It's Our Turn...Surgery Today!

DreamOnDeb
DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
in Kidney Cancer #1

My husband, Mike, is in surgery right now.  I want to thank everyone here for your support the last three months.  I truly appreciate it.  You have all helped me tremendously.  I'm scared, but I'm relieved it's finally here.  It's going to be a long day.

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  • icemantoo
    icemantoo Member Posts: 3,361 Member
    #2
    May he have a boring and uneventful surgery.

    Deb,

     

    I woukd say painless as well, but I would be laughed off this board.

     

     

    Icemantoo

  • Bay Area Guy
    Bay Area Guy Member Posts: 618 Member
    edited August 2017 #3
    May he have the most boring

    May he have the most boring and uneventful surgery possible, along with a speedy recovery.

  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    #4
    icemantoo said:

    May he have a boring and uneventful surgery.

    Deb,

     

    I woukd say painless as well, but I would be laughed off this board.

     

     

    Icemantoo

    Ugh!  Thanks for the laugh

    Ugh!  Thanks for the laugh though, Iceman!

  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    edited August 2017 #5
    Bay Area Guy said:

    May he have the most boring

    May he have the most boring and uneventful surgery possible, along with a speedy recovery.

    Bay Area Guy,

    Bay Area Guy,

    Thank you so much!  

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #6
    All the very best to both of

    All the very best to both of you! Let us know how it went and how he's doing.

  • sblairc
    sblairc Member Posts: 585 Member
    #7
    I remember my husband's day like it was yesterday

    And here we are, almost 4 years later, drinking coffee not thinking about it (well, I guess I"m sort of thinking about it, but you know what I mean!!) Try to keep busy to pass the time, walk around a bit, and prepare for him to be groggy and make sure doesn't try to "be a hero" with the pain meds especially in the beginning. Best to you. . . 

  • BoondockSaint
    BoondockSaint Member Posts: 242 Member
    #8
    I know how you feel. I was a

    I know how you feel. I was a nervous wreck. So thankful for all the family and friends that sat with me that day and to the wonderful people here that sat with me in spirit.

    i hope he has the most boring, ho-hum, typical surgery ever!!

  • hardo718
    hardo718 Member Posts: 853 Member
    #9
    In my prayers

    And not only will I be praying for your hubby & you but also the doctor's hands.  That they get in there, grab the little **** with a quickness and accuracy and get the heck out!  Wink  Let the healing begin and may life after be filled with health & happiness.

    God Bless,

    Donna~

  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    #10
    Surgery was a major success!

    Surgery was a major success!  Thank you so much everyone!  He is in recovery now, and I'll be able to see him soon!  Oh, we had visiting dogs that came into the surgical waiting area to comfort everyone!

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #11
    So glad to hear it! Keep us

    So glad to hear it! Keep us posted. How cute about the dogs :)

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #12
    YAAAY YAAY he's on his way!!

    YAAAY YAAY he's on his way!!

    Know that he was given a drug called Versed which cause amnesia for a short while. So if he repeats himself etc, its ok.

    Also they use that gas to pump up the abdomen so the surgeon can see.

    It gets trapped in weird places, mostly the shoulder. Remind him its ONLY gas, but yes, it is painful.

    WALKING will help. But I also swung my arm around to move that gas.

    He's so lucky to have YOU my dear!

    Ask any questions. We ALL survived surgery. 

    I am a firm believer in using ICE and a lumbar wrap to support those tender muscles.

    I used that wrap even to bed. Helps to get UP from sitting or laying down.

    I also asked for ICE in hospital and at home would put it over incision but over underwear. 

    It helps reduce the swelling that hurts. Worked quickly and better than more and more opiates.

    Sending you CALM, and HEALING vibes!

    Jan

  • stub1969
    stub1969 Member Posts: 966 Member
    #13
    Super!

    I had my surgery early in the morning and got to my room about 4:00 pm.  Recovery takes a while. With all the drugs they put in you to knock you out, it takes awhile to come around.

    Continued good luck!

    Stub

  • Retcenturion
    Retcenturion Member Posts: 240 Member
    #14
    Good to hear

    Glad to hear surgery went well. Hoping a fast recovery for both of you. Positive thoughts!  

  • Max57
    Max57 Member Posts: 177 Member
    #15
    Great news surgery went well

    Fast recovery !

  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    edited August 2017 #16
    Thank you so much everyone!

    Thank you so much everyone!  He's doing well!

  • Mighty Frog
    Mighty Frog Member Posts: 152 Member
    #17
    Speedy Recovery

    Wow! Great to hear that operation was a great success. Now make sure get enough rest and try don't over do it (like me... 2 weeks later back to hospital due to bleeding)... Take things slowing and just relax..... Wish Mike speedy recovery...... Things will get better after 6 - 8 weeks..... 

  • Bay Area Guy
    Bay Area Guy Member Posts: 618 Member
    #18
    Wonderful to hear that he's

    Wonderful to hear that he's doing well.  Just make sure he follows all the instructions the nurses give him, particularly about walking and about using the spyrometer (the blue and yellow plastic breathing gadget).  Both will help him recover a lot quicker.

  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl Member Posts: 760 Member
    #19
    Super news - !

    Glad to hear he -- and you -- have made it through the surgery well. Keep up the good work, and walk, walk, walk!

  • Positive_Mental_Attitude
    Positive_Mental_Attitude Member Posts: 454
    #20
    Great news and

    Great news and congratulations on the successful surgery.

  • DreamOnDeb
    DreamOnDeb Member Posts: 112
    edited August 2017 #21
    Thank you all for the advice

    Thank you all for the advice (believe me, I'm listening) and well wishes!

     

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