Surgery/Recovery

Those are my toes under the sheet there. :)

Two weeks ago to the day I was in the hospital.

I have debated on writing about this and I thought I would share.

 Perhaps, something I say will help someone?!

So, let me back up the trolley on the story.

 I had been dealing with a bit of uterine prolapse for the past four years. 

(which is not all that uncommon due to having children.)

I went for a second opinion (thank goodness I did).

I was told there was no rush for surgery unlike

what I had been told by a previous Dr.

Fast forward to last month - I was lifting some heavy items (not really thinking) and uh, yeah.
I knew right then and there that the whole plumbing had just fallen. 

Great. 

I spent the rest of that weekend upset at myself and knowing I had to call the Dr.

So, at the Dr's visit he told me what I had figured - time for surgery.

My uterus had totally fallen and there was no going back.

 da Vinci Surgery for Partial Hysterectomy here I come.

Next up was a trip to the Urologist. 

Oh.joy. 

I also had an issue of leaking. 

It was decided that I should have a bladder sling (pig skin) added onto my surgery.

I had five weeks to prep myself for surgery and get my ducks in a row.
It was just my luck that my surgery date was the same date the boys went back to school.

What were the odds?

Surgery scares the bejesus out of me.
I had my gallbladder out 11 yrs ago, all went well but being put to sleep...

Really freaks me out. 

I read may posts on a site called Hystersisters - I would highly recommend it.

I know everyone is different and kept that in perspective. 

There was at least a place I could go to get a "feeling" for what I was about to go through.

Surgery:

My pre-op nurse was wonderful. 

Full of great helpful information about how to deal with my issues.

I get sick from anesthesia so that required a sea sickness patch.

No cleansing for me the night before. *phew*

Just to eat light the day before.

Now, I can tell you that the chill mat that they had me move over to in the surgery room 

was $#%#$* COLD!

The nurse had me sit slightly up to wash my back off with alcohol. 

Could I get any colder?

My nurse kept saying, "I'm sorry, dear."

Then it was lights out once my anesthesiologist had me take two deep breaths.

I was sore - the abdominal area from where I was injected with air. 

Meds in the hospital were super.

Sea sick patch had to come off because it made me uber dizzy. 

I was up within 24 hrs walking gingerly around the hospital, showered & home.

Yes, that is a slice of the strawberry shortcake.

This hospital has some of the best food for a hospital. 

(Spencer was born in their women's hospital and I had really good food then, too.)

Recovery:

Two weeks now - my tummy is still bloated. :( 

It is going down but not as fast as I would like. 

My incisions are healing nicely and the liquid stitch is finally coming off.

Helping out lightly around the house as I can.

Still NO bending over or lifting anything heavy.

I have learned that Oxycodone & Loretabs and I do not get along.

Nauseous with one and dizzy with the other - rendered my quite ill for a bit. 

Just stuck it out with Advil. 

I am sore still in my belly but that is normal for some.

My tailbone was injured at some point (surgery(?)).

Which is not helping with sitting. *sigh*

Drink your water & eat your fruit. :)

I am looking forward to getting out in about 5 wks to go on long walks with Sasha.

She (Sasha) pulls still on her leash (still) and I don't want to do any damage. 

I would highly recommend the da Vinci surgery if it is an option for you.

Gold Star to those who read this all the way through.