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Parastomal Hernia Surgery

glum chump

glum chump

Hey Misty:

I was on Tramadol---it seemed to be something they gave me when I didn't really need Dilaudid and yet, I wasn't quite ready for plain old Tylenol. It's codeine based, so watch out for constipating. I was also a bit nauseous on it. Geez, you should be on stronger opiates right now, I should think.

I'm glad Stan's waking up and gettin' to work. And stay in and enjoy the hospital-ity while you can---you'll have enough time to be bored stiff at home.

Glad you've got the basics sorted out: coffee, smokes and the walk to enjoy both! How's the bloating today?
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Bloating today slightly less. Suppose after I get all the gas and stuff out I'll look a bit better?! They do t seem keen on giving pain killers
 
Misty-Eyed

Misty-Eyed

Just got back from seeing Misty. But wow, if I look half as glamourous as her after my surgery I'll be happy!!

Stan was pretty noisy which was a good sign. We had a nice evening though! Of course it helped that her hospital room resembles a hotel room. Hehe
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Stan was noisy alright! Michelle now has a good idea of what to expect when stomas are behaving badly!! But success everything is working which means I can go home tomorrow! Michelle I am not glam in T-shirt and sweats. It's the fake eyelashes that fooled you! Michelle brought me a wee stuffed bear with a bag! How sweet is that? Awww.
 
Nyx

Nyx

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Glad to hear the surgery went well and that Stan's noisy as hell!!! I take it they didn't have to relocate him at all?

*In her best mom voice* Remember to take it easy! I know you want to go, go, go....but don't, don't, don't....lol
 
C

Crohn's 35

Inactive Account
Ditto what Cindy says, as soon as we feel better, we want to go but you can go longer not going lol...make sense?
 
littlemissh

littlemissh

Great news that you are outa there. Hope you get to escape early so you can go via the shops and stock up on some tasty treats for when you are behaving yourself and relaxing at home!
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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I am home!!!!!!!!!! I have stocked up on tasty goodies littlemissh...no worries. Freya has already jumped on me though :frown:

I am gonna be good this time, I swear I am..:shifty-t:

Thank you all for your support and good wishes. Keep sending them please!!!!
 
W

Welsh-bird

Glad to hear it!! I'm packing up too- outta here within the hour!
Take it easy now..why I ever bother saying that to you though lol
Love and big hug xxx
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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That Andrea, is the pot calling the kettle black as my mother used to say!!! When you behave, I'll consider it...perhaps. :rof:

Absolutely thrilled you are off home again!! Whoot! Much better to enjoy the rugby on your own sofa!!
 
Misty-Eyed

Misty-Eyed

Yeyyyyyy glad you are both home!

And yes, Misty. You don't have to be dressed in a ball gown to look glamourous!

Pd. Did you steal that duvet so I can take it with me next month? :p
 
C

Crohn's 35

Inactive Account
Terriernut said:
I am home!!!!!!!!!! I have stocked up on tasty goodies littlemissh...no worries. Freya has already jumped on me though :frown:

I am gonna be good this time, I swear I am..:shifty-t:

Thank you all for your support and good wishes. Keep sending them please!!!!
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Holy cow you are home already??? I was in the hospital for a full week!

Now you promised to behave, and I have my daughter and mother coming home so I won't be able to check on you...but there is still Joanie, Andrea and Michelle. Hold her down if ya have to!:ytongue:
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Yes ma'am! I am currently on the sofa sipping a cup of tea. I AM behaving. I do wish there was better tv on today. Oh well, as I don't sleep in hospital a snooze might be in order zzzzzzzz
 
LOSTnut

LOSTnut

Poopy
Ahhhh, such good news from Misty AND Andrea. Let's see who breaks down in behavior first??

So glad you are home and on the couch, Misty. Yes, take naps and be nice to yourself.

So, Stan is still a proper teapot and has not been moved??

Lotsa love and hugsssssss =)
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Stan wasn't moved thankfully. He's still a teapot. But he looks and feels like he's gone a few rounds with Mike Tyson,poor Stan!
 
LOSTnut

LOSTnut

Poopy
They are probably not used to the new shortcut after having to travel "outside" your body for so long. Have a cup of COFFEE and a fag ... works like a charm ;) well, at least it used to for me.

