Craig

Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hey buddy: Thinking about you today and hoping that all went well with your surgery. I'm sure you are out of the loop right now, but when you can, please give us an update and when you think you will be coming home. Happy and Healthy New Year buddy. Cyber magic dust sprinkling on you for a speedy recovery :)

Hugs! Kim

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #3
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    Craig I'm glad you're home
    Craig I'm glad you're home already from surgery. Not sure what it was for, but so happy anyone can come home so soon, means it must have went well I'm thinking and hoping. Comfort sent to you!

    plh4gail
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
    #4
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    I'm sending pain free
    I'm sending pain free prayers your way. Lisa
  • karen40
    karen40 Member Posts: 211 Member
    #5
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    Hi Craig
    You're in my thoughts. I know that area is very very sensitive. Ouch is right! I'll be praying that it heals up quick for you. Perhaps, the pain meds. aren't as useless as you think. They are known for their great constipating qualities. This may not be a bad thing while you are healing over the next few days,if you know what I mean. Just a thought.
    Karen
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #6
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    It is a good sign you are
    It is a good sign you are home, and the pain pills can have some other helpful properties as an "off use" remedy.
    The New Year may start of wobbly but will only get better.
    Glad you are home and can post. Please keep us updated~
  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    #7
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    I hope the worst of this is
    I hope the worst of this is behind you. (Sorry for the terrible pun, not intended) Glad you are home and healing light is coming your way.

    Laura
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #8
    Awesome
    So glad that it all went well but sorry you are in pain, but at least it is taken care of and you can ring in the new year on a new note. It's weird how you were hurting so much at your initial surgery and thought you'd never sit down and then the pain went away and now you are going throug another bout of pain and it brings the memory all back all over again. Feel for your having to go the bathroom too - that's going to hurt. Glad you are back home and will be able to ring the New Year in in your own home instead of a hospital bed.

    Hugs to you kiddo and Happy New Year! Kim
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #9
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Awesome
    So glad that it all went well but sorry you are in pain, but at least it is taken care of and you can ring in the new year on a new note. It's weird how you were hurting so much at your initial surgery and thought you'd never sit down and then the pain went away and now you are going throug another bout of pain and it brings the memory all back all over again. Feel for your having to go the bathroom too - that's going to hurt. Glad you are back home and will be able to ring the New Year in in your own home instead of a hospital bed.

    Hugs to you kiddo and Happy New Year! Kim

    Hi Craig,
    Hi Craig,

    Just wanted to let you know that I am glad you are ok. I am sitting here and thinking of you and wishing you a quick recovery. Lots of good wishes, prayers and love are being sent to you and Kim.

    Happy New Year!

    Love,

    Lizzy
  • eibod
    eibod Member Posts: 160
    #10
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    Hi Craig, sorry you're in
    Hi Craig, sorry you're in so much pain. I notice you are still good with the words, so your humor has not been affected. Hubby is back in the hospital as of today, maybe this
    means you are both getting the rough days of 2012 behind you and the "rest" of the upcoming year will be great. Take care, Brenda
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #11
    Craig
    May this find you nicely recovering and that the New Year brings time away from cancer to you!!! The Lord knows you need it (don't we all).
    Thinking of you my friend.
    Winter Marie
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #12
    Craig
    Craig,
    Thinking about you and saying a prayer that the pain lessens and goes away quickly.

    Aloha
    Kathleen
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #13
    Sundanceh said:

    Hi Kim:)
    Thank you for remembering - you're one of the very few who kept up:)

    That's very sweet....I'm home...surgery went well....I'm "Hurtin' for Certain!"

    You're right - I was out of the loop alright....the Propofol was okay to deal with, but the gas anasthesiah takes it to a whole new level.....and it was a real mess when I woke up, if you know what I mean....totally embarassing....I can barely stand up and having to steady myself to get 'cleaned up.' Lots of residual stuff and the bleeding was steady.

    The thing was right there at the DENTATE LINE, which is a very sensitive area to be in...and cutting on that thing has a high propenisty of bleeding. We knew it would hurt badly enough, and my surgeon told me it would.....he's the only medical guy I've found that doesn't "downplay" what the outcome would be.

    Pain pills are useless....those are some pretty 'sensivitive tissues' down there as we all know...its hard to walk and sitting down and getting up is an 'adventure.' When the wounds heal up some, I can cream it, but until then I will be dipping into alot of baths to keep the area clean and relieve some of the pain.

    Don't want to think about even hittin' the can...that's gonna' be a buster for the first few days...Ouch!

    This sure flashes me back to when my journey first started and I had this surgery done before...I'm hoping a couple of weeks and I can return to work....found my foam donut and it helps some.

    Best wishes for '12!

    Thanks so much for caring and keeping up with me...I do appreciate your friendship:)

    -Craig

    speedy recovery
    Hi Craig,

    Welcome home- I'm praying for you for a speedy recovery and for your comfort in the meantime. Ouch- it hurts just thinking about it.

    Hugs to you, Lion!

    Lisa :)
  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    #14
    Kathleen808 said:

    Craig
    Craig,
    Thinking about you and saying a prayer that the pain lessens and goes away quickly.

    Aloha
    Kathleen

    Craig
    Just learned of your operation. Glad to read you are home. Sorry to hear about the pain. I know all about it, because my son just went to the same kind of operation. \many many sitbath later he start to do better.
    I send you healing and painfree thoughts for feeli ng better soon.
    Hugs,
    Marjan
    PS a healthy 2012 a must!!
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #15
    thingy45 said:

    Craig
    Just learned of your operation. Glad to read you are home. Sorry to hear about the pain. I know all about it, because my son just went to the same kind of operation. \many many sitbath later he start to do better.
    I send you healing and painfree thoughts for feeli ng better soon.
    Hugs,
    Marjan
    PS a healthy 2012 a must!!

    Glad your home, hope your
    Glad your home, hope your feeling back to your old self soon. (Sorry for some reason I thought you were getting dental work done, but by your description obviously not!!) All the best to you :)
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #16
    smokeyjoe said:

    Glad your home, hope your
    Glad your home, hope your feeling back to your old self soon. (Sorry for some reason I thought you were getting dental work done, but by your description obviously not!!) All the best to you :)

    Leena:)
    I actually did some dental work in between all of that - just for grins, of course:)

    They were towing me to one repair shop after the other...LOL!

    Thanks everybody!

    -c
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #17
    smokeyjoe said:

    Glad your home, hope your
    Glad your home, hope your feeling back to your old self soon. (Sorry for some reason I thought you were getting dental work done, but by your description obviously not!!) All the best to you :)

    I remembered you were having
    I remembered you were having roto router work done...., guess it wasn't just hemroidectomy. Whatever it is (exactly) hope it heals really fast. Eat your protein for tissue-repair :)
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #18
    smokeyjoe said:

    Glad your home, hope your
    Glad your home, hope your feeling back to your old self soon. (Sorry for some reason I thought you were getting dental work done, but by your description obviously not!!) All the best to you :)

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