Waiting

FormerMember
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Hi all, 

I've got my covid test tomorrow before my operation on Wednesday and although I have been self isolating I am terrified that it will be cancelled,  been up since 5am ....have taken a test ( have them due to my work). It is negative but still have this fear that the operation will be cancelled, just want to have my treatment started.... have been trying to stay positive but its really hard at the moment. 

I know I will be fine once I have the operation.....just hate this waiting....have cleaned my house done all the washing and packed my bag....any suggestions as to how to calm down would be greatly appreciated. 

Gentle hugs to all 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Vpop welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear how anxious that you are. It is natural to feel as you do especially with all that has gone on but there is no reason to expect that the surgery will be cancelled as things are beginning to get back to some degree of normality.

    The waiting is the pits thats for sure but sadly the only  thing to do is what you are trying to do so keep super busy or when you have quiet times and feel anxious ,sit quietly and just focus on your breathing as this can help to calm things down as well its not easy though. I dont imagine that you will sleep as you normally do until surgery is past.

    Im sending  some huge big hugs your way for now and do let us know how you get on as we will be thinking of you. xxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thank you so much for your kind comments, I have always fought everything head on and with a smile on my face, but for some reason I am really struggling waiting for the operation....although the smile is still on my face I don't know if uts because I haven't been in work for the past week ( self isolating as per hospital instructions) so have time on my hands...but bags are packed, house is clean, washing done, books have been read, colouring mandalas have been done....even had a long bath tonight to relax....I know I will be okay on Wednesday....I think its definitely the waiting that's the worst...but I will get there x

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi Gail

    had my surgery yesterday and everything seemed to go okay, although I have to wait for the results..that waiting doesn't bother me as the operation has been and gone now.....just need to sort my sleeping out otherwise the bags under my eyes will be bigger than my boobsJoyJoyJoy....but I'm going to take it easy for the rest of this week(  under order fro. Steve my other half) and then my daughter is coming up to visit/ look after me from Monday for a couple of days so that will keep me occupied. 

    Thank you again for your kind words

    Viv