I've been on here discussing my anxiety frequently. I will admit that today, that anxiety is paired with a glimmer of excitement. Could I be one of the lucky ones with a smooth recovery? And relief from this constant feeling of dread? It is certainly something to be hopeful about.
From my perspective, I've done all I can. I have stocked the house, meditated daily, I've been eating cleaner than I ever have in my life, walking every day (I miss cardio but still a bit scared), and researched, researched, researched. Work stuff is all sorted, insurance stuff is in order. I think I might be driving my boyfriend a bit nuts with my lists (and my lists of my lists).
I'm ready. I can confidently say that. Will I be shaky and yammering tomorrow morning? Absolutely. But I will be strong and get through this.
My surgery is at noon tomorrow. As I'm having a mini-craniotomy, I might be out of hospital same day (but this seems pretty nuts, so I will likely ask for an overnight stay so my boyfriend doesn't have to worry). I hope to be back on this blog really soon (with pictures!) to give back to the next generation of fearful newbies. I was in that place three months ago, and this support group has been an immense help. Thank you!
Good luck to you! I can't wait to hear that it went well. I can't speak for everyone but my craniotomy was a BREEZE from a pain standpoint. I was shocked at how little post-op pain there was and how quickly I bounced back. My surgery was for an AVM though which is different but probably not by too much. I was almost as nervous about anesthesia than the operation. I was so nervous but they knocked me out with something really early on and the rest was history. It was not nearly as traumatic as I was expecting. My C-section was a harder recovery. Your calm and positive attitude inspires me!!!!! Best wishes <3
WOW!!! What an amazing witness story for the next generation of fearful newbies Kit --- YOU ROCK & Thanks so much for sharing this!!! With all of your preparations both physical & mentally; I can so hear your confidence thru this computer screen --> Good for YOU to confront this Beast, head-on and with such confidence. YOU are truly Blessed and can just feel how this chapter in your Life Novel will help & Inspire just so many!!! Will be Praying for a successful surgery for You and May you Rest & Recover in Peace my friend!!!