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  • garym
    garym Member Posts: 1,647
    j_rod said:

    i dont know how they do it
    buthere i am at home sipping on a cup of coffee like it is just another day. like i said they dont like to prescribe narcotics just tylenol regular strength. i insisted on a script for somethihg stronger which they finally gave me. i did not get it filled on the way home and there was definitely some pain trying to get out of bed inthe middle of the night to use the loo. this morning sore on the side with the incisions i hanent counted all of them yet. i think there are 6. my dog is happy i amhome and wants to play. she is only 4 lb. myfiance is shocked i amhome already and i told him that i would be asking a lot of him because i dont feel like getting up andsitting down every time i need something. i am taking it easy as it is uncomfotable to straighten up and walk. i am on spring breakthis week. i put in for two more weeks so i wont be going backuntil april 23rd. that is my incentive for getting better - so i canenjoy some of my time off.

    Welcome back...
    JR,

    Good to hear from you so soon, sounds like you are on track for a speedy recovery. As you start to feel better you may be tempted to try and push things a bit, but take it slow and easy for a couple weeks to avoid a setback and remember, walking and water are the best medicine for you right now. Enjoy your time off, you will find that your perspective on the daily grind has shifted a bit when you go back.

    Keep us posted,

    Gary
  • littledarlin
    littledarlin Member Posts: 102
    j_rod said:

    I'm baaaaack...
    I went to Chicago on Monday. My sister drove me and was by my side. Tuesday went to the hospital. got checked in. Prepped for surgery. They gave me something to re........... Zonk. Woke up in recovery 4 hours later at 4:00. Didn't get to my room til 10:00. By the time I had meds, etc. it was midnight. Slept til 2:30 am. Then no sleep - they were giving me meds again. So at 2:00 today they released me. My sister drove me 150 miles home. It looks like I've been in a knife fight. Some pain. Then don't like to get narcotics. They give tylenol alternating with Motrin. They did write a script on my assistance for tylenol 3. I am moving slow. as you can imagine. Thanks for all of your prayers. I love all of you for your support and info. I am going to relax here at home now. Thanks for everything. will talk to you later. Jan

    Great News...
    So good the hear you are home and doing well..Your post sure eases my mind about my upcoming surgery..Thank so much for updating us..I look forward to your next update..

    LD
  • Fishknees
    Fishknees Member Posts: 73
    j_rod said:

    i dont know how they do it
    buthere i am at home sipping on a cup of coffee like it is just another day. like i said they dont like to prescribe narcotics just tylenol regular strength. i insisted on a script for somethihg stronger which they finally gave me. i did not get it filled on the way home and there was definitely some pain trying to get out of bed inthe middle of the night to use the loo. this morning sore on the side with the incisions i hanent counted all of them yet. i think there are 6. my dog is happy i amhome and wants to play. she is only 4 lb. myfiance is shocked i amhome already and i told him that i would be asking a lot of him because i dont feel like getting up andsitting down every time i need something. i am taking it easy as it is uncomfotable to straighten up and walk. i am on spring breakthis week. i put in for two more weeks so i wont be going backuntil april 23rd. that is my incentive for getting better - so i canenjoy some of my time off.

    So Glad!
    I am so glad to here you are home. Home always feels bettr.


    I really an surprised you got discharged so soon. I am glad you are feeling well.

    Okay, now give us the gory details. How was it taking the drain out? How much pain in recovery? What did they give you that worked for pain that was not narcotic? Did you have a nasal gastric tube? What else?

    I need all the details.

    Glad you are feeling a little better.
    Hugs
    Fishie
  • Beingbless
    Beingbless Member Posts: 46

    Great News...
    So good the hear you are home and doing well..Your post sure eases my mind about my upcoming surgery..Thank so much for updating us..I look forward to your next update..

    LD

    Glad to hear that
    Glad to hear that you're home for recovery.

    As other experts advice hefe, take it easy!
  • j_rod
    j_rod Member Posts: 125
    Fishknees said:

    So Glad!
    I am so glad to here you are home. Home always feels bettr.


    I really an surprised you got discharged so soon. I am glad you are feeling well.

    Okay, now give us the gory details. How was it taking the drain out? How much pain in recovery? What did they give you that worked for pain that was not narcotic? Did you have a nasal gastric tube? What else?

