Post myo report - long

[Guest guest]

Well, it is over. I must say I was rather calm about the whole thing

until the day of.

Day One

I couldn't stop crying the day I went in. I think part of it was

being by myself. Although, they roll you into that room and it is a

bit nerve racking. I was able to listen to my tape the whole time and

the anesthesiologists were very familiar with the healing statements.

The nursing staff were extremely friendly and supportive. The only

robotic clinical person I dealt with the morning of my surgery was

the CRNA. There was something about him I didn't care about. I spoke

with the anesthesiologist before I spoke to him. The anesthesiologist

was very warm and offered me a choice about anti-anxiety medicine.

The CRNA just wanted to shoot me up. Fortunately they didn't shoot me

up until 15 minutes before I went in. Although, I am not sure how I

feel about that. I have absolutely no memory until recovery. It seems

I had several anesthesiologist another introduced himself before I

was shot up with the memory eraser. And, another came to visit me in

my room on Wednesday to see how I was doing. I guess I didn't do so

well going under or coming out. I have very vague memories of being

told to relax and calm down. I guess I hyperventilated. The recovery

nurse I had was rather cold. She barked at me several times. Okay, I

did ask the same question several times. I could remember asking the

question, but not the answer. I was soooooooooooooooooo thirsty. I

just wanted something to drink. I think at one point she

said, " listen I can't give you anything while you are in recovery

after anesthesia. " I just remember being so scared and

disorientated. I could not figure out where I was. I kept looking

around for something familiar. It was such a weird feeling. I am

disappointed the nurse was soooo cold. She took care of my vitals and

basics, but the emotional aspect was vacant. Very different from the

pre-op nurses. Just their warm smiles were reassurance things were

going to be OK and calming.

I did use the scope (sp) patch based on recommendation from someone

on this list serve so I did not experience any nausea.

The first night the evening nurse got me up to walk. THAT was

painful. I tried to talk her out of it, but she was not going to have

anything to do with that. Other than trying to get up from bed once

I was in my room, I was not in that much pain.

Day Two

Nothing exciting. I mostly slept. Walked around a lot. The catheter

came out and I had been drinking so much water that I was up

constantly to pee. I could not seem to give enough liquids. The

morphine was making me itch so by afternoon they switched me to

Percocet. I met with the Dr. I had 21 fibroids. He called them

creative and productive. They were everywhere - outside, inside, in

my cervix. However, he said I should have no problems getting

pregnant.

Day Three

Got to go home. My friend was able to get to the hospital by noon -

YEAH. That was such a relief. I was actually in a lot of pain Day

three. I felt really ill. I believe it is related to gas pains.

It is now Day Four and I have not had a bowel movement, but I feel a

lot of rumbling down there and last night I was in a lot of pain. I

bought some Colace so I am hoping that will help.

I feel pretty good. I tire easily, but I am walking around and today

was the first day I really wanted to eat something. Actually,

finished 1/2 cup of lentil soup for lunch. It is the first day of

solid food.

I am glad it is over and I am now on the way to recover. Given my

reaction coming out of anesthesia, I am not sure I would do it again.

I really don't like the fact I don't remember anything. Although it

was very nice of the anesthesiologist to check on my mental status

the day after surgery. She did say that does happen from time to time.

I am still a little spacy from the pain meds, but feel free to ask

any questions. I am glad to have those buggers gone!

[Guest guest]

Isn't it wonderful that now you are on the recovery road? It just get

better from here. If you still have no bowel movement, you may want to

buy some stool softener. I was prescribed one.

Make sure to keep the incision super dry. In my case, I had tapes on it

and the area looked dry to me but inside the tape, part of the incision

wasn't dry completely after my shower and before I put my clothes on, so

the area was red when I peeled off the tapes (after staying home one

week). But it's okay after a few days. Don't forget to apply either

almond/vitamin E oil or another cream recommended here - mederma

(spelling?) once it shows sign of healing. Take care and enjoy your

walks.

Jackie

[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry that you had to go through that

alone. I'd probably have been scared, too. But

you did great. Just don't rush recovery. If you

use a stool softener, use the gentlest one you

can find. If it's too strong, it can be painful.

My doc suggested a child's suppository. Just

try to be patient. It WILL get better.

--- Jackie Sladky jackie@...>

wrote:

If you still have no bowel movement, you may want to

buy some stool softener. I was prescribed one.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info. I got this Thursday for my myo. I only have

one fibroid that they can tell of. I know I will have a vertical

incision. I had one for my emergency c-section. It's funny what you

forget because after 19mos I can't remember everything about the c-

section. I don't remember being in a tremendous amount of pain, but

I do remember what you said about getting out of bed. I to kept

telling my nurse not yet I need more time LOL until my husband talked

to the nurse and said if you let her keep doing this she isn't ever

getting out of that bed. So the nurse came back an hour late without

me knowing he had spoken to her and said no more time it's all used

up. LOL Thankfully,they did that though because once up and moving I

felt better.

I have this fear of gerneral anesthesia so my doctor told me I could

have a spinal again. Even though I don't know what is happening I

still fear a tube down my throat. I've had that fear forever. So I

will more than likely have a spinal and something to relax me.

Well, thanks for posting what it was like. The more stories I hear

of women saying thank GOD it's over, but it really wasn't that bad

makes me feel a lot better. I however just want it over and I to

will be stressing the day of surgery. Luckily, I will have my husband

with me before and as soon as he can see me after.

Pam

> I am glad it is over and I am now on the way to recover.

[Guest guest]

Deb-

So glad to hear you're doing so well! Just take things as easy as you

can, and you'll feel better with every day that passes.

Best wishes- Mindy

> I am glad it is over and I am now on the way to recover.

> I am still a little spacy from the pain meds, but feel free to ask

> any questions. I am glad to have those buggers gone!