Yesterday was a test

[leo905]

I have a good friend who asked me to take her to the hospital for outpatient surgery. I picked her up at her house and drove her to the hospital. The surgery was over by 1:00 pm but she felt so sick in recovery ( nausea and dizziness) that she had to stay until 7:00pm. All the while I was trying not to freak out, knowing that I was going to be driving her home. It's a 40 minute ride to her house!! She got in the car and the first thing she said to me was "I lied and told them I felt better just so they would let me out but I feel so *n*" OMG !!! I stayed calm as best I could. I could hear her moan a few times..The only thing that made it at least bearable was that it wasn't noro so it was of no threat. Finally I drove into her driveway and helped her into the house. She ran to the bathroom and *v* I ran out to the car to retreive her belongings and sat outside for about 5 minutes. When I came in she said "I am so glad I *v* because I feel better. She said it like it she just sneezed or something. I wish I could feel that way I really do. I know it is a natural body function just like coughing or sneezing. I was so glad to get home and proud of myself for keeping my cool. If I felt *n* it would be a different story. I wish I could be like her.

[xoxokt]

Way to Go
I would be proud too...40 minutes is a heck of a ride when ur in that situation!

[MelP]

Good for you! Proud! Don't minimize it! It is an accomplishment! Try to build on it and make it a learning experience! Yes, on the inside you were a mess, but I'm sure your friend was hugely appreciative! It only matters that you did it, not how you felt doing it. That will have to come later

[olschesky]

job well done!!! and i'm sure your friend is truly grateful for you being there..........this is the way to recovery

[Andrilla]

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.
~Ambrose Redmoon

[slallen2009]

YAY!!!!! I am the same way though.....if there is no threat of me getting it.....Im cool with it......but WTG......

[turbokinetic]

So glad you were able to push past your emetophobia, and help your friend in need. That's so good of you!

Teat Result: PASS

David

[leo905]

Andrilla.... That was the phrase or mantra that I kept repeating in my head. That and the bigger picture. My friend needed me.
I was not in any danger. I talked to myself the entire drive to her house :-)

Can't say I am cured but I am much better than I used to be.
Thanks everyone, I knew you would all understand.

[claire43]

Well done hope you are really proud of yourself, 40 minutes is a helluva drive in those circumstances. I remember a last year my daughter who was at her boyfriends rang me and asked me to go and pick her up cos she felt really sick. It was only a 5 minute drive away and I shook the entire time and kept saying to her - "dont v* in the car just hang on til we get home"!! Not a moment to be proud of I know!!!

[slallen2009]

Hey Claire43......dont beat yourself up hun.....you were in protect mode......and I understand.....Im osrry I know how it feels......my son (16 yrs old) got a sv this past spring....and I couldnt even help him...I felt like an awful mother......I understand! 80(

[alexandria]

wow well done! I would of freaked out completely! you should be proud of yourself *pat on the back*

[mooki]

What kind of surgery was this that caused her to vomit?