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I feel so helpless
I am 59 y.o. woman getting ready for my first "put to sleep" surgery. The surgery is a UPPP, brcause of lack of Oxygen to my brain and heart. I have a highly recommended surgeon who has taken much time to talk with me. He explained everything. I am NOT fearful of his abilities. Secondly I have to be put to sleep. Oh my Begeezes I feel like I am going to die. What does it feel like, OMG the anticipation is killing me. Here's the clincher. I have high blood pressure (also a complication from this obstruction). My blood pressure is controlled by medicine...EXCEPT when my anxiety and fear take hold. I am due to have the surgery on May 21st and my pressure has been up and down. I am so scared that I will stroke out! I cant imagine NOT going through with this as I definately need the surgery. How do I come to terms with the waiting and the waiting at the hospital, stuck in a bed, with IVS, no where to go!!! Run!!!! I am afraid my pressure will be extremely high...OMG what do I do Please someone help.
Good for you, girl! You're house will be STERILE by the time you're ready, lol!
Really, though the best thing you could do for yourself is to try to stay occupied and busy. You're ALMOST there....and you will do it! You have an appt Mon with your PCP right? Throughout the weekend, as concerns come up....write them down and then you can address them all at once, okay? And, don't forget to ask for something for the morning of the surgery. INSIST upon it...and if he doesn't get the level of anxiety....make it very clear to him. And NO concern is unimportant or silly....they are YOUR concerns, therefore they are all very valid...and there is nothing wrong with added reassurance.
I saw your questions on the other thread...and just one thing I want to mention to you to ease your mind...is that NO, the surgery or the anesthesia will NOT place you at increased risk for Alzheimer's. Hope that makes you feel a bit better.
Also, are you still frequently taking your BP? Try not to take it too much unless you honestly feel like you are having hypertensive symptoms. Even if you're feeling a bit anxious...try to avoid checking it...becasue that will add to your angst as well. Once or twice a day should be plenty for checking your pressure. Unless, of course...like I said...if you have symptoms!
Few more days....and we'll be planning our BBQ. You'll be so doped up after the surgery....you'll prolly end up inviting the whole world...lol!
BIG HUGS...I've got the listening ears on...as do everyone else here. Your surgeon sounds like he is very compassionate, that will ease your mind a lot.
Really, though the best thing you could do for yourself is to try to stay occupied and busy. You're ALMOST there....and you will do it! You have an appt Mon with your PCP right? Throughout the weekend, as concerns come up....write them down and then you can address them all at once, okay? And, don't forget to ask for something for the morning of the surgery. INSIST upon it...and if he doesn't get the level of anxiety....make it very clear to him. And NO concern is unimportant or silly....they are YOUR concerns, therefore they are all very valid...and there is nothing wrong with added reassurance.
I saw your questions on the other thread...and just one thing I want to mention to you to ease your mind...is that NO, the surgery or the anesthesia will NOT place you at increased risk for Alzheimer's. Hope that makes you feel a bit better.
Also, are you still frequently taking your BP? Try not to take it too much unless you honestly feel like you are having hypertensive symptoms. Even if you're feeling a bit anxious...try to avoid checking it...becasue that will add to your angst as well. Once or twice a day should be plenty for checking your pressure. Unless, of course...like I said...if you have symptoms!
Few more days....and we'll be planning our BBQ. You'll be so doped up after the surgery....you'll prolly end up inviting the whole world...lol!
BIG HUGS...I've got the listening ears on...as do everyone else here. Your surgeon sounds like he is very compassionate, that will ease your mind a lot.
I am trying to hang in there..and stop stressing...
You aint a kidding...no better stress reliever than laughter.... with bucket and feather duster in hand "hazel" makes another go for it.
I will check in later
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Carole
You aint a kidding...no better stress reliever than laughter.... with bucket and feather duster in hand "hazel" makes another go for it.
I will check in later
\
Carole
Now now! Don't you have more rooms to clean? I cannot think of a better way to keep the anxiety at bay. I'm glad you've been having some better days anyway! Of course you're going to have a few more anxious moments as the day approaches. You're ALMOST there!!!!!
Hang in there!
BUG HUGS! :0) LOL
Isaiah....glad we made you laugh. I love to be able to laugh, especially at myself here and there. No better stress reliever than that!
Hang in there!
BUG HUGS! :0) LOL
Isaiah....glad we made you laugh. I love to be able to laugh, especially at myself here and there. No better stress reliever than that!
Well here I am only5 days to go ...I am feeling an increase in my anxiety...My blood pressure today is 2 readings 122/90 and 120/84...its climbing up there....
OMG!! I just happened to read all your postings & stories here today, and I am literally rolling on the floor laughing my head off!!!! The two of you NEVER EVER fail to crack me up!!!!!! You're both such sweethearts, you know that... ;-)
- Isaiah4110
- Isaiah4110
Mais oui ma petite .... je suis canadienne et francais est une langue officiel (sorry, this keyboard doesn't have accents). I'm actually Native American/Canadian and most of the French I know comes from watching hockey games in Montreal LOL
Hugs and prayers to you nervous .... to both of you:
((((((((((BUG HUGS)))))))))) I learned something from nursegirl LOL
wolfie
Hugs and prayers to you nervous .... to both of you:
((((((((((BUG HUGS)))))))))) I learned something from nursegirl LOL
wolfie
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