Serious confessional

MerryPrankster · 04-14-2005, 08:04 PM

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!!

scaeagles · 04-16-2005, 01:10 PM

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

MerryPrankster · 04-16-2005, 01:40 PM

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.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-16-2005, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

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.

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 · 04-17-2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

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

I have an unfilled prescription for percocet. We can discuss terms of me filling it and sending it to you.

Tref · 04-17-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I have an unfilled prescription for percocet. We can discuss terms of me filling it and sending it to you.

Congratulations on both the success of your operation and the percocet. But mostly on the percocet.

Have you decided on your first official meal? I know what mine would be, T-bone steak, blood rare. My famous potato salad and pecan pie ala percocet.

DisneyDaniel · 04-18-2005, 12:32 AM

Hooray for some good news. If your very good doctor has a sense of humor, you can ask: "What's up, doc?" In the meanwhile, here's another Jamba Juice for you (with an umbrella, too).

scaeagles · 04-18-2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tref

Have you decided on your first official meal? I know what mine would be, T-bone steak, blood rare. My famous potato salad and pecan pie ala percocet.

Unfortunately, I've got to work my way up to such fine suggestions at the T-bone, blood rare (something I am truly looking forward to). Been told to take it easy for a while, so I've been doing some pasta. I figure in a week I'll be investigating more delicious options.

bewitched · 04-18-2005, 09:14 AM

scaeagles:

I lurked here but haven't looked in a while (don't know if you remember me from Fab's or as wwithers on MP). I just saw this thread. I am so sorry to hear about your disease but am really happy that your surgery went so fantastically.

You sound really great and I'm hoping for a continued speedy recovery for you.

04-14-2005, 08:04 PM	#1
MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	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!! __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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04-16-2005, 01:10 PM	#2
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	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
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04-16-2005, 01:40 PM	#3
MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	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. __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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04-18-2005, 12:32 AM	#7
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Hooray for some good news. If your very good doctor has a sense of humor, you can ask: "What's up, doc?" In the meanwhile, here's another Jamba Juice for you (with an umbrella, too). __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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04-18-2005, 09:14 AM	#9
bewitched 101% Yummy! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I know Kung Fu. Posts: 1,413	scaeagles: I lurked here but haven't looked in a while (don't know if you remember me from Fab's or as wwithers on MP). I just saw this thread. I am so sorry to hear about your disease but am really happy that your surgery went so fantastically. You sound really great and I'm hoping for a continued speedy recovery for you.
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