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48 hours

son of hal
son of hal CSN Member Posts: 117
in Colorectal Cancer #1
That's how long I was in the hospital. At 4:30 pm Monday they finished my 5 hour surgery for a Lower Anterior Rsection with a temp Illeostomy and exactly 48 hours later I was in a car going home. How crazy is that? Just goes to show that medical technology has come a long way. My surgeon said EVERYTHING went perfect, he got clear margins and my reconnect should be a breeze. I'm still sore but I had unbelievable good fortune with my AWESOME surgeon and recovery. I hope people can see this and believe that there is hope for surgery to go well since we often hear about the horror stories. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers from people here and I hope to post more info as I recover. I put off this surgery for a year and a half because I feared the worst. Maybe this news will help alleviate some stress from someone else awaiting surgery.
Take care, God Bless,
CJ
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  • PhillieG
    PhillieG CSN Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #2
    FANTASTIC!
    That's really GREAT! Must be a record.
    ;-)
    Continued success on your recovery
    -phil
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  • maglets
    maglets CSN Member Posts: 2,576 Member
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    PhillieG said:

    FANTASTIC!
    That's really GREAT! Must be a record.
    ;-)
    Continued success on your recovery
    -phil

    hokey cows!!!
    oh well done!!

    I have never heard of anyone that fast....

    hope recovery goes well

    mags
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  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 CSN Member Posts: 428 Member
    #4
    That's awesome. I hope your
    That's awesome. I hope your smooth recovery continues. Lisa
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #5
    Great News CJ
    Thanks for sharing the news with us. It is always wonderful to hear that things can go better than expected.

    Don't over do it now, just because you have been a medical miracle! lol

    Best wishes for a long and healthful future.

    Marie who loves kitties
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  • tko683
    tko683 CSN Member Posts: 264 Member
    #6
    GREAT NEWS!
    Thanks for sharing, so glad to hear good news on this board. My husband will have his surgery after radiation and he is very anxious about it esp. the long time in the hospital....we have heard the horror stories...I hope you continue to do well, sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
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  • marqimark
    marqimark CSN Member Posts: 242 Member
    #7
    Sweet!!
    Great to hear you had smooth sailing so far.

    Here's to a speedy recovery.

    mark
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  • annallen
    annallen CSN Member Posts: 7
    #8
    great news
    I'm so happy for you!!
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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh CSN Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    Drive-Thru Surgery?
    Wow!

    Can I have some fries with that - to go? :)

    48 - hours door-to-door curbside service must be some kind of record.

    Congrats and an even speedier recovery. Sounds like "All's well that ends well."

    -Craig
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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat CSN Member Posts: 886
    #10
    Excellent!
    So good to hear that everything went so well.
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  • karen40
    karen40 CSN Member Posts: 211 Member
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    WOW!
    That's amazing!
    Karen
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #12
    Amazing
    Fabulous!

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe CSN Member Posts: 1,425 Member
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    tootsie1 said:

    Amazing
    Fabulous!

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Amazing!!

    Amazing!!
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  • son of hal
    son of hal CSN Member Posts: 117
    #14
    Hey, thanks folks. I'm not
    Hey, thanks folks. I'm not bragging by any means and I've done plenty of "knocking on wood" but everyone involved was amazed also at how there really was no recovery time. From the time I woke up from surgery everything has been "textbook" perfect. I never even used my pain pump in recovery. Within 16 hours after surgery I was up and using the bathroom and moving around the room. I'm pretty shocked myself at how this has gone. I did have a couple "blow-outs" with the gasket on my bag but I think I've got it figured out now. I don't want to preach to anyone but I attribute my condition to just that, my condition. I improved my health through diet before surgery and even the doctor has said it "most likely" made a difference. Just for anyone's info. I also boosted my vitamin C intake just prior to and imediately after surgery. I mixed Ascorbic Acid (2.25 grams) with my prep the day before surgery and brought water bottles mixed with it to the hospital. As soon as I was allowed to drink I started drinking my "vit. C water". One 16oz. bottle per day with 2grams. ascorbic acid ea. plus plenty of reg. water. I'm not telling anyone they should do that but if your interested you should look it up. "Vitamin C and surgery". Heck, some other countries give it in IV fluids during and after surgery. I figured what the heck, why not.
    Anyway, thanks for the well wishes I'll try to make more time to be active on here.
    Take care,
    CJ
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  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN CSN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
    #15
    Great news
    I hope you continue to heal quickly with everything going perfectly!
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
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    don't want rain on your parade
    but as i understand it, the first week they watch you like a hawk for temp fluctuations due to internal bleeding. a big issue.

    just goodluck, but i think your surgery is the exception, generally crc getting lar should expect 7 to 10 days in hospital.
    watch your diet as well.

    i did not eat for a full 14 days and my stay was 19nightsd.

    hugs,
    pete
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #17
    wow
    Wow- glad it went so well! Now don't overdo things, as you don't want any setbacks.
    Thanks for sharing-

    Lisa
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  • Lilmiss82
    Lilmiss82 CSN Member Posts: 257 Member
    #18
    lisa42 said:

    wow
    Wow- glad it went so well! Now don't overdo things, as you don't want any setbacks.
    Thanks for sharing-

    Lisa

    IMPRESSIVE!
    I've never been so lucky to have a short hospital stay. But like Lisa mentioned take it easy and rest as much as you can. :)Melissa
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