More evidence that anxiety can really wreak havoc on one’s blood pressure: my last pre-op reading was 155/99 — an all-time high. Thankfully, it wasn’t so high so as to necessitate the cancellation of my procedure.
It was only a matter of minutes from the time they picked me up from my room to the time they knocked me out. As with my previous experience, the general anesthesia put me out instantly and when I came to, it was if no time had passed. The only indication that hours had gone by was the ache in my abdomen.
I got out of the recovery room around 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon, sufficiently drugged to stave off post-surgery pain, but feeling surprisingly lucid. The surgery site felt tight, not unlike a bad menstrual cramp, but certainly not as terrible as I had anticipated. According to the doctor, everything went well with the procedure.
As they rolled me on the gurney back to my room, I caught sight of Hubby, who was waiting patiently right outside the elevators for my arrival. Seeing his smile comforted me instantly and I knew all was well.
Back in my room, they got me settled, took my vital signs every few hours, fed me a clear liquid dinner as Hubby and I watched television together, feeling grateful for a successful surgery and God’s comfort throughout the ordeal.
I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness and thoughtfulness of friends and family. Just knowing how much I am loved has brought me a long way in the healing process already. Thank you.
Hey! I’m happy to hear that you are doing well after surgery. I send good thoughts your way for a fast recovery!
*Hugs*
Glad to hear it went well, and that you’re already healing. Yes, sounds like road (still), but you can do it!
so glad it is over and you are
doing well, donna!!
hi donna! glad to see that you came through your surgery well. sorry i wasn’t able to keep up on your adventures as we were out of town for the week. get well quick and hopefully there will be some good news in the near future!
glad to hear you are recovering safe and sound and that your surgery is a vague memory now.
i pray that everything will go smoothly from here on and that you will have a quick recovery.
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