My Operation is Tomorrow

[Hazel B]

Not sure which heading was best for this!:shrug:

Finally, the operation to remove my gallbladder is due! I'm going into hospital at 7.30am, that's the worst part as I hate getting up early. My anxiety kicked off back in May when I had tummy pain and then had repeated tests and scans until August when I finally got a diagnosis. Until I knew it was gallstones, I had imagined the worst illness imaginable and lost a lot of weight.

I just want the op over and done with so I can get on with my life pain-free. Thanks to everyone who has advised and helped me, I'll let you know how I am when I can.

:hugs:

[Kells81]

Hi Hazel

I hope you dont suffer too much with anxiety tomorrow, just keep focusing on the fact that it will all be over soon and you wont have to worry about it anymore.
I hope you recover quickly and can be back to NMP soon!

:hugs:

[ladybird64]

Hi Hazel.

I had mine done nearly 2 years ago, best thing I could have done.

You will be in and out of there before you know it and posting back on here!

You'll be fine :hugs:

[Hazel B]

Thanks Kelly and LadyBird! This site and all of you guys have helped me get the better of anxiety.:hugs:

[gaaron]

Hi Hazel, I'll be thinking of you. All the best xxx

[PoppyC]

Hi Hazel
Hoping everything goes well for you and that you are soon feeling much better!
Thinking of you.
Sending hugs :hugs:

[mick_uk]

Hazel, my friend had hers done a few years back and she said she felt so much better afterwards.
sending you big :bighug1:

[Hazel B]

Thanks Gaaron, Poppy and Mick. Your support means a lot to me, my online pals!

[ElizabethJane]

All good wishes for tomorrow Hazel. I know that you can do it. EJ.

[bluesparkle]

good luck
you will be fine ...
had mine out 3 yrs ago and was the best thing i had done too
let us know how it goes.
will be thinking of you
rach
x

[debs71]

Wishing you lots of love and luck Hazel...all will be fine I am certain!
:hugs::bighug1:

[allergyphobia]

Hazel xxx

Best wishes and hugs for the op. Sending you some grapes, let us know how you get on in a couple of days, you'll be in very safe hands i'm sure

Lots of love
Amber xx

[paula lynne]

Thinking of you Hazel, youll be fine I know it. Hurry up back to us, we need you....x:hugs:

[JaneC]

Belated good luck Hazel, hope all goes well and hope to see you back on here soon xxx

[ditzygirl]

Good luck Hazel - it will all soon be over and you will feel much better. My mum had it done and has never looked back.

We'll be thinking of you and look forward to hearing from you soonly.

As they say up here "haste ye back!"xx

[Granny Primark]

Hope everythings gone well. Thinking of you.:hugs::hugs::hugs::hugs::flowers::flowers::flo wers::flowers:

[suzy-sue]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Hazel :bighug1:luv Sue xx:flowers:

[gaaron]

Hi Hazel, hope everythings gone fine, take care x:flowers:

[blue moon]

Howdy Hazel,hope to see you back here soon,feeling better I am thinking of you
Love Petra x:D:flowers::bighug1:

[gaaron]

1397

Look who I found doing the rounds! :D

[katz41]

Hi Hazel ... Hope op went ok and that you're up and about soon:)

[Hazel B]

I'm back! Thanks to Elizabeth Jane, Rach, Debs, Amber, Paula, Jane C, DitzyGirl, Granny P, Suzy-Sue, Katz & Blue Moon. Sorry if I missed anyone, a bit groggy!
Gaaron, please stop making me laugh, my stitches will split! LOVE that picture!

I had to spend a night in hospital as I was very dehydrated, but am now at home, very tired and sore. Here's to a speedy recovery!

Thanks for your support, it's much appreciated.:D

[ditzygirl]

Oh Hazel, that is brilliant news.

Well done, now take it very easy, hope your family are looking after you.

big hugs sweetiexxx

[PoppyC]

Hi Hazel
So glad for you, that you are now back home. I hope everything went well for you.
Take it easy and make sure you get a lot of rest.
:hugs::flowers:

[Nigel]

Hi Hazel,

Sorry I missed this – I’ve been away for a few days.

I’m glad everything went well and you’re back home again.
Wishing you a speedy recovery :flowers:

Nigel

[Anxious_gal]

aw your so so brave, well done x hope you get some good sleep and start to feel better really soon :)

[gaaron]

How's The World Treating You? - Elvis p
oops wrong thread!:D

Glad to hear all is well, take it easy and take care x

[annette1]

I hope all has gone well with your operation Hazel.

Here's to a happy & healthier new year for you. Take care x

[Hazel B]

Thanks Ditzy, Poppy, Nigel, Mishel, Gaaron and Annette.

Slept quite well, still very sore. I'm being looked after and will have family visit today as I'm too delicate for the party later.

Wishing you all a calm and peaceful New Year!:D

[JaneC]

Hi Hazel, glad you are ok. It's good you are being looked after and you will need a little time to recover. Take care and all the best for 2011 xxx

[steve2009]

Best regards.
Hope you have a good New Year :)
Steve

[Hazel B]

Thanks all, had a sleep this afternoon, will miss the family party but will make up for it next time!

Still very sore but coping. :Dx

[Hazel B]

Still coping, sore and walking very slowly but up and dressed every day now.

