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opnwhl4 (Bill's) Post-op Nissen Redo - 3rd time around - 8/23/2011

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Posted 8/29/2011 10:02 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck Bill, your posts were very helpful to me before my own surgery, really good of you to take the time to help others.

KEvin
Posted 8/29/2011 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Bill!

How very sweet of you to ask after me even while you are still in hospital recuperating. I'm hanging in there and mostly dealing with nausea. Phenergan didn't work and I was pretty sick over the weekend but this morning the surgeon switched me to Zofran if I need it again any time soon. I hope I don't.

I just read a thread where someone posted that they started getting much better at week 5 which is where I was as of about 8 am this morning. Can't believe it's been so long. It seems like yesterday in a way and then some days it does seem like 5 weeks.

I think my breathing problems are getting better since I've lost 32 lbs now and I'm hoping my sleep straightens out soon as well.

I did go back on Nexium for my still overly-acid stomach and am working on tailoring my diet to where my two larger meals are breakfast and lunch and I have only energy drinks or liquids for dinner. I did that last night and was much better with the entra-esophageal nausea.

I can't believe how well you are doing and I couldn't be more thrilled. I think of you often and say a prayer each time. You SO deserve to be healthy and well at your young age.

Just be a good boy when you go home and mind the doctor. I know you will because you're an old hand at this stuff my now. lol

Have a wonderful day and thanks for asking after me.
So good to keep in touch.
Rita
Posted 8/29/2011 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear you're getting out of that place. I hope you continue to take it easy and roll with the healing.
Posted 8/29/2011 6:48 PM (GMT 0)
Well change 2 to plan A. going home tomorrow or Wednesday depending on how my pain is controlled and what I can eat. I tried mech ground lvl-3 diphasia. All was good tp go except the talapia. It got hung up a bit. And anyone who has been through this knows a little stuck feels like a 2 ton boulder!

Take care,
Bill devil
Posted 8/29/2011 9:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bill

So pleased to hear you are doing well.

Another couple of extra days in hospital wont do any harm even though you will be wanting to get home to your lovely wife & family.

Hang in there. Make the most of the rest & let the nurses pamper you for a little longer. You deserve it.

Best wishes

Lynda
Posted 8/29/2011 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
Enjoy the hospital rest, Bill.

I wish, at my age, that they'd kept me longer than 24 hours with only my simpler surgery.

I enjoyed my lunch today and that was such a treat. First meal I've had that I wasn't afraid to eat.

Get better at your own pace.

Everyone loves you, I betcha!
Rita
Posted 8/29/2011 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bill,

You've been through a lot, and it's better to stay a little longer and not have to come back because you're having trouble. You must be an expert with stuck food...it isn't fun, that's for sure.

Take it very slowly, and try to be patient. I hope things improve quickly and your pain gets into control, so they can release you. You might as well stick with the hospital pain control until you're ready to handle it on your own.

You know we're rooting for you yeah yeah yeahand will be happy to hear you've arrived home. It's so much better to rest and recover on your own couch! It'll happen...just take it a day at a time.

Heal Well!
(((Hugs)))
Denise
Posted 8/29/2011 11:30 PM (GMT 0)
BILL

I am stopping my grueling job of packing and getting ready to drive north (to Kentucky and Tennessee to see my big and little babies) to say I am really happy to hear from you and I do hope you will take your time and rest and relax into your recovery.. this time you have had a lot more happen to your body than ever before..

You must understand that you have several Motherly types here that are gonna stay on your tail until you relent and take your time recovering..... Please.. we need to hear that you are well!!! blush

A favorite joke; If you choke a Smurf... what color does it turn????? smurf tongue turn tongue turn

I hope if you laughed it didn't hurt..

Reach for the Sunshine... Rainbows will follow
SANDI
Posted 8/30/2011 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hmmmmm choked smurf?...........I say purple!

Well I am back to full liquids now. He believes it's just too ear;y for mech soft food. Doesn't Bother me as long as nothing is getting stuck. Fish and mashed taters got stuck and created a very unpleasant pain situation. Had to use dilaudid to get it under control. It's amazing how .1 of that can stop pain almost instantly when after an hour 2 10/325 loratabs couldn't touch it.

Anyhow, guessing I'll be here one more day. He is really worried about achalasia with the stomach emptying valve. He even mentioned it to Michelle after surgery that he may have to go in and cut the muscle because he feels it's too tight. We shall see.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 8/30/2011 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
BILL

Praying that whatever happens is for the best for you.. hopefully no more surgery...

Hang in there and Keep the Faith!!

Reach for the Sunshine.. Rainbows will follow
Sandi
Posted 8/30/2011 2:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bill,
With all you've been through, I second the motion for taking the conservative approach with eating. Just take it easy...it's hard enough in the early days when it's a first Nissen. You've had many assaults on your upper GI, and it is understandable that you will need some extra time to heal.

Rest, relax, and take your recovery just one day at a time.
Hang in there!
Denise
Posted 8/30/2011 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Bill, I don't quite understand. Are you saying your surgeon told you he might have to go into yet another procedure at some point? I hope I have misunderstood. Maybe someone else can interpret for me. Geeze.

Sure hope things go well for you. You're such a strong fella and so patient. I cannot imagine me at my age going through what you have. You've got to have nerves of steel.

