Well its 12 days since my op and I'm progressing well. My wounds are nearly healed up, though still a bit bruised, my terrible post op wind has dissipated and for that alone I am eternally grateful! and I'm going back to see the surgeon later today.
I've only been eating a liquid diet since the op and have lost a stone and a half since I started the pre op diet, so I'm feeling very pleased and even got into some clothes previously too tight!
I should try not to underestimate how tierd I get doing almost nothing though. I cleared out my airing cupboard this morning to find a pair of jeans I wanted, I was knackered!! and later I'm venturing to the shops to meet my friends and their babies...I think I'll sleep tonight!
Though its still a bit sore and I cant yet sleep on my side, I have to say I'm feeling very positive and in a good mood, after all it only really hurts when I laugh, cough and sneeze, so all colds aside, I will have to keep the jokes to a minimum!
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Home
Well I'm home!!
I came home Friday about lunch time and am feeling tired, sore but all in all not too bad at the moment!
The staff at Benenden Hospital were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone having an op. They were professional and kind and looked after me very well, along with the other ladies in my bay.
I met another lady who had this procedure an hour after mine and it was nice to share the journey with her. We are keeping in touch to compare notes.
The incision pain is bearable with the pain relief they give you to take home. but the wind pain is very painful at times!
This is most defiantly NOT an easy option, so for anyone out there who thinks it is, forget it.
However, its my answer and I'm now on my road to a new me, so right now I'm off for a little and very slow stroll around the garden and half a tea cup of yop! mmmmmm
I came home Friday about lunch time and am feeling tired, sore but all in all not too bad at the moment!
The staff at Benenden Hospital were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone having an op. They were professional and kind and looked after me very well, along with the other ladies in my bay.
I met another lady who had this procedure an hour after mine and it was nice to share the journey with her. We are keeping in touch to compare notes.
The incision pain is bearable with the pain relief they give you to take home. but the wind pain is very painful at times!
This is most defiantly NOT an easy option, so for anyone out there who thinks it is, forget it.
However, its my answer and I'm now on my road to a new me, so right now I'm off for a little and very slow stroll around the garden and half a tea cup of yop! mmmmmm
Thursday, 11 September 2008
D Day
Well its D Day and I'm waiting to go to hospital for the op. I've had nothing to eat since dinner last night and have had sips of water which I can have until a couple of hours before the event!
I'm all packed and just want it over with, I'm feeling a bit in limbo and treading water. There's nothing for me to keep busy doing and I am hoping not to be far down the list today as sitting about twiddling my thumbs is not a happy prospect.
Fingers crossed all goes well and I'll be back blogging ASAP. x
I'm all packed and just want it over with, I'm feeling a bit in limbo and treading water. There's nothing for me to keep busy doing and I am hoping not to be far down the list today as sitting about twiddling my thumbs is not a happy prospect.
Fingers crossed all goes well and I'll be back blogging ASAP. x
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Nearly here
Well it's the night before and all my housework is done, my over night bag is packed and I feel a bit like I do before going on Holiday!
I'm full of anticipation, not excitement but trepidation and nerves. Even working in the business I still get the same nerves and anxieties that everyone gets and am worried about the anaesthetic, post op pain, sickness etc etc.
Right now though, I just want it over, so I can get along and deal with it. I feel I have waited enough and just want to get the operation done and dusted so I can focus on the next stage.
I'm due in hospital at midday and the operating list runs between 2 and 8 pm, I have everything crossed that its not an 8 o'clock op...
Family and friends have been lovely and strange in equal measure! I have had some lovely good luck cards and messages and others don't seem to be bothered at all! I suppose its such a big event in my life, but not in other peoples life and I should accept that not everyone thinks about people and their feelings the way I do. Still it hurts a bit.
So here I sit, waiting to have my last supper, mind whirling with thoughts about tonight, tomorrow and forever.
I so want this to be the answer I've been looking for, I need this to be the key to a fitter healthier me, I desperately want children and a healthy future with my family.
So keep your fingers, toes and if necessary eyes crossed that it all goes well and I'll be back with an update soon. xx
I'm full of anticipation, not excitement but trepidation and nerves. Even working in the business I still get the same nerves and anxieties that everyone gets and am worried about the anaesthetic, post op pain, sickness etc etc.
Right now though, I just want it over, so I can get along and deal with it. I feel I have waited enough and just want to get the operation done and dusted so I can focus on the next stage.
I'm due in hospital at midday and the operating list runs between 2 and 8 pm, I have everything crossed that its not an 8 o'clock op...
Family and friends have been lovely and strange in equal measure! I have had some lovely good luck cards and messages and others don't seem to be bothered at all! I suppose its such a big event in my life, but not in other peoples life and I should accept that not everyone thinks about people and their feelings the way I do. Still it hurts a bit.
So here I sit, waiting to have my last supper, mind whirling with thoughts about tonight, tomorrow and forever.
I so want this to be the answer I've been looking for, I need this to be the key to a fitter healthier me, I desperately want children and a healthy future with my family.
So keep your fingers, toes and if necessary eyes crossed that it all goes well and I'll be back with an update soon. xx
Saturday, 6 September 2008
Pre assessment
I had my pre-assessment yesterday, it went very well I think! I had blood tests, ECG, height, weight, chat with a pharmacist and the anaesthetist.
The anaesthetist thought as I have no health problems ( other than obesity) he didn't need to do an echocardiogram, so I took that as a sign that I am fit enough to face surgery.
I am getting apprehensive about the op next week and going to pre-assessment answered questions but also revealed more of what I must face after the op.
The pharmacist went through the list of medication I will come home with: 3 types of pain relief, 2 laxatives, 2 indigestion remedies and a host of protein drinks!!
This op is in NO way an easy option and it will be at least 2 months until I'm eating anything like 'normal' textured foods. So at this point I am holding on to the bigger picture, looking past the immediate future of the operation, post op discomfort, potential problems and eating baby food! I'm holding on to loosing this weight, feeling better, having more energy, less joint aching and perhaps, just perhaps the chance to improve my PCOS and become a mother...now that's a future to look forward to!!
The anaesthetist thought as I have no health problems ( other than obesity) he didn't need to do an echocardiogram, so I took that as a sign that I am fit enough to face surgery.
I am getting apprehensive about the op next week and going to pre-assessment answered questions but also revealed more of what I must face after the op.
The pharmacist went through the list of medication I will come home with: 3 types of pain relief, 2 laxatives, 2 indigestion remedies and a host of protein drinks!!
This op is in NO way an easy option and it will be at least 2 months until I'm eating anything like 'normal' textured foods. So at this point I am holding on to the bigger picture, looking past the immediate future of the operation, post op discomfort, potential problems and eating baby food! I'm holding on to loosing this weight, feeling better, having more energy, less joint aching and perhaps, just perhaps the chance to improve my PCOS and become a mother...now that's a future to look forward to!!
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