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11 hrs to go and feeling ok.

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teresa2545
teresa2545

I can't believe that I got given my date 12  weeks ago and I thought it would be  ages to go and now I am nearly there.I feel ok at the moment but in 11hrs I bet the nerves will be terrible.Everything is organised,I have even been out to buy the Movicol.I was going to save my Easter eggs until I got home but I have given in and eaten half of one before I down 2 sachets  of my preload before 9pm.It will be an early night as I have to be at the hospital by 7.15am.The lovely warm and sunny day today has brightened my spirits and I had a friend phone me from Spain today wishing me good luck.I appreciate everyone's tips and good wishes on this forum.I will sign back in as soon as I can to let you know how it went.Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Keep smiling

luv

Teresa

xxx

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  • jacqueline67292
    jacqueline67292 teresa2545

    Posted

    Hi Teresa

    You sound very well prepared.  Glad you had an Easter Egg treat before you went, nothing like spoiling yourself.  Very glad you have had a lovely day.  Try and get a goodnight's sleep.  Good luck for tomorrow.  Let me know how you get on.  Will be thinking of you.  Take care.  

    Love

    Jacqui 

    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      I feel very prepared.All the housework is up to date,even things like curtains are washed and back up.I have changed my bed and normally I have a duvet and top sheet but now it is just the duvet to make it easier getting in and out.I have moved certain things around to make it easier to reach when I get home.The cupboards are full of food and the freezer.My garden chair is cleaned up ready to have in doors as I think the settee will be too low. Can I just ask you about my pre op shower in the morning.My book only states that you cannot wear make up but can I use shower gel and deodorant?

      Thanks Jacqueline.

      xxx

    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      sorry my latest message has to be moderated.I think it is because I asked if I can use certain things for my pre op shower
    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 teresa2545

      Posted

      Hi Teresa

      Sorry got your full message too late to be helpful but no I was told not to use shower gel or deodorant.  

      By now you are in your recovery and hopefully you are not in too much pain and feeling comfortable.  Let me know how you are when you can.

      Love

      Jacqui lol

    • nicola99890
      nicola99890 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Hi Jacqui

      Would never of thought of not using shower gel or deodorant.

      I will have to remember that thursday morning.

      Thanks hope you are well

      xx

    • jacqueline67292
      jacqueline67292 nicola99890

      Posted

      Hi Nicola

      I am very well, very surprised and very pleased.  So lovely to have the bowel and bladder where they are supposed to be.  Trying to rest in between having a potter about.  I think the trouble with having vaginal surgery is that you feel so well and you think you are fit, but the wall of tiredness catches up.  I slept for 4 hours this afternoon, it was lovely.  I think it will be very hard to give this new habit up!  

      Wishing you well for Thursday, try to stay calm (I know, not easy) it does help.  Let me know how you get on.  

      Love

      Jacqui lol

    • nicola99890
      nicola99890 jacqueline67292

      Posted

      Hi Jacqui

      Well I have just finished the ironing, will do the housework tomorrow, my hospital bag is packed so hopefully will be able to have a relaxing evening tomorrow and an early night. I feel calm at the moment and think the nerves will kick in once im in hospital and waiting to go down.

      Will let you how I get on.

      Take care and look after yourself

      Nikki xxsmile

  • judy01992
    judy01992 teresa2545

    Posted

    I was very carm on the day untill I was asked to date the consent form my hand let me down by shaking I found it hard to write even said to the consultant I was carm untill you gave me the pen

    I will be thinking of you tomorrow

  • bridy16825
    bridy16825 teresa2545

    Posted

    All the very best for tomorrow....we will all be here to lend a helping hand with your recovery x
  • fugazi10
    fugazi10 teresa2545

    Posted

    Good luck for a speedy recovery.

    Tracey

    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 fugazi10

      Posted

      Thanks Tracey

      just half way through my preload.Not bad at all.I thought it would taste horrible.It is really quite plain tasting but 1.5 pints is a lot together down.

      xxx

  • paula27915
    paula27915 teresa2545

    Posted

    Best wishes, the nerves are natural, but all will be ok, go to Hyster Systers website for lots of support and great info, I am 17 weeks TAH.
    • teresa2545
      teresa2545 paula27915

      Posted

      I am now signing off for my early night.Please leave me some of your tips for when i come back to the forum.Thanks again to you and everyone else for your kind wishes.I will be back as soon as I can(hope it won't be too long)

      Sweet dreams to you all.

      xxx

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