First day of the new me 

~ 2thingswecanlivewithout

December 19/2016

I sure didn’t think I would be able to write tonight. But I have had a pretty good evening  not needing much pain meds, so my mind is clear. Sort of 

We had a pretty early start, Jamie and I were up at 4:00am. But I got to sleep for 3 hours. Nobody else did. Lol. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have the family I do. Both my boys came today, then both my sisters, and then all my nieces too. I felt so much love and support. I can’t even tell you how much love I felt today. And I had a few teary moments before I went to surgery. My Grandaughters got up early to call be before surgery, just to say they love me and good luck. That hit me. I had a flood. But I did get it together then and at 8am they took me up to the surgery ward. 1 and 1/2 hours early. But the joke was on me. 

Of course I didn’t get in that early. I had to answer 1000 questions and spell my name and tell my birthday over and over and over again. But really I was glad to. I didn’t want them making any mistakes and taking my arm off.  Before surgery I saw the anesthetist and his intern . ( I think that is what he was). They did a blocker on me, that is where they freeze me all across my chest area. It helps with pain management, which is probably why I can be writing tonight. But the intern was the one explaining all this to me. But  I didn’t have a clue what he was saying to me.i just could not understand me. Scared me a little at first.  Lucky the other doctor was there to help us out. Then when I finally got to the surgery room and they were putting me out. It felt like forever to knock me out. I was scared to close my eyes because I didn’t want them to think I was sleeping untill I really was. But I did Go to dream land. And woke up and it was all over. 3 hours later ( my nap time) 

I got to my room about 1:30. My poor gang waited all that time for me. We all got a visit then I sent everyone home. I had a good sleep and I even ate supper ( I also ate lunch when I got back to the room) I have had a walk  around. And my doctor told me I can go home in the morning. Yippie. I have had enough hospitals stays for a lifetime. 

I have these really neet compression wraps on my legs they fill with air and release they are like having a massage 24 hours. I love them. Wish I could take them home.  I am getting tired now. Just thought I would give a little update  I have asked for a sleeping pill so I get a good nights sleep. I think I will take it now. 

Thanks to everyone today for all the messages and prayers and wishes for good luck. I took them all. Along with my wonderful family. I have some pretty amazing g friends. It is times like this that you do see how many friends you have. I thanks everyone for the support for my family too. I know Jamie had a lot of calls today. It helped him so much. ❤️❤️

So I am going to take my little blue pill now, and catch up on here in a day or so. Good night everyone…. Lots of love 

Beth😇

11 thoughts on “First day of the new me ”

  3. Oh my friend – you are a very strong woman – in so many ways ….

    I am so thankful to Mac for calling me at work to let me know how well you were doing. I could literally hear the sincere happiness in his voice. I was so worried (like everyone reading your blog). It was hard this morning to fully focus on my work. Thank God I was on that list and that Mac took the time to call me. Very considerate and thoughtful on his part.

    I wanted to ask him so many questions but I knew that I was only 1 person on his list to call. So I quickly blurted out what I could…..is she okay? In pain? How does she look? He was so calm and sounded so happy (relieved too I am also assuming). He answered all the questions I could manage to ask in such a short time. He did tell me you had been frozen, looked great and would be going home tomorrow and that your doctor told you that you can have a shower when you get home.

    Sleep well tonight Beth (as much as possible in a hospital anyway). I’m sure you will need your energy in the days to come.

    I have to add that I am very surprised AND impressed to be able to read a post from you tonight.

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  5. My prayers and thoughts have been with you all day Beth, Jamie n family. YOU ARE AN AMAZING LADY! I will continue my prayers n thoughts for a speedy recovery All our love The O’Neill Family xox🎄🎁

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  7. Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers for Beth and her Family as they walk through this journey of healing. Lord I am so grateful for answered prayers that You would be with Beth each and every step of the way and that she would find peace in knowing this prior to going to the hospital. And Father I know the strength and trust comes from faith and hope. So I thank you for Beth’s faith and all glory to you Lord for the successful surgery. Now I pray for your healing hand upon Beth and her Family as they go forward with treatments and may you use this experience to strengthen their faith. Lord please bless all the friends and Family who have spent many hours in prayer for your healing hand and Lord please bring peace to their hearts in knowing that you alone can heal Beth. Father I pray all this in Jesus name. Amen

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  10. You truly are an inspiration and such a CHAMP! Nothing short of ‘True Beth Style’ to worry about updating everyone the day of her surgery, so sweet. I hope you get lots of restful/healing downtime, interrupted by overwhelming moments of family/friend love 🙂 . You truly are an inspiration to anyone who is going through, or may have to go through something like this. Merry Christmas Kerrs ❤️

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  11. Thought of you all day yesterday. This blog of yours is such a fantastic idea, hope it is helping you as much as it is helping all of us reading it.

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