Well that sure hurt

khl8
khl8 Member Posts: 807
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I am home! Hernia surgery went well, they did not have to do the big incsion, just 8 small ones, but there was alot of repair work, so I am quite sore. my entire abdomen was meshed and I have to wear a binder for 6 weeks. it almost lookd like I got a tummy tuck out of the deal, I am still swollen, but there is defitinly not as much girth as there was before. I am glad to be home, as you all know you cannot get any rest in a hospital, they are coming in all hours to take your temp yur blood pressure and all that stuff. So please say a little prayer that I am done with surgery for a long long time.

Thank you for all your kind words and support, it truly helped!!

Hugs to all,
Kathy

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  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #2
    Yay
    Your home! Sending you prayers, love, good wishes everything that you recover quickly and you dont go near a surgeon again! Hopefully after you recover you can start planning your UK trip. :-)
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #3
    Kathy
    I am glad you are home! Take good care of you!
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    YEA!!!!! HOME!!!!!!
    Take good care of yourself, dearheart!!!

    (Tummy tuck, huh?....maybe I could....nah, I'm an old lady, it doesn't matter...ROFL!)

    My beau, as you know, is a doctor. When HE has an overnight stay (or more) in the hospital, he puts on his best "doctor" voice and says "You have me hooked up to telemetry so you can monitor my vitals from your nurses station. I have never heard of taking a patient's weight (yes, at 2am) being an emergency. Please do not wake me thru the night unless I am dying. And, even then, consider whether it's worth it!" (I'm always staying with him, so I can pretty much say this word for word along with him). It works...usually he is not disturbed between 11pm and 5am when the shift changes!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #5
    Welcome
    Welcome back home and glad that it went good. Hope you have a fast recovery.

    Kim
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #6
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Welcome
    Welcome back home and glad that it went good. Hope you have a fast recovery.

    Kim

    Good you are at home !
    Now take time to rest and enjoy Christmas as much you can,!
    Send my prayers for the requested wishes!
    Big hug!
  • Lori-S
    Lori-S Member Posts: 1,277 Member
    #7
    Welcome Home Kathy
    May you now get the rest that you need. I hate that I always leave hospitals way mor tired than when I went in. Glad you are home and all meshed up. I'm sure as the swelling goes down you'll feel even better.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #8
    kathy
    Kathy,
    So glad you're home. I hope you heal up quickly and enjoy the holidays.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    (Nice to get a tummy tuck in there. :) )
  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
    #9
    Welcome home!
    Now the rest and recuperation can begin.

    Suggestions from a "been there, done that" is to maintain your pain meds whether or not you think you need them. The recovery from this surgery is notoriously painful, and lasts a while. I was still getting stabbing pains around those 8 incisions where the mesh is stitched down 5 months post-op. However, overall, I feel great, and am doing everything now.

    Here's hoping that surgery is done forever! You've been through enough. Time to breathe freely again.

    Alice
  • TMac52
    TMac52 Member Posts: 352
    #10
    Hi Kathy,
    I am glad your
    Hi Kathy,
    I am glad your home there is no better feeling than getting back into your own bed after a stay in the hospital. I left after only 4 days (abdominal perineal resection w/ perm colostomy) I couldnt take it and begged to get out of there. I am sending you some positive mojo and adding you to my prayer list.
    Tom
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #11
    Ouch!
    I'd like to flatten my tummy, but I don't think I want to take your route. Ouch! Glad you're home, and I hope you feel wonderful soon!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Crow71
    Crow71 Member Posts: 679 Member
    #12
    Love the tree
    I'm so glad you are home Kathy. And I'm glad your hernias are repaired. 8 small incisions are better than one big one any day. Enjoy the holidays.
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #13
    glad your home and out of hospital.
    don't over do it with heavy xmas presents.
    take care buddy,
    pete
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #14
    I hope that you're feeling

    I hope that you're feeling better soon. Get plenty of rest. Big Hugs, Cynthia
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    #15
    LivinginNH said:

    I hope that you're feeling

    I hope that you're feeling better soon. Get plenty of rest. Big Hugs, Cynthia

    LOve your tree!!!!!!!
    Kathy

    LOve your tree!!!!!!!

    Kathy
  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch Member Posts: 270
    #16
    So glad you are home.
    Please
    So glad you are home.
    Please take care and take it easy.
    Linda and Ellie
  • sasjourney
    sasjourney Member Posts: 395 Member
    #17
    Glad you're home
    Happy to hear all went well and you can recover at home. Take care and be sure to get plenty of rest.

    Hugs,
    Sara

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