I'm still having issues with solid stuff in small amounts and have about decided to just continue with soft stuff for another month or so. I don't think it will hurt a thing.

Stay strong!
Rita
Posted 8/30/2011 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
I hope you don't have to endure anymore surgeries.
I think pushing the solid foods is too soon anyway.
I hope you get out soon.
Posted 8/31/2011 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Rita-
Yes I may have to have one more procedure. I believe they do it like an EGD and cut the muscle to loosen the ring.We will See about that if it ever comes to it.He comes in every morning at 6am and cleans the incision and changes he dressing. He said today he was expecting me to have a pain problem with all the scar tissue and extra stuff he had to do in there. Not to mention going back in there a 2nd time.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 8/31/2011 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Bill, you have to be one of the strongest people ever. No exaggerating either. I'm such a big wimp after my little NF that I'm embarrassed about it.

How much longer do you think you will be in the hospital or do you know yet? I really hope it's cooler where you are than here in Oklahoma. It's about 108 now.

We got out and went to a furniture store and the heat off the parking lot had to have been about 120. It was unbelievable.

Get better at your own pace.
I like saying that.

Rita
Posted 9/1/2011 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bill,

Just wanted to stop by and say hi. I hope your pain is beginning to ease. With any luck things will get better and you won't need the additional procedure. I hope you're healing and things are going well. I think of you often, my friend. I hope you feel much better very, very soon!
Take care of yourself!
Denise
Posted 9/1/2011 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
Bill,
Speedy recovery wishes your way! Everytime I see your name on HealingWell, "Eye of the Tiger" plays in my head.
Get well soon buddy,
Ashley
Posted 9/2/2011 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Bill,

I am here and I am praying for your recovery to continue to go well.  I know you are tough but I also know you fight every step of the way and keep a positive attitude which is not easy to do under the circumstances so know I am here to help lift you up when you need it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-zYd5_xrj8

Gentle hugs,

Kitt

 

Posted 9/3/2011 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hey BILL

I wish you were here... well I wish you felt like being here is what I should have said.. I am in Kentucky and I completely loved the travel up here (had a few issues with traveling but, they are worth it to see my kids and kidlets) OMGosh, the trees are actually beginning to turn, either that or the heat is causing them to die.. I was in awe when I saw the mountains again, it has been almost 2 years on the flatlands of Florida and boy are these Kentucky bluegrass hills a welcome sight.

I have been saying some extra prayers for you.. I just can't see you having to be cut on again.. You have been such an inspiration to so many, me included. You have always been so positive no matter what you have had to deal with. I am just so beyond frustrated that you may have to deal with even more... It just isn't right!!!

Well I hope you are feeling better and I continue to say...

Reach for the Sunshine.. Rainbows will follow..

SANDI
Posted 9/6/2011 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
BILL

We haven't seen you on here recently, I am hoping that this is a good thing and that you are feeling much better.. Please let us know how you are when you get a chance..

We all miss hearing from you..

Reach for the Sunshine.. Rainbows will follow

Sandi
Posted 9/6/2011 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking of you, Bill! yeah yeah yeah

Hope you're home, recuperating and getting stronger every day.

We're waiting patiently (no, not really turn )  for you to return and tell us how you are doing.

Take care,

Denise

Posted 9/6/2011 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Bill

Thinking of you & sending special healing vibes across the ocean.

Feel better soon.

Best wishes

Lynda
Posted 9/6/2011 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
OK Bill,  am I going to have to start up that old thread we used to have = "Where in the World is Bill?"

I am hoping you are doing well and perhaps home but just not feeling up to using the I-phone to connect to the net.  If your able to read here please know we are all praying for your recovery.  You have a nurse in MN that is more then willing to come down and check you over; I am really good at enemas.  In fact I got an A in enemas and shots.  devil

The forum has been busy but the members are all super in supporting one another as always.

Let us hear from you when you are able to...............you can always shoot me an email too.  I am here for you.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 9/7/2011 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Y'all
Sorry I haven't been on here since I left the hospital. Wasn't allowed to drive yet and the laptop actually weighs over my carrying limit until today that is. I god my staples removed and was told I can lift 10lbs now. Still experimenting with food, but did have catfish, frog legs and venison steak last 2 nights,All went well, just have to chew chew chew!
Man the binder they gave me to wear after surgery is a life saver sometimes. Helps hold every thing in tight if you cough or sneeze. stopped by the library to pay some bills and wanted to say howdy and thank you for all the well wishes and such. I should be getting back here a bit more now that I can drive.

Take care,
Bill devil
Posted 9/7/2011 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear you're driving and eating and doing well. I know how relieved you must be after all you've been through. Just take good care of yourself and don't overdo. I know you're going to be back full-force really soon.

I'm pretty much eating anything now but steak and really spicy things and of course my old nemesis - dairy products. Still not much appetite and nothing tastes really yummy but I'll get back to those days again maybe sooner than later.

Hardly ever any pain and gas is not too bad. Just still the problems with early morning rapid heartbeat but we're working on that little problem as well. Lots of people seem to have it and I don't think the steroids I had to take or being under general anesthesia twice in less than a year have helped anything in the sleep department. Maybe it's just not good to "knock out" old people too many times. lol

We'll get there. Oh, I did go to two events at my high school reunion and had a great time. Was just tired but at 64 what else is new.

So happy you're doing well.
Rita
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