NurseGrace 509 Posted January 22, 2013 When I had lapband I was 18, young and dumb. Since then I have been through nursing school and have a heathy fear of surgery. With every hour that passes I get more and more anxious to the point of tears tonight in the shower. To make matters worse the preop bowel prep has me shitting my brains out to the point that I can't sleep. I started it about 15 hours ago but it still wont stop. I'm worried I'm still going to be having this issue when I get put under and be shitten up a storm on the OR table. Good thing I dont work for these people - I wouldn't be able to come back. In short, my ass hurts, my stomach hurts and I feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat. Obviously, I'm a nurse, I know a lot of the practical facts.... anyone have any.. words of wisdom . . . Something for me to ponder over as I pass these next 9 hours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrigger42 58 Posted January 22, 2013 I too am in the medical field so have cancelled this surgery 3 times. We know too much so are more anxious . Ask your anesthesiologist for drugs!!! Lol. Let me know how you do and maybe I won't cancel for a 4th time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyre_storm 1,412 Posted January 22, 2013 Wow what a way with painting pictures with words. Lol All I have to say is when I took the milk I was crapping all night and the day of I had a stomach ache and I started freaking out in the pre op room and I was yelling at my husband screaming let out I need to get out I change my mind. So I got up grabbed my Iv and went into the bathroom and bam let it out. Came out of the bathroom and was like ok let's get this done. So i guess the bm was making me anxious or maybe I poohed my fear out. Lol who knows FYI your post surprised the hell out of me cause everything I've read of yours was so professional. Lol 1 Butterthebean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted January 22, 2013 Wow what a way with painting pictures with words. Lol All I have to say is when I took the milk I was crapping all night and the day of I had a stomach ache and I started freaking out in the pre op room and I was yelling at my husband screaming let out I need to get out I change my mind. So I got up grabbed my Iv and went into the bathroom and bam let it out. Came out of the bathroom and was like ok let's get this done. So i guess the bm was making me anxious or maybe I poohed my fear out. Lol who knows FYI your post surprised the hell out of me cause everything I've read of yours was so professional. Lol Bahaha sorry for the being graphic, sometimes I just say it like it is. . . Lol I am usually dry and to the point but dammit if I'm not scared right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted January 22, 2013 I too am in the medical field so have cancelled this surgery 3 times. We know too much so are more anxious . Ask your anesthesiologist for drugs!!! Lol. Let me know how you do and maybe I won't cancel for a 4th time. Know waaaaayyyy too much. I was in the shower counting the ways something could go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AussieLady 521 Posted January 22, 2013 When I had lapband I was 18' date=' young and dumb. Since then I have been through nursing school and have a heathy fear of surgery. With every hour that passes I get more and more anxious to the point of tears tonight in the shower. To make matters worse the preop bowel prep has me shitting my brains out to the point that I can't sleep. I started it about 15 hours ago but it still wont stop. I'm worried I'm still going to be having this issue when I get put under and be shitten up a storm on the OR table. Good thing I dont work for these people - I wouldn't be able to come back. In short, my ass hurts, my stomach hurts and I feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat. Obviously, I'm a nurse, I know a lot of the practical facts.... anyone have any.. words of wisdom . . . Something for me to ponder over as I pass these next 9 hours?[/quote'] Look on the bright side, you probably will have lost 10 pounds before you even get to surgery. 1 PetraLuxor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted January 22, 2013 Look on the bright side' date=' you probably will have lost 10 pounds before you even get to surgery.[/quote'] 20, but 5 of those are probably dehydration pounds from today that will be back with me when I get fluids IV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Losing weight 126 Posted January 22, 2013 When I had lapband I was 18' date=' young and dumb. Since then I have been through nursing school and have a heathy fear of surgery. With every hour that passes I get more and more anxious to the point of tears tonight in the shower. To make matters worse the preop bowel prep has me shitting my brains out to the point that I can't sleep. I started it about 15 hours ago but it still wont stop. I'm worried I'm still going to be having this issue when I get put under and be shitten up a storm on the OR table. Good thing I dont work for these people - I wouldn't be able to come back. In short, my ass hurts, my stomach hurts and I feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat. Obviously, I'm a nurse, I know a lot of the practical facts.... anyone have any.. words of wisdom . . . Something for me to ponder over as I pass these next 9 hours?[/quote'] How did it go ??? Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted January 22, 2013 I will jump on here when I am allowed to have my phone back and let you know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KickRocks 163 Posted January 22, 2013 Aww good luck! You will do great... Keep us updated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PetraLuxor 83 Posted January 22, 2013 Awwww honey. So sorry you are so scared. Based on the time, I think you are probably post op. Please write when you feel up to it and let us know how you're doing. Petra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyre_storm 1,412 Posted January 22, 2013 Take your time! One step at a time! Praying for you on having a nice recovery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_me 184 Posted January 22, 2013 Hoping it went well for you! Please keep up posted and although I'm reading this now that you're probably post surgery, still sending up a prayer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaraLaughs 23 Posted January 24, 2013 I hope everything went well. Praying for you, and your doctor too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted January 24, 2013 Hey yeah, I am on day two post op and feeling alright. Just got my tegaderm bandages off me and the pump out so all I have left is the drain. 2 PetraLuxor and VSG_me reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
