Sam sent me a text at around 1pm (ish) to say that she’d seen the surgeon and that they were getting ready to take her down to theatre. it was quickly followed by this message:
I’m quite worried about how she’s going to be psychologically after this. I know people say that it’s got to be done (and I agree with that), but it’s a big piece of her body being taken away and she’s already struggling with her hair, eyelashes and eyebrows being gone. In the end everything can be grown back or rebuilt but it’s going to take some adapting before things are going to get easier for her.
The operation should take roughly around 2 hours, so I’m sat here (without the kids) twiddling my thumbs, waiting for an “I’m awake” text from her.
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I hope by now rich you have had the text to say she’s out and ok. Morphine does sound a scary pain killer but I had it for 24 hours after all 3 c sections and it’s proper good for pain relief, doesn’t relate to how bad the op is if that makes sense. Thinking about her xx
Hope you have had the text by now. Morphine is a great pain relief and it’s always scary when you hear it mentioned. Good luck for this afternoon xxxx
So relieved Sam back Rich.Pretty standard to have morphine at least for 24 hours after an op and VERY effective post op.You are both ‘extremely’ brave and hope the nasty bu..er has well and truly been kicked into touch and now you can rebuild your body and your lives with your fantastic family.We all love you. Please ask if any of you need anything at all.Sam is so beautiful and dignified and you are such a wonderful support always.God Bless and much love always Jan Jimmy x x x x