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Horseshoe,
I can't thank you enough for your post. It means so much to me. Not only that you can relate but took the time to describe in such perfect detail all you recall.
I felt alone in some of the honest feelings I've shared here. I like your view point in looking at it as "self protecting" rather than being a control freak, begrudgingly relinquishing control. Part of me wishes they were required to videotape all while you're unconscious. If nothing else for accountability purposes. I'm sure I'd never watch but I may allow a loved one if they were interested or willing.
You are braver than me in requesting to remain awake for as long as possible. I'm not sure if you derived comfort in doing so? Witnessing a number of people conversing off to the side, as just another day at the office, without concern for a patient lying alone and most likely anxious, seems a bit cold and inconsiderate to me. It makes me appreciate Josephine all the more as she described herself a self appointed hand holder.
I'll have to look up this Hana table many have referred to. I'm envisioning a medevial torture device, lol! My understanding is it's for anterior approach? I had posterior approach so I never had the pleasure.
Like you, I didn't like the thought of a bunch of fully clothed males and females looking at my pantiless leg jostled back and forth, up and down, or whatever they do. I understand it's just routine for them but it was my first surgery.
In the end.....any reservations I had prior to surgery as well as the emotional tears shed shortly thereafter are worth the freedom of currently living pain free!
Thanks again @Horseshoe
Wishing you a great week!
I can't thank you enough for your post. It means so much to me. Not only that you can relate but took the time to describe in such perfect detail all you recall.
I felt alone in some of the honest feelings I've shared here. I like your view point in looking at it as "self protecting" rather than being a control freak, begrudgingly relinquishing control. Part of me wishes they were required to videotape all while you're unconscious. If nothing else for accountability purposes. I'm sure I'd never watch but I may allow a loved one if they were interested or willing.
You are braver than me in requesting to remain awake for as long as possible. I'm not sure if you derived comfort in doing so? Witnessing a number of people conversing off to the side, as just another day at the office, without concern for a patient lying alone and most likely anxious, seems a bit cold and inconsiderate to me. It makes me appreciate Josephine all the more as she described herself a self appointed hand holder.
I'll have to look up this Hana table many have referred to. I'm envisioning a medevial torture device, lol! My understanding is it's for anterior approach? I had posterior approach so I never had the pleasure.
Like you, I didn't like the thought of a bunch of fully clothed males and females looking at my pantiless leg jostled back and forth, up and down, or whatever they do. I understand it's just routine for them but it was my first surgery.
In the end.....any reservations I had prior to surgery as well as the emotional tears shed shortly thereafter are worth the freedom of currently living pain free!
Thanks again @Horseshoe
Wishing you a great week!