Surgery tomorrow

17 years ago

I am having surgery tomorrow to have my gallbladder removed. I am nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rockers!

I have had several surgeries in my lifetime and have never been this nervous.

I could sure use some encouragement!

Thank you,

Boxie

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declansmom
17 years ago
My wish for you is that you find some inner peace of mind and think positive thoughts. I will say a prayer for you, and I hope all goes well.
vannie
17 years ago
Just remember,you get to sleep through all of it! Is it laparoscopic? It won't be as bad as you think. Enjoy being waited on.
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trishaw
17 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers coming your way Boxie-

Trish
Kathsgrdn
17 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers for tomorrow.
linda_in_iowa
17 years ago
It should be a piece of cake since it is laparoscopic. Just take it easy afterward and don't try to do much. Check back and let us know how it went.
chisue
17 years ago
Natural to be nervous. You don't do this every day! Think of how wonderful it will be to never have pain from a gallbladder attack again (assuming you have had pain).
phyllis__mn
17 years ago
It's natural to be nervous before any surgery, but just think how well you feel afterwards. Best of wishes going out to you.

Phyllis
catlady15
17 years ago
Boxiebabe I had my removed several years ago.Just be careful after the surgery what you eat.I am glad I had my surgery after the pain it caused me.You will be in my prayers.I know you are nervous,that is the be exspected but just know you will feel better once its out and take it easy for a few days and again be careful what you eat.Hugs Judy
susanjf_gw
17 years ago
dh had his years ago before the "modern" surgery...it's so much easier these days...take care and follow the doc's orders!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
Sending warm thoughts and a speedy recovery. Take care.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers coming your way Boxie. We will be thinking of you.

Linda
Marilyn Sue
17 years ago
Don't you worry about that surgery. I had it some years back and it was nothing compared to some surgeries. About 3 little bitty slits in your belly and that is all you have. I only took some tylenol after I got home for the bit of discomfort. I had been really sick before the surgery and could not be operated on for 5 days before. I was in the hospital, I had the surgery and went home the next morning. You will do just fine. Let us know when you get back how you are doing. You are in my prayers.

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jannie
17 years ago
Don't think about it, it will be over soon and you will be just fine. Make sure to get lots of rest afterward. My family tends to gall bladdrer problems. My Dad, sister and niece have all had theirs out. My BIL had his out by laparascopic surgery but he came home and resumed grass cutting and household chores way too soon, he ripped his stitches and needed repair surgery. Rest. Heal.
boxiebabe
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you all so much for the nice thoughts. It *really* does give me comfort.

Boxie
barb_from_pa
17 years ago
I had mine out a few years ago - no problems. It will be over with before you know it! God bless you tomorrow!
joyfulguy
17 years ago
Just remember how many improvements have been made in surgical procedures in recent years. You know that.

Relax.

The folks doing the job are highly skilled and things will go well, you can be sure.

I'm sending some good thoughts to you ... and some prayers on your behalf.

(((((boxiebabe)))))

ole joyful
petaloid
17 years ago
I'm sending you positive thoughts for a quick recovery!
grammahony
17 years ago
I hope your feeling okay now that it's over. Prayers for a quick recovery.
Leslie
donna_oh
17 years ago
Thinking of you today!

Donna (^_^)
boxiebabe
Original Author
17 years ago
Well, I got home Thursday evening. I spent 2 nights at the hospital in spite of having the surgery laproscopically and it usually being "outpatient". I am glad I did, the staff at the hospital took very good care of me.

I am doing pretty good, still some pain but that's to be expected. I feel better health wise in spite of the pain. I don't feel nauseous and haven't had to run to the bathroom since having the surgery.

I wanted to thank you all again for your words of encouragement - truly did make me feel better about going in.

Hope you all have a nice weekend planned!

Boxie
chisue
17 years ago
Rest and heal, rest and heal. Take your time and soon enough you will feel just *wonderful*!