Popular Post Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted April 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2021 I submitted my last assignments for my last class for my master’s degree Today. Just in time for shoulder surgery tomorrow. I have medical PTSD and usually have huge anxiety the day of surgery. Of course with Covid I have to go in alone and wait by myself until they wheel me in. I am trying not to work myself up too much about this, but the anxiety is already starting. Connective tissue disorders and anxiety suuuccckk. Fortunately DH can be in the recovery room with me. 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Yay for getting your master's degree done!!!! That is such a big thing off your plate. Congrats!!!!!! Sending good thoughts your way for the surgery tomorrow. I hope it is easy and not stressful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Yay for Master's degree! That is amazing. Sorry about the surgery and having to be alone. I have medical PTSD from a bad c-section and can completely imagine how difficult being alone prior to the surgery would be. My biggest suggestion is to let the nurses know you are struggling with being alone. I have done that with multiple c-sections after the one that went all wrong and they have always been wonderful to coach me through that short period of time in the OR when dh couldn't be there and I was a mess. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, hjffkj said: Yay for Master's degree! That is amazing. Sorry about the surgery and having to be alone. I have medical PTSD from a bad c-section and can completely imagine how difficult being alone prior to the surgery would be. My biggest suggestion is to let the nurses know you are struggling with being alone. I have done that with multiple c-sections after the one that went all wrong and they have always been wonderful to coach me through that short period of time in the OR when dh couldn't be there and I was a mess. (((MrsTiggywinkle))) This is awesome advice from hjffkj! I wanted to add: do you listen to an ipod that you can bring with you (w/ headphones)? Listening to my favorite podcasts or music would really help me. We brought an entire laptop so that our little guy could watch Thomas the Tank while he/we waited. Really helped. Hugs to you!! And yay re; your masters!! That's incredible!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Congratulations on finishing your Master's work! That's a tremendous accomplishment!! Prayers for your surgery tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Congratulations on your master's! (((You))) Big hugs on the medical stuff. Sending speedy recovery vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Congrats on your master’s degree - such hard work and perseverance to get that done! Could you ask your nurse at check-in to sit with you and stay until you go to surgery, explaining your medical PTSD? Or at least to check in more often than normal? Praying for your peace and that your surgery goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 54 minutes ago, hjffkj said: biggest suggestion is to let the nurses know you are struggling with being alone. I have done that with multiple c-sections after the one that went all wrong and they have always been wonderful to coach me through that short period of time in the OR when dh couldn't be there and I was a mess. And/or they can get you some happy drugs to make that time easier. A little something can make all the difference, but you need to tell them so they know. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Congratulations on your master's work! I'm glad your husband can be in recovery with you and advocate as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 39 minutes ago, ktgrok said: And/or they can get you some happy drugs to make that time easier. A little something can make all the difference, but you need to tell them so they know. My husband has had two surgeries at this surgical center and I’ve had one ankle surgery. All three times I found the nurses to be...overworked and brusque at best and b&tchy at worst. I’m not holding my breath that they’ll be sympathetic but maybe I’ll get lucky. I find that medical professionals tend to think medical PTSD and anxiety is borderline ridiculous. I had a corneal transplant in 2013. It was outpatient surgery, the cornea didn’t adhere properly and was loose and flapping for several days. The pain was indescribable, and I was not sedated or given pain meds in any way for the procedure that adhered it in place finally(I’ll save you the graphic details there). since then I really struggle with all this. I only go to one ER since most of the people that work there are personal friends who are happy to give me some Ativan if needed. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 First, congratulations on your master's - that is a huge accomplishment. I hope everything goes well tomorrow and that you have compassionate and understanding medical staff there to work with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle said: My husband has had two surgeries at this surgical center and I’ve had one ankle surgery. All three times I found the nurses to be...overworked and brusque at best and b&tchy at worst. I’m not holding my breath that they’ll be sympathetic but maybe I’ll get lucky. I find that medical professionals tend to think medical PTSD and anxiety is borderline ridiculous. I had a corneal transplant in 2013. It was outpatient surgery, the cornea didn’t adhere properly and was loose and flapping for several days. The pain was indescribable, and I was not sedated or given pain meds in any way for the procedure that adhered it in place finally(I’ll save you the graphic details there). since then I really struggle with all this. I only go to one ER since most of the people that work there are personal friends who are happy to give me some Ativan if needed. Ugh! Probably too late, but maybe you can call ahead today to surgeon or surgery center and ask that anxiety med orders be added, for pre-op due to a PTSD diagnosis? Maybe not even mention it is medical PTSD and they might take it more seriously? (which is SUCH BS..but probably truth) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Congratulations Wishing you all the best for your surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations! Prayers for your surgery. I agree that something for anxiety could be really helpful. I wonder if your family doc could make sure you have some? Surgery alone would have me in a lather. I have been incredibly fortunate to have only had one, and it was for wisdom teeth (and went well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations on completing your master's degree! And best wishes for peace of mind throughout your surgery and recovery. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Tell them you want the best champagne meds available: you're celebrating and taking the edge off. 😉 Congrats; won't it be nice to have all of this behind you! It's already shaping up to be a great year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations on your degree!! You are amazing! Hope the procedure went ok and recovery is not complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations on your degree. wish you a fast recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations on your masters! That takes a lot of dedication and hard work! Hugs for the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Praying for your surgery to go perfectly today. Praying for you to be calm. And sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Sending lots of good thoughts today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Congratulations! That is a VERY big deal! ♥️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Yay for your Master's! What a fantastic achievement for you! I hope your surgery is going well, and your anxiety levels are being managed well. Feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I hope your surgery went well and that you have a fantastic PT who knows about CTDs and shoulders!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Congratulations on your degree! I hope surgery went well and you recover quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 I hope you are home and resting comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Surgery was best case scenario! My shoulder is now debrided and the bone Spurs removed. The tears were healed or too small to patch, but I had severe bursitis that the surgeon worked on(I don’t know if it’s fixable; I was in a haze when he was telling me). So thankful for a short recovery lol. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Hooray for good news! Glad your recovery is predicted to be short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Great news. I hope you have a smooth recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 So glad it's over and went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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