Nervous...again

My hysterectomy is scheduled for August 31st and today I met with the pre-opt surgical nurse. She was compasionate and patient, but she had to go over all the risks so that I could sign the consent form. I've signed a zillion consent forms for medical procedures in my life and they never phased me, but when she read off the risks this time it bypassed my logical side and sent me straight into panic mode. I am stage one of endemetrial cancer and she told me that it would take a full week to get back all the path. reports after my procedure. She felt that everything would be removed with the surgery, but you can never say with 100% certainty. She tried her best to be reassuring, but it fell on deaf ears. I am trying to thing positive, but I am very apprehensive. It's hard to believe that two weeks ago I was "healthy" (I thought) and cancer was something that happened to someone else. Now I wish I could just fast forward my life to the middle of October. Thanks for listening.

Hi Saridah3!
Try to keep positive about it as best you can. I can't say I would have been any braver than you were listening to her. You can really only take this one day at a time. Until the path report comes back, there is no action you personally can take. I'm sure you know all this logically. I will keep you in my prayers!!
Hugs and love to you,
Robin

I can not imagine all that is going on in your brain and heart. I'm sure your head is spinning. Try to focus on the things you know to be true right now. Plan for your surgery and set up your recovery area(s) in your home. You will drive yourself crazy if you let your mind race out of control. Again, I did not have your diagnosis so I can not begin to imagine all your going through from the cancer perspective. But from the surprise you need a hysterectomy point I can relate a little. Hang in there. I'm sure other ladies that have been in similar shoes will be by with support shortly. Remember your not alone and we are here to listen and offer support.

I went into my surgery with a huge cancer ? mark too. I knew there was a concern but when I went to my pre-op appt one week before my surgery, my dr. said he was concerned enough that he wanted an oncologist to assist. That threw me off balance for a couple days but I had to tell myself that I could only deal with the surgery and IF there was cancer, I would deal with that afterwards. It helped greatly to keep things in perspective. I honestly didn't go into the surgery with a huge worry but it was the first thing I thought of and asked about when I woke up. My husband told me everything looked good and then my dr. stopped by and said the same thing., I had to wait until the next week for the path report and it was fine too. The "c" word strikes fear in most of our hearts, so I completely understand. Right now though, you need to be strong and prepared for the surgery. There's nothing you can do about the unknowns, so try not to let your mind wander down that road. Hugs to you and I hope your surgery and recovery goes as smoothly as mine has.

Thanks everyone. Today I'm doing a little better and your support makes all the difference. It keeps me from feeling so all alone in this battle. My husband called me a strong woman today. I feel anything but strong, but I guess I'm putting up a good front. Thank you again for taking the time to make be feel better.

Saridah3 -

You are where I was November 2008. 3 weeks from cancer dx to surgery.

Read the tips, ask the questions, ask for help and just keep showing up as best you can one day at a time. That's how you are strong and that's how you get through it.



G.

Saridah3 seems like strength comes in many different forms. Your husband believes in your inner strength, lean on him for support when you need to.