 percoset per day (and still not getting total relief) is not my idea of a life.

or maybe I'm just weird.

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Tam

Oh, Northlights, my sweet sister----I'm not anywhere near the pain that you are experiencing, but I'm ready. I'm not feeling nervous either, just anxious. I haven't had one moment of indecision since deciding on this route. I feel completely confident with my decision. I keep wondering if I'm abnormal also.

I just can't wait to be a Princess on the other side!

TAM,
I think you are amazingly strong and well centered. You are one of the people on this site that keep me grounded. I wish you the best of luck on Monday! (and of course to all the other future princesses to be on Monday!) Good luck!!!!!

I have been scared to death since I found out about the surgery until today...Now I have an eeerie calm about the whole thing...Maybe its because I accomplished everything on my list so I can deal with it now...Lets hope it lasts....I think its awesome that you haven't been to nervous about it, it should make the whole thing easier that way...almost over now.

Kathy

Hello there,

I am not nervous, so you aren't alone. I have only had my surgery scheduled about 2 weeks now and I'm not really nervous at all. I am in nursing school and have worked as an assistant before, maybe that's why I don't feel scared. I know pretty much what the surgery entails (thanks in great part to this site )

I wouldn't call it "abnormal" just "ready".

Who knows, the night before surgery, we may have all totally different thoughts and may be scared out of our minds.... Hopefully not!

Anyway, I wish you well with your surgery and best wishes!

I wasn't nervous at all before my surgery...or even afterwards. I had come to terms with it several months beforehand, and came to it informed and armed with answers to my questions. A big part of my peace was my faith in God. I don't think it's abnormal. Every person has a different experience, and is in a different place of acceptance. I do think that being at peace with it makes for a better experience overall, but that's just my unprofessional opinion. Good luck!

thank you so much Divine Sisters

I was really beginning to wonder if I was just avoiding an inevitible meltdown.

(((daisyrae)))) aaaaawww..that's so sweet of you to say. I'm just doing my best to help other ladies who are going through this see things in a good light. I do it with sincere love for all the ladies I've met here.

(((empressnormi))) Yay....we can be abnormal together!

(((kathy))) I'm so glad you're feeling ok about all this now. For some women the fear and anxiety just gets way out of control.

(((crystal))) thank you for the warm wishes.

Is it Monday yet?Is it Monday yet?Is it Monday yet?Is it Monday yet? (think of little kid in car...are we there yet? how bout now? now? Now????)

I think I'm tired, i'm getting silly


Tam

It sounds like you are truly at peace with your decision. You will do great on Monday!

I was the one who asked my doc if he would take out my uterus, so I was okay with the decision. I was perfectly calm for the few weeks before the surgery, got a little nervous the night before, but not bad. Overall, I was very lucky and had a pretty good experience: No complications, great nursing care, went home two days after the surgery. I think the fact that I was actually looking forward to having my issue resolved helped me tremendously. (I had a huge fibroid, 25 years of miserable endometriosis, and no desire to have children.)

Please let us know how your surgery went as soon as you feel like hopping back online!

Ok, ladies in waiting, I'm weird and abnormal too!! I have not been scared once since I found out about this.

The only thing I've been scared about was that the doctor would say "no, I won't do this surgery for you" hehehe I'm so sick and tired of Aunt Flo coming and going as she pleases and bringing the "pain monster" with her!! I can't wait til it's all over and I can be the Princess I was born to be. LOL

My only problem is that the doc told me to quit smoking today and tomorrow. Can't do it, but I have cut way back!

and s for you all,

ShawneeBear

Hey Northlights!

You have a great attitue and that's so important. I am 6 weeks post-op and have had an awesome recovery... I believe due to my outlook on everything. I was not a bit nervous about it either, actually eager to get it over with (not to mention time off in the beautiful Spring). I go back to work on Monday well rested and ready.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine.