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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Tonsil and Adnoid Surgery May 17th  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 06:55:38 AM
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Hi Ladies!
If you all wouldn't mind giving a few prayers that I quickly recover from this current illness and that I then stay healthy. I can't be sick for my surgery or they won't do it and I desperatly need the surgery done. Over time my tonsils have swollen to the point where they almost touch my uvula even when I am not sick. When I am sick I often have a hard time breathing past them. Also overtime my sense of smell has faded and I pretty much can't smell anything that is further than 3 inches from my nose. And even then it has to be very strong smelling for me to smell it.
I am terrified of surgery. I know in all reality it is not that big of a deal and they do hundreds of these surgeries each month. That being said- I have NEVER had surgery before. I think my fears are that I will have a bad reaction to the anethesia and not wake up. That terrifies me.
So any prayers for health and you know...me waking up from surgery ;) would be greatly appreciated!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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foreverbooks
True Blue Farmgirl
514 Posts
Carole
Tombstone
AZ
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 07:02:10 AM
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Alee,
You are in my prayers.
Carole
Arizona Farmgirl Sister #2556 |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 07:13:37 AM
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Will do! You will feel like a new woman post recovery! It will be worth it. Something medical folks sometimes forget to tell patients is that you will feel kinda drug out for 6 weeks post op. Not really a bad feeling, just kinda not yourself. It's the body's response to anesthesia/stress. Keep an eye on the calendar and 6 weeks to the day you will say "Oh! I feel like me again!"
Wish you the best!
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 07:20:48 AM
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Alee you will LOVE the outcome had the same thing done at about your age and have really not gotten sick but a couple times in that 35 years.
You will be fine I will send prayers and will be thinking about you that day.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 07:23:58 AM
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Alee,
I know it is scary being put under...but most people are just fine with it. It is kind of cool, you don't feel anything and then you wake up and it's over! Prayers out to you sweety, it will be wonderful once you are all done and healed.
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 08:14:01 AM
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Alee, absolutely I'll pray. My girlfriends DS just had the same surgery, and he is 2. Wonderful outcome! Prayin' you have no trace of illness left, and you can get the surgery as scheduled, and that you feel great and can smell your garden in no time!!
(((Hugs))) sweet girl.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 08:52:29 AM
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Okay, I'm the queen of surgery. I just survived one after Lyme and that is huge for me. Of course, I had my homeopathic check to see what anestectic I could have.
I had my first surgery at 4, I tripped over the table leg and cut two little fingers almost off.
Then, at 6 I had a major surgery, bounced back in about 2 weeks. Didn't notice much just rested until Mom said I could play again about 1 month later.
Then at 12 and 23. The tonsils came out at 23. Now, I'm allergic to sodium penithol and started to throw up after I came to, so we learned not to have that again. But, I slept the entire day after the morning surgery and came home that night.
I could not talk for three weeks afterward and had to eat jello and broth for two weeks. Don't know if the diet is the same or not. This was 25 years ago.
Ice cream made mucus and would get caught in my throat so I don't know how on earth the kids can eat it.
Then once I could eat it still had to be soft, nothing thick like mashed potatoes. Nothing like nearly choking to death in a public restraunt on old folks food. We went to a place that mostly served the elderly since everything would be soft we thought it would be perfect. lol
But, after all was said and done I never got sore throats again and my sense of smell is stronger now than ever. I wish I would have lost mine. hehe!
Just follow the direction they send home and you'll be fine. If you want anymore of what to expect just email me. I'm a firm believer in knowing the possibilities and be prepared to handle what may come.
Since you've had a baby you may have experienced some other things that happen to the body that may happen again.
Farmgirl sister #308
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:53:39 AM
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You'll be in our thoughts. Everyone has really good input. You'll be so glad you did it and it will take a bit for your body to get back to normal. Take care...
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 11:12:24 AM
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| Praying for you Alee:) It is hard dealing with the surgery aspect..but you are a strong woman and will feel so much better after you heal. When you feel afraid, lean on your family & friends and your faith..big farmgirl hugs, Erica |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 1:04:23 PM
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Praying for you Alee.
~ Elaine
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
Farmgirl sister #2882
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 2:47:45 PM
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Alee--it's very common to worry about the anethesia. I've had several surgeries, and now, the only thing I worry about is saying something weird when I'm waking up:) You'll feel much better afterwards and I've found the effects of the anethesia only last a few days. Just don't try to drive for at least 48 hours after the operation---your sense of judgement will be altered for a day or two. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 7:16:30 PM
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Alee, I know what you mean. I will be praying for strength and that this fear will be taken from you. You will feel so much better after it's over. I know you have helped me before with my fears. I know you can do this because you want to be healthy and well again. You can do this!! I just had that awful colonoscopy and came through just fine. So you can do this. We are all pulling for you! And praying for you.
Kris
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 8:45:54 PM
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Alee, My positive thoughts are being sent to you as I type this. You will be fine and will be so much happier once this is taken care of.
Understandably you are nervous, but put your trust in God and know that everything will be just fine. And just think- your sense of smell and probably taste will be 100% just in time for the summer season of all the wonderful fresh fruits and veggies from the gardens.
Big Farmgirl Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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