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  • John23
    John23 CSN Member Posts: 2,121 Member
    #22
    kant_spell said:

    dog year conversion factor should apply
    John:

    Almost 4 weeks in the hospital probably felt like a year. The longest I've ever been in for is a week and that was close to unbearable.
    I'm sorry it went so poorly but I'm glad you're out.

    What are op reports? I take it we can request a written report that documents what happens in the OR?

    Grant

    Hi Grant!

    Re:
    "What are op reports?"

    An explanation better than what I can type, can be found here:
    Types of Hospital Medical Reports

    (even a "google" will do it better than I can)

    Most hospitals will tell you that they charge per copy for the reports, but
    I have yet to be charged for any amount of copies I've ever requested.

    I have copies of each and every CT scan and Xray, and the narrative
    from each radiologist and physician involved.

    The -full- (complete) reports will include reports from the nurses
    involved, along with any other narrative that has anything at all to
    do with your hospital stay.

    I found that having the reports at home, makes it easier to refer
    to the dates, times, etc, when needed. My memory isn't what
    it used to be, and most of my "notes" don't seem to make much
    sense a day after I write the note....

    Anyway, that's the scoop!

    Good health to you!
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  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN CSN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    #23
    Wow
    Wow - you've been through the mill the last month. I'm glad to hear you are home now, and on your way to recovery.
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #24
    Glad to hear from you John
    I wish it was better all around news but Holy $hit! (can I say "Holy" here?) I was wondering where you were Bud. I know too well the NG tube, should be called the NFG tube.
    Screw water-boarding, bring on the NG tubes!!!

    Take it slow but I'm VERY happy to hear you are home at least.
    I hope for a speedy recovery for you.
    -phil
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
    #25
    PhillieG said:

    Glad to hear from you John
    I wish it was better all around news but Holy $hit! (can I say "Holy" here?) I was wondering where you were Bud. I know too well the NG tube, should be called the NFG tube.
    Screw water-boarding, bring on the NG tubes!!!

    Take it slow but I'm VERY happy to hear you are home at least.
    I hope for a speedy recovery for you.
    -phil

    Missed you John!!!!
    Dang...bout time!!! I....WE...have been sooooooo worried about you. Dude...you have been thru the wringer!!! Sorry to hear you had such a hard time but I am sure glad you are recovering. Please take care of yourself and get well soon.....

    Jennie
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  • tina dasilva
    tina dasilva CSN Member Posts: 641
    #26
    maglets said:

    wow double wow
    that is an amazing story.....even more amazing that we go through these things and out the other end to tell the story.

    I so hope you will feel better at home and begin a gentle speedy recovery

    maggie

    OMG
    Omg you poor thing what a time you had .well rest lots and get well soon hugs Tina
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #27
    John
    John,
    You have been missed. Thanks for checking in. Crap that is quite an ordeal you have been through. I hope and pray your recovery moves on with no more complications. I am so sorry you went through all those struggles. You are incredibly strong.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #28
    Wow
    Oh, my goodness! John, you have had such a bad time of it! I just pray you will be much, much better soon. That cancer "diet" is rough, isn't it?

    Glad to have you back, and I hope you'll be much stronger soon.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Unknown
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    #29
    tootsie1 said:

    Wow
    Oh, my goodness! John, you have had such a bad time of it! I just pray you will be much, much better soon. That cancer "diet" is rough, isn't it?

    Glad to have you back, and I hope you'll be much stronger soon.

    *hugs*
    Gail

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  • sasjourney
    sasjourney CSN Member Posts: 395 Member
    #30
    Glad you are home
    John,

    Great to hear from you. I am sure you will recover much more comfortably at home. Get lots of rest.

    Take care,

    Sara
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  • JoyceSteele
    JoyceSteele CSN Member Posts: 145
    #31
    So glad to hear from you
    John, so glad you are home, feel terrible about all you have gone through. Just happy you made it. Take care and rest. Warm regards, Joyce
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  • thxmiker
    thxmiker CSN Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #32
    Glad you are at home!
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!

    Best Always, mike
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #33
    glad your here!!!!!!!!!!!
    take your time recovering.

    pete
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  • Erinb
    Erinb CSN Member Posts: 293
    #34
    What a nightmare, expecting
    What a nightmare, expecting to go in for a fairly simple operation and end up in the hospital for about a month. I just now found this discussion, I didn't know what happened to you. I am glad you are at home. I care about you and miss you. I hope you are resting and doing what you need to do to let your body heal.
    Erin
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  • kristasplace
    kristasplace CSN Member Posts: 957 Member
    #35
    Dang, John...
    What hell you've been through. You're so right that it never seems to end. I haven't been out of recovery as long as you, but after nearly four years out of the original surgery, i still have complications from it all. I often joke when someone asks me what i want for my birthday, or if there's something they can do for me, i reply with, "I'd really like a new body, please." If only such a thing were possible! It's really only half a joke. lol!

    I hope everything is going better for you now, and that you've been able to adapt to your new stoma.

    Much love,
    Krista
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