Surgery Thread

[dukedogsmom]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Are you worried about this because of the pain? If so, ask your doctor for a PCA (I think that's what its called)...its the pain pump where you can give yourself pain medicine when YOU need it. That way, you determine how much pain, if any, you'll be in.
I wish you lots of luck, health and healing.

Thanks! Yeah, I'm a chicken when it comes to pain. I guess it's because it's going into the unknown. I'm trying not to dwell too much on it because that might make it worse. I'll just be so glad to have it over! Good luck to everyone else, too. I guess July is THE month for surgeries.
k9karen: Sure you can call me! In fact, after working tonight, I don't have to be back at work until a week from Thursday evening.

[dukedogsmom]

My good friend Betty has surgery on the 27th. The doctor said radiation isn't an option and she's getting nervous about it. They have to be careful because if they make a mistake, the nerves in half her face might not work right. There will be approximately at four inch cut along her jawline. I'm going to try to be there for her but I work the night before and have to work the night after. Her surgery is in the morning. I hope she does well and they get all the cancer.

[NoahsMommy]

Oh Val...poor Betty! That has to be so scary for her.

My surgery moved to July 26th...the sooner the better!

[K9karen]

The countdown to better lives are on! Can't wait for this year to be over, though..it's been rough.

[cyber-sibes]

Her surgery is in the morning. I hope she does well and they get all the cancer.

Prayers going out for Betty that her surgery goes well and she fully recovers!

[Oggyflute]

Best wishes and thoughts to everyone. I'm being positive & I know that things will go well for you all.

[NoahsMommy]

Our surgeries are fast approaching so I thought I'd make a list of when to pray/think of everyone.

Cyber-sibes: Monday, July 25

Me: Tuesday, July 26

DukeDogsMom's friend, Betty: Wednesday, July 27

Toby's my baby: Thursday, July 28

DukeDogsMom: Monday, August 1

MariaO: October

Does everyone know how long they expect to be in the hospital? I'll be in for 5 days, at least.

[dukedogsmom]

I think I'm going to have at least 3 days. I'm sure not looking forward to being away from Duke that long. Of course, I'll be so drugged up I probably won't realise it. I know we'll all be glad when July is gone!

[cloverfdx]

Good thoughts on the way for all upcoming surgeries {{Hugs}}.

[cyber-sibes]

They told me 2 days, but I have more tests Friday, will post when I know more.

[trayi52]

Good thoughts for everyone of you that is facing surgeries here in the near future. Hope you all come through with flying colors.

Know that my heart is there with you.

Willie

[dukedogsmom]

NoahsMommy, thanks for making that list. I was going to do it and just didn't get around to it. Thanks for all the well wishes for all of us. Just remember that we'll all be better off for these and we can all support each other once we're out of bed.

[luvofallhorses]

Prayers and well wishes for everyone for a speedy recovery (((hugs)))

[dukedogsmom]

Cyber-sibes, I wish you good luck on your surgery tomorrow! I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

[King Spartacus]

Eeeeek! Add me to the list! I'm going in for a laparoscopy on Thursday (the 28th), and I'm all excited and terrified at the same time! Hopefully they'll find what's wrong, and be able to fix it (excited - no more pain, hopefully!), but I'm really worried about the anasthetic. I've never been "under" before, and is really scares me. Also, I don't really know much about the lap, as doctors here are not too willing to tell, and I'm not too willing to ask! I know a lap is just a routine op for the doctors... but it's not for me! Eeeeeeeek!

Good luck to all who's going in! Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery to you all!

Best wishes, Sylvie, KS' mom