The day of surgery

by Doughty 27th April 2014, 9:41 pm

Hey girls my day is fast approaching....finally! It's been a crazy journey so far and I'm so much calmer than I ever imagined however...I'm thinking its defo calm before the storm so I'm wondering, you girls who hv been here how did you cope on the day.

I'm worried il hv a massive panic attack and won't make it to the hospital! Xxx

by Lolo85 27th April 2014, 9:47 pm

I panicked I was quite teary on the way to hospital, I'd been calm and organised up until then. Seeing my surgeon calmed me down and the girls on here x

by Galeforce1 28th April 2014, 7:28 am

Are you driving to the hospital? I found this helped a lot as I had to focus on driving instead of surgery especially as it was a 3 hour drive! Then hubby took the car after and went to his sisters until I needed to be picked up. When you are there you are kept busy with them popping in try not to worry you may be surprisingly calm on the day as it all feels a bit surreal xx

by rachelw287 28th April 2014, 7:48 am

I was at work until literally 2 hours before admission. Keep really busy and you'll be fine. I'm a really bad worrier and suffer anxiety attacks and when I got there I was absolutely fine. It was the first time of actually been excited about BA. When I was waiting for the anaesthetic I was shaking with fear but I knew I had come too far and not to back out. He gnaw me something to relax me and the next thing I knew I was in recovery :) x

by tinkerbell24 28th April 2014, 8:33 am

at my reop i went to manchester on my own and I had a proer panick attack and was ready to leave but the girl on recption seen this and got me a lovely lovely nurse that calmed me right down

yiu willl be fine, let them know that you are really worried xx

by Doughty 28th April 2014, 9:01 am

Thanks girls , it's just such an unknown...it's so weird that I wasn't scared at all of labour and that's surely got to b a more intense and painful experience. I don't understand my immense fear tbh but I'm doing all I can towel sure I'm prepared. Just nice to hear I'm not alone x

by tinkerbell24 28th April 2014, 9:04 am

It's all normal to feel like you are. But honestly your going tone fine xx

by Amybobs 28th April 2014, 9:07 am

I was a nervous wreck when I got to the hospital. I arrived at 8am and I didn't go down to theatre til 1.30pm. I was literally shaking with nerves. The nurses were amazing though and helped calm me down. Just let them know when you get there. You will be fine hun xx

by Dayzeee 28th April 2014, 11:31 am

Hi D, I kept thinking when will the nerves kick in but they never did! I was fine no nerves at all. I was lucky tho I got to hospital to find surgeon waiting outside my room, he drew on me there and then, the anaesthetic man came then the nurse got me in my gown and then I was taken so no time for nerves ha. Not long now :) x

by tinkerbell24 28th April 2014, 12:03 pm

Amy I was the same reop had such a long wait. Admitted half 11 went to theatre half 4

First BA admitted 12noon theatre 3.15pm so not too bad xx

by Doughty 28th April 2014, 12:23 pm

Tx all, day zee ur one cool cookie! I'm sure it helps tho with no delays, fingers crossed I'm straight in but I doubt it. Gosh Amy and tink....awful to wait like that, recko it was agony.

WATCH OUT FOR ME Friday....I'm gona b constantly on here I reckon :) x

by **Charlii** 28th April 2014, 1:02 pm

I felt nothing myself. Not empty nothing, but no nerves, no excitement...almost relief that 10yrs on it was finally happening. admission at 7am, then I think I was in surgery by 10, so no chance for nerves. Got giggly when walking to theatre which is my normal reaction, but that's all

Everyone's gonna feel different and cope with it differently. I wouldn't worry too much.

by kdeee 28th April 2014, 1:39 pm

I was so tired from the working week and cleaning the house and doing everything that couldn't wait. With very little sleep the night before I could not wait to be put to sleep lol silly me :)
Was a bit nervous after the PS drew on me but then I got excited xx

by MrsCheese 28th April 2014, 2:18 pm

Perhaps you will be fine on the day. I was waiting for my 'major breakdown' and it never happened. In fact I was really calm as I've told you before. Perhaps as you feel confident and happy with your decision it will put your mind at ease a bit.

