I've been thinking of you today, Leo. I hope all went well and you're now moving on to a quick recovery. More good vibes and mojo fo you!! :)

Home now and quite sore. Although I am sucking down a jamba juice which is actually entering my stomach. Some discomfort, but the mechanics are working better than I can remember in about 2 years. I'll be on liquids for the next week or so. Thanks again for the thoughts and prayers and mojo and PMs. The doc says everything went exceptionally well, and the pictures of my innards were interesting, to say the least.

Some post surgical observations:

I am quite thankful that my catheter was both inserted and removed while I was unconscious. Peeing hurts like hell after a catheter is inserted and removed.

After having all the hair shaved off my stomach, I realize it I need more sun. It is white and pasty looking and pretty much disgusting.

I prefer pain to nausea. The pain medicines were making me sick to my stomach, so I abandoned pain medicine and am actually not doing too badly with pain.

I have it a whole lot better than any other person I saw in the hospital and have a hell of a lot to be thankful for. Some mighty, mighty sick and hurting people. And lonely - many had no one there with them ever that I saw.

Happy, smiling nurses make patients feel a lot better than cranky, frowning ones.

That would be about all for now, I guess.

Thanks again, and know that I am doing pretty well.

Leo

I'm glad you're home and that everything went well! I agree that a hospital can be a very sad and depressing place.

Keep sucking down that jamba juice and feel much better soon!!

Thanks for the update. It's really good to know that you're okay. :)

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. Here's to a swift recovery!

So good to hear from you!
Now that's fantastic news. The miracles of modern medicine!

Now we're all pulling for an easy recovery. :)

Well, then, if you have any left over medication...I can help dispose of it in a safe manner. ;)

Glad you're back and recovering.

scaeagles, great to hear that things went well. I hope the pain is minimal and wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for the update.

YAY! An update from you! I was patiently waiting, but wondering none the less. I'm so glad the surgery went splendidly and that your recovery is moving along in the right direction. In a few weeks time, you'll be back yo your old self again and standing up for the right - wing, that is. ;)

BTW, maybe it's just a female thing, but a catheter never caused me pee-pain.

Thanks for the update Leo. I've been thinking about you a lot and I am glad to see you posting.

All the best for a speedy recovery.

Yeah Leo! :)

That's great news! So glad you are home and on the mend!

I remember from my Paramedic days that there were three things I swore I would never allow anyone to do to me 1. Nasal Gastric Tube 2. Chest Tube and 3. Urinary Catheter! :(

(until I was in labor with Kat and they wouldn't let me get out of bed, a catheter was sounding pretty good! )

I feel your pain! :(