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Title: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: JessicaR on June 01, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
Post by: JessicaR on June 01, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
Hi!
I'm honored to finally be able to post here as one of you :-) It's been exactly 2 days since my SRS with Dr. Suporn... He just came in and said that bleeding is good... Told me to rest, etc.. I get the bandages off on Saturday: I can't wait to see. I can't feel much but pain but I can feel that "they" aren't there anymore :-) So tired... more later
I'm honored to finally be able to post here as one of you :-) It's been exactly 2 days since my SRS with Dr. Suporn... He just came in and said that bleeding is good... Told me to rest, etc.. I get the bandages off on Saturday: I can't wait to see. I can't feel much but pain but I can feel that "they" aren't there anymore :-) So tired... more later
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Muffins on June 01, 2011, 09:05:56 PM
Post by: Muffins on June 01, 2011, 09:05:56 PM
awesome stuff! the first 3-4 days were a blur for me.. it's great to see you have the strength to be on the computer! ;)
*steals one of your broccoli fruit boxes* xP
*steals one of your broccoli fruit boxes* xP
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: juliemac on June 01, 2011, 09:14:18 PM
Post by: juliemac on June 01, 2011, 09:14:18 PM
When I woke up I thought it was wednesday. Turns out it was thursday. Signed a few papers, then back to sleep :)
Congrats and heal well!
Congrats and heal well!
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: paulault55 on June 01, 2011, 09:32:15 PM
Post by: paulault55 on June 01, 2011, 09:32:15 PM
Congrats and welcome to the other side, i am just a little over 3 weeks post op myself having had surgery with Dr. Mcginn, i hope your healing goes quickly.
Paula
Paula
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: JessicaR on June 01, 2011, 09:59:08 PM
Post by: JessicaR on June 01, 2011, 09:59:08 PM
HEY MUFFIN!
MY fruit box!
You can have the broccoli one... just leave me the carrot ones ;-)
"No sexual thought, two month..."
MY fruit box!
You can have the broccoli one... just leave me the carrot ones ;-)
"No sexual thought, two month..."
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 01, 2011, 10:21:36 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 01, 2011, 10:21:36 PM
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-k1wHnkg4mmY%2FTWFyo-e9-dI%2FAAAAAAAAAE0%2FUey0yb5w6E4%2Fs1600%2Fcharlie-sigh.jpg&hash=5e532a2712d8124af456b398c2d9e5723ac41f9b)
Soon I shall be the only pre-op left. But it is great you are on the other side.
Soon I shall be the only pre-op left. But it is great you are on the other side.
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: FairyGirl on June 01, 2011, 11:51:37 PM
Post by: FairyGirl on June 01, 2011, 11:51:37 PM
congrats Jessica! (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fsmilie%2Fmusik%2Fh055.gif&hash=44cf52f73447d8bd569150c3adef2df544a745c9)
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: spacial on June 02, 2011, 03:20:53 AM
Post by: spacial on June 02, 2011, 03:20:53 AM
Quote from: Janet Lynn on June 01, 2011, 10:21:36 PM
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-k1wHnkg4mmY%2FTWFyo-e9-dI%2FAAAAAAAAAE0%2FUey0yb5w6E4%2Fs1600%2Fcharlie-sigh.jpg&hash=5e532a2712d8124af456b398c2d9e5723ac41f9b)
Soon I shall be the only pre-op left. But it is great you are on the other side.
Not quite Janet.
But as much as we may feel left behind, you especially, and I hope I, have contributed enormous encouragement and support. The world doesn't just change on its own.
Every person who gets there is another victory, another individual whose life is going to be a lot better.
We can all take so much form that.
And to Jessica, at the risk of repeating myself, Woo Hoo!!!
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Re: Joyce on June 02, 2011, 12:15:42 PM
Post by: Re: Joyce on June 02, 2011, 12:15:42 PM
Jessica,
Welcome to the other side. It's lovely here--nice and calm and peaceful. I felt that the minute my eyes opened. After that, I was just happy to be.
I hope that your healing is easy, rapid and total. Be patient and do everything they say to do. It sounds dumb, but I've heard of far too many patients who either quit too soon or don't follow the prescribed regimen.
Welcome to the other side. It's lovely here--nice and calm and peaceful. I felt that the minute my eyes opened. After that, I was just happy to be.
I hope that your healing is easy, rapid and total. Be patient and do everything they say to do. It sounds dumb, but I've heard of far too many patients who either quit too soon or don't follow the prescribed regimen.
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Randi on June 02, 2011, 12:28:23 PM
Post by: Randi on June 02, 2011, 12:28:23 PM
Jessica, So glad to hear your surgery went well. Hopefully I will be getting it too before long-at least this still the goal.
Janet-I love the cartoons-says it quite well and I couldn't agree more. Our day is coming!
Randi
Janet-I love the cartoons-says it quite well and I couldn't agree more. Our day is coming!
Randi
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: NikkiJ on June 02, 2011, 01:42:39 PM
Post by: NikkiJ on June 02, 2011, 01:42:39 PM
Welcome to the club! I wish you smooth sailing from here on!
