Less than 12 hours.
While everyone else in Melbourne is getting ready to party for Melbourne Cup Day I will be in surgery having a body lift to remove the loose skin left from losing over 55 kilos (121 lbs). I have been waiting for this day since before I even lost a single kilo and now it feels surreal that it is almost here.
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A few details for those of you who are interested, I am due to check into hospital at 7.00am and should be out of surgery by 1.00pm. I'll be in hospital for 4 nights and I have a bad feeling that I may have to use a catheter... OMG! I think that is about all I know right no, but I will make sure to come back and blog about the whole experience. I have given AJ my blog password so he can post an update on how my surgery goes-- I apologise in advance for anything embarrassing he does!
I have kept myself busy today with washing, cleaning, running errands, doing work emails and visiting my gran at her nursing home to make sure she is well stocked for chocolate while I am sick (I got my chocolate addiction from her). I have packed my hospital bag, shaved every part of my body that needs to be de-haired and said goodbye to my belly button before it is removed. I think I am as organised as I can be now.
I wasn't feeling nervous at all until I stopped and sat down to go over my checklist of things to pack. All of a sudden I have lost my appetite for dinner, so I guess that is nerves... I am confused, I have never lost my appetite before. I know that having this surgery is the right decision for me, but right now I am wondering what the hell I was thinking!
I am genuinely comforted by how lovely and supportive my family and friends have been. I really hate being an inconvenience and causing them to worry over an elective surgery, but they have all been 100% happy for me. I know I am sounding sappy now, but I have only told my close friends and family about my lap band and body lift surgery, so the support from blog land has meant a lot to me.
Eeeeek! I guess this is really happening!!!
Good luck! (not that you need it)
ReplyDeleteI hope you recover well and are really happy with the results - look forward to updates!
Long time reader, first time poster? Best of luck to you Tully. I'm sure all the blood, sweat and tears will be worth it when you see your new slimline figure. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!!!!!!! I'm like lurk you long time, I'm not good at posting on blogs, but today I just had to make sure to say good luck and can't wait to see the results!
ReplyDeleteSending you prayers - good luck! See you on the other side!
ReplyDeleteSending all my support. What happens to your belly button? Well, I guess once we are born we don't need it anyway...unless we want it pierced or something!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! We'll be thinking about you, hoping the recovery is short, sweet, and not too traumatic. I'm sure it'll be worth it xo
ReplyDeletegood luck lady! Very exciting. Look forward to hearing your news xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you! Best of luck, can't wait to hear how it goes. You'll be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteGood luck :o) I hope the worst thing about the whole thing is that you may have to use a catheter :p
ReplyDeleteGood luck!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Thinking of you this morning. I just know it's all going fabulously, and I'll continue to stalk your blog all day until we get an update so AJ you better post as soon as there is news!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck for today Tully! Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery without too many complications.
ReplyDeletebest of luck :) xx
ReplyDeleteGood Luck!
ReplyDeleteHi all, I just heard from AJ and thought I would pass on the news as I know others are thinking of Tully! Her op is all over and she is doing really well. Yay! :-)
ReplyDelete(posting again post surgery & knowing you're OK!) did they make you a new belly button????
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