MICKEYBOYS BACK

Firstly let me thank all my friends out there for their thoughts and prayers for my operation last friday. Dont want to bore you all but im going to anyway, heres my story.
Now back from the land of the fairies and much to my suprise im in pretty good shape, went down on friday at 0830 and i must say i was very nervous on that walk to the anesthetic room, but what seemed 5 mins later i woke up in the ward and it was 1745pm all done and dusted. Amazing, just 4 little holes in my belly and hardly any pain was moving around a bit gingerly at first but slight pain relief given at first by nurses but now taking nothing. They let me out yesterday morning at 10 am. 1 thing i must mention as all of you will find out you gain a little friend when you wake up and in my case as i have found out in england you have to have it by your side for 2 weeks ( leg bag) but trust me its not as bad as you think, you soon get used to it. Surgeon says all went well and were no suprises found, said he was xtra careful around nerve bundles and with a bit of luck and time should be back in action soon ( Fingers crossed ), have to wait 3/4 weeks for path lab results but im keeping hopeful that all will be ok, surgeon said all looked ok.
All i can say is before this op i was quite worried about this procedure, not having surgery before in my life i was to be honest scared, but having done loads of research and meeting all you guys and girls out there i cannot believe how easy it has been, i know its not over yet but 4 days post op i am out in the fresh air and walking around the block in the rain and i feel great, i would say to anyone who is thinking of having the surgery done , dont even think twice about it just get it done as soon as you can its been a piece of cake for me and im sure it will be the same for you, i am definately sure i have made the right decision.
Will keep you all informed on my progress.
Again many thanks to you all.
Just going out for another walk
Mike ( London )

Mike - glad to hear that all went well, but then we knew it would. You should wait for the catheter to come out before you start your kegels. when Jeff tried doing them, it was too painful. keep walking and moving about. God bless, kat

Glad to hear that all is well, Mike. I've been thinking and wondering about you.

Regards,

Bill

Way to go Mike! Glad to hear from you on the other side . . all done and dusted! You sound like you've bounced back just fine!

No kegels until after "hang" is gone. . . and another word of caution . . .since you are feeling so good . . . .NO LIFTING until you get the Dr.'s okay . . .our dr. said no more than a phone book, which in our case is about 5 lbs. (american weight, I know) . . is that 1/3 stone???

Bob, too had very little pain and tried not taking pain killers in a few days . . . . he did find, however, that his body started to act tired and shaky a bit sooner unless he took them, so continued to take 2 extra strength tylenol every 6 hours or so just to keep that part at bay.

Take care, be well and keep us posted.

;o) Linda & Bob

Hi! Mike, Great News from you!!!  Hang was our friend and with having him for 2 weeks... smart move to make him your friend too The big stepping-stone is behind you and now on to the next one.... healing/recovery!!!  Take it nice and slow and listen to your body!!!  Take care and know we keep you close in thoughts and prayers. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy

glad to hear everything is going well!

Righty Right Mikey! I've heard the Brit's use that right right thing on plenty of movies! You are the champ of the day! Congrads on such a easy ride. Now you are a old hardend veteran like most of us here. A peice of cake! A walk in the park! A walk over the bridge! A wake up with a leggy thing, whats the h*** is that thing? It's all down hill from here on Mike, we are all real happy for you!

Righty, Right!!

Your friend, Pete