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[felicula]

News from my pre-op visit: They are intending to perform my hysterectomy laproscopically. Of course, something could come up that causes complications such that a laproscopic hysterectomy won't be feasible, but the odds are against that. That's a measure of relief to know. It should cut down my recovery time. Chances are, they'll be sending me home from the hospital on Thursday, July 26, with pain meds in hand.

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[solledrache.livejournal.com]

Laproscopy is awesome. You'll still be really really sore, but they'll give you tips for that. The less they cut into you the better though.

GOOD LUCK!!

[phoenixsong]

Whee?

When do you go in again?

(I found myself thinking this morning: Which would be more appropriate, "get well soon" or "congratulations!", knowing how long you've wanted this? s:) )

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I agree re: the less they cut into you, and I've heard that my whole abdomen will be sore from being inflated like an oversized balloon. I'll take that any day over having a yawning smile carved on my lower belly.

Not that I'm not still nervous/anxious/whatnot. I'm scared of it every bit as much as I'm looking forward to the results when I've healed.

I appreciate every good thought sent my way.

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

I go in Wednesday, July 25. I think both are equally apropos. I'm glad to be rid of years of failing medical management, but any surgery is an imposing event.

[dawnstar.livejournal.com]

*HUGS you* You know you'll have my support!

Will you be allowed visitors in the late-evening (after work) of the 25th, or will I have to wait and come by sometime after you get released?

SO relieved to hear they're going the less-invasive route, though. *hugmore*

[kareila]

My gall bladder removal was laproscopic and I went home a few hours after the surgery. I only hurt bad for the first couple of days. Hopefully your surgery will go as smoothly.

[marared.livejournal.com]

Good luck! :D I hope everything goes smoothly and with minimal pain for you.

[sheltered-dream.livejournal.com]

You really have it best, trust me. I'm speaking from experience. Congrats on getting it scheduled finally, and best of luck with everything. I'll be thinking about you.

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

I don't know what they consider visiting hours. I wonder if my Mom will have her cell phone for communicating such things.

I'm very glad too, regarding the less-invasive procedure. The biggest external cut is going to be about a centimeter long. The others she said would be half a centimeter. Definitely not the big gaping scar I thought I would have to heal from.

***hugs lots and tightly***

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

I hope so too! My gynecologist said I would likely be in overnight, but head home the next day. I feel blessed to know so many who've been through hysterectomies and/or laproscopic surgery. It helps to show me just how routine it all is.

***hugs***

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I hope it does too, or at least that they send me home with excellent pain meds to go with it... :)

[blackfelicula.livejournal.com]

I realize that I lucked out, both in getting them to go through with it and in the promise of a less invasive procedure.

Thank you for the wishes of luck and for keeping me in your thoughts.
***hugs***