AUS800 op tomorrow

Hi all, after three years it is finally my time to get fitted with the AUS. I have no doubt I am doing the right thing after living with the miserable conditions we go through. I have been in touch with a member who has just gone through the op. So, thanks to Vince I have a good day to day of what to expect. I will post my thoughts on what I’m going through when I get back from hospital, they keep you in overnight in Canada, I’ll work on that when I wake up, try and get home quicker. Cheers.

Here's hoping everything goes well.

Hoping you have a speedy and pain free recovery. Be well, and please keep us posted.

Thank you everyone I appreciate your thoughts. Just got back from the hospital, can’t say I enjoyed the overnight stay, especially if you have a snorer in your room. I wanted a private room but they only have four private and eight semi private at this joint. Anyway, the carers were excellent as is the surgeon. I had an epidural which at my age is apparently the way to go as a general can diminish a tiny amount of grey matter, which I cant afford. The surprise for me anyway is that it is not as painful as I would of thought. More discomfort from the tummy cut rather than perineum, early days though. Had the catheter out and peeing well, passing gas and hopefully soon I can go do u know what. So after much apprehension not too bad right now.

As you are now 3 days post surgery, I hope you are healing up well. I am just about 4 weeks out and looking forward to activation in two days. I still remember what it was like early on. You can read my account under AUS 800, and you have already read VinceinMt. Vince's experience was so very much like my own. It may be so for you too. If so, than you can take comfort knowing what's ahead and that the light at the end of the tunnel will be worth it. After the incisions healed, and the bruising went away, I found the tender scrotum to be the worse discomfort. Everything seemed to stick together, which made it even worse. I keep and extra towel handy, so I can keep as dry as possible. Later, I found that hydrocortizone gel was very helpful. I bought it at CVS. The doughnut cushion was also nice to have. The first bowel movement took some effort, and came on the 4th day. Quite a relief. I took the stool softeners twice a day, for three weeks. Vince was kind enough to send me an email of his day to day experience. I have his email and have added my comments. You can email Vince, and I from our profiles if you are interested in a copy. If Vince is ok with it, I can send you a copy in word format. The email is mostly his, so I think it best he agrees to share first.

blaiwayw, the "memoir" I sent you was extracted from my emails with Iluvgrub so we are all on the same page. Small world, huh?

Yes, the "stickiness" of that sensitive skin was really the source of the most discomfort once the digestive system got back on track. I am 3 months post-op and there is still a bit of tenderness down there but I only notice it when I bend over and my pants tighten up in that area. It's not an issue when I run or swim so I am pretty much back to a new normal in all areas.

I read a comment here, or elsewhere, that it's possible to question your decision about going through this procedure during the first few post-op days and I kept that in mind. But, it is more than worth it once it's activated.

Great news blai, very happy for you. I’m doing well, went for a long walk with the wife, we had an amazing 32 c day, so nice to be out. I have a late October appt., not sure if it’s switch on or not, they don’t tell you much here. Healing well, just a bit of discomfort but not enough to take painkillers. Keep in touch.

Week 4 and all is well. I was hoping to be activated but surgeon has given me an extra two weeks to wait. That’s the norm in Canada so almost there. Overall it’s been a far better experience than I thought it would be. The pain didn’t happen, uncomfortable for a bit yes, but now at this time everything is good. The surgeon said he has not had one complaint from prior patients, even if they have to wear a pad or two after surgery it is a lot better than 10/12 soggy pads I have suffered. So looking forward to better days. I’ll check in and finish off after my turn on.

That brave fellow is Rockyfords.