just some questions on what I can expect

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #22
    thennies61 said:

    A big Thanks for all the

    A big Thanks for all the input.Have an appointment weds with my surgen's partner as they like to get to know eachother between patient and doctor.And hopefully the game plan is in place.Being confortable I can handle but one thing that always drove me though the wall was alot pain in my mouth ie teeth gums ect.Pretty sure I have most things covered as far as making myself comfy with pj's sweats have a few books and word puzzle books which sounds like I'll need more after the hospital stay.Cemmo hasn't been mentioned yet and hopefullly won't be but radation has as the doctor has said it will be 2-3 months before I can go back to work.Have been getting use to ensure and instead breastfast because the last two weeks it has just been easier to eat along with pudding and quaker oats.But the oats has been pretty much been blocking me up.Tounge seems to stinging alittle more and more was given some meds for thrush which helps some.Just found out the hospital I'll be in University hospital in cleveland has internet so can give a blow by blow account.lol Again thanks for all the input sure will make it easier knowing about what to expect

    Terry

    terry, praying for surgery to

    terry, praying for surgery to go well and for a quick and easy recovery.  when you are up and able, let us know how you're feeling.  we'll be thinking of you.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • thennies61
    thennies61 Member Posts: 285
    #23
    CivilMatt said:

    shave

    thennies61,

    If you go through radiation treatments, then shaving with a razor is heavily frowned apon.  To the point where they tell you DON’T.

    I confess, I got caught and got a “dirty eye” and scolding from my doctor and nurse.

    What the heck, I did not want to look like a scrounge, but in all fairness they did tell me to use an electric razor.

    Matt

    Thanks Matt I thought I seen

    Thanks Matt I thought I seen here somewhere about an electric razor and always wanted one so what the heck went and got one.I did just find out that at the hospital each tv is hooked up to the internet and they give you a wireless keyboard so guess I'l be able to ouch-ouch and vent..I was thinking about how much energy I'll lose after the operation plus using the peg.Is there a way to put vitiams in the bag knwoing I most likely won't be abe to swallow much?

  • KB56
    KB56 Member Posts: 318 Member
    #24
    thennies61 said:

    Thanks Matt I thought I seen

    Thanks Matt I thought I seen here somewhere about an electric razor and always wanted one so what the heck went and got one.I did just find out that at the hospital each tv is hooked up to the internet and they give you a wireless keyboard so guess I'l be able to ouch-ouch and vent..I was thinking about how much energy I'll lose after the operation plus using the peg.Is there a way to put vitiams in the bag knwoing I most likely won't be abe to swallow much?

    Vitamins through the PEG

    I took vitamins, water, medicine and the occasional box of food through my PEG for several weeks.  No issue and it will really make life easier when you need it.

     

    Good luck and stay in touch,

    Keith

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #25
    KB56 said:

    Vitamins through the PEG

    I took vitamins, water, medicine and the occasional box of food through my PEG for several weeks.  No issue and it will really make life easier when you need it.

     

    Good luck and stay in touch,

    Keith

    Ensure

    Ensure served me well when I quit taking my vitamins

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