    I need all the details.

    Glad you are feeling a little better.
    Hugs
    Fishie

    hi everyone
    i guess i made up my mind that there is no sense in worrying abut it until after the surgery. Because I'm not in pain now - now is just another day. I woke up from the surgery doing what I do best - talking. My sister was allowed in recovery because she and I had taken the shuttle from the hotel to the hospital and I guess it was getting close to the time for it to make its last stop. She tells me I was firing off phone numbers to her of people I wanted her to call. She said I was doing well. She said I was telling the nurses about the popsicles, jello, etc. that I had stocked up on before I left for the operation. I told my sister to go before she missed the shuttle. She left. Then I began the process of repeating over and over again the list of items I had purchased before I left for the operation. The nurse assigned to me 'wasn't feeling well' so she left, and when she came back, she sat further away with her back toward me.....I couldn't figure out why :) My room wasn't ready and I had to wait until 10 pm before I got to my room. Then a hundred people asked me the same questions over and over again. Then at midnight I fell asleep/ But they came in at 3:00 for more meds. I know I had an IV of the solution. And the med for pain was in a shot they put in the IV - it started with a 'T' - can't remember the name of it. Then they gave me Tylenol 650mg alternating with Motrin every 6 hours. I stayed awake. They also gave me a shot for anti-blood clotting. I had a catheter in, but I called the nurse once because I told her my bladder was full and she found a kink in the tubing. I did have a drain in my side which filled up twice in 24 hours and slowed up later on Wed. Getting up was uncomfortable because of the surgery. I needed assistance sitting up. At my job, I am on my feet all day, so laying down made me sore but in my hips and legs. I felt best sitting straight up with my feet on the floor. I can tell you I had pain but today is Friday and it feels bruised - which it IS bruised. There was no pain in recovery. They told me that they numb the incision with the stuff dentists use to numb you up before they drill. So I guess it is numb after the operation for a while. The shot they put in the IV - I don't know what it was. I did ask for narcotics 'just in case' and they argued with me, but I told them I live 150 miles from the hospital, and where I live there is no 24 hour care...and the nearest hospital is 15 miles away. They finally gave me a script for pain....but I never had it filled. I have been taking Tylenol alternating with Motrin every 6 hours. I don't know what a nasal gastric tube is. I would say that as this experience goes, I guess I got through it with flying colors. My sister is coming over today and we will walk outside just to the end of the block and then back to the house. Then the next day we may go a little farther. I will keep you updated on my progress.
  • Fishknees
    Fishknees Member Posts: 73
    j_rod said:

    hi everyone
    i guess i made up my mind that there is no sense in worrying abut it until after the surgery. Because I'm not in pain now - now is just another day. I woke up from the surgery doing what I do best - talking. My sister was allowed in recovery because she and I had taken the shuttle from the hotel to the hospital and I guess it was getting close to the time for it to make its last stop. She tells me I was firing off phone numbers to her of people I wanted her to call. She said I was doing well. She said I was telling the nurses about the popsicles, jello, etc. that I had stocked up on before I left for the operation. I told my sister to go before she missed the shuttle. She left. Then I began the process of repeating over and over again the list of items I had purchased before I left for the operation. The nurse assigned to me 'wasn't feeling well' so she left, and when she came back, she sat further away with her back toward me.....I couldn't figure out why :) My room wasn't ready and I had to wait until 10 pm before I got to my room. Then a hundred people asked me the same questions over and over again. Then at midnight I fell asleep/ But they came in at 3:00 for more meds. I know I had an IV of the solution. And the med for pain was in a shot they put in the IV - it started with a 'T' - can't remember the name of it. Then they gave me Tylenol 650mg alternating with Motrin every 6 hours. I stayed awake. They also gave me a shot for anti-blood clotting. I had a catheter in, but I called the nurse once because I told her my bladder was full and she found a kink in the tubing. I did have a drain in my side which filled up twice in 24 hours and slowed up later on Wed. Getting up was uncomfortable because of the surgery. I needed assistance sitting up. At my job, I am on my feet all day, so laying down made me sore but in my hips and legs. I felt best sitting straight up with my feet on the floor. I can tell you I had pain but today is Friday and it feels bruised - which it IS bruised. There was no pain in recovery. They told me that they numb the incision with the stuff dentists use to numb you up before they drill. So I guess it is numb after the operation for a while. The shot they put in the IV - I don't know what it was. I did ask for narcotics 'just in case' and they argued with me, but I told them I live 150 miles from the hospital, and where I live there is no 24 hour care...and the nearest hospital is 15 miles away. They finally gave me a script for pain....but I never had it filled. I have been taking Tylenol alternating with Motrin every 6 hours. I don't know what a nasal gastric tube is. I would say that as this experience goes, I guess I got through it with flying colors. My sister is coming over today and we will walk outside just to the end of the block and then back to the house. Then the next day we may go a little farther. I will keep you updated on my progress.

