Mariah's GRS with Dr. Meltzer 10/27/16 and Post surgical journey.

[islandgirl]

Wow, you are becoming quite the hurdler! Racing to the finish line!

[stephaniec]

good luck

[Mariah]

Yep, I am. It's been a long road with so many hurdles, but alas I'm done with those finally. Hugs
Mariah

Wow, you are becoming quite the hurdler! Racing to the finish line!

[I Am Jess]

How are you doing with this?  I had to stop 6 weeks prior (because of self donation of blood for the surgery issues).  I really didn't have any issues until after the surgery and then I was having one big hot flash.  My doctor kept me off E for an additional 2 weeks post op. I was better once I got out of the hospital but it didn't get better until after I started back on my E injections.

Wow less than a month tell my SRS. It's hard to believe that is that soon. Tomorrow will be my last injection before I go into the long break do to SRS without any injection. Since my cycle isn't a 14 day but less it will result in it being interesting even earlier than the 2 week point.
Mariah

[Mariah]

Yeah the plan here is off it two weeks post op too. I will start to find out how I'm doing with that soon. The last injection will start have an even lower impact once we get Sunday. It will get interesting when I reach 13 and beyond as we get inside the two week point to surgery. That is when I'm going to start to notice how I"m feeling in regards to being off HRT. I have feeling the two weeks on the backside will be the hardest, but I will know I guess when I get there and share with everyone else. Hugs
Mariah

[Rachel]

Hi Mariah,

Dr. McGinn allows spiro until the day before GCS. T was always my concern.

When I had FFS I was off all HRT for 3 weeks. I did not have any hot flashes. When my flight landed I took E. Spiro I waited until I got home, 1.5 hours. When I got home I sat on the edge of my bed and tears rolled from my eyes. Most likely aided by the E and relief of being home.

[Mariah]

I will be on Spiro through surgery as well, but in my case since Spiro wasn't added at first E probably did most of the lifting in my case, I'm didn't need the spiro at all. I hoping to avoid those hot flashes, but fingers crossed they stay away. Hugs
Mariah

[Mariah]

Well today is the last day of the last hormone cycle before by SRS. Tomorrow will be the first time I have had a break on hormones since starting them. Little bit nervous to see how my body handles this gap in hormones, but in the end I know it will be worth it. Wow so I leave in 2 weeks for Arizona. Time sure has flown by to this point. I can remember the point where it was a good year and half tell my surgery and now I'm down to two weeks tell I leave. It's kind of a serial moment to realize I'm now that close. Certainly the butterflies in my stomach are starting to build with anticipation for something I have needed my whole life. Hugs
Mariah

[Rachel]

Hi Mariah,


I am really happy for you.

Did you refresh your account?

[Mariah]

Kinda sorta. Hugs
Mariah

Hi Mariah,


I am really happy for you.

Did you refresh your account?

[Gertrude]

Buona fortuna!


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[Mariah]

Gertrude, thank you. It's much appreciated. Hugs
Mariah

Buona fortuna!


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[Barb99]

Very happy for you Mariah. Your having your surgery on my birthday! Welcome to the Scorpio club!
I'll be 4 weeks behind you, I'm scheduled with Dr. Rumer.

[Mariah]

Thanks Charley and congrats on your upcoming SRS too. Going to wish you a happy birthday now then since by your birthdate I'm going to be decidedly under anesthesia by then while I have my SRS. Hugs
Mariah

Very happy for you Mariah. Your having your surgery on my birthday! Welcome to the Scorpio club!
I'll be 4 weeks behind you, I'm scheduled with Dr. Rumer.

Charley Ann

[Mariah]

Here we go.. So far I haven't noticed any difference and I suspect I won't for several days before I really start to get an idea of how my body is going tor respond to the break from hormones. Still now I'm in the gap after hormones until 2 weeks after SRS. Time will tell, but all is good so far. Couple notes everything that needed dealing with and organizing before my SRS is taken care of. Just have to ship a couple things to Arizona so they are waiting for me, but otherwise I'm good. Hugs
Mariah

[kaitylynn]

The news is awesome and I am so excited for you!

[Mariah]

Thanks  kaitylynn. Indeed it is. I just can't wait tell it is over for sure. Hugs
Mariah

[Brooke]

I've been keeping up with this thread. Such a great reminder of how many things there are that need to be checked, double checked and the coordination of care. Great job in ticking those boxes!

I'm so excited for you Mariah!


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[Mariah]

Thanks Brooke. yeah I knew coming in there would be some coordination of care but never thought it would go to the level it did. Hugs
Mariah

I've been keeping up with this thread. Such a great reminder of how many things there are that need to be checked, double checked and the coordination of care. Great job in ticking those boxes!

I'm so excited for you Mariah!


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[Mariah]

So far still haven't noticed anything as a result of being in the gap in hormones required before surgery which is good thing. Just now starting the packing process because I want to make sure I don't forget or leave anything out that needs to come that isn't being bought in Phoenix. Part of the reason I'm doing the packing today is to determine what needs to go into the box I'm shipping down that will help maximize the space I have since I don't intend to put anything below the plane. At least my cramped closet won't be so cramped for a bit.  Basic plan is to order and ship anything I can today so it arrives quickly and long before at the place I'm going to be staying. My beloved will receive my packages and all will be good. As far as everything else I have one check in with Group Health by phone in case anything else I need which will happen the day before I leave and one script that will have to be picked up the Tuesday before I leave. Then I'm just down to the scripts and related items once I'm down In Arizona. In addition that the nurse will be touching base with me again to make sure everything is on track and that I have obeyed the pre-op instructions and to share what happens next along with an update on the time for my SRS on the 27th. It's hard to believe that 16 days from now I will be on a liquid diet while stilling having to go to my pre-op appointment the day before my SRS. Anyways that is all for now. Hugs
Mariah