Surgery tomorrow

Well, tomorrow is the big day. When we first decided to do the hysterectomy, I wasn't nervous at all, just excited to get it over with. But the closer I get to surgery, the more nervous I become, because it is such a major surgery. Also, the doctor isn't quite sure what kind of incision he is going to have to make, and he won't know until he gets in there. We are hoping to do it laparoscopically, where he will make three smaller incisions, but there might be too much scar tissue from my two c-sections to do it that way. If that's the case, he will have to make a full abdominal incision, and the recovery will be just like a c-section. Yuck. I think not knowing exactly what is going to happen is making my anxiety worse. I am dreading sleeping in a hospital bed, getting woken up several times a night for vitals, pain, and not being my family. But I am excited for no more bleeding, no more pain in the future, and a chance to get a nap! I would trade several weeks of discomfort for a lifetime of freedom any day of the week!

This might sound silly, but getting a hysterectomy is a little bit sad to me. My uterus has played a really important role in my life! My babies grew in there! And even though I have four kids, it's also a little sad that there is no way that I will ever be able to have any more babies. We had made the decision that we were done after the twins, but really finalizing it is crazy. Bittersweet.

Anyway, I will update you all when I am home and coherent. I'm not sure how long I will be in the hospital; it depends on what happens with the incision. Pray that DH doesn't go crazy alone here with all 4 kids!

 

I am sending prayers your way.

And no, I don't think you sound silly, for being sad.

I wish you all the best tomorrow and a fast recovery! :hug99:

 

Thinking of you and good luck!!

 

I've been thinking about you all day (I thought the surgery was today)! Enjoy your drugs and I hope you are able to have just the laproscopic part. Lots of hugs to you (and your DH alone with the kids!).

:hug99:

P.S. If you ever change your mind about more children, there are thousands of children who would love to be added to your happy family through adoption. I know it's not the same, but its an option.

 

Shelley,

Good luck tomorrow! I hope you have a easy surgery and a quick recovery.

Trish

 

I will be praying! I completely understand the bittersweet feelings you are having, I've been feeling the same things as we approach my husband's vasectomy. I hope you have a smooth surgery and quick recovery.

 

GOODLUCK !!

 

GL tomorrow. I'll be thinking about you. :hug99:

 

Shelley, I'm sending you many :hug99: and prayers tomorrow. I hope everything goes good. :hug99:

 

Good luck tomorrow! I can understand why you would feel sad about this surgery- it's the same reason why I couldn't commit to a tubal when I had my c section with my boys- I'm not having any more kids, but I couldn't bring myself to make it "official." Good luck to you and to your dh!! I'll be thinking of you!!

 

Good Luck!! :hug99:

 

Good luck to you and DH! It is sad to make a permanant decision. I had a tubal @ my c-section and although I know it was the right decision--it's still sad. I love having babies!!! Anyway, take care and I know you'll miss your famly, but enjoy your alone time!

Lisa

 

It is not silly to be sad at all. I know I would be and I think most women would be. Will be keeping you in my thoughts. And your DH too sine he will have all the kids

Dianna

 

Shelly, Good Luck tomorrow. I hope you have a quick recovery. :hug99:
BTW - you are not being silly for being sad.

 

I wish you a speedy recovery-and peace of mind about your procedure. Good luck to you and your family.

 

Wishing you all the best tomorrow. I think that you will feel better about it when you wake up tomorrow morning...apprehension is the worst!