TM,
I always found it was like blinking my eyes and it was all over. They knock you out so completely it's like time never existed.
You are doing the right thing - the best thing to do now is not to think about it too much.
I need an operation very soon ...
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troubled mind
Thanks Blondie . It helps to hear someone else had a good outcome .
Thanks Shamus - I just need to keep really busy the next two weeks .
I get really anxious and I internalize it all . Today at the Dr appointment my blood pressure was 170/80 ,and that was after my BP medicine ! Pure anxiety .
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jamiebowers
My best friend was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in June. The first test that indicated cancer was the CA125. Have you had that test? If not, please ask your doctor why not. It could give you peace of mind before the surgery. Her tumors were so huge that a hysterectomy couldn't be performed, so she started chemotherapy. She's doing great, by the way.
Good luck. Just take it easy after the surgery. And as far as not having paid time off, remember that you'll be spending less money by not working, (gas, car maintenance, lunch, etc).
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troubled mind
Jamie - Yes I had the CA125 and my levels are normal . The GYN ordered a OVA test today .
Glad your friend is doing okay .
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jamiebowers
Jamie - Yes I had the CA125 and my levels are normal . The GYN ordered a OVA test today .
I'm no expert on ovarian cancer, but I spent lot of time researching it after M was diagnosed. From what I can tell, the CA125 being normal is a very good sign.
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LV101
An acquaintance had this surgery less than two yrs. ago (she's in her late 80's and won't reveal her exact age or her kids' ages) --- anyway, she flew thru the surgery/everything was normal and all was good. She was not down long at all.
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JWdaughter
Salaam, I have had 3 c-sections, stomach surgeries, hernia repair and a lower body lift (two weeks ago for that one). In the grand scheme of things, I think that physically, the c-sections were the easiest and probably most comparable to what you are having done. After my 3rd c-section I went home less than 24 hours later and had folks over for dinner. It was an easy recovery.
If possible, my suggestion for the surgery would be an epidural and serious relaxation medicine rather than a general anasthesia. My last surgery was nearly 5 hours long and I was feeling REALLY good, not drugged, or stupid or anything, plus the pain control after the surgery is better if you have an epidural. I was barely aware for bits of it, but I didn't care:) The relaxation stuff was good.
Surgery is no fun, but it is generally very safe and I am sure you will do well. Don't sit too much, but don't strain anything-walk, no housework, plenty of rest and fluids and all that common sense stuff.
All the best!
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sizemik
troubled mind . . .
I've had a few organs out too . . . and a possible transplant somewhere out there on the horizon. It's always a bit scary . . . but very soon you will be just looking back on the memory and enjoying the benefits.
I sincerely wish you all the best.
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nugget
I've had surgery and feared the anaesthetic as I am allergic to a few of the most common ones. If you are concerned about anything talk about it to your consultant they can help to reassure you and explain what is happening to minimise risks. Medical procedures have come so far and I am sure they know what they are looking for and where to look.
The good thing is you will feel the benefits and it will be worth it in the long run. It is perfectly natural to feel concern and anxious you'd have to be mad to look forward to someone poking around your insides.