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Debra on June 03, 2011, 09:21:03 AM
Post by: Debra on June 03, 2011, 09:21:03 AM
Congratz girl!!! =)
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Elainagirl59 on June 03, 2011, 05:12:53 PM
Post by: Elainagirl59 on June 03, 2011, 05:12:53 PM
Congrats Jessica,
Glad to hear you are feeling well.
Glad to hear you are feeling well.
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: juliemac on June 08, 2011, 04:11:50 AM
Post by: juliemac on June 08, 2011, 04:11:50 AM
Any one hear from Jess?
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: JessicaR on June 09, 2011, 12:24:45 AM
Post by: JessicaR on June 09, 2011, 12:24:45 AM
Here I am... 8 days post op now! I have to admit that I haven't been on Susans all that much; I've been spending lots of time chatting with the international cast here at the hotel. I've also been corresponding with family and friends... spending LOTS of time on facebook.
As I sit here writing I am in zero pain :-) One of the most remarkable things that occurred to me a few days ago is that, considering what was just done to my body, I feel pretty damn good. I left the hospital on Tuesday afternoon; I made the mistake of over-doing things when I got back to the hotel. I paid for it that night with fatigue... this operation really does take alot out of you. The only issue has been my urinary catheter. During surgery, Dr Suporn had trouble getting the bleeding around my new opening to stop and that bleeding continued, on and off, for a few days after. The catheter is usually taken out at the same time as the packing but he felt better about leaving the cath in until Friday.. It would have been rather inconvenient if I got all the way back to the hotel to find I couldn't pee on my own. As a result, I've acquired a new pale yellow clutch purse that I have to carry everywhere. I've been concealing the urine bag in a pocketbook but you can still see the tube going from the purse up under my skirt. Truth be told I'm not spending much time in public so it's not really embarassing.. just a pain in the ass to carry around.
Other than that, I feel pretty good... I'm taking things slowly and trying to drink lots of water. There is one major side effect of SRS, however, called, "I can't stop looking at myself in the mirror naked" syndrome. I don't have words to describe the feeling.... I simply look "right." I've been told that there's less swelling than usual... but even with the swelling I am EXTREMELY pleased with the cosmetic result. I just can't believe it... After 40 years, I finally have the right parts.
I've also made fast friends with someone I met here, just before my surgery; hers was scheduled the day after mine. I know it's an odd time and place but I find myself thinking about her constantly... I haven't felt that way about someone for a long time and it feels really nice :-) I've been wondering if she feels the same way. I know we're only here through the month's end but being close to her would really be special. Funny how people connect...
As I sit here writing I am in zero pain :-) One of the most remarkable things that occurred to me a few days ago is that, considering what was just done to my body, I feel pretty damn good. I left the hospital on Tuesday afternoon; I made the mistake of over-doing things when I got back to the hotel. I paid for it that night with fatigue... this operation really does take alot out of you. The only issue has been my urinary catheter. During surgery, Dr Suporn had trouble getting the bleeding around my new opening to stop and that bleeding continued, on and off, for a few days after. The catheter is usually taken out at the same time as the packing but he felt better about leaving the cath in until Friday.. It would have been rather inconvenient if I got all the way back to the hotel to find I couldn't pee on my own. As a result, I've acquired a new pale yellow clutch purse that I have to carry everywhere. I've been concealing the urine bag in a pocketbook but you can still see the tube going from the purse up under my skirt. Truth be told I'm not spending much time in public so it's not really embarassing.. just a pain in the ass to carry around.
Other than that, I feel pretty good... I'm taking things slowly and trying to drink lots of water. There is one major side effect of SRS, however, called, "I can't stop looking at myself in the mirror naked" syndrome. I don't have words to describe the feeling.... I simply look "right." I've been told that there's less swelling than usual... but even with the swelling I am EXTREMELY pleased with the cosmetic result. I just can't believe it... After 40 years, I finally have the right parts.
I've also made fast friends with someone I met here, just before my surgery; hers was scheduled the day after mine. I know it's an odd time and place but I find myself thinking about her constantly... I haven't felt that way about someone for a long time and it feels really nice :-) I've been wondering if she feels the same way. I know we're only here through the month's end but being close to her would really be special. Funny how people connect...
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: juliemac on June 09, 2011, 04:33:22 AM
Post by: juliemac on June 09, 2011, 04:33:22 AM
Quote from: JessicaR on June 09, 2011, 12:24:45 AM
There is one major side effect of SRS, however, called, "I can't stop looking at myself in the mirror naked" syndrome. I don't have words to describe the feeling.... I simply look "right."
LOL. I did the same thing and felt the same way :)
Glad to hear your doing well
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: Debra on June 09, 2011, 12:21:47 PM
Post by: Debra on June 09, 2011, 12:21:47 PM
I can relate to the extra bleeding and catheter issues. I ended up with extra swelling such that I couldn't pee. I had to like push the labia open and really try hard for a few days before the swelling went down enough to pee without so much effort
Title: Re: 2 Days Post Op
Post by: mm on June 09, 2011, 02:34:07 PM
Post by: mm on June 09, 2011, 02:34:07 PM
I can see you girls enjoying not seeing anything extra down below when you undress. I don't like to get undress as I get disphoria not having anything there. My packer doesn't glue on so even when I wear it I still hve nothing when I undress.