Nervous - 1st time under anaesthetic today. Help! - POST OP UPDATE

[newcy]

As the title states I'm going under anaesthetic for the first time today to have an operation on my wrist and I'm suddenly feeling really nervous. I have been concerned that when I have WLS there’s a chance I could die and leave my 7 and 2 year old daughters without their Mammy and it terrifies me. BUT that seems so far away that it hasn’t been something I’ve actually started to stress about yet. ​

However, it has suddenly hit me that there’s just as much chance of me dying from my wrist surgery as I’ve never had an anaesthetic before and I don’t know how my body is going to react to it. Also, my surgeon wanted his boss to perform the op as they have to go so close to a major artery which I thought great that means I’m getting the best guy except that confidence has now turned into fear that the op is actually dangerous.​

I’m starting to psych myself out now and I’m beginning to panic just the tiniest bit – ok quite a lot actually. HELP! ​

Any prayers at about 1pm would be most welcome x​

 

[Grace]

Ok so here's the thing. Yes, anaesthetics are scary.
BUT your surgeon + your aneasthetist are experts and their top-most priority is to look after you and to keep you safe.

You ask for prayer and YES, absolutely, I will pray!

The fact you ask for prayer suggests you have faith? If so may I share with you how I deal with the fear of anaesthetic? (I've had quite a lot just recently )

As I have the needle put in my hand and the doctors are doing their stuff, before the drug which sends you to sleep is put into your vein......

ask God to be with you, to hold your hand, and to keep you safe. Just feel his love surrounding you as you drift off to sleep and know He's there caring for you.

Before you know where you are, you'll be awake again and it will all be over.

Much love and prayers
Grace xxx

ps. I shall send a text around my church prayer line tomorrow, to have quite a lot of other people praying for you too!

 

[keeley86]

aww what a luvly reply grace! made me cry! xxx

plz dont be scared hun, if the surgeon thought for any reason you would die from this op he wouldnt be doing it. just wanted to wish you good luck, ill be thinking of you hun but im sure youl be just fine!

xxx

 

[newcy]

Grace, what a beautiful reply! I have tears streaming down my face - the good kind. Thank you so much. I will do as you say and I truly appreciate the prayers, thank you hun x

Thanks Keeley - its feels so nice to know people are thinking of you x

 

[dawny]

hiya, just think of this as a practice run for when you have your bypass, and as grace has said, God will look after you, just ask him, and youll be fine. it is very unnerving going under for the first time, but at least youll know after this that all will be well by the time it comes to your bypass surgery. will be thinking and praying for you around lunchtime. big hugs xx

 

[von]

I can't and don't really want to add anything as Grace has said it all but just to say that I'm thinking of you.

 

[Bev]

Awww Angel... I'll be praying for you too.

I've had more anaesthetics over the years than I can remember and recall feeling just like you with the first one precious.

I always wear a cross... it's just me... but when they take my cross off before I go to theatre... I always say to myself... I know I'm safe, I'm in good hands and I'll be fine...

It gets me through and as I feel myself going asleep, I am always saying the Lords Prayer in my head, a little private thought from me to you.

I always light my candles at home for everyone on here that goes off for surgery and my prayers are at the side.

Keep positive, keep strong and keep going.

Love and hugs Angel xxx

 

[Kizzy70]

Best of luck for today, you will be in safe hands, and really looked after
Take Care
Kim XX

 

[newcy]

Thanks Von and Kim, I really appreciate the support. That's a good point Dawny, I hadn't thought of it like that, thank you x

Bev you're always such a great support. Thank you so much for sharing such a personal thing. I haven't got a cross of my own but suddenly realised that my daughter got one for her baptism so I will be taking that with me xxx

 

[sugga]

My prayers are with you today too love, you are going to be fine and just be sure to keep hold of Gods hand as you drift of to sleep. This will prepare you for when you have your wls as it will be exactly the same. Good luck and God Bless you. xxxx

 

[newcy]

Thanks sugga, the prayers are really helping me feel better. I'm just trying to see it as a trial run for wls.

Ok, I'm going to the hospital now - deep breaths and fingers crossed. Thanks everyone xxx

 

[Bev]

Hello Angel, I always wear a cross or keep one with me and feel naked without it... but there are times when I have to be parted from my cross and going to theatre is one of those times, but I still feel a huge amount of love and support.

It's so understandable to feel afraid... have faith, feel comforted and hang onto us too... we've all felt how you are feeling.

Love and hugs xxx

 

[Grace]

I always wear a cross too Bev. I have a very nice selection to choose from as whenever we go away I tend to buy a new one!
I hope all went well Newcy. I prayed for you and sent the prayer message around my prayer chain too.
Not that the Lord would ever forget you in any case, but between us we kept you very much in his mind and heart today.
God bless you
Grace xxx

 

[dottychic]

Hope it all went well Newcy, Ive been thinking of you and willing you to do well XX

 

[keeley86]

hope all went well hun and your recovering well! let us know how youve got on - luv n hugs xxxx

 

[newcy]

Well, what a fuss I was making about nothing! I ended up not having a full anaesthetic after all - I don't think I've ever been so relieved in all my 35 years. I almost cried with relief but I was at least calm going in which I definitely wouldn't have been without all the love and support I received from you girls. Thank you so much.

In the end they decided to just freeze my whole arm which sounded great except that it absolutely knacked while they took 20 mins to dig a big needled around my arm. Also, I didn't cotton on at the time but it also meant that I'd be awake for the whole thing which was pretty freaky.

My arm was dead for about 4 hours after, which my kids thought was hysterical as it had a life of its own. I then slept for about 3 days solid - I don't know if I was making up for the last 8 years of insomnia since my eldest was born or what but I've been sleeping like a baby ever since.

I have to admit it has been really painful so I haven't been able to do much and the painkillers have been making me feel sick if I move around. The stitches are the most painful part now but they come out tomorrow so hopefully I will start to feel like myself again.

I just wanted to thank you all for the amazing support you gave me. I know I would have been so much more scared than I was if I hadn't received all your kind wishes and felt your love while I was sitting in that admissions lounge clinging to my daughters baptism cross. Thank you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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[Bev]

Awww Bless and so glad you are well on your journey now... a great feeling when it's behind you and you know you are well on your way!

Love and hugs precious xxx

 

[xxsarahxx]

glad all went well for you chic, the support on here is great isn't it!!!!!