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[sue32]

Bricking it now....thoracoscopy due on Thursday morning and I'm terrified....has anyone here had it done? I just hate pain of any sort even though I know I'll have sedation - Fentanyl and Midazolam -I'm still really, really panicking....😒🙄

[Petrina_gmfc]

Hi I have a lot of the. Done but I don't like having them done

[sue32 in reply to Petrina_gmfc]

Oh dear....is it very painful/uncomfortable? How long did it take you to recover? How long did you stay in hospital? Is a drain uncomfortable? I'm sorry for the questions but I really am terrified....thank you...x

[Petrina_gmfc in reply to sue32]

Hi I got mine done in the morning and my hubby and son pick me up in the afternoon I got sedation and I did not feel a thing was a wee bit sore for a couple of days. Have you got stuff to take .

[sue32 in reply to Petrina_gmfc]

Oh thank you for that. My op is due at 10am but I've been told I'll be staying overnight....something to do with the chest drain? Stuff to take? You mean clothes etc? I do have a bag packed ready...You have helped...a lot and thank you for that...a bit less worried now...xx

[sassy59]

Just want to wish you well Sue. You will be ok. Xxx❤️

[sue32 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you sooo much...I'm such a wuss when it comes to pain...of any kind!!! But thanks...xx

[babysally]

I wish you well. If you are able to get yourself in a calm state of mind, (not easy I know) it will help. X

[sue32 in reply to babysally]

I'm trying....so hard...thanks...x

[babysally in reply to sue32]

Sometimes trying so hard can make you tense Sue32. Are you able to sit quietly, focus on breathing deeply and slowly. Maybe some meditation music, available online.People tell me to put my big girl pants on

😉

[leo60]

Hello 😃 I was terrified of having my cataracts done. I could not believe that I wouldn't feel anything. But I didn't! I am sure the same will be for you, and that it is more the thinking about it beforehand. I have had a drain before (emergency caesarean ) and that didn't hurt, just tickled as they removed it! I am sure you will look back and laugh at yourself, but I will be thinking of you on Thursday 😊 Let us know how you get on xx

[sue32 in reply to leo60]

Thank you. I think when you live alone you do tend to over think things. I'm full of 'what ifs' right now. I just have to pretend I'm an adult and get on with things....xx

[leo60 in reply to sue32]

Yep, c'mon girlie, Big Pants Time! My daughter takes me to most appointments (she uses my car) , which forces me to be an adult , and my granddaughter calls me a cissy! You'll be fine 😘 xx

[sue32 in reply to leo60]

My daughter tells me to stop being dramatic....cheeky mare...Still nervous, well more apprehensive really....thanks xx

[Greenthorn]

Talking about "What if's"and all that, why not tip the negatives into positives e.g. "What if I could fly during the operation?" or "What are the pleasures I can look forward to as I am recover from the operation".It's just a shift of your perspective and imagination and that shift may aid your healing. Very best wishes. 🙏🙏🙏

[sue32 in reply to Greenthorn]

That's a really good idea actually...thank you...xx

[suef]

Good luck. Xx

[sue32 in reply to suef]

Thank you...xxx

[Digger0]

Not had one but all the best for tomorrow. I never take overnight stuff in as I'm usually still in my hospital gown when I have had stuff done ! Just take washing kit, brush/comb etc and my meds

[Pippydo]

All the very best to you hope the procedure is quick and painless, the thought of something is very often worse than the actual thing but I’m sure I’d be the same!

[sue32 in reply to Pippydo]

Thank you...xx

[Numptybrain]

You can do it, just look at it that it has to be done for your benefit and it will soon be over. You won’t remember a thing but you might be a bit sore after, so what. You did it.

Good luck Sue

Wendy x

[Souielouie]

Sending you Big Hugs 🤗 🥰

[watergazer]

Wishing you well for tomorrow Sue x

[Alberta56]

Very good luck for tomorrow, Sue, I'm sure all will be well. xxx

[Loopylorre]

Not had one, but wishing you all the best for your op, I’m sure you won’t feel a thing, I live alone & you’re right, it’s not good when you have things coming up & no one to bounces your feelings off, I’m sure everything will be fine, got fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for you & look forward to hearing how you get on, good luck & big hugs 🤗 xx

[Ergendl]

All the best for your op today xx