Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi, Pam, Congratulations on your surgery date! FINALLY!! All the best of luck for an easy surgery I know lots of people say the waiting for surgery, then the time to hook-up after surgery, are the hardest waiting periods. I found, however, that the time between mappings, was the hardest. As you progress you want even more, and right now! LOL As far as visitors go, do tell your relatives and friends just when you will be ready to see them. If you want solitute before the surgery, schedule it for yourself by telling them you just won't be available then. I, too, had my surgery and my relatives were out of state. I didn't want them to come along. Just my husband came to the hospital, and he called my Mom when surgery was over to report all was well. She, in turn, called my brothers, and my husband " fielded " all the calls from there. I went home to recouperate without all the stress of people concerned about me for having been reassured by my husband that all was well. When my family wanted to visit I asked them to please wait. The entire side of my face had turned all kinds of colors, and they really didn't " suit " me. LOL Now - this was not painful ( I was sore, but the colors didn't hurt! LOL) but I didn't want my Mom, especially, to see me all bruised and not understand that it didn''t hurt and would go away. And it did, within the week. Then I called them to come visit and take me out to dinner. By that time I was able to eat anything (jaw was sore for short time after surgery) and directed them to take me to my favorite restaurant and ordered lamb chops! OK? So make your plans by what is good for YOU. It is NOT selfish at all, and you will go through the process easily. Good luck!! <smiles> Jackie (Flash) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 Hi Larry! The emotions you are experiencing are very normal. I went through every emotion possible before my surgery, during recovery and hook up day too. I came close to wanting to postpone my surgery entirely; but my family wouldn't hear it and I am so glad I got implanted! Like you, I had a beloved family member who was also facing health issues at the time of my CI surgery. My Dad fell down 10 days before my CI surgery, fracturing his hip, elbow and pelvis. What a time that was! My local siblings all rallied around us and took turns coming over to take care of us until I was ready to be back on my feet. They really pulled through for us! Sounds like your sister will pull through for you and your wife. That will be a relief for you. Take it a day at a time, Larry. Keep posting. This is a great place to come for support. I hope your wife starts feeling better soon. I will put you both in my bedtime prayers. Good luck to you on surgery day! You do have a lot to look forward to! Patti Surgery Day 11/25/02 (What A Day!) Hook Up Day BWP 1/2/03 (A Happy Day!) 3G 1/31/03 (An Even Happier Day!) > Hi Pam and Jackie, > I'm sorry to jump in here like this, but I need to ask a question. My surgery date is a week from Monday. I should be full of joy, but the closer it gets, the more afraid and depressed I am getting. Are these emotional feelings normal, or very immature? Am I nothing but a big baby? Maybe I should chastise myself. > My Sharon is now home from the hospital, but she isn't well. She has a T tube in her stomach to drain her bile. She says it hurts so bad. > My sister will be up for my surgery. I am very thankful. > > Sincerely, > > Larry and Sharon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Hi Larry, My surgery is the same date and I feel just like you do. I'm really more worried about the arrangements I've made to stay with a friend (or a hotel) for part of the time. I've been told I cannot drive for 10 days (bummer!) so had to make living arrangements for myself. I'm worried I'm doing the right thing and at the same time, know I have no other choice if I want to hear again. You too are under consideral stress with your Sharon in the hospital and now home and not feeling too good. You're dealing with a double whammy and, maybe you don't see an end to it all just yet. Try to just plan one day at a time so that you don't feel overwhelmed. Worry only about what needs to be done each day.....and that will go a long way to take care of all the days coming up. I'm sending hugs for you and Sharon and wishing you both the best of luck for an excellent surgery and recoveries for both of you. Gayle Capps > Hi Pam and Jackie, > I'm sorry to jump in here like this, but I need to ask a question. My surgery date is a week from Monday. I should be full of joy, but the closer it gets, the more afraid and depressed I am getting. Are these emotional feelings normal, or very immature? Am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2004 Report Share Posted September 21, 2004 Larry, I imagine your worries about Sharon coupled with your anxieties of the upcoming CI heightened your perceptions. Now Sharon is healing and soon you will have the surgery behind you and be on the road to hearing. Re: Re: Pam/surgery date > Hi , > I feel a lot better now that I've developed a little more trust in my doctor. I reevaluated myself and determined I was full of apprehension and I needed to relax a bit. > I am so thankful for my braille display!!! > > Your Friends, > > Larry and Sharon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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