One Week…

In ONE week:

There will be hospital gowns…

IV’s…

Anesthesia…

Oxygen…

Wires…

Tubes…

And so much more.

The time has flown by and surgery is getting closer and closer.  By this time next week I should be recovering in my private hospital room, likely high on something.  I’m not sure if I’m more nervous about the actual surgery or the fact that a catheter will be involved.  It’s a major surgery and I’m more worried about a catheter, really?!?  It’s the little things that worry me most.

I’ll update more soon, promise!

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23 Responses to “One Week…”

Jen July 13th, 2010 at 11:09 pm

I promise you the catheter will be a breeze. I barely noticed mine after the c-section.

I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Jen´s last [type] ..Organizing the Make-Up Drawer

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 7:49 am

Thanks Jen, I hear it won’t be bad, I should really stop worrying about it. LOL

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Tara R. July 14th, 2010 at 7:39 am

I wish you the best of luck! My niece had the same surgery about a year ago. She’s doing great and loving life.
Tara R.´s last [type] ..Inner child dialogs

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 7:48 am

I’ve heard so many positive things from so many people that have had the surgery and from friends/family of people that have had the surgery. I’m really positive about it all and looking forward to my future. Thanks for the well wishes.

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mel July 14th, 2010 at 7:45 am

So many of us will be thinking of you. A liquid diet AND stress….Sending you a BIG FAT HUG.
mel´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 7:47 am

Right?!? And of all things to be stressed about…

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Andrea aka Heathen Mom July 14th, 2010 at 8:17 am

Here is another hug for you. Things will go well next week. Looking forward to watching your progress after the surgery.
Andrea aka Heathen Mom´s last [type] ..Family Fun for FREE

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cindy w
Twitter:
July 14th, 2010 at 8:18 am

I was freaked out about the catheter too, but they put it in after I was unconscious and they took it out before I woke up, so I never even knew it was there.

I was *really* freaked to get one when I gave birth because I knew I wouldn’t be unconscious for it, but it turned out to be not such a huge deal. I’d say it’s about the same level of discomfort as a pap smear. It’s not pleasant, but it’s over in less than 1/2 second.

You’ll do great! I’m SO excited for you! XOXO

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 9:39 am

So glad that it’s not just me that is freaking out over this! I was starting to think maybe I was a little coo koo.

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Debby Pucci July 14th, 2010 at 9:09 am

Keeping you in my prayers.
Debby Pucci´s last [type] ..POST IT NOTE TUESDAY

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Megan July 14th, 2010 at 11:46 am

You are going to do great! The catheter is a breeze! It’s in after you are knocked out, and you won’t even feel it when they take it out. You just have to carry your pee bag around when you walk the halls :)

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Meghan
Twitter:
July 14th, 2010 at 12:20 pm

Ack! I totally get your nervousness/stress.

Hopefully everything will go smoothly and you won’t even notice the catheter!

xoxo
Meghan´s last [type] ..I Have Seen My Future It’s FULL of Attitude

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 12:44 pm

Everyone keeps saying it will be easy and I won’t even notice it’s there. I hope EVERYONE is right!

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Issa
Twitter:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

You will do amazing. I know it. Hey, have anyone who can update us? Let us know you are okay? All that god stuffs. #iamproworrier

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:39 pm

Yes, I will figure something out. I know I might be out of it for a bit, but I’ll try to get my mom or dad skilled on how to update Twitter from my phone, you know just so everyone knows I made it through. LOL

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Greis Reply:
July 14th, 2010 at 1:39 pm

There will be no need for you to worry! I’m doing enough of that, about a catheter none the less, for the both of us!

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Irrational Dad
Twitter:
July 15th, 2010 at 10:27 am

So exciting and scary! I hope the mostly liquid diet is going well. Good luck Greis.
Irrational Dad´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday v Big Leagues

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Greis Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

Diet has gone well, thankfully. The second day was the worst.

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Gina Dells July 18th, 2010 at 8:12 am

Greis, I’ve never had the inclination to comment here before, but this is as good of an occasion as it will get. I wish you all the best during and after your hospital visit.
Gina Dells´s last [type] ..Polynesian Resort

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Greis Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

Thank you!!

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Debra
Twitter:
July 18th, 2010 at 7:31 pm

Will be thinking of you and sending all sorts of (gentle) hugs, support and healing vibes.
Debra´s last [type] ..Crazy- Hazy- Dozy

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Greis Reply:
July 18th, 2010 at 8:48 pm

Thanks, I appreciate it very much!

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