Just try and keep busy before you go and hopefully that will take your mind off it. I'm a bit strange as I don't like to cause a fuss, I really think that kept my nerves in check.

In terms of pain it is way down my list it was more a discomfort. I know it is different for you as you are having the up lift as well. Nothing, and that includes child birth, will beat the pain and agony I felt of having my wisdom tooth taken out lol

You will be fine and it'll all be worth it in the end. Mr H will sort you out don't worry and we are all here to support you xx

by Squidgy 28th April 2014, 2:25 pm

Doughty wrote:Thanks girls , it's just such an unknown...it's so weird that I wasn't scared at all of labour and that's surely got to b a more intense and painful experience. I don't understand my immense fear tbh but I'm doing all I can towel sure I'm prepared. Just nice to hear I'm not alone x

Doughty,if you makes you feel any better I'm absolutely bricking it now! It's starting to feel real and I'm scared to death! I'm driving up to Manchester on the morning of the op, it's a 3 hour drive and I have to be there by 8am but it's my way of making sure I take my mind of it. I'm also more scared than I ever was about having my kids, x

by Squidgy 28th April 2014, 2:29 pm

Also, I'm not sure how true it is but I was told that the uplift/implant patients go first as it's a more complicated surgery so we may not be waiting long. I'm taking my iPad to watch the last couple of episodes of Breaking Bad, x

by MrsCheese 28th April 2014, 2:36 pm

Omg the last few episodes of Breaking Bad will definitely take your mind off it! Enjoy

Xx

by Doughty 28th April 2014, 2:42 pm

A breaking breaking bad, never seen...can I download that on my iPad? Ah girls u r all amazing! Squidgy we can be petrified together!!! Mrs cheese, I'm hoping I'm gona b just like u and calm all the way, it's funny as I'm such a self conscious person normally, stiff upper lip and all that but iv been q the opposite so far with this :)

Omg I wud b driving on the wrong side of the road lol x

by Squidgy 28th April 2014, 2:57 pm

Have you got Netflix? There's loads you could watch on there.
I'm relying on you to tell me how lovely and easy it is! x Smike

by Squidgy 28th April 2014, 2:58 pm

MrsCheese wrote:Omg the last few episodes of Breaking Bad will definitely take your mind off it! Enjoy

Xx

I'm saving them :ok:

X

by Cheekymich 28th April 2014, 4:03 pm

Hey doughty...do you know what time you have to check in???...xx

by Doughty 28th April 2014, 5:54 pm

Iv got to b in for 1pm for a 2pm slot how about you ? X

by Cheekymich 28th April 2014, 6:34 pm

I sounded like you are checking into a hotel didn't I??... Haha

I've got to check in for 8.30...going to be on here I think being very nervous ....eeekkkk xx

by rachij 30th April 2014, 8:01 pm

Hey,

I was quite calm before my admission time(12.30pm)but as I got to my room for the day and my friend ( who had taken me) left at about 1pm I was on my own and did wonder what the hell I was doing but then it was like a whirlwind -first of all a nurse came and took obs ( blood pressure/pulse / any allergies etc.) Then few mins later the anaesthetist came and asked me questions, finally my surgeon drew on me ( about seven-eight dots). The next thing I knew I was being wheeled down to theatre ( first on the list due to latex allergy).

I think it was about 4.30pm when I got back to my room but couldn't go the loo or have food until my surgeon had been round (about 5.30pm) was sooo hungry, I drank two big water jugs and was still thristy

by Doughty 30th April 2014, 8:27 pm

Hi tx for sharing ur experience , the journey down is prob gona b the worst it's 3/4hrs of twiddling my thumbs and stressing! I just hope I don't panic to the extent where I don't go through with it! X

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