Surgery

[Lori]

ohnoagain said:

If you think about him while counting backwards, you might have some wild dreams.

Sounds great, Ohnoagain, but people say and do strange things when they're coming out of anesthesia, so if it were ME, I'd better be thinking about something other than Apolo...

...I can see it now - my husband at my bedside in the recovery room, tenderly holding my hand and patiently waiting for me to wake up...then I start babbling about - Apolo???

No, that wouldn't do at all...but Jennifer, you're young, single, and nobody would hold it against ya', so go for it!

Hugs for ya, babe! I sent you a PM...

[jennaceeta25]

Lori, you're hilarious! ;D My parents would be shocked if they knew what I was doing in my dreams with Apolo. Even though my mom did read my fanfiction story about Apolo. That was embaressing, to say the least..

Thanks, I'm going to read that PM right now.

[Ghest II]

Jenna - going into surgery can be a really scary thing! I've only been operated on once, but it was a totally weird experience. First of all, if you have any questions, concerns, or just someone to tell you it's going to be OK, the anesthesiologist is the best person to talk to. They're probably going to be the last person you'll see. It's just surreal being in a gown, getting the IV put into you, getting wheeled into the operating room and then waking up not know what has happened.

As ohnoagain mentioned, you'll probably be asleep before they put the intubation tube in you (ever watch ER when Dr. Carter cries, "We have to intubate!" that's what they're doing, creating a breathing tube for you). I did get a small cut on my lip which was a result of the removal of the tube (d**n my big teeth!) and sometimes I've heard that your teeth can get chipped.

As for going under - one minute you're talking to the anesthesiologist, getting rolled into the operating room, next thing you know it, you open your eyes and think, "Have they done it yet?" And they have.

The anticipation is worse than the actual surgery (since you can't really remember it), but just remember that these are professionals that do these things all the time. Also, going through this is a much better alternative than not, right?

So good luck with your surgery. Make sure to stock up on DVD's (maybe watch some television series on DVD) and some good books to pass the time while you're recovering. The first day will be fun, but after the 4th or 5th day it gets REALLY boring sitting at home not being able to do much!

[tynormem]

jennaceeta25 said:

AW! That's wonderful news about you getting a nephew soon, tynormen! ;D I'm glad for your sister as well. By your story, I feel much better. I've always dreamed of having 3 children. Who knows if it'll happen? Only God knows. When did you have your surgeries? I am to have 2 surgeries as well.

Thanks for thinking of me and praying.

I had surgeries in 1998, April and May.

He will be my 2d nephew, and I have a niece too!

[sara]

Everyone who is telling you that anticipation is much worse than surgery is absolutely correct. I had surgery for endometrial cancer a couple of years ago and the first thing they did when I got to the hospital was give me a Valium to calm me down. The rest was a breeze, except for a very sore tummy where they cut me open. But the pain pills they gave for that were wonderful.

So my thoughts will be with you. When you get out, just enjoy getting pampered and waited on during your recuperation.

[number1fan]

jenn...studmuffin eh? young lady, you can call him whatever you want.

[jennaceeta25]

I just got done talking to my surgeon a couple of hours ago. I sat waiting for two hours since he's been on vacation a week ago. He's so well known people were waiting two hours. I went with my parents and the surgeon said it's indeed the 6th of September. I also have to drink that colonosocopy stuff to clean me out and 4 pills right after. They also told me to take antibiotics so I don't get infection. I don't know why I have to take a pregnacy blood test but the nurse said it was a procedure that people under 40 have to do. So that's what happened this afternoon and I talked to some people in the waiting room that had their colon removed and one guy came all the way from Texas just to see Dr. Marks.

Thanks to all who keep writing, I love you all.

[jennaceeta25]

number1fan said:

jenn...studmuffin eh? young lady, you can call him whatever you want.

scrumptious studmuffin.

[jennaceeta25]

Ghest 2- No, I never watched ER before but I have seen people in the hospital with tubes down their throats. I asked the guy from Texas how the tubing went, he said they take it out when you wake up. So I probably won't feel it. Which is a good thing! The anticipation is getting worse since it's approaching but I'll try to think about other things, like our Apolo.

Sara- That's probably a good idea about taking valium. I'll be so nervous I wouldn't know what to do. I'm also scared about the pain but my mom keeps telling me that they won't let me suffer through it without giving me pain killers. Thanks for your kind words.

[butterfly]

jenna, I've never had surgery of any kind, so I don't really have any words of wisdom to offer...just wanted to say good luck and God bless, and wish you a speedy recovery. Glad to see someone else here from PA.

[ally]

yeah good luck ull recover fast, especially cause surgeries are alot easier these days than they used to be.

[jennaceeta25]

Butterfly, I'm glad I'm not the only one from PA also. I've been here all my life. How about you? Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts

Ally, my surgeon knows what he's doing. At times I wonder tho. He's a joker. He's like, "you want surgery, right?" I said, "Yeahh," He answers, "How's December sound?" I'm like, "WHAT?!" Then my dad goes, "It's September, right?" Dr Marks says, "Yeah, this thursday." Which is the 6th of September. I guess I have to trust him that he's serious durning surgery. Thanks for commenting.

[butterfly]

jennaceeta25 said:

Butterfly, I'm glad I'm not the only one from PA also. I've been here all my life. How about you? Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts

I've lived in PA my whole life. I love it here and most of my family's here in PA, so I'll probably never move away.

[jennaceeta25]

butterfly said:

jennaceeta25 said:

Butterfly, I'm glad I'm not the only one from PA also. I've been here all my life. How about you? Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts

I've lived in Lancaster, PA my whole life. I love it here and most of my family's here in PA, so I'll probably never move away.

I'll probably never move away either. I have a vacation spot in NJ that I always go to with my family. It's so close to the beach. I love PA.

[ohnoagain]

Hi Jenna, me again. Just a nurse and I've had 4 C- Sections, 2 D&C's from miscarriages and a septo-rhinoplasty due to a deviated septum. But, got a new nose, so well worth it. What you are going through, I'm sure is not pleasant, but how you are feeling right now has to be worse. The new medications for pain are great. The pregnancy test is just for liability on the hospital and Dr.s. In case you were pregnant, and they didn't do the test and you lost the baby or the baby survived and had many health issues, you could sue them, so it's for both of your protection. Routine in women of child bearing age before surgery. Valium is wonderful to calm you down and ease anxiety. There are pills, but they take too long to absorb, so I'm sure you'll get it through the IV. And you won't know where you are. And when you wake up, it will be over, and let the healing begin. And you will be feeling so much better before the new season begins, by the time you see Apolo in the stands, you'll be able to jump up and down and sream like the rest of us. Well, you are young. I'm in the over 50 bracket, darn it. Lori, my kids are all older than Apolo, well my daughter just turned 26, and I'm a gramma, and they think I'm sick for having feelings for a 25 year old guy. And I just point to a picture of Demi Moore and Aston whatever his name is, and say, if she can do it, I can do it. I taught my 5 and 3 year old granddaughters well. When I say, Apolo, they put their chin in their hands and nod their head, just like he did when the break dancer came in. My daughter is really worried about me when she came home and I was babysitting them and they had bandanas tied around their heads. They looked so cute, because they both have really long hair.............Sorry, Jenna, I got off the subject. Apolo does that to all of us. Anyway, please keep us updated, and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.