Having a kebab for tea, yipee!

Happy New Year to you all, for those with anxiety I wish you calm and peace and for those with depression I hope that void lifts soon.

:hugs:x

[gaaron]

1401 xxx

[allergyphobia]

yaaay Hazel hope you are stil recovering well, well done for coping and being so strong :hugs:

[gaaron]

Hi HazelB, still thinking of you and wishing you well xx

[Hazel B]

:)Thanks allergyphobia and Gaaron, much appreciated.

I'm still sore and bruised but a bit better after a week. I went out yesterday for the first time, just for an hour.

Thanks for caring, hope you're all OK today.

:hugs::D

[Tish]

You're doing really well Hazel. I was such a drama queen after I had mine done in Nov. I thought the pain was horrendous but you haven't complained at all.. well done! x

[Hazel B]

Thanks Tish, I'm quite good with pain but having scars on my abdomen is odd. Sneezing, coughing and laughing are too painful.

Did you get back to normal after your op? Can you eat fatty food again? Thanks.

I was a bit naughty today as I drove to the local shops. I hate asking for help, but had to go for a lie down afterwards so will take it easy tomorrow.:noangel:x

[gaaron]

ooh you naughty girl:D, hope you bought something nice. Glad to hear you're progressing nicely x

[Tish]

Hi hazel.. I know what you mean about the sneezing, coughing etc. It hurt! and also, yawning. I couldn't sleep on my side for weeks but I'm getting there now after 2 months. When I went for my check up with the surgeon after 6 weeks, I told him I still have some pain but he explained that although the scars have healed nicely, the muscle they have to cut through inside takes much longer to heal. That's why you must take care with stretching and lifting for up to 12 weeks after the op. I can eat whatever I like with no problems. For the first few weeks though, I felt like I'd had a gastric band fitted and could only manage small portions. I was delighted to lose 4lbs! Unfortunately, I overindulged at Christmas and have put 3 back on!
Take care, you're doing really well xx

[Hazel B]

Thanks Gaaron, hope you're OK.

Thanks Tish for the advice, I will rest more now you've told me that, it makes sense. Driving was awful as you stretch so much.

Going to just take it easy today, watch some films and read and NOTHING else!

:D

[gaaron]

HazelB, it's what I do everyday :wacko:

[Hazel B]

Bless you Gaaron, please don't make me laugh so much, it hurts!

:weep::weep::weep:

Take care of yourself.

I just baked a banana cake and even the stirring was an effort! :doh:

No more activity now, I promise! :whistles:

[gaaron]

mind those muscles!
Banana cake, yum yum, it's years since I made that (probably longer than the ages of some people on here).
I'll sit down and a have a cup of tea and a virtual piece of cake now..:) -I've got some bananas so I can pretend

[gaaron]

1410 :noangel:

[Hazel B]

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: Ow!

I've started baking since the anxiety started and I had counselling, never dreamed of anything so domestic before! Not sure if it means I'm more settled/middle-aged or just greedy!:shrug:

Had a lovely snooze earlier, would love to go to the sales but I must be patient.:lac:

[gaaron]

I've had spates of 'baking' throughout my life for various reasons. But from what you've thought I've realised it's when I'm more 'settled' when I do it.:). Glad you had a snooze.

Must be more settled now 'cos I conjured up these in the interval...

1412:winks:

[Hazel B]

:roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::rofl mao::roflmao::roflmao:

Ow! Ow! Ow!

[heavenly]

How are you today hun? :hugs: Better not be overdoing it! :lac::winks:

[Hazel B]

Taking it easy today, honest! Just TV, rock and reading!

:noangel::huh::huh::noangel::noangel::noangel:

[Magic]

GOOD LUCK :flowers:

[Hazel B]

Thanks Helen.

Had a quiet day, hoping to go shopping tomorrow if I can beg a lift, just for an hour to get some fresh air.:D

Abdomen still very sore.:weep:

I've got some "BioOil" ready for when the scars heal up, it's supposed to help.

[gaaron]

Shopping on a Saturday?...
Loads of people say bio-oil is good.
Nice to hear you're alive :shades: x

[PoppyC]

Hi Hazel
Bio-oil, I think, is very good for scars. I use it on some scars that I have.
Hope you are soon feeling less sore. :hugs:

[Hazel B]

Thanks Gaaron and Poppy. Hope you're both OK.:hugs:

Am very sore tonight; going to going to be lazy tomorrow. The shopping place is a small retail park, I'll see how I feel after a sleep. I've read that it can take 12 weeks for muscles to heal so must take care not to overdo it.

Anxiety has been quite low since the day of the op, that's a good thing.:yesyes:

[gaaron]

I'm ok thanks...just no-one to play with on the music chain :weep::D

Have a lovely time tomorrow. x

[Hazel B]

Sorry love, I'll be back on the music chain when I'm better! You're too good for me anyway!

Off to bed, am more knacked than usual, let's hope it passes.

:D

[Hazel B]

Gaaron, is that you with the King? Didn't realise you'd actually met him in person???!!!:ohmy::ohmy:

Got chauffered about today, it was nice to go out for a bit. Taking it easy now, reading the papers.:yesyes:

[blue moon]

How are you Hazel?:flowers:
Petra x:D