Sherri's Journal

This was not as bad as my 1st surgery. I am surprised. I tried posting while in the hospital but i was not coordinated enough. I ended up staying in for the full week because I had extremely low bp. So as of right now I'm not on any bp medication. & my bp is doing just fine. Have gone on some walks today & while in hospital did multiple laps. Any how I am up & mobile doing fine. Best wishes to all!

Sorry for the update below - hit the wrong button. Anyhow, few days away from my 2nd surgery (29th). I think my friends and family are more wound up about it than I am. I am looking forward to getting this done and over with. I know there'll be some up and downs and at times. I may even be hating life during recovery, but in the end all will be good. Looking forward to being able to exercise again - something I haven't been able to do in a couple of months and have gained weight because of it. Most of all I want my energy level and my stamina back. What's that Garth Brooks song..."too damn young to feel this damn old". Anyhow, wishing everyone the very best in their recoveries and upcoming surgeries. Reading your posts does help and give one strength and encouragement. Surgery is Monday the 29th. Have to be at the hospital (which is in Virginia and I live in Maryland) at 5 AM. Probably won't get much sleep the night before.

Funny, now that I've narrowed down the when, I am relatively calm, just like when I did my 1st surgery. I remember reading Adam's book back in 2008, something he wrote really put things into perspective for me..the word "FEAR". Meaning of the unknown. Once I dealt with that, all my worries were put aside. I simply looked at it like this, "have the surgery and yes you will be in pain for a little bit, but it will eventually subside and you will feel like your old self again." "Don't have the surgery, and you know the consequences - death." So once I got over that, I was able to go forward. Sort of how I feel now. I'm ready. Anyhow, I wish everyone well. And I'm sure other who have been through a surgery before will agree...a positive attitude going into this journey, will help you get through it to the other side to recovery.