Surgery tomorrow - Lounge vibes, please?

[foxfeet]

Gallbladder removal via laparoscopy. Apparently I have a gallstone the size of Cleveland (and here I thought it was the political landscape making me nauseated!) I've had three previous surgeries on other body parts with no problems (OK, I puked my guts out after the first one). For some reason, I'm anxious about this one tomorrow. Thanks!

[Kali]

1. should go pretty easy

been there, done that - was fine in a couple of days - and no more attacks to look forward to, keep that in mind!

[foxfeet]

6. Thanks, Kali.

I can use all the reassurance I can get!

[Tikki]

2. You'll do just fine....

I believe I was the last person on Earth to have the old style gallbladder removal (1974)...
They opened me up from stem to stern and yanked and yanked it out. Big ole scar.
Your surgery..simple little nip and a tiny scar and best of all...NO MORE GB ATTACKS..


Tikki

[foxfeet]

7. Thank you, Tikki!

Apparently they make four small incisions: one just below the navel and three just below the ribs on the right side. The use the navel incision to pump in CO2 to expand the working area. It can't be any worse than a colonoscopy as far as the social niceties go!

[Haole Girl]

3. After my younger sis waited 2 years before finally taking the doc's advice...

and had her gallbladder removed, the doctor said her gallstones were "impressive."

Hang in there. You'll feel so much better after.

[foxfeet]

9. Thank you, Haole Girl!

I'm looking forward to the "feel so much better" part. Hope your sister has continued to do well.

[lillypaddle]

4. Yes, you will do well

and tomorrow will be here and gone before you know it. Chin up & good vibes to you.

[foxfeet]

10. Thanks, lillypaddle!

The surgeon is older than God and a very nice man. I'd rather have a surgeon like him who has performed many of these procedures than some fresh-faced fifteen year-old (they're all starting to look like fifteen year-olds, for some reason).

[lillypaddle]

13. We expect you to check in

as soon as you're able, and let us know how it went. Right?? :)

[foxfeet]

14. I promise to update as soon as I can think coherently!

:hi:

[hippywife]

5. Vibes your way, foxfeet.

Had the same surgery about four years ago. It's really one of the most common surgeries done and they do have it down to a science. At least they no longer require the huge incision they used to many, many years ago. This one really is a breeze.

Give yourself time to heal. Wishing you a full and uncomplicated recovery. :hi:

[foxfeet]

11. Thank you, hippywife!

My biggest fear about recovery is that one of my critters (three cats, three dogs) will inadvertently stick a paw through one of the incisions. No jumping on Dad's belly for a little while!

[Moondog]

8. Good vibes, and the best of luck.

I have a couple of friends and acquaintances that have had this very procedure. Not at all the major deal that it used to be.

:hi:

[foxfeet]

12. Thanks, Moondog!

I appreciate your support and kind words.

[hamsterjill]

15. Best wishes!

May all go well, all go quickly, and your recovery be a breeze!

Good luck!

[foxfeet]

17. Thank you, hamsterjill!

Thay're going to mar my beauty (sob).:blush:

[Call Me Wesley]

16. Good vibes coming!

Here's for a speedy recovery!

[foxfeet]

18. Vielen Dank, Call Me Wesley!

Je schneller, desto besser!:hi:

[lillypaddle]

22. Okay, now get some rest ...

and NO food or drink after midnight! Don't worry too much ...

[hedgehog]

19. Vibes headed your way!

[foxfeet]

20. Thanks, hedgehog!

Last night we had a wind storm, with power outages for several tens of thousands of households. Today we had a small earthquake (4.2), which, thankfully, I didn't even notice. I'm hoping these aren't omens! If the power goes out when I'm on the table, I may wind up with nothing for the TSA to grope!

[old mark]

21. You will be fine! I am sending vibes for the best possible outcome, and

hope you will let us know how well it worked for you.
When you wake up, it will all be better.

mark

[foxfeet]

25. Thank you, Mark!

I'm grateful for your support. I post an update when I'm able.