    Wow
    Your post doesn't ease my mind at all. You are superman. "Don't step on superman's cape".....
    Heck the IV;s are too much for me. I am at Mayo all day today for tests. 8:30 till the afternoon and scared to death. I know I am having a renal kidney scan. Can anyone tell me about that?

    I am asking for every narcotic I can get. Going home the day after is amazing.

    Take it easy so you have a good recovery. If you hurry things sometimes it takes longer.

    Thanks for the info. How was it taking out the tube?
  • Texas_wedge
    Texas_wedge Member Posts: 2,798
    Fishknees said:

    Wow
    Your post doesn't ease my mind at all. You are superman. "Don't step on superman's cape".....
    Heck the IV;s are too much for me. I am at Mayo all day today for tests. 8:30 till the afternoon and scared to death. I know I am having a renal kidney scan. Can anyone tell me about that?

    I am asking for every narcotic I can get. Going home the day after is amazing.

    Take it easy so you have a good recovery. If you hurry things sometimes it takes longer.

    Thanks for the info. How was it taking out the tube?

    Worrying too much
    You're right about j_rod being exceptional Fishie - she's an adrenalin junkie, I think, and tough as can be. We each handle things differently and all of our surgeries are different too. The only thing you should be concerned about is being ready to accept feeling very sore for a couple of days after the op. Nothing before it should bother you much and by a few days afterwards you'll be feeling heaps better.

    I had an easy ride compared with j_rod, with 4 nights in hospital (last time it was 6 nights but that op. was difficult and took about six times as long). However, I've been out less than three days and I have to keep reminding myself what happened on Friday. I was on diamorphine for the op and briefly afterwards, then on paracetamol and Tramadol. I've almost stopped pain meds already (headache from the Tramadol encouraged stopping it!) and slept half the night on my incision side last night and can get in and out of my normal flat bed easily.

    I'm intending going out for a walk soon and may find that that corrects any illusion that I'm anywhere near back to normal, but my point is that it won't be long before you're feeling pretty good again. Make sure you take enough pain meds for the first 2 or 3 days after your op but don't worry about anything else.
  • Fishknees
    Fishknees Member Posts: 73

    Worrying too much
    You're right about j_rod being exceptional Fishie - she's an adrenalin junkie, I think, and tough as can be. We each handle things differently and all of our surgeries are different too. The only thing you should be concerned about is being ready to accept feeling very sore for a couple of days after the op. Nothing before it should bother you much and by a few days afterwards you'll be feeling heaps better.

    I had an easy ride compared with j_rod, with 4 nights in hospital (last time it was 6 nights but that op. was difficult and took about six times as long). However, I've been out less than three days and I have to keep reminding myself what happened on Friday. I was on diamorphine for the op and briefly afterwards, then on paracetamol and Tramadol. I've almost stopped pain meds already (headache from the Tramadol encouraged stopping it!) and slept half the night on my incision side last night and can get in and out of my normal flat bed easily.

    I'm intending going out for a walk soon and may find that that corrects any illusion that I'm anywhere near back to normal, but my point is that it won't be long before you're feeling pretty good again. Make sure you take enough pain meds for the first 2 or 3 days after your op but don't worry about anything else.

    Thanks
    Thanks Tex:
    I worry about everything. I have never had a day in my life I have not worried. Things do hurt me very easily. Doc gave me a tube of numbing cream for all my sticks today. He's a good guy, he gets it.

    I just want to know everything that is going on. I worked at a hospital 15 years just hoping to get over this. Never happened. I have watched an open heart surgery. If it is someone else, I can handle it. With me an IV is a BIG deal.

