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Jun 24, 2013, 05:32 PM
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 I need some help for this.  I know an adenoidectomy really isn't the worst procedure in the world... but I hate everything about the situation. I've never had surgery that I've been knocked out for, and the one I was awake for was just on the skin. I've been afraid of having surgery or being knocked out for one since... well, as long as I can remember. It's something that really kept me up at night in elementary school. And I still hate the idea. Losing hours of my life like that, having no memory of them, and having my body be outside my control is scary to me. And for some reason, being knocked out like that sounds too much like dying to me... I'm very trypanophobic, so I really hope needles won't be too involved. AND I hate hospitals. Especially the one I'm going too, since the last time I was there was for my boyfriend getting chest surgery, a really awful experience. I would have tried to acknowledge these concerns earlier...but my life has been hectic lately, especially this past week. I'm going to art camp very soon, and I have plenty of summer assignments. And the people irl have been no help. My parents complain that I'm overreacting, as expected, even though I haven't even STARTED to explain to them all my concerns, so I've just tried to act like I don't care about it. My bf has tried to help, but he doesn't do a very good job, because he just eludes to all the time's he's been in the hospital which just get me emotional.So my concerns have just kinda been all pent up and I don't know how I'll be ready for tomorrow. I need some encouraging words stat. 
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#2
Jun 24, 2013, 05:35 PM
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good luck! i had a tonsilectonomy/adnoidectomy and it wasn't nearly as bad as i thought it would be. its a quick precedure... just breathe... you will be fine!
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Jun 24, 2013, 05:41 PM
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.gif "Sad Boy") Hopefully it wont be too bad for me either. Thanks! 
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"Dear Die-ary, there's nothing terribly wrong with feeling lost, so long as that feeling precedes some plan on your part to actually do something about it. Too often a person grows complacent with their disillusionment, perpetually wearing their "discomfort" like a favorite shirt. I can't say I'm very pleased with where my life is just now... but I can't help but look forward to where it's going." ~JTHM
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Jun 24, 2013, 05:57 PM
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I can understand your concern, but I'm sure you will be fine. You even have the advice from someone who has been through it!
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Jun 24, 2013, 06:03 PM
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Thank you very much.
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Jun 24, 2013, 09:52 PM
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My son had it done at age 3 or 4. No concerns.
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Jun 24, 2013, 11:06 PM
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I hope it goes really well tomorrow and a quick recovery as well
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Jun 25, 2013, 01:50 AM
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good luck for a speedy recovery. My daughter had it done when she was 12. She felt great in 2 days. Hope you do too. Hugs
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Jun 25, 2013, 09:53 AM
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Let us know how you are doing!
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Jun 26, 2013, 06:42 PM
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hope you are going well after surgery
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Jun 26, 2013, 07:17 PM
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Dear Girl,
So how did it go? I hope it was successful like mine when I was a child. What I remember most is going home and getting into the bed. Then I looked up and my father was smiling at me and he handed me a pint of orange sherbet. With a spoon, of course. How are you? We really want to know! |
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Jul 05, 2013, 11:48 PM
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Hello, everyone!
 Thank you so much for the support. It was wonderful knowing all the people who had my back for this. I've been awfully busy this week, but I'm just about done recovering. My nose is really runny, though if it's from the surgery I don't know. The IV was the worst part, but I wasn't awake when they put it in. They gave me the option to be put to sleep with a mask, which I did. The IV kinda freaked me out when I woke up, but it still was a lot better than I had hoped.  I didn't like getting it taken out, though. :P My dad made fun of me.Thank you all again for having my back with this. It made me feel a lot better going into this.
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"Dear Die-ary, there's nothing terribly wrong with feeling lost, so long as that feeling precedes some plan on your part to actually do something about it. Too often a person grows complacent with their disillusionment, perpetually wearing their "discomfort" like a favorite shirt. I can't say I'm very pleased with where my life is just now... but I can't help but look forward to where it's going." ~JTHM
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Jul 05, 2013, 11:50 PM
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First thing they gave me at the hospital was a Popsicle. That's a cute story. My dad made fun of me for being scared. :P But interesting that you had the same surgery.
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"Dear Die-ary, there's nothing terribly wrong with feeling lost, so long as that feeling precedes some plan on your part to actually do something about it. Too often a person grows complacent with their disillusionment, perpetually wearing their "discomfort" like a favorite shirt. I can't say I'm very pleased with where my life is just now... but I can't help but look forward to where it's going." ~JTHM
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Jul 06, 2013, 03:06 PM
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I am glad to hear all went well--and the job is now done! Yay!
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Jul 06, 2013, 06:56 PM
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great to hear it went well and you are nearly all done with recovery
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Jul 06, 2013, 09:01 PM
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Thanks again!
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"Dear Die-ary, there's nothing terribly wrong with feeling lost, so long as that feeling precedes some plan on your part to actually do something about it. Too often a person grows complacent with their disillusionment, perpetually wearing their "discomfort" like a favorite shirt. I can't say I'm very pleased with where my life is just now... but I can't help but look forward to where it's going." ~JTHM
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Jul 06, 2013, 09:03 PM
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I'm off the antibiotics today, too!
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"Dear Die-ary, there's nothing terribly wrong with feeling lost, so long as that feeling precedes some plan on your part to actually do something about it. Too often a person grows complacent with their disillusionment, perpetually wearing their "discomfort" like a favorite shirt. I can't say I'm very pleased with where my life is just now... but I can't help but look forward to where it's going." ~JTHM
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