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| Annika |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 07:28:25 AM
I had my surgery yesterday morning and it went well. I'm sore and groggy from the pain medicine and anesthetic. While I'm in a lot more pain than I expected (you use your tummy muscles for just about everything!) I'm glad to have it done  I've got quite a stack of books and the good old internet to keep me busy  Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers 
24 May 2011 ~ I'm running around, as much as the pain and discomfort will let me, cleaning and trying to prepare for being somewhat laid up for a while. Cleaned the fridge, washed and freshened the things in the linen closet. Have moved things to be within easy reach. Have made stacks of easy to get into soft clothing for the first couple of weeks. LOL! Keeping busy helps with the pre-surgery jitters. My old body just doesn't do surgery gracefully...anyway, yesterday, the landlady's goats busted down my fence and made a mad dash into my yard, ripping into my flowers and tearing down my little trees and I had to go out and chase them out and call for help. I am a do-it-my-self kind of girl and I'll be glad when I can fix a fence by my self again! Hugs!
5/15/2011 ~ I saw the surgeon Friday afternoon and I'm scheduled for surgery at the crack of dawn on the 27th. I've got a 3 1/2 - 4 centimeter hole in my stomach muscle wall and am hurting quite a lot right now I'm going to be taking it easy for a while before and after surgery. Thank all of you for the thoughts and prayers.
Farmgirl hugs!
I'm a big scardy-cat when it comes to surgery! I've been having a lot of pain and swelling in my upper stomach around a previous surgery scar, so I saw my doctor Friday and she said that the the previous scar had healed improperly and that I had an incision hernia and referred me to a surgeon.
I have to make an appointment Monday to see the surgeon, and I won't know more until after I see him. So, I am posting more to get it off my mind than any thing. It's a comfort to have all of you wise and wonderful ladies to share my worries with. Thank you!
*Hugs*
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| prariehawk |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 5:11:22 PM
Be sure to wear loose-fitting or elastic pants for awhile. My tummy hurt real bad after my gall bladder surgery. I went back to work too soon after the surgery, so take it easy for a while. Hope you enjoy your reads!
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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| Alee |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 06:48:25 AM
Annika- I am so glad your surgery went well. I hope you get lots of good rest and that Drew pampers you! Try to rest lots and really get that strength back! *hugs*
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 28 2011 : 06:17:06 AM
Hi Annika. I hope you are ok this morning. I'm so sorry the goats made a mess in your yard. I hope the owner will fix it for you. Those darn goats! How long before you can get back to normal?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Alee |
Posted - May 24 2011 : 07:20:52 AM
Annika- I did the same thing!! Take a deep breath. The doctors are going to take good care of you and this surgery is a good thing! *hugs* I will keep you in my prayers and my heart. I completely empathize with you about the surgery jitters! Make sure you have lots of cool water to drink and pillows of various sizes so you can prop yourself up in different configurations. Do you have good books to read or audiobooks to listen to?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 09:53:29 AM
Annika, you are still in my prayers. Praying that the Lord would give you peace in your heart and that your recovery will be healthy and quick.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| craftingram |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 06:31:02 AM
Praying for a successful surgery and a quick recovery for you.
Karin
Faarmgirl #2708
Romans 8: 38,39 |
| Mommyswanson |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 06:16:12 AM
Continuing to pray for you Annika. Praying the surgery goes smoothly & that your healing is swift. Please Lord keep our Annika in the palm of your hand, ease her fears & help her to know that you are with her, guide her Doctors & tend her pain. amen
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 8:19:03 PM
Praying praying praying! It is no wonder you are in so much pain!
sending hugs love and lots of prayers!!
hugs
Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
Farmgirl Sister #235 |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 06:49:56 AM
Annika,
I had a surgery like this and after the initial pain of healing I was so much better! Prayers to you, just take it easy so you can heal.
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farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| violetrose |
Posted - May 15 2011 : 2:26:21 PM
HI Annika, Still praying for you! Do you have a surgery date and time? As I was typing this, Philippians 4:6&7 came to mind. It says "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus". One of my favorite scriptures to stand on. The Lord has done a mighty work in my life regarding anxiety and I thank Him for that!
Hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| LindaJo |
Posted - May 14 2011 : 8:13:01 PM
Hi Annika
surgery is always scary!!! last sept i had surgery and asked for prayer at this site. i had a great recovery. no complications and no pain medication needed and it was a surgery with potentially alot of complications. praying....
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - May 13 2011 : 05:06:45 AM
Praying for you Annika. Keep us posted.
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farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| violetrose |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 5:38:12 PM
Annika, Lifting you in prayer tonight! Please let us know when your surgery date and time will be.
Hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| classygram |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 4:58:10 PM
Will be praying for you Annika and know that the Lord is there with you.
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| Mommyswanson |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 3:50:15 PM
I understand being scared of such things. Praying for you sweet Annika!!!
Laura
(my little girl is named Annika too)
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
| Annika |
Posted - May 10 2011 : 7:54:57 PM
Nini, thank you so much for the encouragement and faith, I'm the world's biggest skairdy-cat!
Jessie, dark chocolate to the rescue!! I am going to take an extra long relaxing aroma therapy bath and watch some extra mushy chick flick ( I don't know which one yet! ) Thank you sweetie, for thinking of me *hugs*
Nicole, I'm hoping to have a surgery date Friday, this pain is no fun, and I want to get on with my house remodeling!
Luv to each and every of you!
Sister hugs!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| texdane |
Posted - May 10 2011 : 3:59:02 PM
Oh Annika, sweetie! Keep us posted, and you are in my prayers! Hugs to you!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 10 2011 : 12:30:35 PM
Annika - Hope it is more simple and less painful and heals more quickly than you can imagine! Praying for you. Hugs....
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - May 09 2011 : 8:44:28 PM
Still praying for you, my friend! Friday afternoon is a bit away. Time to keep your mind off of it if you can until then. Sounds like the perfect time to take to relax and pamper yourself with your favorite things!! :D
hugs
jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
Farmgirl Sister #235 |
| Annika |
Posted - May 09 2011 : 8:16:54 PM
Thanks ladies  my surgical consultation is Friday afternoon. Thank you so much for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers *BIG HUG!*
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| Ninibini |
Posted - May 09 2011 : 6:13:58 PM
I'll be praying for you, too, Annika. I know it's scarey, but you can do this - I know you can! Everything will be all right, I know it will! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| violetrose |
Posted - May 09 2011 : 4:35:34 PM
Annika, You are in my prayers - please keep us posted as to when the surgery will be. I'm sorry you are having to go through this.
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Alee |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 8:55:26 PM
Oh Annika! I hope that the surgery is quick and heals correctly this time! *hugs* My thoughts and prayers will be with you!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 4:50:38 PM
I'm praying for you Annika!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| embchicken |
Posted - May 08 2011 : 4:36:14 PM
Annika~ Saying prayers for you! When you see the surgeon ask every question you have - I find that helps me! Let us know how you are doing!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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