Now that the backyard is done (or almost done), I have more list.
There is always more list.
I affectionately call this one my “hysto-list.” There are lots of things to do for a hystolist, like make a “hystobag,” for the hospital and other such things. So, here’s what I’m doing in my preparation:
-”Hysto”Clean. Dude, I can’t seem to get the energy up to do this one. I’m sitting here writing instead. I really do hate cleaning. If I call it “hystoclean” perhaps that can light a fire under me? That’s rhetorical.
-As mentioned, get my hystobag ready. Not the technical term here but there is a list of stuff to bring to the surgery that I found on www.hystersisters.com which is very helpful. The name “Hyster Sisters” makes me laugh but the website has truly been a God send to me. There is a forum and a section for every type of hysterectomy, including The Cansuh kind. It is comforting to read these things because I am definitely not alone and also they give me ideas for questions I need to ask that I would have never in a million years thought to ask. Also I read one person welcoming another by saying, “Welcome to the club no one wants to join!” And that made me laugh too because it’s totally true. She sounds like my kind of people. Also helpful is the list for things to bring to the hospital with you, and this includes things like granny panties, pads, comfy jammies, t-shirt that says, “I’m Blogging This” which I have being created for me right now, and also, iPod with a hystoplaylist. (I added those last ones. Yes I’ll be making a hystoplaylist.)
-Go food shopping for the family for this weekend and next week’s lunches before we get all the food colorings and preservatives back into the house because I haven’t done the food shopping.
-This week I had to make a living will. Wah wahhhh. (Debbie downer.) I have always been meaning to make one and take it from me, it is so much better to have already made one just to have one than to be sitting here making one in case you need one. So do yourself a favor and go make one if you haven’t, mkay? Otherwise, making one when you are already scared about the could-be’s could really upset you. Just saying. Anyhoo, I created one off of a website that covers both Catholics and Florida (combo platter!) Now I have to have it notarized.
-Make a list of more words I can add “hysto” to. This is really fun! My patio will be the “hystoporch.” My bed will be the “hystobed.” I have hystojammies ready. Ooh, I KNOW! I could name my hystoplaylist my HYSTOJAM! (If I write you all a letter, can we call it a hystogram? *snicker*) Tonight or tomorrow night, after my family descension upon me begins, we will go out and have “hystodrinks” (alternate name: “Cansuh Party,” though my sister didn’t find that funny.)
-Talk to the kids. Tonight is going to be the talk. I have decided to be very vague yet honest. They are, after all, only 4 & 6. So the technical term I shall use is “booboo” and the doctor is going to take the booboo out. That should work, right? I’ll let you know tomorrow how that went.
-Friday I’ve affectionately nicknamed, “Poo Friday.” I think the technical term is “bowel prep” but you get the picture. I am on all clear liquids except for a delicious cocktail of Ducolax and Miralax (YUM!) which will cause me to, ahem, not want to venture far from my house on Friday ever. Note: Tequila does not count as “clear liquid.” I asked.
Other fun facts:
- Did you know I can’t wear makeup in surgery? Boooo. I will wear lipgloss anyway. I wear that for everything.
- The surgery will take 6 hours and I go in at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. YIPPEEE! A NAP! I never get naps.
- I am allowed to have Xanax before the surgery. Which I fully intend on taking them up on.
- It’s called a da Vinci surgery, which is minimally invasive. The first time he asked me if I knew about it I said I hadn’t except for that fine ad he had on the back of the bathroom door. Which is where I first learned about it. He mentioned he should take that down, but I appreciated the head’s up.
- The recovery will be very c-section-like. About 6 weeks with very little lifting in the first two and no driving, hence, the loose, yet very pretty, hystojammies.
- Marvel’s The Avengers comes out Friday.
Tomorrow, my son has a follow-up with a neurologist about his tic. That is a separate post, I’ll tell you about it tomorrow.
