Butter Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 24 hours from now I'll be at the hospital doing pre-op stuff. Surgery starts at 9:30. A month and a half ago I had bronchitis and coughed so hard my uterus prolapsed (4th degree). It's been a very long and painful 6 1/2 weeks. I am looking forward to spending the next 6 weeks healing and then getting on with my life. I'll be having a total vaginal hysterectomy, removal of both fallopian tubes, posterior and anterior repair (I have a cystocele and rectocele), tacking the urethra back into the right place, putting in a bladder sling, and tacking the vagina up to prevent it from prolapsing later. I'm a tiny bit nervous because surgery is never fun, but mostly I'm just excited to get this over with! I had to switch doctors a few weeks ago because the first OB/Gyn couldn't get me in to surgery until December 15th and even she said that was too long. The one I ended up with, though, specializes in pelvic reconstruction and specifically uterine and vaginal prolapse so I think having to switch was actually a blessing in disguise. It's a little annoying that we have to drive 20-25 minutes to her office and the hospital where I'll be having the surgery instead of only going 1 mile to the previous doctor and hospital, but, really, that's just me being spoiled living in an area where we really have to go more than 3 or 4 miles to get anywhere we want. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Praying that the surgery and recovery go well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Good luck. I hope there are no complications and that your recovery goes as well as possible. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Good luck! I'm sure you're going to feel a LOT better after you recover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Good luck and best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Oh my gosh I'm so sorry. I'm so glad it's almost over. What a relief! And no more periods or BC. That's nice. Enjoy your time off and congrats on getting put back together. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Best wishes to you! :grouphug: Edited November 22, 2015 by trulycrabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Best wishes on a smooth surgery and a restful recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 :grouphug: I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Let us know how you are doing when possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 You should be feeling sooo much better soon after the surgery. Pray it will be fast and easy healing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 :grouphug: Best wishes on a smooth surgery and full recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalex Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Good luck tomorrow! I had to cross my legs a wee bit harder reading your post. Eek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Sending you virtual flowers, Heather. I'll be thinking of you in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Good luck with your surgery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Sending healing vibes your way. May it all go smoothly and you recover well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RioSamba Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I just prayed for a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Hugs for tomorrow & sending wishes for a speedy & healthy recovery. Hope life returns to wonderful very quickly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 May today - and the days that follow - go well! Wishing you all the best - and that the time flies for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Bast wishes for a good surgery outcome and rapid healing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thinking of you today! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Are you all put together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Are you feeling okay? I hope you're doing better and recover quickly, and of course no difficulties in healing. :chillpill: Sending you lots of flowers and good vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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