[GoCubsGo]

23. Here's to a successful surgery

May you be feeling better soon.

[foxfeet]

26. Thanks, GoCubsGo!

With all this support, I feel better already!

[Lasher]

24. Hey, think about the great pain drugs they'll give you!

When I was in the hospital a couple of months ago they gave me something via IV that made me fly around the room in my hospital bed, waving at the beautiful nurses standing on the floor below. The flying part only lasted about 20 seconds or so but it sure was fun. I wonder what that was they gave me.

[foxfeet]

27. Ooo, ooo, can I get some?

Thanks, Lasher. Where are you in WV? I grew up in Mason County.

[Lasher]

34. I'm sure you can.

They will be giving you something in your IV for pain. If you don't get around to the flying around the room part, tell them it still hurts real bad and mild pain killers never help you any. Then get ready for fun.

Get better quick and report back, OK?

[dixiegrrrrl]

28. My brother had that surgery, same technique.

He reports no problems. He is in Seattle, btw.

Give us a heads up when you return to DU, let us know how it went.


:hi:

[foxfeet]

30. Thanks dixiegrrrrl!

And many thanks for the star!

[GreenPartyVoter]

29. Good luck!

[foxfeet]

31. Thank you, GreenPartyVoter!

Good luck ALWAYS helps!

[madrchsod]

32. have fun!

been there done that to many times....just think not that many years ago they would cut you open and you`d be stuck in the hospital for days..

bonus...all the cool medicine you`ll get :rofl:


hope everything comes out ok and you`ll be back soon to tell us the gory details

[foxfeet]

38. Thanks, madrchsod!

I'm still alive and I'm well and truly loopy on oxycodone. Four incisions-- one apparently right smack dap in my navel. They have it packed with gauze. Still an innie as far as I can tell.

[Flying Dream Blues]

33. Vibes galore, foxfeet. You'll be better than new!

Now you'll know it IS the political landscape making you sick. :)

[foxfeet]

39. Thank you, Flying Dream Blues!

All drugged up and no place to go!

[murielm99]

35. Of course you are anxious.

I was anxious before cataract surgery, and that is a piece of cake!

You will do well, and you will be back here talking about it soon. I will be waiting to see your lounge post after you get home and start to feel better. Get back to us soon!!

[foxfeet]

41. Thanks, murielm99!

I'm baaaa-aaack! Haven't a clue what I'm typing here due to the drugs on top of my usual incompehensible style, but I'm pretty sure I survived. Much less pain than I expected. I appreciate your well-wishes!

[lillypaddle]

48. Yay, came here expressly looking for word from you

So glad to know all turned out well! Get well soon!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

36. healing vibes and peaceful energy for a speedy recovery

:hug:

[foxfeet]

42. Thank you, Tuesday Afternoon!

All things considered, I'm doing well. Won't be turning cartwheels for a few days, but I'm on my way.

[EFerrari]

37. Hope it goes well, foxfeet.

If you're still anxious tomorrow, make them give you lots of drugs. :)

[foxfeet]

43. Thanks EFerrari!

They certainly did load me up on drugs (hooray for hillbilly heroin)!
I hope I'm making sense here--can't quite tell. It was worth it to feel better in the long run.:hi:

[Beer Snob-50]

40. good luck tomorrow. postive vibes your way. nt

[foxfeet]

44. Thanks, Beer Snob-50!

I'm drugged practically into a stupor, but somehow, I just don't care.
I'm grateful for the good vibes you sent.

[foxfeet]

45. UPDATE: Still alive and kicking.

Even if the kicking does have a slow, languorous quality. Surgery went well-- three incisions under the ribs on the right side and one apparently in the middle of my navel; at least it looks that way. While I can't honestly say I'd recommend this surgery for pleasure, my drug-induced ennui is sort of pleasant for the short term (I'm not a big fan of opioids). My partner, Mr. foxfeet, is taking good care of me and the dogs are curious about the incisions, which they continue to try to sniff. Mr. foxfeet accurately notes that, between the two of us and our various past surgeries, we are left with just enough to make one person.