    I think I have watched this surgery done so often I might be able to assist in a partial. Not the Divinci though. There has to be someone on here that has that extreme fear that I have. It is totally overwhelming and unable to control with breathing, biofeedback etc because I can never get to the place to ever start it.

    Believe me it is not something that I want to have. I would love to be like a lot of you. You worry, put it aside and then go on. It is just something I have.

    Once they are done with me and I am home I turn into the superwoman and can do all the stuff but at the doctor or hospital I am unreasonaly afraid.

    Thanks for the pep talk though.
  • littledarlin
    littledarlin Member Posts: 102

    Worrying too much
    You're right about j_rod being exceptional Fishie - she's an adrenalin junkie, I think, and tough as can be. We each handle things differently and all of our surgeries are different too. The only thing you should be concerned about is being ready to accept feeling very sore for a couple of days after the op. Nothing before it should bother you much and by a few days afterwards you'll be feeling heaps better.

    I had an easy ride compared with j_rod, with 4 nights in hospital (last time it was 6 nights but that op. was difficult and took about six times as long). However, I've been out less than three days and I have to keep reminding myself what happened on Friday. I was on diamorphine for the op and briefly afterwards, then on paracetamol and Tramadol. I've almost stopped pain meds already (headache from the Tramadol encouraged stopping it!) and slept half the night on my incision side last night and can get in and out of my normal flat bed easily.

    I'm intending going out for a walk soon and may find that that corrects any illusion that I'm anywhere near back to normal, but my point is that it won't be long before you're feeling pretty good again. Make sure you take enough pain meds for the first 2 or 3 days after your op but don't worry about anything else.

    Worrying too much
    I too am really worried but each time I read about how well someone is doing after surgery or how their stay in the hospital was, it helps me some much. Thanks TW and Jan and everyone for sharing your experiences here with me..It is so good to hear from you all and that you are recovering..

    LD..
  • j_rod
    j_rod Member Posts: 125

    Glad to hear that
    Glad to hear that you're home for recovery.

    As other experts advice hefe, take it easy!

    pain
    I was sore on Wed. and Thurs. and getting up out of bed at night was the most difficult part. You will need help with that. I will tell you that today is Fri. I washed my hair and bathed today for the first time since Mon. night. I am feeling perky and the pain is almost completely gone. I kept reminging myself "You will feel better tomorrow and better the day after that." And it was true. It gets better. But Iwas not afraid to ask for everything for pain in case i needed it at home. Oh, and the drain...funny thing about that. I thought it was going to be horrible. Someone had told me that it was 'real fun'. I thought I had a big tube in my side and I was afraid when they took it out I would scream and yell. The nurse who took it out told me she was very gentle and she told me it felt like a noodle coming out. She pulled it out and I did not feel it. It was a thread attached to a very very small tube and I think it acts like a wick that pulls the liquid from the operation site - whether it be blood or other fluid - from the inside to the tube into the container. If you are nervous, maybe they will showyou what it looks like and explain it. I guess sometimes fear is not knowing and then letting our imaginations run wild. Sometimes a logical matter-of-fact presentation/education works for some people. I think if I had been in the medical field and then had to have an operation, I think my mind would have focused on all the people who had pain and other side effects. I think that I am lucky to not know too. much. You are luckey your doc understands. I wish you the the best on your upcoming surgeries - like someone on here once said, wait for day three or for after the op - the didderence is night and day. The human body is a lot stroinger and more resilient than you think.
  • Fishknees
    Fishknees Member Posts: 73
    j_rod said:

    pain
    I was sore on Wed. and Thurs. and getting up out of bed at night was the most difficult part. You will need help with that. I will tell you that today is Fri. I washed my hair and bathed today for the first time since Mon. night. I am feeling perky and the pain is almost completely gone. I kept reminging myself "You will feel better tomorrow and better the day after that." And it was true. It gets better. But Iwas not afraid to ask for everything for pain in case i needed it at home. Oh, and the drain...funny thing about that. I thought it was going to be horrible. Someone had told me that it was 'real fun'. I thought I had a big tube in my side and I was afraid when they took it out I would scream and yell. The nurse who took it out told me she was very gentle and she told me it felt like a noodle coming out. She pulled it out and I did not feel it. It was a thread attached to a very very small tube and I think it acts like a wick that pulls the liquid from the operation site - whether it be blood or other fluid - from the inside to the tube into the container. If you are nervous, maybe they will showyou what it looks like and explain it. I guess sometimes fear is not knowing and then letting our imaginations run wild. Sometimes a logical matter-of-fact presentation/education works for some people. I think if I had been in the medical field and then had to have an operation, I think my mind would have focused on all the people who had pain and other side effects. I think that I am lucky to not know too. much. You are luckey your doc understands. I wish you the the best on your upcoming surgeries - like someone on here once said, wait for day three or for after the op - the didderence is night and day. The human body is a lot stroinger and more resilient than you think.

