Home Now - And Surgery Date

Hey guys,

Thanks for the prayers this morning. My test went well and while I woke up in horrible pain, they were quick with the meds and I'm feeling a little better now.

I LOVE my surgeon! He's so friendly and really put my fears at ease. He said I'm going to feel A LOT better once I heal...I'm SO looking forward to that! Living a normal life is just around the corner! YAY!

He also said that he'll cut so that the scar is at my bikini line, and the least "ugly" as possible. ;)

So, I'm set for Tuesday, August 9th at 5:30 a.m.

Hugs,
Kelly :)

Forgot the details of the surgery...

It'll take 1 1/2 hours and I'll be in the hospital for at least 5 days. All rooms at Cedars are PRIVATE so my mom can stay with me. Yay!! :)

He said it'll take at least 3 weeks until I'm able to work, 4 until I feel back to normal.

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I am glad that went well and I will pray that your surgery goes well as well so you can be happy and healthy :) (((hugs)))

Edit: That's great that your mom will be able to stay w/ you! :) It will be over before you know it!

What kind of surgery will this be? (short memory)

Hope you come out BETTER than new. :D

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Originally posted by jenluckenbach
What kind of surgery will this be? (short memory)

Hope you come out BETTER than new. :D

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Doh! Should have put that in there too. Sorry! :o

Its called a resection. It'll be taking the 12 inches of diseased area where my colon and small intestine connect.

Now, doesn't that sound like FUN!! ;)

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It'll be taking the 12 inches of diseased area

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Actually, that sounds like EXACTLY what you need. Get rid of that useless (painful area) and come out closer to normal than before. :cool:

Kelly,

No it doesn't sound like fun but...I'm SURE you'll feel a whole lot better once it's done and you're back on your feet again.

Glad the surgery went well.

SUPER ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) ))))))))))))

Donna

I'm glad they've finally found out what was wrong. I know you'll be looking forward to feeling better. Good luck with your surgery!

Kelly - I am so glad to read your post - that the test is over and your surgery is just around the corner. More good news is that you like your surgeon and that your mom will be able to be with you in your PRIVATE room:D Things ARE looking up!
Hugs,
Debbie

Kelly, I bet you're excited to be getting this fixed! I'm sure the surgery is not something you're looking forward to, but it will be over before you know it! :)

Glad to hear things went well and that the surgery will make you feel better!:)

Kelly ~ I'm so glad you found a doctor who can finally help you. The surgery sounds like just what you need to feel better. I hope your boss at work will be cooperative and understanding. That's great that your Mom can stay with you. Now, if she could smuggle in a couple of kitties.....

Lisa

Half the battle is finding a doctor you trust...I hope and pray that you have quick healing once the surgery is over and you feel really really good...hugs to ya..

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Originally posted by sirrahbed
Kelly - I am so glad to read your post - that the test is over and your surgery is just around the corner. More good news is that you like your surgeon and that your mom will be able to be with you in your PRIVATE room:D Things ARE looking up!

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I couldn't agree more with what Debbie had wrote.

Kelly, I'm wishing nothing but the best for you. No one deserves it more than you.

Yay - not only does the surgeon sound perfect, but you have a date - a countdown 'til relief! Wooooo hooooooo!