i had my pre-op with my OB/GYN, dr. sanchez, on monday to talk about my surgery that’s coming up on the 19th. it was a pretty short appt and he mainly laid down a few facts and answered a couple questions i had.
-no food after midnight/day of
-i have to arrive at the hospital at 530 (yikes!)
-he’s guessing the surgery should be about an hour, but of course he’s not sure what he’ll find.
-i’ll only be able to have liquids that first day.
-i’ll be able to drive after 36 hours.
-NO exercise, except for walking, until he clears me in my post-op the following week. (i think that’ll be the hardest)
i’m so scared/nervous that i held my mom’s hand most of the way home after the appt. i’m nervous cuz he might find something…. but i’m nervous that he might not find something. with having so many test already, and them all coming back negative, i wouldn’t be surprised if this is negative too. but, i’m trying to think glass half full… this is the last resort so he just has to find something! and it’ll be nice to have a week off from work and just chill with family and friends all day!
Becky…
Jeff and I are praying for your procedure tomorrow. We are asking God to protect you, provide you with answers, give your doctor wisdom/expertise, and heal you of your pain. It is not too big for God to do — we know this very well! You have a team of friends asking the Lord for these things, there is no doubt. We want to encourage you to put all your cares before the Lord as you prepare for tomorrow. You are aware that He knows you perfectly and is drawing you closer to Him during this time of uncertainty. We firmly believe that He will be right there with you during your surgery…every step of the way. That’s who God is: the One that protects and never forsakes His children.
As the Sun rises tomorrow, be expecting that God will provide for you in ways that you never thought about. We know that He will. We will ask Him to provide you with His supernatural peace as the new day dawns. He is in control and He loves you, so take a deep breath and rest in Him. It is going to be fine.
Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.
Lamentations 3:22-23
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.
Psalm 91:1
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God in whom I trust.”
We are trusting God for His mercies to be lavished on you Becky. His love never fails!
Love, Jeff and Jane