Operation

[gina14]

I’m going into hospital tomorrow for the operation to have a plate fitted where my skull was removed when I had my brain bleed. I know this operation needs to be done and I’m hoping it will be the next step in my recovery. However I am so so scared about it. I’m terrified something is going to go wrong. I’ve had operations in the past ( not related to this) and have never felt like this. Has anyone had this operation and has any words of encouragement. I’d be really grateful to hear some good news stories to make me feel abit more confident about the operation. Thanks all

[RecoveringH]

Gina, you are right to replace terror and fear with confidence and optimism. Keep saying to yourself "I am safe in the fortress of Thine tender loving care". or "thank you for my healthy body". or "I love you my body".

By creating a positive thought process, the body will relax and the op will go to plan. Trust you will awake from your anaesthetic and smile to yourself in a smug sort of way, I did it, its done, well done me, now for feeling better, soon.

You've got this Gina!

[Hidden]

Hi.

I haven't had this op, but sure there will be others on here that can support you now and during recovery.

I can tell you that the first two times I had a general anaesthetic after my accident I was absolutely convinced I would not wake up. And I mean utterly sure, did my will, cleared my loft, sobbed going in, type of sure!

The third time I downgraded to visiting a solicitor to document that I wanted to be euthanised if I woke up paralysed. ..turns out they can't put that in a legal đocument yet!

Reassurance may help you, facts may help you, and if you can dig deep and find positivity that will definitely speed up your recovery....but if they don't, and you're still scared tomorrow, just know that your surgeon isn't.

Your surgeon will help you. The anaesthetist will help you. The nurses will help you. The hospital support team will help you. They've got you.

Xx

[gina14 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply. Those are my fears exactly and I’ve had the same thoughts about clearing out and a will. It’s very scary. Don’t know how I’ll be tomorrow but trying to be positive is best like you say. Hopefully I’ll be back on here by the end of the week with it all over and done with. Thanks again x

[gina14]

Thank you. I’m going to try my absolute best to have a positive frame of mind. If nothing else it will help me feel better about it x

[cat3]

Gina, you've been through the most risky part by surviving the bleed and the emergency procedure to contain it. Please try to think of this as a cosmetic, tidying-up procedure because, whereas a brain haemorrhage is life-threatening, this is a none-emergency, far less invasive procedure ; less urgent and much more straightforward.

And bear in mind that the plate greatly reduces risk of infection compared to a bone flap.

Come back and tell us how you're feeling once your head's 'back together'.....................just wish I could convince you not to worry 'cause I have good money on your sitting up sipping tea later tomorrow ! 🌺🍃🌼

All best wishes, Cat x

[DTBI]

I had titanium placed in an operation to replace half my skull. Good op from a great Neurosurgeon, went home next day👍🏻 Good luck with it.

[Daveeba]

I had my operation in 1985, when I was 31. I knew it would be an awkward operation but I put all confidence in the surgeon as always; the late Professor Hichcock of Smethwich. West Midlands. Since then I've had 3 stents fitted and an ablation, always putting trust in the surgeons as always. That's how I won't ever panic. Good luck with the operation, and don't worry. Dave x

[me2you]

Thinking of you x

[gina14]

Thanks for all your positive replies regarding my surgery. I’m happy to say I’ve had it done, it all went well, and I’m back at home now. I’m in quite abit of pain where my wound is (it’s across my head from ear to ear) and I look like Frankenstein’s monster at the moment, but other than that everything’s fine and I’m looking towards the future. Thanks again for your replies and support. It did help. 😊 x

[RecoveringH in reply to gina14]

Glad you got it done Gina and it went well. Now for some resting, fresh air, sunshine (if it ever shows) and spring bulbs to spot.