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Posted 12/10/2009 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
5 more days! OMG I'm getting nervous now. Not worried so much about the pain but I have the what ifs. What if it doesn't work? What if there's complications? Anyone know how long you're not supposed to drive? I will go home on Tuesday and will more than likely have to pick my son up from school.
Posted 12/10/2009 4:37 AM (GMT 0)
Ummmmm I wasn't allowed to drive until after my first follow up appointment. That was at the 2 or 3 week mark. I know I didn't feel like driving for a couple weeks due to the pain in the belly when you turn and such. Not to mention the pain meds you might be taking.
Relax.... everything is going to be great! I say so!

Take care,
Bill
Posted 12/10/2009 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
lol! If you say so, it must be true! 2-3 weeks?!? I can maybe find someone to pick him up on Tuesday but other than that, I have to. I really try not take any pain meds since I have little kids at home. I tolerate pain pretty well, went through 2 c-sections, 7 teeth being pulled, and a colostomy without taking anything but ibuprofen after. I will have to pick up some liquid childrens motrin since I probably won't be able to take pills.
Posted 12/11/2009 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
You must be super woman!
Do you have a nice neighbor who has a child at your son's school? Maybe they can carpool? Tell the parent you'll return the favor. Ask your child's teacher if she can help find a trust worthy parent to help out.

I know about the nervous nellies. I'm full of the what ifs and what's going to happen.

Joy
Posted 12/11/2009 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
My fiance's aunt lives behind us and her kids go to the same school but she won't drop my son off at home. I think I'll manage picking him up. 3 days after I had my daughter c-section I had to carry the car seat through the hospital so she could get blood taken. I'm really against taking rx pain meds unless I'm in so much pain I'm in tears.

I will be sure to hop on when I get home and update you with how it went. I'm trying to talk my sister into letting me take her laptop but that's doubtful.
Posted 12/11/2009 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe she can take him to her house and then you walk over to get him?

Joy
Posted 12/11/2009 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
She just has a problem with picking him up. She's alittle snotty like that.
Posted 12/11/2009 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
I sure do understand your starting to worry about the what ifs but try to focus on what’s right in front of you, push all other thoughts out of your mind.
Anticipatory anxiety is where a person experiences increased levels of anxiety by thinking about an event or situation in the future. The worries you experience specifically focus on what you think might happen, often with catastrophic predictions about the event. So kick the anxiety to the curb as much as you can and stay in the moment, right here, right now.

I wish you luck and hope that your recovery is swift. I also hope you work out a way to find someone to help you with your son.

If I was your neighbor, I would pick him up and drop him off for you..............dang, you want to move up here on the tundra?

Many good vibes,



Kitt
Posted 12/11/2009 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
Babygirl-
I was able to take pills after both of mine without any problems. I just had to take a sip first and then take the pill. If it does hang up some just drink something and it will push it by. I was switched to pills at day 2 or 3 both times. The only time I had to use liquid meds was when I had my tonsils out. That would have been rough.
I'm with Joy.... We are naming you Superwoman! They say men are big babies and I believe it! Hope you can get something set up to help with getting your son to and from school just to make it easier for a while.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 12/11/2009 5:08 AM (GMT 0)
That reminds me, he said I should wait 4-8 weeks before I get my tonsils out. It's going to be hard watching everyone eat "normal" food on Christmas but I know I will get there slowly but surely. I can't wait to have flavor again! I've basically been living on ritz and broiled plain chicken.
Posted 12/11/2009 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
was thinking of my wrap buddy just yesterday . how you doing i know you say your nervous but thats normal i think , i had the same what ifs the other day. some one came into shop who had it done ,and she said she had no pain at all just a little discomfort, she must have been superwoman to .good luck hope you get the little chappie sorted
Posted 12/11/2009 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
That's good to hear that they just had discomfort. I'm trying not to think too much about it but I'm one that has to plan ahead, way ahead.
Posted 12/13/2009 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
Good Luck Babygirl! Keep us posted on how you do--when you feel up to it of course! -MM-
Posted 12/13/2009 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sure I'll be on Tuesday when I get home to update. My anxiety is in full force! I only slept 3 hours last night. Surprised I'm still functioning. I've been running around all day getting everything done. I should have asked for an anti anxiety pill. Whew!
Posted 12/14/2009 6:56 AM (GMT 0)
Good Luck later today! We will be here anxiously awaiting an update. Remember to stay as long as YOU feel you need to.

Take care,
Bill
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