I see the surgeon tomorrow

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For my hernias. I’m nervous they’ll be mean like doctors always are so I’m bringing my husband. My family dr could feel them so I need the surgeon to order the tests and decide what can be done

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Good luck with everything! I think having your husband there to support you will be good. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Thanks @Blossom

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Good luck. I’m sure you’ll be fine and you’ll get through it all.

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Good wishes with everything.

Hope all goes smoothly and well.:slightly_smiling_face:

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Do you know if you have to choose between an incision and laparoscopy? Get well soon.

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I hope it goes good and you get the information you need. I also hope the surgeon isn’t mean in any way.

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I have no idea. This is my first appointment. I was referred by my primary dr. If I have a choice, I’d prefer laparoscopic surgery for sure. It’s much easier to heal from.

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Thanks @Leaf . How are you?

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Thanks @SacredNeigh7 @rogueone

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I’m trying to focus on all the positives the best I can. It seems to help. And then when the sadness comes I am able to let it out genuinely. I like where things are going with this method.

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Good luck! I’ve had a surgery for my herniated disk and the surgeon was incredible! You’ll do great. :purple_heart:

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I think this is a great attitude. I’m so glad it’s helping you.

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Thank you. Things are going to be what they’re going to be. I don’t need to torture myself on top of it. I have so many more blessings in my life than bad things. There are people out there with nothing. There are people with few blessings that still find reasons to smile. They are the truly wise.

I know this gal who is in an almost impossible situation. I think it will take a miracle to change things for her. When I see her, I always try to bring some laughter and love to her life. But I know she is spending most of her time in misery worrying. I’ve been thinking about her lately when I start feeling down. My problems have solutions if only I’m patient. There are no barriers standing in front of me, only time. The only thing I can’t solve is my daughter and that just has to be a heartache I learn to accept.

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I understand. My daughter is an adult and she’s mentally I’ll but refusing care. She’s so depressed and anxious from her PTSD that I’m worried she’ll commit suicide. I can’t get her to do anything about it. Her dad is opposed to meds and treatment which doesn’t help at all. She’s living with him right now. She used to live with me but left because she thinks my husband is abusing me - he’s not. She’s just hyper sensitive. I miss seeing her smile.

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I’m so sorry. I know that has got to hurt. Someone once told me, and I have always found it true, “you’re only as happy as your saddest child”. I hope things get better for her and you. Depression skews the way we see the world, maybe this is coloring your relationship with your husband in your daughter’s eyes.

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Yes. She was abused by her boyfriend from ages 13 to 20. I had no idea it was going on because she kept telling me how great he was. Now she’s completely screwed up. She’s not working or going to school and she has no friends. It’s awful.

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Good luck @LilyoftheValley!

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Thanks @Wave. I just filled out the paperwork. I can’t remember all my surgeries but I listed as many as I could. Plus I had to admit to all my psych admissions. He’s not going to want to treat me

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No I’m sure he’ll treat you @LilyoftheValley
Doctors take an oath to treat people with various circumstances.

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