Athena's ramblings revisited

[davina61]

Hope your recovering well.XX

[Athena]

I feel guilty, I have very little pain to other girls. I just don't find it as painful as others but sitting for the first time really sucked by the end I had to go and lay down

[Lori Dee]

I feel guilty, I have very little pain to other girls. I just don't find it as painful as others but sitting for the first time really sucked by the end I had to go and lay down

Don't feel guilty. Everyone has different thresholds of what they consider painful. I've read a few experiences here where others did not find they had much pain. Take it slow. It sounds like you are doing ok. That's good news!

Hugs!

[davina61]

I had low pain just uncomfortable .

[Athena]

I got the packing taken out so I was able to shower for the first time since surgery. I am just so glad to have it done.

[Lori Dee]

That is great news. Now it is just a matter of letting your body heal. Congratulations!

[Jenn104]

I got the packing taken out so I was able to shower for the first time since surgery. I am just so glad to have it done.

Isn't that first shower post-packing amazing?

happy you are unpacked. welcome!

Jenn

[Paulie]

Congratulations on all your progress Athena, epically the last.  I glad your recovery is going so well.

Paulie.

[Athena]

Wow is urinating ever different. I also have to say that the monster dialator hurts.  I get to go home tomorrow morning so this should be my last update from my phone

[Lori Dee]

So glad you are healing well and getting to go home. We are happy for you!
I would imagine you will be discovering a lot of things that are different. Even the small stuff can be affirming.

[ChrissyRyan]

I am happy for you Athena!

Chrissy

[Athena]

Made it home after a 13 hour drive (with stops). Yesterday was ok but I am beat today.

[Lori Dee]

That is a long drive and makes for a long day. Rest and relax, dear. We aren't done with you yet. 

[Athena]

 Sorry for lack of updates I was not feeling that well for the last week and a half.
Tuesday at 5:10 I was outside waiting for the uber that GRS Montreal I then discovered that for some reason the uber cancelled so I had to get my own uber and I was panicked that I wouldn't make it in time but I did. When I checked in I had to fill out some paper work then shortly after I submitted my paperwork I had a nurse come and get me and I was directed to a small room where I had to answer more questions. After I answered the questions I was taken to my room and was given a robe and told to change. A few minutes later doctor Brassard came in to check on me and check my genitals. Shortly after doctor Brassard left a lovely attendant Anistasia came and got me and took me to a another small room where I was left by myself for a while. The anesthesiologist came and saw me for a couple of minutes.
While waiting in the room I was having second thoughts (not severe but still there). Anistasia once again came to take me to the OR and during that time my testicles started to stick to my leg and that resolved any lingering thoughts. The operating table was kind of shaped like a cross so I asked how many people made the Jesus joke, the lady said about 20 % but I was the first one to ask about it. After a bit I was given a first injection in my back and then shortly after that I was given the epidural. As I was waiting there I started to laugh and giggle to myself because I had a hard time not singing "Always look on the bright side of life" from Monty Pythons Life of Brian.
I was laying there watching someone moving the operating lights then I vaguely remember trying to help the attendants shift me to my bed for the next couple of days. when I finally woke up they took a sugar level and a blood pressure. On Wednesday in the afternoon Anistasia came to get me and had me walk around the nurses station and I mentioned the Monty Python song to Anistasia and she started singing it herself.
Thursday I was gathered up and had to walk to the recovery center where I spent the next 6 days. The food at GRS and the recovery center was pretty good, not Michelin star level but that of a good family restaurant.
Sunday I had the major of the packing taken out and the bag removed from the catheter.
Monday I had the catheter taken out and the stent removed. Dialation begins.
Wednesday I had to leave my room at 8 am and my friends came and picked me up.


Sorry my check in time on Tuesday the 3rd was 5:45 and I was on the operating table at 7:30 in the morning.

[davina61]

How are you doing now, no problems I hope and the girl is behaving herself.

[Athena]

Thank you. I had my doctors appointment on Thursday and she was impressed at how well and fast it was healing. The only concerns are a couple of stitches popped early and I am experiencing heavy discharge. The Discharge is normal for the first 4-6 weeks. Even with the stitches that popped early, they are still healing well and I might have a bit bigger of a scar but I am ok with that.

Even wile douching I no longer see bloody emptying. I might get a small bloody spot while wiping but that is it.My sleep is still wonkey but I had issues with sleep for a while now.

The only thing that I maybe regret is actually going with the canal. I am not keen on dialating and I really hate making saline solution. 

[Athena]

Every time I think about it I am ever so happy that I have had my surgery.

[Northern Star Girl]

@Athena
Dear Athena:
I am so very, very happy for you and I am so glad that you were able to get
you much desired surgery.   

Thank you for posing the terrific picture of you and your little friend.
You both look very relaxed!!!

Again, thank you for sharing your message and your picture.
HUGS, Danielle  [Northern Star Girl]

[Athena]

Heh sorry for no cautionary warning about how ugly I am. The picture was after I woke up from anesthesia for the second or third time. The lady in the bed next to me told my that apparently I waved to her in the recovery room which I don't remember. Then the second time I vaguely remember someone in the other bed and that I tried to help them move me to my bed. The third time was when I was aware enough to ask Anistasia to take the picture for me. I was still pretty out of it but I only pretended to be asleep.

[Athena]

One thing that people should know about before getting SRS is the 4-6 weeks of heavy discharge. It's disgusting.