Hi SaraIt's good to hear from you, I'm lucky I have not missed much I hope, I will make sure by rereading your posts since your surgery.
Quote from: TXSara on February 29, 2024, 08:12:28 PMHi everyone!
I'm a bit late providing an update, so I'll just touch on what has transpired over the past few days:
We all understand, well at least I do! What with surgery, worrying about the bleeding, leaving hospital, visiting Dr. McGinn' office, dilating and flying home, no wonder there is no update.
Quote from: TXSara on February 29, 2024, 08:12:28 PMI went in for my first post-op appointment on Monday. I got my catheter and packing removed on that day. There were 9 feet of gauze in there, so it looked like Kristal (Dr. McGinn's PA) was performing a magic trick! It felt REALLY weird as she was pulling it all out.
I was in hospital for a week not like you. My catheter was removed virtually the day before leaving the hospital no peeing no leaving. The magic trick, it seems like only yesterday, it took ages for the nurse to remove the packing material, I was watching it being removed and I wanted it to end. The memories. The sensation of it being pulled out comes to mind.
Quote from: TXSara on February 29, 2024, 08:12:28 PMThere was a small wound at the entrance to my vaginal canal, so Dr. McGinn pushed off my initial dilation to my Thursday appointment.
I didn't really DO much at that appointment, but I was completely wiped out for the rest of the day. I just have ZERO stamina right now.
I'm sure it will heal as Dr McGinn has been doing these surgeries for a long time 12+ years that I know of.
Get as much rest as possible and if you have pain, have a hot shower, it helped me as far as I remember and drink fluids when you do.
Quote from: TXSara on February 29, 2024, 08:12:28 PMI started dilation today at my second appointment. It hurt. I can tell this is going to be a struggle for a while until I (a) get used to it, and (b) heal up a little. I'll live, though. I got three dilations in today.
It's good to see you are on your way, with your dilation, just relax and take your time.
Quote from: TXSara on February 29, 2024, 08:12:28 PMWe fly home tomorrow afternoon. I'm ready to see my girls and sleep in my own bed! It has been a great experience, and I'm confident that everything will turn out just fine!
~Sara
Have a safe trip home, enjoy the company of your girls and yes it will turn out all right for you. So don't worry. Remember the experience as I still do to this day.
Oh Jessica's post is very, very good advice.
Lots of Love, Hugs and a speedy recovery.Sarah B