angeljo Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Im really scared, i get my tonsils out tomorrow and its risky cuz of my thrombocytosis, its a blood disorder which means i can easily bleed out or get blood clots.. Also im over weight so its a bigger risk and with my age. im 23. they said it will be a 3 to 4 week recovery OMFG that long?????????Im an addict adn an alcoholic and they are giving me morphine while in teh hospital and pain meds to take home with me im soooo damn worried about that. My aunt died 2 weeks ago, a friend died 2 weeks ago adn another friend who considered me her granddaughter died friday night this week im so fucking upset right now. i dont know what to do my minds all over, i was just pulling outta this damn depression...... i wanna start cuttign again im not sure how long its been, but omg it would be a relief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyJr Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Im really scared, i get my tonsils out tomorrow and its risky cuz of my thrombocytosis, its a blood disorder which means i can easily bleed out or get blood clots.. Also im over weight so its a bigger risk and with my age. im 23. they said it will be a 3 to 4 week recovery OMFG that long?????????Im an addict adn an alcoholic and they are giving me morphine while in teh hospital and pain meds to take home with me im soooo damn worried about that. My aunt died 2 weeks ago, a friend died 2 weeks ago adn another friend who considered me her granddaughter died friday night this week im so fucking upset right now. i dont know what to do my minds all over, i was just pulling outta this damn depression...... i wanna start cuttign again im not sure how long its been, but omg it would be a relief AngelJo, NO...don't cut. You will be fine. You have been so good this is stress talking. Dusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null0trooper Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Im really scared, i get my tonsils out tomorrow and its risky cuz of my thrombocytosis, its a blood disorder which means i can easily bleed out or get blood clots... It's riskier than it would be for some folks, but even major surgeries can be performed when needed. You can get through this. Tonsils aren't in a wonderful location, so it's lots of antibiotics for quite a while - while your body tries to decide day by day whether to try to heal the surgery site, make some more blood cells (yeah, right) , or zone out to Disney re-runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangergirl Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 You'll be ok....the drugs are scary, but as long as your mindful, you'll be ok...and surgeries are always scary...my family has a problem with anesthesia (we don't like to wake up)...so I understand the fear. In the end, we always wake up though, so I feel confident that you'll be ok too. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpillar Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 With all these people dying + the worries about the OP, Dusty is right, you've been good! (toughing up so much!) Hang in there, you'll get through this surgery and the recovery time! I've had 3 bigger OPs, so I know how scary they can be. I take it that your doc explained to you how the procedure and recovery will be? What is good to eat or not? How (especially with your blood disorder) after a week or 10 or 11 days after the OP (when the scabs come off) you'll have to keep an eye open for any bleeding very few people have it though)? You'll also need enough pain meds... Always go in informed, but careful not to read too much especially horror stories (I've made this mistake before and almost wigged out feeding my fear with too much info on all possible bad stuff!) It's good do be prepared but expecting the best to happen! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you tomorrow! Wishing you the best for your OP and a quick and good recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthling Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 You will probably find that they will sedate you as well as give you pain killers. This will make you very relaxed and serene so actually I think you will find it a welcome break from the norm. Just relax and put your trust in God and your surgeons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 i hope everything goes well. we'll be here when you need us. but, i'm sure you'll do fine. you may be sore & hurty for a while, sorry, but it sounds like your doc expects things to go smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceman Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Not to repeat what everyone else said but you'll be fine as a tonsillectomy is a very routine procedure with little or any expected complications. The bright side is that you will be able to eat all the ice cream that you want and you will have fewer sore throats in the future. Good luck and get well soon, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthcalling Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Can I just say I feel for you and your loss especially at this time with having an operation. I don't think anyone goes in without a few worries. Anyway as Spaceman said you can eat lots of lovely ice-cream! Be thinking of you Hawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsloony Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I didn't see your post until today- and i just wanted to say i'm thinking about you. By now the surgery is all done and you are working your way up to the ice cream others mentioned. ( personally I'm partial to milkshakes). It sounds like you've found a way to get through what is clearly a horrible time with so many losses and now being pretty much sick as you recover. I hope for you that you can continue to find your way. you mentioned the pain killers and being an addict. Are you afraid you will abuse the pain meds? Can you have someone else hold the bottle and give them to you as presribed? You mentioned that they will give you morphine- are you detoxing at the same time? I don't know what to say so I'll be sending a cyber hug. mrs l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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