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Posted 10/29/2014 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
Got out of surgery 8 hrs ago.feeling pretty good. A little abdominal pain. Surgeon will talk to me tomorrow. Intern said they seen no surprises. I am confident i am now cancer free. Hospital staff has been great. Looking forward to healing. You guys here ave beenbso much help
Posted 10/29/2014 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Just checking in on the chance you posted. I had to be in at 5 A.M., but I was texting relatives mid afternoon after my extended procedure, so I'm glad to see I'm not the only one! That belly button site is the worst, hurt like hell for a couple days for me anyway. They had me on liquids only for the remainder of the day following surgery, so if you're like me, you will certainly be ready for breakfast tomorrow.

Good to hear you're feeling pretty good, that's about the best you can hope for IMO. Hope you get at least some rest between visits tonight!

Keep us posted!
Posted 10/29/2014 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Glad you're on this side. Rest and heal. Before you know it this will just be a bad memory.

Keep us updated as you can.
Andrew
Posted 10/29/2014 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side, of recovery!

You'll be chasing the nurses around the nurses station in no time.

Good luck with your recovery.

Bill from Florida cool
Posted 10/29/2014 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for reporting in and get better fast! And walk, walk, walk! Make us proud!
Posted 10/29/2014 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
Wade,

Welcome ....make yourself comfortable, strap the catheter real tight - the less it moves the better. Take it easy. Take the stool softener and drink lots of water. I went to my local supermarket and bought a 'slab' of 24 x 500ml of distilled water (my 6-8 day supply). Don’t strain in the loo! Remember you just had major surgery.

take care!
.
Posted 10/29/2014 4:11 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations! Sounds like things went well.
Posted 10/29/2014 2:54 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear your recovering. Keep us posted.
Posted 10/29/2014 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear your recovering. Keep us posted.
Posted 10/29/2014 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear all is well!  I'm sure you're relieved it's over.  Now, Onto the rest of your life..
Posted 10/29/2014 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side, both Wade and Thurman! Congrats and here's to looking forward. The surgery guys will all be of immeasurable help as you start down the road to healing. Best to you both!
Posted 10/29/2014 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
welcome to the other side. Your next big milestone...a bowel movement. I couldn't go home until I had one and was never so happy when I did because I had to stay an extra day. And don't you just love the catheter! Good luck on the healing and hope all continues to go well.
Posted 10/29/2014 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
I am told i will be going home tomorrow. Alot of pain today but i have been up walking around. Looking forward to going home
Posted 10/29/2014 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there. Getting back home will be a big relief.
I can never rest properly in a hospital.
Andrew
Posted 10/30/2014 9:52 AM (GMT 0)
Wow going home in 3 hrs. I am so happy everything has went so well. Even had that all important first bowel movement. Got a loving team of non medical professionals to look after me. I am on the mend and nothing will slow me down
Posted 10/30/2014 10:30 AM (GMT 0)
Wade, glad thing are going so well and best wishes for a speedy recovery. What was your post-op pathology?

Jim
Posted 10/30/2014 10:47 AM (GMT 0)
No post op pathology for 6 weeks but the surgeon told me he seen no surprises
Posted 10/30/2014 10:56 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side , nothing like coming home after a major surgery. It's over three years and I can still recall the feeling of walking into my house with my wife ....it's great to be home !
Cmetalman
Posted 10/30/2014 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
Happy that the surgery went well. Best wishes!
Posted 10/30/2014 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
" I am on the mend and nothing will slow me down" Perfect, keep the positive mental attitude, this week is the roughest, it will get better in just a few days. Rest, Walk and Water are all important now. Keep the catheter clean and lubed and protect it from tugs and taps. In a week or so it will get removed and then you will feel so much better. Getting the catheter removed feels like getting the abdominal drain removed, wierd but not painful.

Take care and looking forward to hearing about a good path report
Posted 10/31/2014 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
Feeling great today. 51 years old today (A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY) and have no pain consipation. Getting up from my lazy boy by myself.. hopefully the rest of the healiñg will proceed as well. My wife and kids are so supportive. I am truly a lucky man

Post Edited (Wade1963) : 10/31/2014 4:37:21 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 11/1/2014 10:36 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the other side, good luck and prayers for an excellent recovery!

Bob
Posted 11/1/2014 10:39 AM (GMT 0)
Woohoo. Take it slow, do everything suggested and the path can be a good one.
Posted 11/2/2014 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
Went for a 0.5 km walk yesterday. It felt good and i managed to sleep in my bed with my wife last night. If i didnt have the catheter i would pretty much feel the same as before the surgery. 7 more days and the catheter comes out
Posted 11/2/2014 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Cather out is the next milestone. It will be a huge relief.

Keep resting and walking, you're doing good.

Andrew
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