Surgery in T minus ONE WEEK?!

[NathanExplosion]

FB is home and everything went fine. He's very, very tired... been asleep since he got home. I'm not worried, because that's all I did yesterday too. I slept ALL DAY!

I can't tell how his chest looks yet because his vest didn't fit either, so he's done up in a ton of foam and bandages. We'll see in a week I guess!

[Kreuzfidel]

Good to hear

And happy healing to you both!  Don't forget to update in the Recovery Updates thread!

[FlightyBrood]

Hey all!

Waking up was the worst...I'm kinda dizzy from meds but I figure I'd say I'm ok! The iv was nothibg!w

[Declan.]

Glad to hear everything went well. Thanks for updating us. Congratulations.

[Kreuzfidel]

Well done!

[FlightyBrood]

This foam is maddening. It tickles under it and I can't do anything until next Friday about it when I get the stuff off.

It's torture. Other than that I feel pretty fine.

Edit for an update. Didn't get much sleep last night, I couldnt get comfy. We have a cat that's a climber and every time I heard his bell I had to watch him and make sure he wasn't planning on jumping on us.

I'm terrified I'm going to have a nightmare about when I woke up from surgery. I was shaking so badly I thought I was going to have a seizure. I was TERRIFYING. I hope I never have to go under again.

The pain is bearable. If it gets bad, I take a pain pill and it goes down. I'm up and about today, and a little miserable because I have to wear this way tight bandage for seven more days.

But every so often, I think, it's over. It's finally over and I'm home in bed with my boyfriend and we are recovering together. Our caretaker told us we are an inspiration to him (hes pre op). It feels great.

Hopefully this year is starting to turn up. I'm going to take a nap.

[Kreuzfidel]

Take it easy, Flighty.  Rest up and stop thinking about things so hard.  You really seem to work yourself up - I know it's all pretty scary and new, but it's over now and you're fine.  It will only get better from here, mate. 

[Bimmer Guy]

Take it easy, Flighty.  Rest up and stop thinking about things so hard.  You really seem to work yourself up - I know it's all pretty scary and new, but it's over now and you're fine.  It will only get better from here, mate. 

Getting himself worked up is right!  lol

FB, try to put all this in perspective.  You are going to be uncomfortable for a couple of months.  A short couple of months out of your life.  You are going to be tired, sore, itchy, frustrated.  Just ride it out.  Focus on your very good fortune that you got this done and never have to wear a binder again.  What would you rather...the binder you are wearing now for a short period of time or a binder for the rest of your life?  Look forward to seeing the chest you were supposed to be born with.  Try to not focus on the surgery itself.

Expect to feel like ->-bleeped-<-.  You just had surgery.  You are not going to become all energied and feel great.  Expect to feel like ->-bleeped-<- for a while.

Sleep as much as you can.  Drink lots of water to get the anethesia out of your system.  Relax your body and your brain. 

Chill and watch TV.  Think less.  And count your lucky stars...there are lots of guys who would kill to be in your position.

It only gets better from here! 

[FlightyBrood]

Thanks for all the encouragement. I'm super lucky and blessed I know. I have anxiety issues which is why I get myself worked up

[NathanExplosion]

Believe me guys, it's not as if we went into this expecting for everything to be pain and discomfort free - and we definitely are incredibly grateful for being able to have it done. But being able to vent a little through the pain and discomfort helps a little.

[Bimmer Guy]

Believe me guys, it's not as if we went into this expecting for everything to be pain and discomfort free - and we definitely are incredibly grateful for being able to have it done. But being able to vent a little through the pain and discomfort helps a little.

Nathan (great name btw, it is the only other one I considered), I didn't mean to imply FB was ungrateful, I was just suggesting to look at the positives to pull through.  I do get how venting helps.   

Hang in there, guys!

[FlightyBrood]

Nathan (great name btw, it is the only other one I considered), I didn't mean to imply FB was ungrateful, I was just suggesting to look at the positives to pull through.  I do get how venting helps.   

Hang in there, guys!

Naw it's cool! Usually I'm all about the positives...but man not showering for a whole week! It's okay though, because a little pain and discomfort is nothing compared to having to worry about someone noticing my binder. There are clear silver linings here!