Thanks to all for your good vibes and well-wishes! I am grateful for your support. I'm might spend some time in GD, because in my current state, I'd be really difficult to piss off!

[Tikki]

46. YAY...Did you get to see and/or keep your stone(s)?

i believe you can sell them on-line as precious stones. Well maybe one the size of Cleveland!!!!

Stay strong and remember you'll heal in good time...

Tikki

[foxfeet]

50. I actually thought about saving the stone,

but it just seemed a bit too Barbara-Bush-saves-her-miscsrried-fetus-in-a-jar. Besides, my partner forbade me from bringing medical waste into the house! I have to come up with some other scheme to get rich on the internets. :hi:

[sarge43]

47. No need to be anxious.

A lap is no sweat. I went into surgery at 10am (gallbladder). I was home at 3:30p, checking my email. A little tried and sore for a couple of days, then back on the streets.

You'll have four tiny scars, barely noticeable.

You'll do fine. Just do what Doc tells you. :hug:

[foxfeet]

49. Thanks, sarge43!

I did survive and am doing well. Had a good surgeon and the drugs sre doing their job. I appreciate your well-wishes. :hi:

[sarge43]

51. Glad to hear all went well.

Take it easy for a few days and you'll be as good as new - better even. :thumbsup:

[marzipanni]

57. Getting destoned to get stoned, are you?

;)
I hope the little holes they poked in you fasten themselves up nicely and you are soon feeling perfectly unperforated, and pebble free!

[foxfeet]

61. Thank you, marzipanni!

Home and stone-free. The perforations will take few more days. I'm taking it easy and my partner is taking very good care of me.

[Crystal Clarity]

52. Good vibes and best wishes

for an uncomplicated surgery and a speedy recovery. :hug:

[foxfeet]

53. Thank you, Crystal clarity!

I'm on the mend and expect things will get better quickly. Thanks again for the good wishes.

[applegrove]

54. vibes.

[foxfeet]

58. Thanks, applegrove!

:hi:

[emilyg]

55. You'll be fine. Let us know.

[foxfeet]

59. Thank you, emilyg!

I appreciate your good wishes. Home and doing well, aside from a couple of surprises when the cat jumped on my belly. Pushy little bastard.

[emilyg]

62. When I had my

breast removed I came home with a drain. My cats were fascinated and tried their hardest to bite and pull on the drain. Glad all went well. Hugs to you.

[derby378]

56. My best to you

ChickMagic had that same procedure in 2003. No worries there. Good luck to you. :hi:

[foxfeet]

60. Thanks, derby378!

I'm still among the living. The procedure went well and I'm feeling better than I expected.:hi:

[Demoiselle]

63. You'll be so happy when it's gone!

Vibes, hugs, prayers.

[foxfeet]

64. It's gone, now, and I am happy so far!

Thank you so much for the vibes, prayers and hugs. Of course, some of the happiness is drug-induced, but that's OK by me.

[Demoiselle]

65. Yeah. Good drugs when we need them, are our friends.

I am glad you're through it all successfully.
Cheers.

[lovemydog]

66. good luck to you foxfeet

[foxfeet]

67. Thanks, lovemydog!

Procedure went well and I'm recovering nicely. BTW, what kind of dog do you have?

[lovemydog]

68. glad it went well

Enjoy the recovery.

I had an aussie shephard - heeler mix. She was my best bud. She passed away a few months ago.

[foxfeet]

69. I'm sorry you lost her.

It's the hardest part of loving these critters, whose lifespans are shorter than our own. Your username is a nice tribute.:hug:

[mvd]

70. Glad to hear this!

Continued good vibes sent. :hi:

[foxfeet]

71. Thanks, mvd!

I feel so good, I think I'll go take a nap. Painkillers, doncha know.