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Still waiting for a time (they're supposed to call me today), but tomorrow is hysterectomy day.

i'm nervous, of course, but think I've worked through most of the mega-intense feelings around this. Now, right now at least, I just want to get it over with.

Later today I'll get my comfy clothes together for tomorrow, and eat the tub of lemon curd Greek yogurt I have in the fridge as late as possible so I'm not too hungry tomorrow morning (no food after midnight).

I've (mostly) got the house in order so Scott can take care of things, and wait on me, while I'm resting.

Hard to believe no more periods after tomorrow.

I'm feeling a little apprehensive about recovery, but I already have good drugs (got to fill out prescriptions ahead of time), and the nurse at my pre-op appointment told me to keep the pain at bay in whatever way I need to so I can get up and walk around as much as possible.

I'll report back next week some time, when I'm not too loopy!

To people going to the Seattle gatherings tomorrow and Saturday: Have a ball! Eat good food, do good shopping, and give Angie lots of love after her intense NAS week with clients!

7 years ago

Eliza

Veteran

Sending calming, healing vibes your way. There is nothing better than putting surgery behind you. Here's to a smooth recovery.

Suz

(website)

Robin, wishing you a speedy healing. Take good care of yourself!!

LACeleste

Sending you positive thoughs and healing vibes.

Diana

Good luck, Robin! I hope it's an uneventful surgery and fast recovery.

JAileen

Best of luck to you!

Anonymous

Wishing you a smooth surgery and a fast recovery. Let us know how you're doing when you're up to it!

Good luck Robin and I hope all goes well. Speedy recovery!

Inge

Moderator

I am sending tons of positive vibes your way, Robin and wish you a speedy recovery!

RobinF

Good luck other-Robin! Hope everything goes smoothly and you have an easy recovery.

Robin

Active Member

Thanks all!

Update: Check-in is at 6:30 A.M. *cringe* My surgeon told me to expect pre-op stuf to take 90 minutes to two hours. I'm expecting I'll go into surgery some time between 9 and 10 A.M. Unless there are delays with getting into an operating room.

I'll definitely update here once I'm feeling up to it - probably not until I get home. Surgeon says I'll probably be in the hospital two nights. Keeping my fingers crossed that that's all it ends up being.

Again, thanks for the support.

jill58

I think it's actually best to have early check-in--you'll barely be awake and the whole thing will be over before you know it.

Hope all goes well Robin ! That is, , if you really ARE Robin ....;)

Elle

I'm sure all will go well tomorrow. We will be thinking of you. When you surface, please let us know how you are doing.

One mini piece of advice - wash your hair tonight.

shedev

hope you have an easy surgery and speedy recovery. I'm glad you have someone to help you as you recover.

LisaP: Yes, my name really is Robin.

Elle: Thank you. I was already planning to wash my hair. Planning to have a nice long soak in the tub. It'll be my last bath for, if I remember right, six weeks! I'm only allowed to take showers until the surgeon clears me for baths.

deb

All should be fine but please go slow and take care of yourself when you get home.

rachylou

Just think how good your complexion will look afterwards. Lol. I've had surgery a couple of times, and I don't know...like maybe it's the oxygen...I'll be sending good vibes

Jane

Thinking of you Robin, take care.

catgirl

Ooh, hope all goes well! I have tons of advice but the biggest is to spend the first two weeks completely resting/sleeping, walking and eating superfoods and drinking a ton of water with fresh lemon. Use lots of pillows in bed as getting up and down can be excruciating at first. Set up your area to have all you need in easy reach (water, remote, cowbell). You will be exhausted at first - I didn't shower for three days because it was too tiring. After the first week it all improved rapidly.

My doctor was stunned at how well I was two weeks in, but it's because I really did nothing but heal. Good luck - enjoy the time to catch up on books and TV.

Una: Thank you. I'm planning to spend that first couple of weeks healing. The only things I have planned are to read books, do creative writing if I have the energy, walk and spend time with my Sweetie - whose taking the nentire week off next week to take care of me.

Thanks for the tip about the pillows. I was wondering how moving into and out of different positions would b - was guessing it would be excruciating! :p

I'll also be able to entertain myself reading Angie's top NAS picks.

I will keep you in my prayers. I hope all goes well, and wish you a quick and full recovery.

pil

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Robin.

There are actually videos you can google to show you how to roll in and out of bed comfortably, or the hospital staff may show you. I had to push with my arms and try to use my sides rather than mid-section. One time I actually crawled onto the bed on all fours. The up-and-down was honestly the worst part for me, as the edges of the incision can feel like being stabbed with a hot poker. The belly band that is sold on Hystersisters (like a girdle) helped me somewhat, otherwise you walk around hugging your midsection in a panic that your guts will spill out all the time. For the first two weeks I actually napped in a reclining armchair much of the time.

Also: prunes. No joke.

It's been 8 weeks today and I'm doing 10 mile hikes. You will feel SO MUCH BETTER.

Prunes...yes, I know.

Crawling onto the bed. An excellent idea.

I'm guessing I'll also get my Sweetie to assist whenever possible.

Feeling like guts are spilling out? :p

Okay, going to go do this thing!

Mochi

Robin, good luck. I'll be thinking about you.

Barbara Diane

Sending you wishes for an excellent surgery and recovery.

Style Fan

Thinking of you. Take care of yourself.

Sveta

Good luck with your surgery, Robin, I will be sending you healing thoughts.

anne

Hope it goes well Robin - all the bes for recovery. (I'm loving the sound of the lemon curd greek yoghurt too!)

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