But here’s the good news. I bumped into my doctor in the
hallway as I was leaving and we were able to chat briefly. He agreed we’ll keep
me pumped with antibiotics up to surgery day. But he told me even if I have a
UTI on surgery day he would not send me home and we will still go ahead (unless
I had a fever or more serious symptoms). I’ve been so worried about being sent
home after getting all psyched up for my surgery and getting to the hospital
only to be sent home and to have my mind put at ease really has helped me as I
prepare for surgery.
This also illustrates how we sometimes get all worried about
things we don’t need to worry about at all. I was able to leave and go get my
blood work done and felt so much more relaxed about everything. My surgery will
go on as planned, I am confident, and that’s a good thing. I’m a rip the
band aid off real fast kind of gal, and so if I have to have surgery, I would
just as soon have it as soon as possible and get it over with so I can begin to
heal. By the time the holidays roll around (right around the corner), I should
be doing pretty well.
It’s always important to go into any surgery with a positive
outlook and after speaking with my doctor, I am more relaxed and feel able to
approach my surgery with the right outlook.
"For myself I am an optimist
it does not seem to be much use being anything else."
-Winston Churchill
it does not seem to be much use being anything else."
-Winston Churchill
Catherine, we do seem to worry so much when it is not necessary and it doesn't help anything. I'm glad you are feeling positive. I hope everything goes well for you. Hugs & prayers!!!
ReplyDeleteBarbara - Thanks so much for always being so encouraging and supportive. I am working on staying positive! No matter how challenging it's always the right way to go!
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