    Thank you
    I was worried about that drain. I hope mine is like that also.

    The surgeon was good the first two visits.

    The last visit he was a typical surgeon. Pain in the neck. Oh well I think he is good.

    It is wondering what will happen that makes it worse than knowing.

    Thanks again.
    Fishie
  • j_rod
    j_rod Member Posts: 125
    Fishknees said:

    Thank you
    I was worried about that drain. I hope mine is like that also.

    The surgeon was good the first two visits.

    The last visit he was a typical surgeon. Pain in the neck. Oh well I think he is good.

    It is wondering what will happen that makes it worse than knowing.

    Thanks again.
    Fishie

    Creative
    If you are a creative person with a good imagination - it can work against you at a time like this. The place I went to everyone explained what would happen step by step. Then they would follow up with the same thing in writing. When I had questions, I would re-read it all. If I had more questions or had a moment of nerves, I would email. They would email back and answer my questions. But if I had too many questions, the doctor's office would just call me - they said it was easier that way because every time they gave me an answer, I would have more questions. They are rated as a top hospital. And my doctor was rated as a top sugeon in US News and World Report. He is a busy man but he still gives his phone number for you to call if you need anything. If he was a pain in the neck, you might want to talk to his nurse practioner - the NP and I got to know each other very well. The NP was my go-to person for all questions, and he was great in answering all of my questions.You will be great. And stay on your scheduled meds - I did EXACTLY as they instructed me to....and it turned out just fine. Minimal pain, no constipation, no acid on my stomach. In short, I did - for the first time in my life - follow directions. Take care - and Happy Bunny Day.
  • Texas_wedge
    Texas_wedge Member Posts: 2,798
    j_rod said:

    Creative
    If you are a creative person with a good imagination - it can work against you at a time like this. The place I went to everyone explained what would happen step by step. Then they would follow up with the same thing in writing. When I had questions, I would re-read it all. If I had more questions or had a moment of nerves, I would email. They would email back and answer my questions. But if I had too many questions, the doctor's office would just call me - they said it was easier that way because every time they gave me an answer, I would have more questions. They are rated as a top hospital. And my doctor was rated as a top sugeon in US News and World Report. He is a busy man but he still gives his phone number for you to call if you need anything. If he was a pain in the neck, you might want to talk to his nurse practioner - the NP and I got to know each other very well. The NP was my go-to person for all questions, and he was great in answering all of my questions.You will be great. And stay on your scheduled meds - I did EXACTLY as they instructed me to....and it turned out just fine. Minimal pain, no constipation, no acid on my stomach. In short, I did - for the first time in my life - follow directions. Take care - and Happy Bunny Day.

    Following good advice
    A great story of virtue rewarded! :)
  • j_rod
    j_rod Member Posts: 125

    Following good advice
    A great story of virtue rewarded! :)

    Today is follow up
    I go to Chicago today to have my post op appt. But they did tell me the path may not be ready at this time. Will post later as to the results.
  • Texas_wedge
    Texas_wedge Member Posts: 2,798
    j_rod said:

    Today is follow up
    I go to Chicago today to have my post op appt. But they did tell me the path may not be ready at this time. Will post later as to the results.

    Appointment
    Take it easy on the journey and I hope the follow-up is fine. Given the journey you've having to make, it seems a shame if the path report will not be ready yet. Still, one thing at a time - you're doing so well that it's easy to be philosophical about it.
  • Fishknees
    Fishknees Member Posts: 73
    j_rod said:

    Today is follow up
    I go to Chicago today to have my post op appt. But they did tell me the path may not be ready at this time. Will post later as to the results.

