Missed me? Probably not but that's ok.
I went for all my pre-op stuff today. I will have my surgery this Wednesday. Have to be at the hospital at 7:45am.
I have had surgeries before. Major and minor ones. But for some reason this upcoming one has gotten the best of me. I am not sure why. Is it my depression? My anexity/panic disorder kicking into high gear? Am I just turning into a baby and worring about the pain afterwards? Don't have a clue. Maybe it's everything all rolled into one. But I must say that I do feel like a big baby.
I have the fridge/freezer all stocked up on goodies that come with getting your tonsils out. I have the pain meds, all stocked up on cat food.
Mom feels left out because she can't do anything to help me. Dad feels a little put out because he is the one that will have to help me some (with the cats, and stuff). I feel bad because I feel like I'm all alone in this. I guess that's what you get if you get to the ripe old age of..........well, my age and don't have a partner or kids. I never wanted to grow old alone but it is happening to me. And something like this surgery just makes being alone that much worse. Oh it will pass I am sure. I'm sure Dad probably isn't as put out as I think. My imagination is just running away with me. Depression will do that to a person.
I haven't been online at all lately. I have just been way to tired. I don't know if the tired is coming from the tonsil, or part of my depression. I guess if I stay this tired after the surgery I can go to Dr Shrink and say with confidence it's the depression and I need different drugs.
The cats managed to break one of their "cat trees". I wouldn't have thought it possible. Luckily my dad managed to figure out a way to fix it. Those things cost way too much to throw out, and the level they broke was needed to get to the higher parts. While my dad was here fixing it Sophie was loving all over him. It's like she knew he was fixing it for her.
I hate that I haven't done the entry in honor of Pamela yet. I hope should will forgive me. I will get it done one day. Pamela touched me in such a way that I will never forget her.
Take care everyone. I don't know if I will be online tomorrow or not. I may have too much anxeity to do anything.
PS I know that my little minor surgery is nothing compared to what some of you are going through. I know. And that is one reason I feel like such a big baby......
Kathy
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Being tired is normal Kathy. My sister is a nurse and she says it can cause a lot of symptoms. We are all with you my friend. Tammy
(((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))Shoot,I would be worrying about surgey to,even if it was that minor.I be getting something to help calm me down before the surgey.lol.Your aloud to take pain pills,I hope it wont be to hard for you to swollow.You will be in ny thoughts and prayers,Just take it easy and keep us posted.
I have been thinking about you. Of course we miss you when you are not around.
Krissy
http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink
YES....I have missed having you around......PLEASE know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers that the surgery will be nothing for you and your recovery quick....keep positive....eat some icecream for me....lol
take care]
-Ellie
Good luck on Wed. Will be thinking of you!
Pam
I was in a room with a girl who had this done.
You will definately need someone to help you.
It is alot harder on adults than children.
wwo the cats got rough on the tree to break it. must have had a flw in the tree. WE WIll keep you in prayers and you shoudl be concerned anytime you go in. not panicky but concerned. its good your not taking it lightly so you can be prepared to check up on the facts. will keep you in prayer
I know the feelings, but nothing is "small" when it comes to our health. I hope it goes well, and that you get all the help that you do need. Take care, we'll be thinking of you.
Jimmy
I'll be saying a little prayer for you . It sounds like you are all ready and prepared. Take good care ! 'On Ya' - ma
It's OK to feel like a big baby, and it's OK to be scared. To be honest with you, recovery might take longer than two weeks so I suggest stocking up on popsicles. Ice cream is great, but the popsicles provide more relief and they're not as fattening as the ice cream. My husband had his tonsils and uvula removed because of sleep apnea when he was in his late 40's and the recovery for him was awful. It took almost two months for him to be able to start eating regularly without feeling pain. The good thing is that it did help his sleep apnea and he's able to sleep like a baby now. I wish you luck on your surgery!
Mandy ~
Don't need to compare your pain or worries to others....your surgergy is important! Good luck...we'll be thinking of ya!
nancy
I HAVE missed you!! Maybe the surgery and the removal of tonsils which have caused you several infections will improve your mood and energy level.
Hug,
Russ
Nothing is little when it is happening to you. ;o) Praying for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. - Barbara
Certainly pray that all goes well for you. Can understand your anxiety when facing surgery alone. Though I had been married for 29 years, no children, and husband died 4 years ago, so I do share many of the feelings that you expressed. You do have something to be thankful for--your parents are still living! May not be as bad as you are anticipating. I was in my 20's, and I don't remember it being too bad--but maybe the years have erased the memories! LaVern
You'll do just find, Darlin'. Get Dad to get you some banana popcicles.
I'll call you when you get home, and I'll be there with you in the hospital...late into the night. Promise. So you can get your rest, and know you're not all alone.
All my love,
Andi
We're all here for you, sweetie!!!
Hang tough and we're all here to help support you along the way.
Hugs my friend
Deb
I think being nervous over any surgery, big or small is concerning. I'd be a baby too. I'll be thinking of you!!
Missie
Kathy
We will be rooting for you tomorrow for a sucessful outcome to the surgery. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam
I've missed you :) The operation will go along just fine, try not to worry about it too much 'k? And yes, depression does have that affect on one doesn't it? I hate it when I feel that way. Hugz, Teresa
Dahling, IT'S TONSILS, not a spleen! LOL!
You'll do fine! Good luck and enjoy the jello!
Good luck for Wednesday, Cathy.
Good luck on Wed, I'll be saying a prayer for you that morning! {{{{{ }}}}}
Sugar
Hey you're not a big baby..... not at all. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
love ya
d
You're not a big baby....pain is pain....no matter what it is. You'll be in my prayers.
Lisa
I hope the surgery went well today.
Lori
hey kathy, how u doing? hope the surgery went on all fine and u dont have much pain to bear.
im not sure if u remeber me. i wrote u a comment some ages ago that i signed in this site to send u comments. but well, i havent sent u much, i know. but ive been reading all ur posts, one after the other. just didnt get to give u a feedback.
hope and pray every th get back to normal for u soon and ull be alright.
narcis
www.narcisandherlife.blogsky.com
Kathy~ we all have times when we feel like big babies and as if our troubles are small compared to others. But we are living our lives, not theirs.
Hope your surgery went well and you are back to writing and reading soon.
Oh, and by the way ... I don't comment all the time, but I did notice you weren't here!
Just wondering how you are. Hope you are doing well and no more soreness. Love, Shelly
Just checking in to see if you survived the weekend. I hope you don't have too much pain, and have lotsa banana popcicles!
Love,
Andi
Hope you're doing well! Update when you can, ok?
Jimmy
Chronic tonsilitis and other things related to needing tonsils removed, can really, really wear down a body. BTDT. Finally had my tonsils removed as an adult, also. I hope this means you'refeeling better by now. It hurts like *&*$%^^$## but gosh the overall body started to feel better. Not saying that you can't also be depressed, or depressed in relation, please, you know yourself best, just pointing out the hope that I think you'll receive better health and spirits after youv'e recuperated from your tonsilectomy, too:)
Just checking in, hope everything is ok...Hugz, Teresa
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