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Posted 9/27/2010 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

The big day has come and gone. As indicated in my sig, the surgery went well and the path report is good.

I could have been discharged Fri, but I had continuing bladder spasms that we couldn't get under control until Sat morning. Home by late morning Sat with a drainage tube (just removed a few hours ago) and a catheter (obviously). Catheter is to be removed Fri, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Still a lot of issues to deal with over time, but so far so good.

I want to thank everyone here -- whether you've responded directly to me, or just for being here and sharing your stories (good and bad).

I'll be around ...
Posted 9/27/2010 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
Hey tinfoil, things are looking GOOD! You did great! If you are allowed to walk, do as much of that as you can, it will greatly speed up your recovery...The P-bag is a real pain in the rear but not impossible...Again, Congratulations!
Posted 9/27/2010 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Tin,

When I read your signature I thought I was reading about myself.  Just have my RP on 9/20.  Got basically the same news you did.  All clear for me to.

Looking forward to hearing more good news from you going forward.

Retire

Posted 9/27/2010 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side. Glad you arrived without incident.

The bag should soon become a distant memory.

Get started walking -

Posted 9/27/2010 5:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jeff,

Welcome to the other side. Sounds like you had a great path report-it's always nice to see one that doesn't bump up a grade. The next step will be getting rid of your cath. My husband only used the big bag and carried it around in a cloth grocery store bag-when he got the cath out 1 week after surgery he said for the first couple of days he kept reaching for it every time he got up. Hopefully, your recovery will be quick and you'll be up and running soon. Best of luck.

Renee
Posted 9/27/2010 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
TinFoil,

Congrats on a great path report. Hope the healing goes easily. We used the bucket trick for the big bag at night near the bed but M preferred to wear the bag on his leg under loose loungy pants during the day.

Walk walk walk and eat lightly until you have a bowel movement.

Lots of luck over the coming days.
Judy
Posted 9/27/2010 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Just what I like to read as my husband's surgery is coming up on Friday and I am becoming increasingly anxious. It seemed like a long time until surgery when it was scheduled but now feels like it is rushing toward us at the speed of a locomotive....hope to be back end of next week with a similar report!

So glad to hear things are going well for you and quite a number of other HW members. Of course, the reports of those who experience the opposite are difficult to read and keep the reading on my "anxiety meter" in the upper range.

Leaving for the final pre-surgery check-up with our PCP in 20 minutes.
Posted 9/27/2010 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff, so glad things are looking good for you. Your ears must have been burning Worried Guy and I (Cajun Jeff/corvetteman3) had a conversation abot you and your post. We think you would have blended well with us at the GFMPH weekend...Start saving up some time for the next one. Good luck on he healing process and remember walk/walk/walk.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 9/27/2010 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
jeff
- wishing all the best - for a safe and steady boring recovery -
- give a shout or rant or whatever you need to do to get through this journey..
hugs
bRONSON
Posted 9/27/2010 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff,
The worst is over - it's all better from here on out. Glad your path report is good - it's a relief, isn't it? You really do forget about so much of it as time goes by - thank god!
take care of yourself
paul
Posted 9/27/2010 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff,

Way to go! Glad to hear the good news. Now it's time to take it easy and let yourself heal.

steve

Posted 9/27/2010 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
It's a great feeling to get the surgery behind you. I know you are resting easier now and just waiting to get up and around. Congratulations on the good surgery report. All of us who have gone thru what you just did certainly can appreciate how you must feel now. Get to moving and good luck.
Ron
Posted 9/27/2010 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff, welcome to the other side and here's wishing you a normal recovery and a clean test, many years in the zero club....
Posted 9/28/2010 1:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for the well wishes and words of encouragement.

I wandered around the house while my wife was at work (not comfortable attempting the steps leading to the great outdoors), then we walked up and down the block a few times before dinner. I stood at the counter and helped with food prep, and between the walk and standing, I was a little sore for the rest of the night. Somewhat amazed at the progress (physically) that's been made in 4 days.

In the truest sense of TMI (too much information), I had my first BM today. :-)
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