Less than 48 hours now...

[Mariah]

That can happen. I was delayed a bit too before starting. I suspect the person in front of me took longer than planned. Hugs
Mariah

Delays, delays...now we're looking at a 3pm mountain time start.

[Beth Andrea]

 So I just woke up! I feel pretty darn good! I have this comfort level is probably a three out of 10 and I am... Wow! Have a very good very good feeling about this whole thing!

Current time is just after midnight... And I am still under a bit of influence of pain meds but yeah it's awesome LOL oh LOL

[Mariah]

You came to a bit quicker than I did in the end. Congrats. Hugs
Mariah

[Beth Andrea]

That can happen. I was delayed a bit too before starting. I suspect the person in front of me took longer than planned. Hugs
Mariah

The person ahead of me had to have grafts, which take a couple of hours if needed. Sometimes they have to make that decision in the OR, so it comes as a surprise.

I am still feeling super about this whole thing! I no longer have the dangling thingies!  FREEDOM!!

[Mariah]

Just wait, the real freedom begins when the sutures, packing, and Catheter come out. Then you will know what freedom is like. Hugs
Mariah

The person ahead of me had to have grafts, which take a couple of hours if needed. Sometimes they have to make that decision in the OR, so it comes as a surprise.

I am still feeling super about this whole thing! I no longer have the dangling thingies!  FREEDOM!!

[Beth Andrea]

Just wait, the real freedom begins when the sutures, packing, and Catheter come out. Then you will know what freedom is like. Hugs
Mariah

I bet! This first freedom is certainly emotional, knowing in my heart that "it" is no longer obvious...very similar to the orchi after the "boys" were known to be gone!

So very happy! And seem to be less under the influence of the meds!

[Mariah]

That is normal too. That first night I was out of it. Dena and my fiancé Jamie were watching over, but I remember almost nothing now from that night. Like you I was awake early that next day since I slept most of the day before off. Congrats. Hugs
Mariah

I bet! This first freedom is certainly emotional, knowing in my heart that "it" is no longer obvious...very similar to the orchi after the "boys" were known to be gone!

So very happy! And seem to be less under the influence of the meds!

[Beth Andrea]

Pain has been about 3/10, so I haven't pressed the pain med button even once overnight. I go to pain pills later today.

Only issue is my sugar level on admission was 128 (iirc), so I'm on a carb restriction diet which means no cimminin roll! 

[Inarasarah]

glad to hear you are doing well.  Congrats and welcome to freedom.

As a friend told me back in the day: "Welcome to the vagina club." (I have interesting friends)

-S

[Beth Andrea]

The worst time for me was last night after the bowel prep...I'm prone to anxiety attacks and I had a doozy of one! All fears and concerns I had about post-op self-care, how the loss of That Part might affect me psychologically, possible relationship(s), etc.

Honestly if my wife hadn't been with me, I would've fled the state. I also called my "complex care manager" at my health insurance and left a message, which helped immensely (especially when she called back first thing in the morning!) I know some ladies can do this solo, but damn depression and anxiety are common, yet hellish mental health issues.

Susan's and FaceBook were also helpful, and I think my Teddy bear would've been helpful also.

[Mariah]

Yes they are, I was in contact during my time in the hospital as well with the complex care manager as well with the insurance. She called to check up on how I was doing. Hang in there, it does get better. Hugs
Mariah

The worst time for me was last night after the bowel prep...I'm prone to anxiety attacks and I had a doozy of one! All fears and concerns I had about post-op self-care, how the loss of That Part might affect me psychologically, possible relationship(s), etc.

Honestly if my wife hadn't been with me, I would've fled the state. I also called my "complex care manager" at my health insurance and left a message, which helped immensely (especially when she called back first thing in the morning!) I know some ladies can do this solo, but damn depression and anxiety are common, yet hellish mental health issues.

Susan's and FaceBook were also helpful, and I think my Teddy bear would've been helpful also.

[Beth Andrea]

Oh, it's already gotten better! (And, "last night" wasn't correct...last night was the surgery, so the anxiety hit the night before last!)

[Devlyn]

Big hug! So happy for you, Beth! It's been a long road, and I'm glad to have walked some of it with you. 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Tessa James]

Congratulations Beth!!!

This really has been one heck of a ride eh?  Glad to have also shared some time and space here with you.

Rock on girlfriend.

[Beth Andrea]

Thanks all! Still have 8 nights/9 days to go...next big event here is Monday with The Grand Unwrapping!

[I Am Jess]

Congrats Beth.....welcome to the club.  You should be getting your decoder ring and secret handshake instructions soon.

[Rachel]

Congratulations. I am glad you are doing well and I am happy for you.

[Beth Andrea]

Wow.

Stacie just left to go home. She was such an immense help, even got me an enchilada for dinner tonight from the Salty Señorita!! Yum!!

I'm laying here with a Cheshire cat smile! Pain is almost 1/10, IV is out, tomorrow leg compression stockings come off...and I get out of bed and "encouaged to begin ambulation."

[Beth Andrea]

Start of day 2... got out of bed, people changed sheets while I went to the potty...just leftover stuff from the bowel prep...yuk!

It hurt to sit up, then it hurt again to stand. Laying in bed I was bright and alert, by the time I finished standing it was like I was drunk...had to sit again, catch my breath, annnnd up we go.

Slowly toddled to the bathroom and got my pads changed, then toddled back to bed. Gentle tuck and roll allowed for a relatively pain-free bed mounting.

Doing bladder training and ambulation today.

[Mariah]

I bet getting out of bed and moving around feels good though. Glad your doing so well. Hugs
Mariah

Start of day 2... got out of bed, people changed sheets while I went to the potty...just leftover stuff from the bowel prep...yuk!

It hurt to sit up, then it hurt again to stand. Laying in bed I was bright and alert, by the time I finished standing it was like I was drunk...had to sit again, catch my breath, annnnd up we go.

Slowly toddled to the bathroom and got my pads changed, then toddled back to bed. Gentle tuck and roll allowed for a relatively pain-free bed mounting.

Doing bladder training and ambulation today.