I like to be organised and I will admit that I also like writing lists. So this morning was spent packing my bag for hospital tomorrow where I will get my caudal steroid injections as a day case. I am wearing my favourite (and very worn out with holes) shirt.
Though, I also have an overnight bag ready just in case because you never know and I don’t want OH to have to drive all the way back for it. Best case scenario, I will bring it home and unpack everything unused.
Sadly, there is no room in my bag(s) for this small doglet and I know she would be perfect for keeping my feet on the ground as I am totally over-thinking this whole hospital procedure to the point of feeling like being sick with fear. The last time was horrendous while they scraped me off the theatre ceiling. So things have to be bad if I’ve asked to have this procedure again.
I am telling myself I will just have to think of my happy place, man up and do my best, insisting on a huge amount of sedation (I want to be knocked out), as promised when I went to discuss this with the anaesthetist at my last appointment.
(and, yes, I am in a terrible dither)
My sheep supplies are increasing now. I made this little chap today.
And then I made this one too, staying a little longer in my shed as it may be a few days before I get back in again.
Floss sent me this photo from this morning. I want to be like Monster. His ability to sleep absolutely anywhere is a talent and one I could do with.
Wish me luck. Think of me tomorrow.
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Wishing you tons of luck and relief from pain!
Good luck……we will all be thinking of you. You will be fine
The animals are in good hands, so concentrate on getting well. AND don’t do too much. OK ?
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keeping my fingers crossed for you , all the best
I SO wish I had had my dog with me during my recent NSICU stay, but had to wait until I got home, where she was the perfect nursemaid. I hope this appointment goes MUCH better than the last, and you don’t need your overnight bag!
Hope they give you lots of sedative and that you don’t feel a thing until it’s all over and that when it is over, I hope it gets rid of the worst of the pain. Fingers well and truly crossed for you. xx
I will think good thoughts for you tomorrow. hoping that it goes well and less painful than the last time. do not apologize for how for are feeling. I just had a completely non invasive test and was a basket case. I worried for no reason but that is me.
Wishing you the best Francis and hoping it isn’t too bad.
Hugs .
Sending good thoughts and hanging onto the knowledge that as awful as the procedure is for you, the subsequent reduction in pain levels is a trade-off worth having. xx
I am praying you will get knocked out and that the procedure is complete success.
Wishing you best of luck. May it all be easier than you expect and make you feel much better afterwards.
Good luck for tomorrow Frances.. l know what you mean about overthinking but when you get there all will be ok. I have had these injections before, l try not to be embarrassed but it has to be done. Take care.