This started as a blog for my writing, and has devolved into an account of my medical woes. Thus far I have been very calm and have taken this health snafu as just that. Today, after my surgical consult and speaking with the head nurse about the details I am forced to deal with the reality of my procedure, and what major surgery really is. These are the specifics:
1. I will be in the hospital for 4 days at least.
2. The recovery period is 4-5 weeks. OMG. I was not expecting that, at all! Although I think b/c I am young and because I am oddly strong and heal freakishly fast, I hope to only need 3-4 weeks.
3. Apparently abdominal surgery is a rather painful procedure due to the muscles that are involved or something like that and it is known to cause great discomfort while healing. Fantastic, can’t wait.
4. I will be needing several tests and the goal is to be admitted next Wednesday and operated on on Thursday.
There you have it. I am not afraid believe it or not. I just want, need to have this fixed because I am very tired of feeling ill and being in a haze of pain killers. I hate not being able to write. I really hate to be fussed over and unfortunately I will need just that for much longer than I had imagined. My mother on the other hand has been stressing me out to the point where I had to tell her she was driving me crazy. I made her promise to relax and stay strong because I will lose my mind if she doesn’t get it together. Thankfully, she realized her actions and called me a little while ago, promising to stop freaking out, which I appreciated and found very comforting.
I will be checking in here and on Stumbleupon as much as I can, in order to maintain my sanity and not go through the dreaded Web 2.0 withdrawal (which I hear is worse than my surgery).
Thank you for all your kind words of support, they all make me feel warm and fuzzy and that is a natural high I can use right now. It is really a testament to the bond you can feel for “online friends” that is at times dismissed unfairly. The people I have met online are so kind and have really made me smile, with their supportive and humorous messages.
I will be posting here whenever I can and going on SU. Come visit, OK?
Thank you for caring,
Veronica Romm
13 responses so far ↓
Bhaanu // April 29, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Oh Dear!!((hugs)) U r undergoing a lot of anxiety~ I will , too if I were U! time will pass…. U ‘ll be fine! and will come soon to normal life again!! Think beyond all this… when I read ur blog ..( even I feel the anxiety and butterflies in my stomach.. SURGERY >>> the word itself is causing all this! but I have had 2 caesarean operations and I came out of all that hale and healthy! It will take time to heal.. and U really need a loving person by ur side… when U wake up after the surgery… that’s all.. days will pass and U ll be blogging abt the experience soon… ((( hugs ))) Immediately after the surgery I can’t hug u (But I can this is ~~ virtual..)…till then… prayers, music, meditation will do a lot of good for U!!!
Stumbot // April 29, 2008 at 3:54 pm
“Who Knew”
–an original poem by Stumbot–
So sad to hear that surgery’s near
and the procedure won’t be as expected
In the meantime my friend, don’t overextend
drink your fluids as the Dr. instructed
when its all through you’ll be good as new
the sun sparkles when we pass the fog
be a good patient for now but take a vow
to have a party worth retelling in your blog.
Outdoors2 // April 29, 2008 at 4:51 pm
With you all the way Jersey Girl…♥
Kevin C. // April 29, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Just remember…SUPERWOMAN feels NO pain! LOL! Your mom is just like mine! LOL! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to tell my mother to “chill out”///OMG! ALOT!…TTYL
Kevin
Acen8s // April 29, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Lots a luck JG.
secondlady // April 29, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Got to be strong, can make it honey.
romi41 // April 29, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Hey there…so this is not the news you were hoping for is it…??…You know since the moment I started reading your blog and also finding out a bit about you on SU, you’ve seemed the sweet but strong/independent type; I’m sure it can’t be easy to have to be looked after and vulnerable for a while, but I agree, I think you’ll kick that “recovery time’s” butt
*hugs*
johnnypeepers // April 29, 2008 at 10:57 pm
A temporary speed bump in the road of life. Easy for me to say right? I am not the bloke getting the surgery. I had a similar scare though very recently. Anyway, fear and worry are force multipliers that we directly control. Fear dissipates rapidly when it is not fed. There is much we control with our own energy, though we are trained to ignore this power. I, and many others, will be directing positive energy in your direction to facilitate your rapid improvement.
veronicaromm // April 29, 2008 at 11:22 pm
@bhaanu: Always a kind word and lots of positive energy, I so appreciate it.
@stumbot: 2 poems for me? So sweet and quite good. Thank you for your concern it means a lot. V
@Outdoors2: You are a prince of a man.
@Kevin C: Maybe our moms can get together some time, lol.
@secondlady: I am a tough cookie, thank you , V
@Romi: You are so on point, I have a hard time allowing others to take care of me, but in this case I am just lucky to have my Mom and some great family and friends who will make sure I am well cared for. Miss ya girl, I will come by your blog soon and catch up, xoxo V
@ Johnny: Fear and stress are the enemy to health so thankfully I am not afraid, just anxious to get it all over with and move on. Thanks for your unwavering support man, you are truly a caring and kind soul. V
jerrygarcia // April 30, 2008 at 1:06 am
We will send our positive thoughts your way. Remember your mother is just expressing her love, but some of us just deal with emergencies with calm. I am not a great parent for my daughter when they are sick or when they needed surgery. I will check both places to monitor your progress. From your Furry Freak Brother
Di // April 30, 2008 at 8:24 am
I am sorry to hear that you have to go in for this. I really hope that you keep the confidence and spirits high, this shall pass and just become another stripe in the back of the tigress.
I will be sending you positive energy for a prompt recovery. Le t your Mom take care of you, that will be good for her and her love will be healing for you.
Di
Kelly // April 30, 2008 at 9:29 am
Just stumbled onto your blog through WP’s main page. Thought I would leave you a note of encouragement … hope everything goes well and that you are back to the picture of perfect health ASAP!
Laurie Kendrick // April 30, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I had laproscopic stomach surgery on Dec 17th. It wasn’t bad at all and they even had to move my liver and pancreas around. There was some pain obviously, but it was manageable.
I wish you a speedy recovery and if you need anything, I’m always an e-mail away.
Godspeed,
LK
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