Natalie's SRS thread

[Guest NatalieRene]

I head up to Dr Sherman Leis' office tomorrow for my pre operation consultation and to check into my apartment that I'll be in up until September 11th recovering.I also might be hearing back from a potential employer if I get the job that I interviewed for on last Thursday. Hopefully I hear back from them and I get the job. It would make me feel a lot better going into the hospital on Tuesday knowing I don't have to worry about the future after coming out of the hospital.

[~Nova~]

Good luck, we will all be watching and holding our breathes.

Autumn

[Guest Sarah Michelle]

Congrats again Natalie. This next week will be a major step for you. I hope yours is better than mine was at first with the pain. Some girls are lucky enough to not have much pain at all and some like me have a hard time at it.

Good Luck and see you on the other side.

[Guest Julie T]

Dang it, all you good looking women now, running around getting all the younger eligible bachelors! We old gay mares salute you on getting there early and with a chance for a very full female life. I am very very happy for you Natie - Godspeed.

Julie

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Geez, Honey.......

You've got it all....voice, looks and now the surgery...dang...

Best wishes on your SRS....PLEASE keep us updated as much as you can....ok?

HUGGS & LUCK....

Dee Jay

[Guest NatalieRene]

I'm checked into my apartment in dr. leis' building and stocked up on food for when I get back. I'm going to cook my food tonight so when I get back from the hospital I or my family just have to warm up my good for me.the apartment has wireless internet so when I get back to my room I'll provide an update.

In just a few minutes I go in for my preoperative consultation.

I heard back from the company I was interviewing for last week and was offered a position for more then I was making before I got laid off from my last job.

I'm feeling on top of the world right now.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Geez.......Gobs and gobs of GOOD news!

Huggs

Dee Jay

[Guest Sarah Michelle]

Wow that is wonderful news Natalie. That is a major plus going into surgery. Now all you have to do is take the IV and leave the rest up to your doctor.

[Guest John Chiv]

Congratulations on the job and all the best for your surgery.

John

[Paula ult]

Natalie, congrats on the job and wishing you the best for surgery., see you on the other side.

Paula

[Guest Mia J]

Surgery and a job.

That is fantastic Natalie.

Keep us up to date on how you are doing.

Mia

[Guest NatalieRene]

I'm getting ready to head out to the hospital. I won't be able to provide any more updates until I return from the hospital on Friday,

[Guest Maria_B]

GOOD LUCK SWEETHEART!

<3 <3 <3 <3

you'll be the belle of the hospital :3

[Guest NatalieRene]

Sorry about the lack of updates until now. I have been in the hospital and the surgery has been done. I was recovering at the hospital after my surgery on Tuesday and left my phone and laptop back at the apartment I was renting from Dr. Leis. The first night I was so out of it I slept the day away on morphine. The second day the nurses took me off of the morphine and I started taking Percocet for the pain.

My appetite was back on Wednesday I ate all of my food but then I had as major issue with gas caused by the food. Although having dealt with gas issues before I knew how to induce a major belch to clear out gas causing bloating. Basically you suck air in and burp. You keep doing this until a really long burp erupts and all the gas is cleared from the stomach. That isn’t to say it was easy because it wasn’t. I was almost to tears from the gas related pain last night.

I’ve been on a catheter since the surgery and still have mine. With the packing I can’t sit in a modest position on my bed. There are also these other two things that are collecting draining from the surgical area. I don’t know when these items come out of me.

Walking is awkward with the packing still in. I found that if I waddle like a penguin I can get around easier and if I go up sideways stairs are not too much of an issue. Although I am thankful I am on the first floor and only have to go up one flight of stairs if I leave the apartment and come back.

I haven’t been able to get a good look at myself just yet but it is just so great that I am over this mile stone. Anyways that is the news for today. I going to head back to bed now and take a nap.

[Guest Julie T]

Thank you Natie for the update. I am still worrying daily, but now its that the pain won't be too debilitating. You always said you were a girl, and now it's going to be pretty evident.

L

[Guest Sarah Michelle]

I know all to well what you are going through right now. It takes everything you have to just get out of bed without it hurting too much. My muscles in my arms definitely got a work out trying to hold myself up all the time. The blood drain is what I think you are talking about. They took mine out after a few days so yours should be anytime now.

Whatever you do take it easy as much as possible. I found laying down was the easiest and less painfull for me. The donut really didn't help all that much at first. You find even though it still hurts to sit down on the donut it is better than without.

Congrats on your surgery and hope you start to feel better soon.

[Paula ult]

Welcome to the other side Natalie, i am glad you got the gas out, mine came out the other end and was enough to light up Philadelphia, my drains were removed 3 days after surgery, i guess they take them out when the bleeding is just about stopped.

When is the packing and catheter going to be removed.

HUGS!

Paula

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Dang....wonderful!

Huggs

Dee Jay

[JenniferB]

I know it's all worth it Natalie. You are on the other side of the mountain (to see what you can see). It now only gets better and completing the legal name change paperwork is next. Then you can live you life as the woman you are with little hastle.

{{{Hugs}}}

Jenny

[Guest Opal]

Nice to hear that you are in recovery and before long you will be in a whole new phase of your life. Congratulations!

Gentle Huggs,

Opal

[Guest Svenna]

Natalie,

YAAaaaayyyyy.....

Another one of us on the mend!

I get sooo excited when I read a post-op report, sorta like a 'contact buzz', if you will...lol...hey, I ain't jokin', Mama!

Much appreciation for send out word to those trailing behind you, even in your time of discomfort..

Healing vibes and love in great measure, Svenna

[Guest Maria_B]

Woo, go Natalie, go Natalie.

-cheerleads-

[Guest NatalieRene]

Another day and more pain. I'm going to take another nap after I drink another glass of water.

[JJ]

Congrats on your surgery Nat! Hope you are back in your feet in no time.

Hugs

Johnny

[Guest Julie T]

Natie

Checking on you here. Please know 'woman' does not necessarily mean "superwoman." Be cautious? Baby steps maybe? Give it all time to heal and get less painful.

Like you didn't know that - grin.

L