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Posted 7/15/2011 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Had my open RP on Tuesday afternoon and, by all accounts, I survived. Home this afternoon. Still feeling some decent pain when walking but generally doing OK. I'll report more tomorrow but now it's bed time!
Posted 7/15/2011 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the "other side", good luck on your recovery. Be sure to take your pain meds if you need them, no prize for toughing it out. Get some good rest, walk when you can, and keep yourself well hydrated with lots of water.

david in sc
Posted 7/15/2011 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
WCT - glad you made it through ok - and to repeat what David has said above - don't be a hero when it comes to pain - take your meds if you need 'em ... go for short walks, rest, flush out that bladder - take advantage of the catheter - and try not to be too hard on yourself - you will have ups and downs the next few weeks as the "new normal" sets in... you will get through that too.

-gentle hugs,
BRONSON
Posted 7/15/2011 3:15 AM (GMT 0)
W,

Lots of short walks, even just 10 minutes. Lots of water, wear out that cath bag.

Welcome to my side.

Posted 7/15/2011 8:57 AM (GMT 0)
Glad you made it here ok.
Posted 7/15/2011 9:39 AM (GMT 0)
WCT
Hope you slept well!
remember no sit ups for at least a month! and then only when showing off!
hope all went well. smilewinkgrin
Posted 7/15/2011 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
Walk, rest, drink water, repeat. That's the business of the day!

Glad to hear it went well. Here's hoping your post-op pathology report is a good one. Now take it easy and focus on healing.
Posted 7/15/2011 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Slow easy movements, LOTS of water!  Walking really helped me a lot, do what you can.

May you have a speedy, safe, recovery!  Best of luck on a clean Path report!

Posted 7/15/2011 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
WCT--It's good to read that you made it thru your surgery okay and are home.  All the best for a smooth, uneventful recovery...Tim
Posted 7/16/2011 9:40 AM (GMT 0)
Wishing you a quick recovery!
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