Struggling with everything

Hello@Fluttershy1

Would you tell us please, how you think that this operation will improve your life?

Cheers

@HenryX

Scary times @MDT

@HenryX - it's supposed to regulate my heartbeat as it goes to fast, I have a extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of my heart

Hello @Fluttershy1

Sounds interesting. I know of another fellow who had a similar operation and he is feeling and looking really well.

When do you go in for the procedure?

Cheers

@HenryX

Tomorrow morning @HenryX, I'm scared

Hello @Candydipper1

You don't need to be scared, unless you want to be. I have had 3 operations on my back. Those operations are the reason that I can still walk on my own. I do use a staff (long walking stick), but I am still independently mobile.

The operations that I had allow me to walk independently. When I went into the hospital, I was mostly occupied with preparation. But I just thought:

"I am handing myself over to the anaesthetist (had to check the spelling on that one) and the specialist, and everything is in their control. I believe they will look after me."

and that is exactly how it happened. And now I still walk independently because of the work that they did for me. I believe that is how it will be for you.

The only person you have to convince is YOU. I think you need to practice some new words, like

"I am brave" "I am strong" "I am calm".

While you might come back to me and say "I can't" I am saying to you that you can. At first you don't even need to believe it, Just Say The Words. It is surprising the effect that saying the words will have for you.

I have to go out shortly, but I'll check in when I get back. I really want you to practice those words.

Best Wishes

HenryX

Thanks @HenryX ,

My first ever surgery

Good on you @Fluttershy1

You don't need to tell anyone else what I suggested, you just do it and you will shock a few people in the not too distant future.

Remember, I had a first operation too. I wasn't even born in a hospital. The closest I came to a hospital “admission” before I was 50 years of age, and had the first operation, was visiting others in hospital.

For the people who will be working for you, this is an everyday event. They are devoted to caring for and looking after people every day. From admissions, to preparation, the anaesthetist. The specialist, then out the other side to all the care that you receive following the operation. I can tell you that it is really incredible to realise and become aware that people actually care as much as the people who will be looking after you.

Remember those words. I would like you to make it a habit. Just say those nine words. You will never get tired of them.

Best Wishes

@HenryX

Hugs @Fluttershy1 ,

all the best.

BPDSurvivor

Thanks @BPDSurvivor @HenryX