Comments on: Memories before my myomectomy

By: EclecticGeek

EclecticGeek — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:42:27 +0000

Olelo:
That stool softener experience was kind of crazy!

Yeah, I was out cold, too. Afterwards, my husband kept asking me what was the last number I remembered before passing out. I think he made it from 100 to about 95 when he had his surgery. I don’t even remember anyone asking me to count backwards.

L:
Olelo had an Abdominal Myomectomy. It’s a more invasive surgery and requires a longer stay in the hospital. You can read more AM experiences here:
How are you feeling after your Abdominal Myomectomy?

By: L

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:02:33 +0000

Olelo- What was your situation, and why did you have to stay for 5 days? Also, did you get an epidural and general? Did they sedate you before they brought you in the OR? How are you doing?

By: Olelo

Olelo — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:29:07 +0000

Hummmm what do I remember from my AM? Well I got to the hospital the night before the surgery.
1.They took blood tests.
2.The nurse gave me some supper. I fasted from midnight that night.
3.Then she came back, and she was way too excited to stick up stool softener up my butt. Which, by the way, kept me in the bathroom all friggin night?
4.The next morning the nurse wheeled me in to the operating room.
5.I felt like people were poking holes in me left and right…
6.I had someone putting the epidural in my back, IV in my arm and anesthesia in my other arm.
7.And I was out cold!
8.What I remember from waking up was that I felt like I had a sore throat and I was very thirsty
9.They then moved me to my room and that is where I spent the next 5 days.

By: EclecticGeek

EclecticGeek — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:26:13 +0000

Hi Gabriela,

To read specific AM experiences, please visit:
How are you feeling after your Abdominal Myomectomy?

There you will find detailed comments on the hospital stay and the recovery afterwards. If you have specific questions, post them there. It’s one of the most active areas on the site.

Best wishes with your upcoming surgery!

By: Gabriela

Gabriela — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:01:57 +0000

After abdominal myomectomy, what do i have to look forward to in the hospital???I am scheduled for January 29, 2007……….any info is helpful at this point.

By: EclecticGeek

EclecticGeek — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:45:32 +0000

Before the surgery, my husband kept urging me to make a mental note of the number. We were so competitive that it turned into a contest. I think he also counted down to 95 with his surgery and I was DETERMINED to beat that. My goal: 94 or below. Okay. So...why don't I even remember anyone asking me to count down from 100. My husband still finds this hilarious. "I'm Going Down". Now that's funny. Impressive that you were so clever at that point. I haven't added Related Posts to the end of this post yet but if you're interested: Memories directly after my myomectomy Amnesia from anesthesia? My experience with conscious sedation Conscious Sedation Public Service Announcement

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:16:11 +0000

I remember what happened just before my surgery:
1. The doctor put an IV in my arm and started pumping fluid into my arm
2. Everything seemed to slow down and get blurry
3. I was wheeled into the OR
4. The nurses were talking to the doctor about some doctor stuff
5. I saw this blue thing go over my mouth
6. I breathed in and felt all warm and fuzzy
7. The doctor told me to count down from 100
8. I started counting and I got to 95 and started singing a song
9. Then I was out like a light
10. My doctors were laughing when I woke up and told me I was singing “I’m Going Down”.
11. It was a pretty wierd day