So first let me just start by saying WOW. There are so many things that I didn't expect and so many things that are better than I expected. First off my pain (so far) is tolerable with out pain meds I might ad. I would say if I don't move, talk, swallow or do anything throat/mouth related I am about a 4, but, if I do any of the above I would say at least an 8 maybe more. It isn't the kind of pain I expected though, it is much easier to deal with than what I thought. Another really great thing, I have not thrown up which makes me super happy! A few things I wasn't expecting. My nose is a constant drip of blood and other fluids, very annoying but not at all painful. I also feel like i'm gagging a lot, like maybe there is a piece of cotton in my throat (there isn't..I made them check, lol) They told me it will probably feel like that for a week or 2 while I get used to it and while it heels. It is probably because of the sutures along with the caulderizing (is that right?) I also am having a hard time controling my sleep. Out of no where I feel tired and start to fall asleep, I would assume because of the General Anethesia. This morning though when I was coming out of my surgery I barely remember much, I remember looking over at my mom (gotta love moms :) ) and really that's it, I was in and out of consioucsness until about 2 or 3 when they wheeled me into my recovery suite and that it where I am now. I am terrified to eat but the brought me food anyway and I almost want to force myslef to endure the pain because their menu is from Panera. Who woud ever think you would get delicous food from Panera in the Hospital, well out patient surgery anyway. I will contnue posting about my recovery, hopefully it will only get better.
<3 Krista
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Surgery
So I've been thinking about starting a blog of my own because it seems like everyone I know is doing it. I couldn't think of a way to start so I decided to go with what it going on in my life right now. On Thursday I will be having surgery and I have to admit that I am terrified.
A few months ago I went to my regular Doctor and told him I was finally fed up with my grossly enlarged tonsils and I just wanted him to take them out. He referred me to my ENT, he told me that insurance companies were kind of stingy about adults having their tonsils removed so I would have to go to a sleep study before I could get approval. A couple weeks later I did the sleep study (super sucky) and found out that I have Severe Obstructed Sleep Apnea! OMG My ENT told me it was so bad that I was probably turning slightly blue at night while I slept because of lack of oxygen which is causing my heart to have to work very hard. Then he went on to tell me that if I didn't have it taken care of I would probably end up having a heart attack in 20-30 years. Very scary. I only wanted my tonsils out and now I am having my tonsils removed, my uvula trimmed, my tongue shrunk (kinda weird), some extra skin in my throat trimmed and a reduction of the turbinates in my nose. I have read and been told that it will be a incredibly painful recovery...
I will be staying overnight at the surgery center and coming home early Friday morning unable to talk or eat. On the plus side I have read that people lose between 10-30 pounds during recovery because they are unable to eat solid foods. It will be strickly liquids and jello for a while. I am very hopeful that my surgery will be successful and will see some improvements with my sleep. I will update afterwards with how my recovery is going. Wish me luck!
<3 Krista
A few months ago I went to my regular Doctor and told him I was finally fed up with my grossly enlarged tonsils and I just wanted him to take them out. He referred me to my ENT, he told me that insurance companies were kind of stingy about adults having their tonsils removed so I would have to go to a sleep study before I could get approval. A couple weeks later I did the sleep study (super sucky) and found out that I have Severe Obstructed Sleep Apnea! OMG My ENT told me it was so bad that I was probably turning slightly blue at night while I slept because of lack of oxygen which is causing my heart to have to work very hard. Then he went on to tell me that if I didn't have it taken care of I would probably end up having a heart attack in 20-30 years. Very scary. I only wanted my tonsils out and now I am having my tonsils removed, my uvula trimmed, my tongue shrunk (kinda weird), some extra skin in my throat trimmed and a reduction of the turbinates in my nose. I have read and been told that it will be a incredibly painful recovery...
I will be staying overnight at the surgery center and coming home early Friday morning unable to talk or eat. On the plus side I have read that people lose between 10-30 pounds during recovery because they are unable to eat solid foods. It will be strickly liquids and jello for a while. I am very hopeful that my surgery will be successful and will see some improvements with my sleep. I will update afterwards with how my recovery is going. Wish me luck!
<3 Krista
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