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Upcoming Surgery
- HEALTH
- ILLNESS/CHRONIC ILLNESS
- FEAR
DearJames,
I have an upcoming surgery on my left elbow. Twenty-seven years ago, I had a surgery on same elbow, where a plastic implant was put in place of the radial head. That has now deteriorated and needs to be removed. Nerves are being pinched, etc.
I found a new doctor who is fairly young, but I liked him. The surgery is scheduled for spring. I am very afraid because my body seems to reject a lot of pain meds. I have had a lot of reactions to meds, including antibiotics that are necessary. That is my biggest concern; finding something that I can take for pain, and hoping the antibiotics, etc. don’t have a negative effect on me. It has been years since I have taken any kind of medication, even though I have severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Will the surgery go all right? And if you can see further, what is this RA all about? Why am I experiencing such pain, chronic pain, disability, and things like this? I have had it since 1980, was bedridden with it, went through a divorce from first husband, got better, much better within 6 months after the divorce, got married a second time a year later, and RA came back within a year or so. Been manageable with surgeries every once in a while, but none since 1991.
Thanks for any insights.
Olivialex
Dear Upcoming Surgery,
That which you believe, you will experience. Paramount to the success of your upcoming surgery are your firm beliefs in its successful outcome. Release your fears and worries of the past, your chronic dis-ease, so that you may embrace the present moment with calm, confidence, and comfort.
Renew your faith in something greater, so that this experience begins anew your journey of self-discovery and thus your releasing of old beliefs and limitations. The cell bars of any prison are often erected by our own mind’s beliefs. Realize that you hold the key to the freedoms that you seek.
You chose your new, young doctor/surgeon for a reason. Resonate and find strength in that decision, in his care and capabilities and that of his team, knowing you have chosen well.
The outcome you seek is within your power. Know it to be true and it shall be yours.
DearJames®
DearJames,
You gave me advice about an upcoming need for surgery on my left elbow that had plagued me with 27 years of pain. The first surgery was a big failure. You gave great advice, as I had a choice between two surgeons. The older well-known surgeon versus a younger surgeon who was completely different. The choice was easy. I chose the younger surgeon.
The surgery was excellent as it literally gave me my left arm back! I was so grateful that I went with your suggestions/advice to go with my intuition and gut, and I would choose the right surgeon. I can’t thank you enough because I was also not nervous about the surgery and had a positive attitude towards it. Thank you, DearJames!