I do have to say that the HysterSisters were right about the phases you go through mentally. Although I am still very emotional, getting this list ready and especially my music list has been very cathartic. I feel like I am almost ready to kick some ass. As in, my focus face comes on and Linkin Park enters my head and I get fired up.
This is usually what happens in the last phase of emotions:
“5) Acceptance – I will fight this with everything I’ve got in me.”
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I love that you can be funny and honest all in the same post. I have yet to master that. Hoping all goes well with telling the kids – that’s a tough one. Love you, chica.
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I’m sure lots of people are comparing their story to yours. Yup. Me too. You’re welcome!! I lost twins at 19 weeks pregnant which led to one surgery which led to the hysto-surgery. It sucks when it happens even though I have a HUGE family and since I didn’t think I’d ever get pregnant or give birth I’m very, very, very blessed. I was scared, I was emotional, I was a train wreck. Post hysto by 8 1/2 years now I can tell you a couple things. 1.) I don’t miss periods, PMS, cramps, etc.. AT ALL. I’m like a sexual playground now and it’s a blast. My husband doesn’t miss any of it either. Although we would have had more kids (seriously??!!) and the hysto took that choice away from us still I haven’t felt this good since I was 15. That is amazing. 2.) Even though logically I know this doesn’t make sense, there’s a part of me – especially when I see a new baby or a pregnant woman – that feels like less of a woman because I don’t have all my parts and pieces. Dumb I know but for every positive there’s got to be a down side?? Now at 41 and old enough to NOT want any more babies you’d think that would go away but not entirely. Your situation is different – although both of ours are potentially life threatening – and I FEEL for you. Writing helps so keep it up
THANK YOU. so.much. for this. I do know exactly what you mean about that “less of a woman” feeling, I wrote a post exactly about that very thing last week. I definitely feel a little bit of that, perhaps because I’m so maternal inside, not that I’ll be any less maternal (I also know exactly what you mean about it not being logical). it’s just a feeling. I’m sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing your experience with me. Also, thank you so much for sharing the positive bits, (sexual playground made me giggle) I think I’m not going to miss PMS one bit!
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hope you enjoy the avengers. i promise to enjoy a margarita for you Saturday night (after I PR in the race I’m running for you. in a tutu.)
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*snicker* i already enjoyed the avengers! i caught the screening and it’s AMAZING. so go see it. Also, I heart you. I would love to see you running in tutu. You’re the best, Brooke. xo
Christie O. recently posted..The “Hysto-list.”
Well crap, I was going to bring the booze again on Friday! A 6 hour surgery is minimally invasive? What the hell are they doing in there for that long? Sheesh. Enjoy the HYSTONAP!!!
And is basement grooming on your list? If not it should be. Just sayin’.
hahaha! I guess it will be!!!! You’re hilarious! That’s why I love you.
Christie O. recently posted..The “Hysto-list.”
I love how you are so open and honest….please know I am praying for you and your family! Hugs and love being sent to Florida!
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I love that you can find humor in such a serious health issue. That is what I hope I would be able to do. Your children will probably understand as well as wee ones can for now, and now is all that matters.
I think you need to get yourself a hystomaid, fo’sho’.
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Enjoy your HystoNap, but realize it won’t be your only one! I needed a nap every day for about three weeks after my Hysto. Seriously, you’ll be amazed at just HOW tired you will get in the afternoon. Oh, and I agree with Jennifer, I don’t miss periods. at. all.! I love being able to wear white pants or go swimming any time I want.
I’ll be sending lots of love and healing vibes your way Saturday. Love you!!!
P.S. – Oh, I agree with Thea, too. You totally need a hystomaid!!
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I’m kind of jealous of your nap. So, so wrong.
Now the sharks won’t smell you in the water…no visitor
Love you so much.
Drink lots at your hystobash. Xo
“Note: Tequila does not count as “clear liquid.” I asked.”
Too bad about this. I hope that your predicament will end soon.
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I enjoy you so much.
You are hysto-sterical about this much less than funny situation..