Matthew 6:25-27
I know what the Word says about worry and how we shouldn’t do it. I must admit that this is an area where I struggle. I’m a worrier. Yesterday has been a HUGE lesson and reminder for me on why I shouldn’t worry.I was worried about three things regarding the colonoscopy: 1). The anesthesia 2). Breastfeeding the baby and 3). The results. I know I shouldn’t have worried about any of them but I did anyway. I shouldn’t have!
The anesthesia was a breeze. The nurse who puts in the IV does multiple ones every day and it was a breeze. The medicine, once it was put in my IV, worked quickly and effectively. I did not wake up or if I did, I don’t remember it. Since I have memories of waking up in previous procedures, this is huge for me.
Secondly, after talking with the certified nurse anesthesiologist I found out that I could breastfeed Munchkin! I was advised to pump and dump when I got home but that I could feed her after that. The medicine leaves the system pretty quickly and since she’s 8 months old it isn’t a huge issue. Munchkin was very, very happy about this. I fed her last around 8. My procedure was at 9 and we were on our way home at 10. We stopped to pick up a rotisserie chicken for lunch. We ate once we got home (Munchkin LOVES chicken) and then I took a 3 hour nap. As I was waking up I heard her fussing. The Man distracted her with some veggies but as soon as she saw me she started crying! I got a BIG hug and snuggles from her. Once I pumped and dumped, she happily latched on and did not want to let go at all, even as she was falling asleep. She’s a happy camper right now!
Lastly, the results. I thought I remembered having polyps last time I had a colonoscopy (sorry if that’s TMI!) I thought they had removed them. I’m not sure if they confirmed that in my records but knowing that I was expecting them to find polyps. Knowing my dad’s history, I was certain they were going to find some. I was imagining worst case scenarios, like it being cancer and me dying. I was already trying to figure out what life events I needed to write letters for to give to Munchkin when they would happen. Ok, so maybe I can be a little dramatic! You can imagine my relief when they told me that I had no polyps! Not even ONE! All that worry and stress for no reason.
So I guess the message has been receive, loud and clear Lord. Leave the worrying to you!
I'm glad it went so well!!
ReplyDeleteSO glad to hear all went well. I am terrified of needles too - I opted for a natural childbirth to avoid the epidural! I took a birthing class called Hypnobabies and they have a CD called Needles Are Okay that was a huge help for me when I'd have to get my iron checked. I can mail it to you if you want to listen to it for future "pokes".
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm ok when I need to get blood drawn. It's just IV's that I don't like due to a bad experience. But thanks for the offer:)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteI am a major worrier, too. I recently came across those verses one night while I was worrying about my health issues, and I'm really trying to work on my worrying. I used to worry so much that I would often suffer from panic attacks. Those are so horrible. Anyhoo, I'm glad everything turned out okay for you with your colonoscopy.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of IV's either. Glad everything went well.
ReplyDeleteI think this is something that most people have struggles with. I worry daily about many things, mostly to do with the kids and Josh. I don't worry too much about myself except for the "Well if *this* happens to me, what's going to happen with the kids? Especially if Josh can't get here." This is a huge worry especially now that we're down to 1 car and I take him to work most days.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that everything worked out well for you and the results were wonderful! *hugs*
I know. It's just so hard not to worry!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks:)
Thanks! I hope the verses are helping you:) God's Word is powerful!
ReplyDeleteThanks:)
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