finally: surgery date; now getting nervous

GinLynMember

I finally got a "confirmed" surgery date of June 26 for the pouch advancement. The past month has really been up and down with fairly extensive problems with the fistula, pain, depression, and constant UTIs/bladder infections, & yeast infections. I'm soooo tired of the rollercoaster.

Now that the date is quickly approaching, however, I'm growing more and more nervous. I've been warned that this surgery is extremely painful AND it is number 13 AND I am so desperate to be able to get on with my life that I am wigging myself out with concerns about aftercare and side effects...

Blech.

Gin

6/16/143:43 PM

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BillVMember

Gin, I wish you the best in your upcoming surgery and the long term results. Don't be afraid to ask your nurses for adequate pain medication (I had the pain med pump hooked up to my IV, and I must have pushed the button at least 100 times during my hospitalization). I was given Vicadin to take home, but did not need it. Relax, think pleasant thoughts, and soon this will just be a memory.
Bill

6/16/144:14 PM

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skn69Member

Good luck Gin,
I really hope that this is the end of the line and that you can finally get off of this roller coaster.
I hope that you have a wonderful, attentive staff around you and that you breeze through this one.
Hugs
Sharon

6/16/144:46 PM

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MahshelleyMember

I'm with you Gin. I'm having my pouch advanced in the next month and I'm nervous too. I've been dealing with a really awful recto-vaginal fistula that has been inflamed to no end. But it's normal to be nervous about these big surgeries. My doctor has gone as far as suggesting an epidural for pain managment for the first few days after the surgery. I dont know how good of an idea it is, but there are plenty of options for pain management.

We're all pulling for you! Keep us updated on how it goes.

6/18/1412:46 AM

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