What were you like going into theatre?

[Tyraboots]

Got my operation on Thursday. Scared sh*tless. I know I will cry. What were your experiences?

 

[BIG KIM]

I expected to feel scared and very nervous, but because of the friendliness of the surgeons and Nurses, I felt completely at ease, and not nervous in the slightest.

 

[Dawn36]

I had my cry with OH the day before the op. We had discussed the dreaded moment when we would have to part company and both were dreading it. But on the day, I guess we were caught up in the whole process and just had a big hug and said "see you soon". I felt really sorry for him just having to sit there on his own waiting for me to come back to the room, so most of my concerns were about him. It helped to stop thinking about what was going to happen to me. I did feel some element of guilt about putting my family through all this, but I knew it was absolutely the right thing to do. But yeah I was scared I wouldn't see them again. I did think about the worse, and in fact, when my surgeon came to see me I got him to witness my signature on my will!!

What kept me strong was reminding myself just how many people on this site had gone through the same op and come through perfectly safe and well on the other side. My surgeon has a fantastic record so I knew I was in good hands.

I cant tell you not to be scared, it is absolutely normal to feel that. What I can say is make a list of why you are doing this and keep that at the forefront of your mind.Repeat after me, Its gonna be fine, its gonna be great!

And as you drift off to sleep think about all of us folks just longing to hear how it went and remember we are all wishing you well - feel the love!:grouphugg:

 

[Cuppacocoa]

I too expected to be a bag of nerves but was strangely calm and collected. Saying goodbye to my hubby and youngest daughter before going to theatre was hard but I did it quickly and almost slightly abruptly, but that was to stop the emotions overwhelming me.

It's difficult to know how you will react until your time comes, but for me it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

Cuppa xx

 

[fatbutnot4eva]

Hi
I think I had done all my crying but was still very nervous, got to hospital at 6.30am and told i was 2nd then told I was going down at 8.30am then ended up finally going to theatre at 3.30pm so a long wait. walked to surgery i was very quiet and didnt say much nor did the nurses and other people lay on bed he put drip in handed me a mask and thats all i remember.
I didnt like leaving my kids the night before and dint like it when hubby left me at 6.30am - almost cried but dug my nails into my palm instead lol x
you will be fine honest xxx

 

[rybens]

I was totally prepaired and so i thought relaxed as everyone was so nice but the bp machine said i was very nervous lol i expected id be a bag of nerves but was fine , its hard to know how you will be till its your time x sure you will be fine x

 

[Mazza]

To be honest I was a mixture of nervous, excited and terrified.

I did cry but it doesnt take much for me lol but only due to the above.

Good luck - being worried is only natural x

 

[Tyraboots]

Thanks people. I can feel the love!

 

[Mixman]

I was fine until I went down in the lift to theatre. The lift doors opened and mum went 1 way and I went the other. I couldn't help but shout that I loved her when the doors were nearly closed!

 

[dsarah1977]

hi i was a bundle of nerves tryed not to cry and then sobbed but when went into theatre got on the bed i was really calm dont know wat all the fuss was about now u will be fine if u need a cry on the day u do it hun u know can mail me any time xx

 

[emergingbutterfly]

Thankfully, I didnt have time to think the morning of my op. I was first on the list and barely had time to go to the loo before I was knocked out. I had a panic attack earlier that morning at home when I woke up and went into the kitchen and saw a bottle of fizzy water and realised that now only could I not drink it that morning I could not drink fizzy water for the rest of my life.

Once you get to the hospital you will be fine. You get caught up on the preparation. The only piece of advice I could give you is make sure you do something you like the day before. I did all my chores on the morning before the op and in the afternoon I went to a shopping outlet (where I didnt have to stress about parking) and just wandered around aimless for a few hours. It really did help.

Good luck on Thursday. you really will be fine. It is understandable that you will be nervous but before you know it you will be back on here telling us it is all over. Big love x

 

[chris195]

im the same i thought i would be a reck but just walked got on bed no probs at all,but like some one said the nurses and doctors put me a t ease straight away. you will be fine. chris

 

[CCPM]

I thought I'd be a wreck and not sleep the night before but I slept well, got up at 3.30am for the journey to Chichester. Once I got there OH skiddaddled and yet I still felt very calm, busy with preparations from the start and at 10:30am when they sent for me toddled down as calm as anything. Chatted with the theatre nurses, persuaded them I didn't want to discuss the music that could be played as if there was any chance that I heard it I'd want my money back and then they rushed to put me to sleep...

M

 

[jaxx]

As I'd been waiting all day for my op I'd got my anxiety out of me and I was asleep when the nurse came to get me. I had a cuddle with my mum and sister and told her that I loved them and walked into theatre. I really didn't have much time to get nervous once I was in there. I had one lady who kept rubbing my hand and trying to reassure me whilst on the table and I was out like a light.

 

[tink75]

I was happy and smiling until my hubby filled with tears as I set off down. I sent him away as I didn't want to be upset. Nurse gave me a reassuring hug and I was fine. Good luck you'll be great xxx

 

[thinkbethin]

I was fine to be honest. My op had been cancelled twice before, once while I was sat in my theatre gown so I think I was just excited to be getting it done. I did'nt have to worry about my family either as I was admitted the day before so went down 1st thing the next morning so was'nt sat thinking too much about the op, just wether it would be cancelled again lol. You will be fine sweetheartxxx

 

[Mandie]

Good Luck for Thursday, Tyraboots!
I know how you're feeling i'm 1 week away and i'm already falling apart , i hope that on the day i'll be to busy to stress too much, keep us updated on you're progress , i'm sure we will all be thinking of you on Thursday and sending lots of love .x

 

[Tyraboots]

Getting these twinges of stomach fear occasionally. I'm a bit coward at heart, when it comes to things I can't control. It is not the pain I am worried about, I already live with that daily. It is the going to sleep part.
Thank you for all your good wishes. Expect loads of obscure questions and manic threads in the next 3 days!