On Monday, I had to be at the hospital by 6am. By 7:00am - they were rolling me back to the surgery area. This is where my husband had to go to the waiting room. This is the part that usually is very hard on me. When I am alone in this situation- which scares me.
While I was back in the pre surgery area - the anesthesia nurse found out that my iv was not working. So that would mean putting another iv in. I really do not like needles but God gave me the peace to be brave. Then it came time to be wheeled down to the operating room. Remember last time - this was such a scary time for me? Well this time God gave me peace and courage. Those unwanted panic attacks were kept at bay. I was actually in the room for a few minutes before falling asleep. In which time I was calm. This experience was so different than last time. And there are some major reasons for this.
This time I knew the importance of totally depending on Jesus Christ. Surrendering your life and your will to God- puts Him in charge. And when He is in charge - you don't have to have the fear. Because you know that God will not allow anything to happen that is not suppose to happen. And He will give you the strength to get through whatever He brings you too.
God has brought some amazing people into my life. People who uplift me in prayer and I am so thankful for this. Especially when going through tough experiences.
And after the peace that I have felt over the last couple off weeks(not saying I only experienced peace) but I felt peace that could only be explained by coming from God.
After my surgery, I ended up having a bad reaction to pain meds and ended up throwing up about 30 minutes after each dose. After 2 doses and putting the two together - they changed meds and also got me some Phenergan to help with the nauseousness, this made me very sleepy. So I slept most of the day Monday. My body needed it so it's all good.
Tuesday morning at 6am - they removed the catheter and I was able to get up and go to the bathroom.
And I was released by about 10:00 Tuesday. I have been sore but that is expected.
I want to again say Thank you for all the prayers. They truly made a difference. This experience has reassured me in the power of prayer. And that being a prayer warrior is an important job.
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Thank you for sharing the testimony of how walking with Jesus can help us in very real situations. Praise the Lord for taking away the fear! I really think this is what sanctification is all about...walking with Jesus in charge all the time.
ReplyDeleteI know prayer has been the only thing that carried me through past experiences in my life. How blessed we are that God did not desert us when we humans deserted HIM. Keeping your recovery in prayer. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAmen and amen. We serve an awesome God. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa! It's so good to get caught up on your surgery experience. You were really covered in God's grace, weren't you? The peace you had was such a gift.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your drug reaction! Yuk! But I'm glad they were able to adjust things, and you were able to get the sleep you needed.
I will keep praying for your good recovery. So wonderful to hear that you are home.
Blessings!
Ceil