Tuesday, December 8, 2009

T-1

Tomorrow is my surgery. It took us about an hour this morning to get to the hospital for the pre-op appointment because the snow was bad and the traffic was bad. I had started drinking the water for the u/s and they told me that they needed a urine sample, so I had to start over on filling my bladder. I got to the u/s appointment and I thought my bladder would burst. The u/s tech and the fellow that was training both commented about how full it was. Thankful they did a quick transabdominal u/s and let me use the restroom before doing the much more extensive transvaginal u/s. They saw some possible endometriomas and Dr. Hil.gers mentioned that he thought there was a very good chance that I have endometriosis (which is what I expected since many people including my mom suggested it and my mom had it).

I've done the enema. It wasn't too bad, but the problem was I had to go to the bathroom right before it so I was worried that I didn't get everything, but I think it's ok. I took my shower and I'm about to get D to help me with the antimicrobial skin prep wipedown. D is supposed to be calling Sew so she can keep everyone updated. I've got to be at the hospital at 7 and surgery is starting at 8:30. We're leaving for the hospital early because of the weather, so it's time for bed. Thanks for all of your prayers.

15 comments:

  1. Many prayers for a speedy recovery! God Bless you and may God guide the surgeon's hands!

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  2. prayers for you and your husband!!!

    i am so glad you are getting this done, and hopefully to find and fix whatever is inhibiting!

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  3. Praying for you! I know God is watching over you. xo

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  6. I'm praying for you!!!!

    I definitely think that the prep for the surgery was almost worse than the surgery itself!!!

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  7. Prayers for you and I'll be thinking of you all day!!

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  8. Praying for a safe and successful surgery.

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  9. I have a friend who is out in Omaha right now--she had surgery with Dr. H last week. I just spoke to her today and she said the weather has caused some pretty treacherous driving conditions.

    Prayers for you! I'm pretty sure the enema will work fine as long as you...ummm...kept the necessary position long enough.

    Prayers for you!

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  10. I heard the news from Sew! I am so glad there's something to work with (and fix) and that soon you will be free of endo!! Continued prayers coming.

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  11. Praying for you! I remember just how I felt when I was in your place. You are in good hands. Looking forward to the update.

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