Hope the bowels will soon cooperate. :thumleft:
 
ameslouise

ameslouise

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Hahhaa Heike - you are right with the coffee/cig treatment. Always worked for me back in the day!

Hope you're feeliing better Misty! Thinking of you!!

xo - Ames
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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7 days after and just this afternoon I'm feeling normal, for me. And Heike and amy I did try the pot of coffee and lotsa fags to no avail. But the movicol did the trick!
 
ameslouise

ameslouise

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Glad you are feeling relatively normal!! Are you getting stoppered up from too many painkillers?? Or just having trouble starting up again after the surgery?
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Giggle! Paranormal sized Ollie! :ylol2:

The pain killers probably did stop me up a bit. But I took very little of them. I like PAIN! (not really) I just dont like pain killers much. I dont like feeling...more odd! Or, paranormal!

No, alls normal with me, (ish!) and I'm just on paracetamol since Monday. 2 days after leaving hospital. Although I did grump to the surgeon it hurt more than I thought it should've! She gave me a glare...I glared back. (I'm steely eyed I am!) I said if you hadnt let it go on so long lapro wouldve worked and it wouldnt hurt so much....now would it!!!???

My other side shouldve been repaired...now it is clearly sticking out. No, they can fix that during the reversal methinks. If I never get a reversal, I give up...I'm getting a tummy tuck!!
 
Gav

Gav

Misty,

You seem in great spirits even though it's just a week after the op! Sorry to hear that is was more painful than you were anticipating.

Hoping the rest of your recovery goes smoothly and that what is still sticking out, will slowly heal and retreat so the tummy tuck isn't needed!

Gav :)
 
LOSTnut

LOSTnut

Poopy
So glad to hear that Stan is obeying and functioning the way he is supposed to, which, no doubt makes you feel like a "normal" person again. :D

LOL - about the staring contest. I agree with you though, unbelievable that they waited soooo long.

How is the flare doing?
 
Ian

Ian

Location
London, UK
Glad to hear it all went well Misty, hope you're resting up! How long before you go back to work? I know you said you took holiday rather than telling them you were having surgery but I hope you don't end up going back before you're really ready, you don't need that pressure! Good luck with the rest of your recovery :) x
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Thanks Ian. I was signed off for 10 days. So technically I could return to work tomorrow. The biggest issue is they dont like you to drive after GA! But in total I only missed a week of work. My holiday time is from tomorrow until the 30th. So I will return to work Sat 1st of Oct.

I'm off to Dr's tomorrow AM because I have a slight fever. Hopefully nothing a round of antibiotics wont clear up.
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Nothing!! It's one of the common complications to get infections with hernia surgery. I'm just trying to stay on top of it. I've been very well behaved! LOL no choice!
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

Moderator
LMAO! When I can figure out how to get my new Iphone pictures on here. Also, when I can get those pictures to not be too 'big' for this forum.
 
C

Crohn's 35

Inactive Account
Hey Misty just checking up on ya, sorry I have been not too active, but I have been busy. Now flaring so I am trying to destress and get some new shoes for this upcoming wedding. Love to be with family but also love to be alone lol...when suffering, it is no fun.

Hope you are behaving yourself... Next week will slow down back to normal ! :)
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

Moderator
Oh no! I'm so sorry you are flaring Pen! Sweets you take care of yourself. What are you doing to get the flare under control? Huggggggssss
 
LOSTnut

LOSTnut

Poopy
Sorry about your flare, Pen, I hope it will get better soon. Did you find shoes? Shoes is always a problem for me -- they always fit in the store for the 5 minutes of trying on and then hurt like hell when I am wearing them for longer times.

Oh, and Misty, how is your flare doing? How did the doctor go? Got anti-biotics? And, how about the swelling ... going down and loving it?
 
Terriernut

Terriernut

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Yes Heike, I got Co-amoxiclav antibiotics. The swelling has gone down :dance:

Its still fat though!!! :redface: (the gut has never recovered from being cut like a xmas turkey...tummy tuck here I come!!!)

I am waiting til the antibiotics are done, then onwards and upwards with the dreaded pred and my first dose of 6MP. Shudder....
 
LOSTnut

LOSTnut

Poopy
Argghh, Pred sucks majorly. Never took 6mp so I cannot comment on that but I definitely wish you good luck without any side effects.

What did the doc say about the swelling? Is it supposed to go down more and won't a tummy tuck interfere with scar tissue or even weaken the tissue?
 
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