georgecoolname
07-09-2009, 10:48 PM
I had this first done last year to diagnose IC. Had it again yesterday because of worsening symptoms the past 2 weeks with retention and such. It was decided to be done on Monday and there was an opening 2 days later, so it was done then. Such a fast wait! Was at a different hospital where I saw my doc because he uses more than one facility.
Was really irritated with stuff at first because the nurse didn't know how to spell any of the medications and expected me to. And who's getting paid? Got asked the same questions over and over. I also had to convince them that I wasn't pregnant. Couldn't get myself to go in the cup, so that was out. I'm saving myself for marriage and I just finished my period last weekend, so unless I can get pregnant by sharing toilets with my guy roommates, I think I'm fine. With all the problems with the retention and the catheter last week, I think sex wouldn't be so appealing anyway. Well, with the right guy, but you know. :) Anyway...
I was told that the anestheologist was supposed to come at 2:15 and the procedure was to start at 2:30. 2:50 rolled around and no one came at all. So, I had to find someone for myself. Turns out that the anesthologist wasn't coming and the one taking his place was in a procedure, so I had to wait longer. Not able to pee, eat, or drink made me more cranky, as well as the nurse around at the time being mean. A friend of mine called and that was good. Hadn't talked to him in months and he let me vent. Was fun to say, "Guess where I'm at?" :) Was actually sleepy anyhow without any drugs and would either doze off or watching TV when not on the phone.
The other anesteologist (sp?) came in around 3:30. He actually apologized, which I'm not sure why since he was already going well beyond for an extra patient that day. Told me where he was and of course it was understand. He was young (my age, approx 30's) and cute. :) Even better, he was so sweet and comforting. Exactly what I needed. He gave me medicine to relax more and after awhile, showed me the stuff he was about to give to knock me out. That was the last I remembered.
Woke up in recovery and did fine. My doc spoke with me, but I can't remember what he said. Kept asking if he came by and if he gave results, which drove one of the nurse nuts. He had to leave, so I won't know much else till the follow-up next week. Was told that he didn't need to biopsy anything. The discharge nurse was super nice.
Recovery has been hard at times, but bearable. I'm sure I drove my roommates nuts being happily drugged up (was more cranky drugged up after awhile, which has been mixed up with both today and just not having a care in the world). Got food at Taco Bell and dozed off at the counter while waiting for my order and have been sleepy while biking. A bus driver today told me how he remembered me having a surgery one time, so I decided to tell him that I had surgery yesterday to see the reaction on his face. Priceless. :)
Went into retention once last night and had to self-cath. Couldn't find a hand-held mirror, so I had to call up a friend to bring one to me. Able to go today, but it HURTS really bad! I have to wear a pillow in-between my legs for awhile after. Been holding it as long as possible on purpose because it hurts too much to go. Lots of stinging and burning, etc. Hoping that will pass soon, but am thankful I can go on my own. Too exhausted to self-cath and deal with this.
Can only do bits of things at a time at short distances for the most part. Can't wait to fully recover and all that. Gotta decide what's next. Most seems to be nerve-related, but my protocol for fibro might also be in effect. Gotta love the fibro and IC. So, that's some of my experiences I am not too drugged up to remember at the moment. Fun stuff.
Was really irritated with stuff at first because the nurse didn't know how to spell any of the medications and expected me to. And who's getting paid? Got asked the same questions over and over. I also had to convince them that I wasn't pregnant. Couldn't get myself to go in the cup, so that was out. I'm saving myself for marriage and I just finished my period last weekend, so unless I can get pregnant by sharing toilets with my guy roommates, I think I'm fine. With all the problems with the retention and the catheter last week, I think sex wouldn't be so appealing anyway. Well, with the right guy, but you know. :) Anyway...
I was told that the anestheologist was supposed to come at 2:15 and the procedure was to start at 2:30. 2:50 rolled around and no one came at all. So, I had to find someone for myself. Turns out that the anesthologist wasn't coming and the one taking his place was in a procedure, so I had to wait longer. Not able to pee, eat, or drink made me more cranky, as well as the nurse around at the time being mean. A friend of mine called and that was good. Hadn't talked to him in months and he let me vent. Was fun to say, "Guess where I'm at?" :) Was actually sleepy anyhow without any drugs and would either doze off or watching TV when not on the phone.
The other anesteologist (sp?) came in around 3:30. He actually apologized, which I'm not sure why since he was already going well beyond for an extra patient that day. Told me where he was and of course it was understand. He was young (my age, approx 30's) and cute. :) Even better, he was so sweet and comforting. Exactly what I needed. He gave me medicine to relax more and after awhile, showed me the stuff he was about to give to knock me out. That was the last I remembered.
Woke up in recovery and did fine. My doc spoke with me, but I can't remember what he said. Kept asking if he came by and if he gave results, which drove one of the nurse nuts. He had to leave, so I won't know much else till the follow-up next week. Was told that he didn't need to biopsy anything. The discharge nurse was super nice.
Recovery has been hard at times, but bearable. I'm sure I drove my roommates nuts being happily drugged up (was more cranky drugged up after awhile, which has been mixed up with both today and just not having a care in the world). Got food at Taco Bell and dozed off at the counter while waiting for my order and have been sleepy while biking. A bus driver today told me how he remembered me having a surgery one time, so I decided to tell him that I had surgery yesterday to see the reaction on his face. Priceless. :)
Went into retention once last night and had to self-cath. Couldn't find a hand-held mirror, so I had to call up a friend to bring one to me. Able to go today, but it HURTS really bad! I have to wear a pillow in-between my legs for awhile after. Been holding it as long as possible on purpose because it hurts too much to go. Lots of stinging and burning, etc. Hoping that will pass soon, but am thankful I can go on my own. Too exhausted to self-cath and deal with this.
Can only do bits of things at a time at short distances for the most part. Can't wait to fully recover and all that. Gotta decide what's next. Most seems to be nerve-related, but my protocol for fibro might also be in effect. Gotta love the fibro and IC. So, that's some of my experiences I am not too drugged up to remember at the moment. Fun stuff.