    Have a good trip
    Have a good trip! I hope all goes well for you. Will they call you with the results?
  • garym
    garym Member Posts: 1,647
    j_rod said:

    Today is follow up
    I go to Chicago today to have my post op appt. But they did tell me the path may not be ready at this time. Will post later as to the results.

    Today...
    JR,

    You've been doing fantastic, no reason to expect anything different today!

    During my last visit to the doctor, I asked him, "How to determine whether
    or not an older person should be put in an old age home?"
    "Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup
    and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub."
    "Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because
    it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
    "No" he said. "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed
    near the window?"

    Have a good trip,

    Gary
  • JackieP125
    JackieP125 Member Posts: 56
    j_rod said:

    i dont know how they do it
    buthere i am at home sipping on a cup of coffee like it is just another day. like i said they dont like to prescribe narcotics just tylenol regular strength. i insisted on a script for somethihg stronger which they finally gave me. i did not get it filled on the way home and there was definitely some pain trying to get out of bed inthe middle of the night to use the loo. this morning sore on the side with the incisions i hanent counted all of them yet. i think there are 6. my dog is happy i amhome and wants to play. she is only 4 lb. myfiance is shocked i amhome already and i told him that i would be asking a lot of him because i dont feel like getting up andsitting down every time i need something. i am taking it easy as it is uncomfotable to straighten up and walk. i am on spring breakthis week. i put in for two more weeks so i wont be going backuntil april 23rd. that is my incentive for getting better - so i canenjoy some of my time off.

    j_rod
    When I read your posts, I am speechless not to mention impressed with how well things are going for you. WOW!! Unfortunately, my surgery was not as smooth, but I am doing fine now. You give hope and inspiration to the newbies awaiting their surgery. Keep the post coming. You rock!!
  • j_rod
    j_rod Member Posts: 125
    garym said:

    Today...
    JR,

    You've been doing fantastic, no reason to expect anything different today!

    During my last visit to the doctor, I asked him, "How to determine whether
    or not an older person should be put in an old age home?"
    "Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup
    and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub."
    "Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because
    it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup."
    "No" he said. "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed
    near the window?"

    Have a good trip,

    Gary

    Hi ....
    Thanks beingbless, gary, tex, littledarlin, fishknees, etc. for for all your encourangement and support. Thanks for the joke Gary. I am back from the appointment - actually have been home for about 4 hours now. The nurse practioner is who I see for the follow-up visit. He said the opperation went well, the tumor was 2.5cm, papillary Type I, stage 1 grade 1. No invasion of other tissues, clear margins. Hooray! I feel so incredibly lucky. They told me I could begin light aerobic exercise - and like you said to just take it slow and build up. I put on my regular pants to wear today, but they were so uncomfortable once I zipped and snapped them. I'm going to have to find an alternative because there is no way I will be able to wear anything sitting on my waist or ab incisions. Maybe by the time I return to work on the 23th, it will be healed enough where I can wear pants comfortably. Any suggestions? PS - I did have someone drive me today as I am a little dizzy sometimes like I was today.
  • Texas_wedge
    Texas_wedge Member Posts: 2,798
    j_rod said:

    Hi ....
    Thanks beingbless, gary, tex, littledarlin, fishknees, etc. for for all your encourangement and support. Thanks for the joke Gary. I am back from the appointment - actually have been home for about 4 hours now. The nurse practioner is who I see for the follow-up visit. He said the opperation went well, the tumor was 2.5cm, papillary Type I, stage 1 grade 1. No invasion of other tissues, clear margins. Hooray! I feel so incredibly lucky. They told me I could begin light aerobic exercise - and like you said to just take it slow and build up. I put on my regular pants to wear today, but they were so uncomfortable once I zipped and snapped them. I'm going to have to find an alternative because there is no way I will be able to wear anything sitting on my waist or ab incisions. Maybe by the time I return to work on the 23th, it will be healed enough where I can wear pants comfortably. Any suggestions? PS - I did have someone drive me today as I am a little dizzy sometimes like I was today.

    Latest report
    That sounds first class. Now, take the recovery steadily and don't try to run before you can walk, enjoy your break before getting back to work and take it easy on the ... talking. I'm also having the waistband-over-incision problem and about to try gently adding a little work on a cross-trainer to tai chi, to ease back into readiness for walking Carnoustie on Friday, with a view to golf asap!

    You mentioned a joke from Gary - where was that? - I seem to have missed it :)