Rani
Re: sleep trouble what I can tell you is that I usually sleep extremely well. Now, with a 11/05 surgery date approaching it is much more likely I will ...Read more
Rani
Re: sleep trouble what I can tell you is that I usually sleep extremely well. Now, with a 11/05 surgery date approaching it is much more likely I will wake up between 1:30-3:00am and have a racing mind. It is a lot to process. One thing that has helped is a relaxation app on my iPhone just before I sleep. It slows my mind down. I use Silva apps, free from app store. That's all I got! Good luck, Rani.
Hi Rani,
I will be having an AVR on 11/7 and also was completely taken aback by the whole deal. Unlike you, I have had a lot of time to get ready ( too much ...Read more
Hi Rani,
I will be having an AVR on 11/7 and also was completely taken aback by the whole deal. Unlike you, I have had a lot of time to get ready ( too much time actually). I don't know whats better...but I do know it is what it is, we are shocked and dumbfounded but the doctors and nurses have done thousands of folks like us so yours will go according to plan. Try to relax, line up some help and just trust the powers that be. Don't resist...yield.
Rani,
Your journal you will find is very similar to most of the people on here. Most here are healthy people who as you noted could have been knocked over with ...Read more
Rani,
Your journal you will find is very similar to most of the people on here. Most here are healthy people who as you noted could have been knocked over with a feather when told of their upcoming surgery. My date with the totally unknown is 11-14-13.
Take Care!
Mary Clare Skopek posted a note for Rani that says:
Absolutely hated the idea of accepting offers for help but I knew I couldn't do this alone, especially with a toddler at home! It is hard to mentally prepare, ...Read more
Absolutely hated the idea of accepting offers for help but I knew I couldn't do this alone, especially with a toddler at home! It is hard to mentally prepare, i found peace with the decision by finding peace with God first( I'm catholic). I was so anxious the day before until I went to church and asked for a blessing from the priest, I was able to go into surgery without fear and so far everything has gone smooth! I'm hopefully going home later today and my surgery was Thursday morning. Good luck, you're in my prayers!
I am the same, hate to ask for help, but I know I will have to. My surgery is this Tuesday and I can't wait go rig to be over. Guess I will pretend I am the ...Read more
I am the same, hate to ask for help, but I know I will have to. My surgery is this Tuesday and I can't wait go rig to be over. Guess I will pretend I am the queen and everyone will have to serve me, as least for a few days anyway. Good luck on your surgery.
Hey Rani
Welcome! You will learn that we all have been or are where you are at. A number of us are heading to surgery soon. My date is 11/5. You will find the ...Read more
Hey Rani
Welcome! You will learn that we all have been or are where you are at. A number of us are heading to surgery soon. My date is 11/5. You will find the community warm, caring and understanding. We are all in the same boat. I encourage you to ask any questions you may have. Responses to my questions sure have helped me. All the best.