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Going under the knife

khl8
khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Ok, so tomorrow at 6am I need to report to the hospital for Hernia repair surgery, I am scheduled as the first one, at 7:15.
House is clean, laundry caught up, groceries bought, home decorated. cleared off my desk at the office, gave insrtuctions to all who need to cover me.
I think I am ready for my wonderful all inclusive stay of 2-3 days, and being home for 4-6 weeks.
I know, I know, I should be grateful this is not cancer related and this is just a repair of the incsion and ostomy site, but it still makes me nervous. I am glad I am first in so there is not a long wait before they give me that wondeful IV drug to calm you down before they take you into the OR.
so, you all take care of yourselves and I will see you all when Iam up and able to get on the computer again!!!
Kathy
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #2
    Kathy, good luck hope an smooth surgery
    and a fast recovery!
    Hugs!
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  • mukamom
    mukamom CSN Member Posts: 402
    #3
    pepebcn said:

    Kathy, good luck hope an smooth surgery
    and a fast recovery!
    Hugs!

    Good luck
    It will be over before you know it...lol

    Good cybervibes to you

    Angela
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  • Nana b
    Nana b CSN Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #4
    pepebcn said:

    Kathy, good luck hope an smooth surgery
    and a fast recovery!
    Hugs!

    Keep us posted
    Yes, to a fast recovery, just don't do too much like me and get a hernia! Hugs! Keep us posted.
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #5
    Love your tree
    Knowing you'll have a nice easy surgery. Take care of yourself, will be thinking of you, saying a prayer or two for those butterflies in your tummy to calm on down.
    Looking forward to hearing from you after your surgery.
    Winter Marie
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  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH CSN Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #6
    Hi Kathy,
    Best wishes for a

    Hi Kathy,

    Best wishes for a quick recovery! HUGS!! Cynthia
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #7
    Best wishes
    for a very successful surgery! You sound very organized, so hopefully your mind won't be filled with worry about other things. I hope you have a quick + uneventful recovery.
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #8
    Surgery
    Wishing you huge success in the repair of your hernia. Just better get this done and over with and glad too that it isn't cancer related. Hope you have a very speedy recovery. Let us know how you are doing when you get a chance.

    Kim
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  • msccolon
    msccolon CSN Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #9
    prayers for calm and great recovery
    this will all go well! I know you will be through this before you know it and will be glad you had it done! Just remember to take care of YOU and don't try to rush the recovery process!
    mary
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #10
    msccolon said:

    prayers for calm and great recovery
    this will all go well! I know you will be through this before you know it and will be glad you had it done! Just remember to take care of YOU and don't try to rush the recovery process!
    mary

    Hey Kathy!
    Good luck with the surgery. We will be waiting on the update. Sending good vibes your way for a speedy recovery!!! Take care

    Jennie
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  • sasjourney
    sasjourney CSN Member Posts: 395 Member
    #11
    Good luck!
    Kathy,

    Good luck with the surgery...I'm sure it will go smoothly. You'll be in my prayers.

    Hugs,
    Sara
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  • abrub
    abrub CSN Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #12
    It's amazing how much better
    It's amazing how much better overall I feel now that I've had my hernia repaired. Lots of other problems went away with my hernia - even unrelated problems! The stress of knowing I had another surgery in the offing was affecting my whole life.

    Wishing you the same happy outcome.

    Alice
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #13
    good luck kathy
    You are so organised. How fantastic. My house is Chaos.
    I hope they do a great job.
    Don't forget to bring a good book.
    Prayers and best wishes,
    Pete
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  • Lori-S
    Lori-S CSN Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #14
    Kathy woo hoo!
    How great. I don't know about you but my hernia has been such a pain dealing with blockages and miserable days. I wish you an uneventful surgery and a most speedy recovery. What a great holiday gift for you!
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  • plh4gail
    plh4gail CSN Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #15
    Good luck with the surgery
    Good luck with the surgery and recovery Kathy. Everything will go well and you will be home before you know it.

    Gail
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  • Lori-S
    Lori-S CSN Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #16
    Hey Kathy
    How you doing? Hoping that this surgery is the bestest holiday gift of all!
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  • khl8
    khl8 CSN Member Posts: 807
    #17
    Lori-S said:

    Hey Kathy
    How you doing? Hoping that this surgery is the bestest holiday gift of all!

    Hey all,
    Well had mu surgery
    Hey all,
    Well had mu surgery yesterday, the surgeon was able to do with 8 small incsions instaed of 1 large / I am tired and sore, mostly tired as yiu cannot get rest while you are in the hospital. I may go home tomorrow. I was able to eat today, change out of a hospital gown and have coffee. So if all contnues weell, I won't be stuck here till sunday!!!
    Thanks for all the well wishes!

    Kathy
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  • bruins1971
    bruins1971 CSN Member Posts: 227
    #18
    Good Luck
    Wishing you a quick recovery and a Merry Christmas.

    Bobby in Dallas
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  • luv3jay
    luv3jay CSN Member Posts: 533 Member
    #19
    Easy peezy!! Good luck and
    Easy peezy!! Good luck and enjoy your time off for something OTHER than cancer!

    -Sheri
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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
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    khl8 said:

    Hey all,
    Well had mu surgery
    Hey all,
    Well had mu surgery yesterday, the surgeon was able to do with 8 small incsions instaed of 1 large / I am tired and sore, mostly tired as yiu cannot get rest while you are in the hospital. I may go home tomorrow. I was able to eat today, change out of a hospital gown and have coffee. So if all contnues weell, I won't be stuck here till sunday!!!
    Thanks for all the well wishes!

    Kathy

    Kathy
    Glad your surgery went so well. Hope you get home to get rested soon.
    Thinking of you.
    Winter Marie
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #21
    khl8 said:

    Hey all,
    Well had mu surgery
    Hey all,
    Well had mu surgery yesterday, the surgeon was able to do with 8 small incsions instaed of 1 large / I am tired and sore, mostly tired as yiu cannot get rest while you are in the hospital. I may go home tomorrow. I was able to eat today, change out of a hospital gown and have coffee. So if all contnues weell, I won't be stuck here till sunday!!!
    Thanks for all the well wishes!

    Kathy

    Kathy
    Thanks for letting us know how it all went. I am glad it has gone smoothly. I hope you are home soon.
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