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My surgery date was Tuesday, April 7th @ St.Vincent's Carmel hospital. I will be the first to say that I am a worrier (always have been, and probably always will be). I don't know every ones religious beliefs; but I do believe in God and prayer. I had a lot of support from most family, friends and co-workers who all were thinking of me and wishing me the most positive support. The morning of surgery, I was really calm --which was shocking for me. Yes, I was still a little "weepy" saying my good-byes to family prior to walking to the OR. I wanted to say that I am in really good health with the exception of being obese. And for being a "big girl," I am pretty active and flexible.
I also must say that I have always been petrified of needles. After going through my pre-op testing, nutrition class and learning that I would have to take shots of Lovenox; a blood thinner (I thought that was enough to send me over the edge). Well, since I have been home I have given myself 3 shots. I have learned a few things about myself, I am a lot stronger than I ever gave myself credit for, I am not lazy, and I have a lot of people in my corner supporting me.
I never had any doubt in my surgeon or anyone else in the operating room. Everyone was amazing, helpful and compassionate. My surgery lasted maybe an 1 1/2. I was back in my room at 3:30pm and up walking the floor at 5pm. *Side-note: I am very competitive and decided that I was going to walk more than anyone on the floor with me at the time. 16 laps around the floor = 1 mile. I walked 6 miles and was released on Thursday. So, a 2 night stay for me. I would say that my pain never got above 5 out of 10 -->now this is all subjective because everyones pain tolerance is different. I can only speak of my experience.
I will say that it is all very over-whelming when you come home. My husband had found someones post on OH about a typical schedule when you come home. What time to eat and take all the supplements. Thank goodness for that schedule - it has been a huge lifesaver.
I am looking forward for mine and my husbands transformation to our new lives!
