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I'm scared! There, I've said it.

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NanSue Sun 09-Oct-16 22:29:47

I'm going into hospital tomorrow to have a benign brain tumour removed. I've spent the last few days reassuring everyone i.e. family and friends, that I'm fine about it and really not nervous at all, especially my Mum. She's 86 and has naturally got quite upset about it. In truth, I really have felt fine about it. However I just finished off packing my overnight bag and it's sort of hit me all of a sudden, I'm done now being brave and finally admitted to myself and to all you GN's that I am a bit scared!

Rosina Mon 10-Oct-16 10:24:22

Thinking of you NanSue; amazing, miraculous things are accomplished now by brilliant surgeons, and I wish you a speedy return to health.

radicalnan Mon 10-Oct-16 10:21:44

Bless you. We will all hold you in our thoughts and send you our best wishes..........you are very brave.

Please let us know how it all goes for you.

xx

Mary59nana Mon 10-Oct-16 10:16:21

NanSue hope all goes well for you today flowers

KatyK Mon 10-Oct-16 10:07:37

It's natural to be scared. All good wishes flowers

cornergran Mon 10-Oct-16 09:22:02

You will be settled in now and being well looked after. Of course you are scared, anyone would be, the staff will understand. Thinking of you. Most hospitals don't allow real flowers, so here are some virtual Ines for when you wake up flowers.

granjura Mon 10-Oct-16 09:02:28

Just caught up on this - thinking of you ... you are defo allowed to be scared- anyone would x flowers

Luckygirl Mon 10-Oct-16 08:56:06

I am thinking of you. Don't forget that to the surgeons and nurses this is just a normal day at the office and they are doing this stuff all the time.

They will know you feel scared, as everyone does, and will be there to reassure you at every turn.

flowers for your hospital bedside - there is no grapes icon! xxxx

Teetime Mon 10-Oct-16 08:51:57

Good Luck for today NanSue xxx

f77ms Mon 10-Oct-16 08:44:26

Nansue , every one of us would be scared . Thank god it is benign , it will be all over before you know it then you can concentrate on getting better . Please let us know when you are awake and able to xxxx

janeainsworth Mon 10-Oct-16 08:19:49

Nansue you probably aren't looking at your phone by now, but here are someflowers for when you wake up, and very best wishes for a good recovery.

BiNtHeReDuNiT14 Mon 10-Oct-16 08:15:04

All good wishes to you nansue. Focus on your first cup of tea post op (and maybe toast) it will taste like nectar... Assuming you drink tea....?

Cath9 Mon 10-Oct-16 08:06:26

Take care, with all the modern technology you should be fine in the end

thatbags Mon 10-Oct-16 08:04:16

All the best for today, nansue.

morethan2 Mon 10-Oct-16 08:01:22

Good luck today NanSue we're all rooting for you and sending positive thoughts. You'll be up an about in no time

Jane10 Mon 10-Oct-16 07:56:29

Maybe the lack of sleep will help you to relax and go with the anaesthetic flow if you know what I mean. Then the next time you wake up the op will be all over. Its always darkest before the dawn. Very best wishes.

bikergran Mon 10-Oct-16 07:55:15

NanSue lots of good vibes...heading your way.

LullyDully Mon 10-Oct-16 07:38:35

2016 is a good time to have such an operation. Take care and love from us all. Tell us how you get on Mxflowers

Alima Mon 10-Oct-16 07:08:01

Sending my very best wishes for today NanSue.

nanaK54 Mon 10-Oct-16 06:53:59

All good wishes and positive vibes winging their way to you

kittylester Mon 10-Oct-16 06:34:31

Crumbs, NanSue! You are allowed to be scared. I'd be petrified! Everything will be fine. Let us know how you are as soon as you can. flowers

Greenfinch Mon 10-Oct-16 06:24:11

Very best wishes NanSue.
I am sure you are relieved that the day is here are last.

baubles Mon 10-Oct-16 05:44:39

Thinking of you NanSue, sending good wishes your way. flowers

DaphneBroon Mon 10-Oct-16 04:48:58

Oh my dear I would be exactly like that. I can't sleep before ANY early start whatever the reason so absolutely see where you are coming from. But of course your head is buzzing despite all your superficial calm confidence for everybody else's benefit. You say this is benign so that is really good, but any procedure is scary so while you MAY have convinced your mum (and I expect you haven't) you have to be honest with yourself.
I am sending all possible good wishes for a comfortable stay in hospital and the relief of a good sleep in your own bed when it is all over. Who would not be scared before surgery of any sort, all we can do is think by this time tomorrow this WILL be behind me and all will be well. flowers.

BlueBelle Mon 10-Oct-16 04:39:27

nansue just to say God bless and good luck I d be pooping my pants it's natural to be scared but it will all be over in the flick of a finger then it's just a get well soon
HUGE GOOD LUCK ???

NanSue Mon 10-Oct-16 04:35:40

I can't sleep. D.H is snoring for England and I could happily -slap- gently wake him, but instead I'm in the bathroom on my phone, which is probably the worst thing I can do. Thank you all again fur your support.