Thanks everyone for your support.
Well, it is Sunday. One more day until the packing and the catheters are removed. I am curious how everyone who had SRS dealt with the uncomfortableness of having the packing and catheters inside you. I had it in me since Friday and I cannot stress it enough of how much I hate the feeling. It is a horrible feeling at least for me and sometime I have to take some pain medicine just to bear with it. Perhaps my pain tolerance isn't as high as some individuals. Today is another depressing day for me. I feel trap in my hotel and feel like it's difficult to move around. Furthermore, I discover an infection on my lower thigh. There appear to be some rashes there that is creating some nasty little white thingys that can pop if you squish it. I know, disgusting. I'm hoping to have Dr. Bowers look at it tomorrow when I see her. I also woke up with a style on my right eye. Yep, this is a horrible day lol.
This weekend, I also got a little depress. I don't know why. Maybe it's because I'm here alone or due to the uncomfortableness of the packing but I never felt so alone and miserable. I'm trying my best to keep my chin up but it's really difficult. My one advice for any ladies thinking about the surgery is that if you can, bring someone with you! I think that will help tremendously! Don't be like me and come alone lol. I couldn't bring anyone due to unfortunate circumstances but if you can, please bring someone with you.
As far as Dr. Bower goes, I want to be honest with everyone. She's a very nice lady and will answer all your questions. However, be aware that she is also very busy and because of this, your time with her is very limited. I don't know if this is the same with other surgeons. I saw Dr. Bowers at my pre-op appointment, she was very straight to the point and bam, the next thing you know, your appointment is done. I saw her once for less than 5 minutes before the surgery and she came and check up on me twice (both less than a couple minute) after the surgery. My interaction with her was very limited as she seems to always be on the go.
The nurses she work with at the Mills Peninsula Hospital are nice but depends on who you get. I got a nurse name Viet and Maly who were the nicest nurse ever. They checked up on me, chatted with me, and just make me feel very very comfortable. I had one nurse, Irine, who is not very good. She's nice but she barely check up on you and you have to call for her several times because once she disappear, she doesn't come back until you literally need something. Not very attentive. I had a good experiences with nurses overall but you may get one or few that may be a little more on the difficult side.
That's all my update for today. Let me know if there is any specific question you have for me and I'll do my best to answer it.
Thanks everyone.
