Surgery...so far, so good!

[Ms Grace]

Hi folks, I know I haven't been around Susan's much of late (first time in a few months I guess), some of you probably don't have a clue who I am but hi anyway!

Life has been pretty busy and an increase in work hours and a desire to spend less time online were the main reasons for my absence. But also the fact I've been spending the last few months preparing for my surgery in Melbourne with Andrew Ives has keep me pretty busy.

I haven't really felt a desire or need to discuss it much until now, and I'm not going to go into much detail right now except to say that eight days following the op I am doing well, I feel very happy I've taken this step - personally I feel "right" for myself for the first time ever...complete. Fortunately I had almost no pain (I've been pretty solidly doped up on pain killers though) and, so far, no apparent complications.

More updates soon?

[Cure Bunny]

Thank you Ms Grace.

Were you able to take in Melbourne before the surgery?

Glad to hear that you have less pain, and here is to no complications


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[kittenpower]

Congratulations Grace! It's nice to see you back here at Susan's. 😊

[Paige]

Hi Grace,

I was wondering what happen to you, you're such a great part of Susans.  Glad your surgery went so well. 

Take care,
Paige

[Mariah]

So glad everything is going well for you Grace. Yeah pain killers will for sure do that. I hope everything continues to go well for you and Congrats. Hugs
Mariah

[AnonyMs]

Congratulations!

[FTMax]

Congrats Grace! Glad to see you back

[Megan.]

Welcome back and I'm very happy for you. X

[Devlyn]

Hugs, Devlyn

[Athena]

congratulations Grace. Glad to hear that things are going well for you.

[Ms Grace]

Thanks everyone - day 9 and swelling and bruising has started to diminish enough for me to see the outlines of the doc's handiwork. Bladder was much more under control last night now it is getting used to being de-cathinated.

[2cherry]

Hi Grace! ohhhhh we remember you, all too well! 

Good luck and have a speedy recovery! can't wait to read your post-op story, if you have any.

[Rachel]

Congratulations, I am very happy for you.

I am glad you are back

[LizK]

You again  !!

How exciting for you...I hope you remain comfortable and look forward to hearing you overall opinion on the experience.

Take care

Liz

[Emily R]

Welcome back,  I was not sure what had happened to you, but you were definitely missed!

What is is this, both you and Mariah at about the same time?  I know that it is two different continents, but did you get a group discount??

Emily

[Mariah]

Completely different doctors and everything. Mine was covered by insurance completely. So I believe that would be a nope we didn't. Hugs
Mariah

Welcome back,  I was not sure what had happened to you, but you were definitely missed!

What is is this, both you and Mariah at about the same time?  I know that it is two different continents, but did you get a group discount??

Emily

[islandgirl]

So nice to hear form you! When I saw you post, I actually started tearing up! Wow! I have missed your comments and support. All the Best inn your recovery.

[Ms Grace]

I'm sorry and a bit sad that I haven't been around of late. I had a fairly lengthy chat with the lovely Cindy and realised at the time, that in the case of my upcoming op, needing to have time for myself was the most important form of support I could give myself so that I was able to focus on my health, my mental health and logistics. It seems to have paid off well, I feel very fortunate to know that Susan's is a place I can pop back to for help, or to offer help, but it needed to not be my touchstone for a bit.

What is is this, both you and Mariah at about the same time?  I know that it is two different continents, but did you get a group discount??

Yep, that was definitely odd synchronicity but that was all...but Mariah's journey, so close to but slightly ahead of mine, definitely helped prime me for mine. Many thanks, Mariah!

[sarah1972]

Congratulations! So happy for you and glad to hear everything went well 

[Mariah]

Your so very welcome as always. Hugs
Mariah

I'm sorry and a bit sad that I haven't been around of late. I had a fairly lengthy chat with the lovely Cindy and realised at the time, that in the case of my upcoming op, needing to have time for myself was the most important form of support I could give myself so that I was able to focus on my health, my mental health and logistics. It seems to have paid off well, I feel very fortunate to know that Susan's is a place I can pop back to for help, or to offer help, but it needed to not be my touchstone for a bit.
Yep, that was definitely odd synchronicity but that was all...but Mariah's journey, so close to but slightly ahead of mine, definitely helped prime me for mine. Many thanks, Mariah!