I had my surgery

[Rembrandtfan]

I had it on Monday the 27th, and I'm doing great. The surgery took 2 hours, and wasn't as bad as they thought it was going to be. I had no complications at all. I feel great, and I'm getting around very well. I'm off from work for at least 6 weeks, so I'll have some time to spend on CF.

 

[127.0.0.1]

Glad to hear every thing is O.K.

 

[snoochface]

Wonderful! So glad the surgery went well for you!

Now that it's over, I'll share a story with you. I didn't want to say anything before because it's the kind of thing that can scare someone facing surgery, even though it ended up being completely harmless in the end.

The day of my surgery, my doctor came to see me in pre-op to reassure me and see how I was doing. He asked if I'd gotten a good night's sleep, and I said, "More importantly, did you get a good night's sleep??" The one thing I was afraid of, from watching too many 20/20 reports on ABC, was them leaving a sponge or something in me. He and the OR nurse assured me repeatedly that they have great counting procedures in place and that doesn't happen.

That was in Feb 2006. In July 2007, when I knew we were moving, I got all our medical records together to take with us across the country. I read through everything because how often do you get the chance to read your medical records, you know?

I was so surprised to find my OR report that said that after my surgery, lo and behold, they came up short on count by one sponge! They had to bring in a portable X-Ray to the operating room to scan me and find it, then they had to open me up, get the sponge, and close me up again.

No one mentioned this to me, I'm sure because it didn't amount to anything. They did do the count, they did find the sponge, it was all good. But it was just the fact that this was the one thing I was so afraid of, and it happened, just kind of made me LOL a little a year and a half later.

Anyway, I'm really glad that you are doing so well. Take full advantage of your time off, get plenty of rest, and DON'T overdo things! No stairs, no lifting, follow doctor's orders! BTW, I checked my scar the other day, and it's barely even visible anymore, just the slightest bit of pink left, but it's mostly white and blended in at this point.

 

[cherryblossom03]

I'm glad that your surgery went well and you're doing ok. Praying for an easy recovery!

 

[Rebekka]

I'm happy that the surgery went well! praying for a speedy recovery.


Wow, snooch! I'm glad they got it out - but wow!

 

[Rembrandtfan]

I was so surprised to find my OR report that said that after my surgery, lo and behold, they came up short on count by one sponge! They had to bring in a portable X-Ray to the operating room to scan me and find it, then they had to open me up, get the sponge, and close me up again.

No one mentioned this to me, I'm sure because it didn't amount to anything. They did do the count, they did find the sponge, it was all good. But it was just the fact that this was the one thing I was so afraid of, and it happened, just kind of made me LOL a little a year and a half later.

Oh my !! I have never heard of that happening to anyone I know. And of all things, to have it happen right after they tell you it rarely happens. I'm glad you're OK.

 

[snoochface]

How are you feeling, Rembrandt? Are you getting around okay? You should feel a little more energy with each passing day.

 

[LoisGriffin]

Glad things went well!

 

[Rembrandtfan]

How are you feeling, Rembrandt? Are you getting around okay? You should feel a little more energy with each passing day.

I am doing great. I just get some minor back pain if I stand, walk, or sit in a chair for too long. I can only sit at the computer for about 20 mins. at a time, then I have to go back to the couch. Other than that, I'm doing great. And I am getting stronger everyday. I have been able to take some short trips to the store, or to McDonald's, and DH does all the driving and lifting, of course. He has been doing all the cooking and housework. My mother has been helping out with that, too.

I am so glad to have it over with.

 

[snoochface]

I am so glad to have it over with.

I bet you are! And, I'll tell ya, you won't miss that aisle at the drugstore either.

 

[Rembrandtfan]

I bet you are! And, I'll tell ya, you won't miss that aisle at the drugstore either.

You got that right!