Operation week

26th March 2018

It’s the week of my first ever operation. I’m scared (i’m not going to lie). I’m quite a brave person generally and take things on the chin and am happy to take risks and try new things. However, having general anaesthetic for the first time and being cut and having surgery just makes me really nervous. I’ve been off work now for just over a month and have tried to walk to strengthen the lung as much as I can. I’ve been eating well and tried to rest as much as I can (not the easiest task for me).

I’ve read lots about the procedure and had my pre operation assessment last week to take my bloods, swabs and talk about the after care and pain relief etc.

I’m due to go into hospital on Wednesday at 11:30am and operation is around 2pm. I’ll be in over Easter it seems! Which is a shame as I love Easter so much.

I’ve had lots of lovely visitors my best friend and her son, my mum and dad and Nan, my sister and niece, my bestie and her daughter and even my good friend who was over in London from Australia at the time. They have all completely spoilt me with beautiful flowers and cards. I feel overwhelmed with the support.

I can’t forget my wonderful husband who has looked after me as he always has and tried to get me to rest more. He will take time off to be with me after my operation and is very caring.

This last week has taken a turn for the worst. I have a feeling it has collapsed again. I’m breathless, coughing and have lots of pain. I’m keen not to go back into A&E as I don’t want to get ill before my operation and was petrified they would do a chest drain!

So in less than 48hrs I’ll be waiting for my operation. I think that’s going to be tough the waiting, the apprehension, the nerves. I’ll keep you posted following my operation!

LBH x