Pre-Op Done

Yesterday's pre-op was a reasonable one.  Whole thing start to finish was about 90 minutes, including blood work.  It was embarassing being known by face, tells me I have been there one time too many,  geez.  So everything is good to go for next Tuesday mornings corrective surgery, not that I look forward to it.  Will definitely awaken to catheter #13.  Thirteen has always been my lucky number, I was born on the 13th, so perhaps this is some sign of hope, that this is it for this problem.

I have given a lot of thought to all of this.  This is the 5th corrective surgery since my open surgery, and that's only been 16 months roughly.  I have made up my mind that this is the last one I am agreeing too.  If this one fails to solve the problem, and it may take one or more months to know, and assuming I start to shut down again by scarring, then I am through with this approach.  All these surgeries are taking  their toll on my general well being.  It's not that I am afraid of any of them, I am just sick of the whole process.  I am already dreading prepping for the surgery when its only been a little over a month since I was last there.

If this fails, then I want to be on an SP cath long term.  I hate it, but I have learned to adapt to it, other than the nuisance of the bags, and keeping the location of the tube in the back of your mind, I do well.  If I had to go this route, then I would not agree to any more surgeries or dialations or corrections without the advice of a more advanced doctor or specialist that has something new to add, above and beyond the very experienced skill level of my current uro/surgeon.  And I am not about to agree to some other risky surgical procedures that could leave me a perm mess.  That's not going to happen either.

This one is it, then there will have to be a new game plan, some fresh ideas, I think I certainly passed the test for patience in this matter.  And I have suffered about enough pain from it as I should have to.

I still think my uro/surgeon is a great doctor and a compassionate person, but this problem may be beyond even his expertise.

David in SC

Sounds like you have thought your way through this, considered all advice and made a plan. We'll do our part and support you. Here's to putting this behind and enjoying life (btw, I used grape juice to toast you since I'm told not to have alcohol during radiation.... also it is only 11 a.m. here).

Good thoughts!
Jake

David:
Maybe this is the light at the end of the tunnel - a different light - maybe a even different tunnel that you originally expected.
You have been through so much and more than most of us would be able to tolerate without losing a part of oneself in the battle for your health and quality of life.
You have our love and support and wish you all the best for #13.
Gentle Hugs.
BRONSON ( and Steve)

Good luck, David. I hope this helps solve the problem.

I was born on the 13th too.

Mel

David:

Well, I tend to the left politically (actually, I'm quite moderate).

Other than that, I'm right-handed!

Mel

I hope you get taking care of this time, and you won't have to think about going elsewhere to get it taking care of. Wish you all the best.

Neal

My Brother David: I do understand you thought on all of this. I think that is the point the many of our borhters were trying to say earlier about trying to find a different super Dr so to speak that may have some unique way to solve your problem.


Buddy I stand with you all the way and in this decision I must admit that I do agree with you.

Will try to call you on Sunday just to wish you well from my voice to your ear.

You PC Brother
Jeff T
Cajun country

David,
I wish you a successful surgery and a quick recovery. I'll say a prayer for you.

Hi David,

With you and supporting  you as always, and in prayer. 

  BTWBear had his RRP on Friday the 13th. 

CareBear

carebear, i would have actually loved that surgery date, mine was on a friday the 11th

thank you, jan

That's really cool, Bill, and thanks.