(Wow. That was a really random title. I don't know why I typed that. Must be that mild case of Monday I came down with this morning.)
So. I do that thing this coming Friday. I didn't think they'd be able to pull everything together that fast, but they did. I have to see my LadyBits Doctor tomorrow for whatever pre-op thing they do and then have to go straight to the hospital to meet with the anesthesiologist. I guess he or she will take my weight and blood pressure or whatever it is they do to ensure that they don't give me an elephant dose of anesthetic. I don't want to be one of those people who wakes up and throws up.
The next available date they had to do the procedure was the 22nd which is a Tuesday. That would have required me to miss too many days of work...and as much as I like missing a good day of work or three, I don't think I have enough sick time built up.
I think this would be a good time to start a new knitting project.
Posted by Tiffany at March 7, 2005 05:33 PMOh that womb knitting project is disturbingly cute. Maybe you should knit one for your Ladybits Doctor. That sounds almost regal. Countess Ladybits of Fallatopia.
Posted by: Amanda at March 7, 2005 06:24 PMAwww. Cute uterus. Maybe you can have them take some pictures while they're in there and you can make one that looks just like yours! You can give one to your mom the next time she asks about grandchildren...
Posted by: Momotrips at March 7, 2005 07:37 PMOh, you must knit one of those for your doctor!
Posted by: Diana at March 8, 2005 12:39 PMI had a hysterectomy about a year and half ago. The three incisions in to your abdomen are no fun. During my surgery they used laporoscope as well. It's not overly horrible. I won't lie to you though - it does hurt. If you feel like you are gonna be sick, have a firm pillow and hold it against your stomach. That helps. My incisions started to become infected. My doctor had me clean them every day with peroxide and apply neosporin on them. Cleared the impending infection and now I have almost no scarring at all. So there's a tip for ya. And any pain pills/prescriptions they offer you, accept! I've had four abdominal surgeries. Pain pills are your friends. :)
Good luck and I hope you get good news.
Posted by: Bridget at March 8, 2005 12:39 PMAwww. Cute uterus.
I'm quite certain I've never seen or heard that phrase before.
Posted by: Erica at March 9, 2005 10:13 PMErica, really? My doctor tells me that all the time... Well, actually his glowing comments were usually reserved for my cervix, which is apparently quite lovely and optimum for carrying triplets 'til they get all fat and healthy. We've all got our thing, I guess. JLo has her shapely ass, Angelina, her pouty lips and me, my rockin' cervix. Heh.
Posted by: Momotrips at March 10, 2005 03:01 PM