was going to wish you a speedy recovery until you got all pervy on us!My valuables are on display for all to see and admire under my gown.
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was going to wish you a speedy recovery until you got all pervy on us!My valuables are on display for all to see and admire under my gown.
Just out got out from surgery about an hour ago. when I got out it felt like a four or five in terms of pain on a scale of 10. Right now it feels like a one or two. Unless there are complications, seems like I made the right decision. of course, I have to wait for the pathology report to see the full picture of what has occurred. But since it was only one polyp and they took out a fair amount of colon, I am not that concerned about that. One minor issue is that they have a tube going into my penis. Not that easy to pee.
This spooked me a bit. However, as I said, I'm feeling pretty good. Thanks to everyone for their help and concern.
My valuables are on display for all to see and admire under my gown.
Suck it up BIG GUY If I am guessing correctly...… you have an IV still in place. Attached to this IV is a "button"…. it is for pain relief (morphine). Do NOT be afraid to use that button.... it's there for a reason. I didn't use it until my cousin chewed my ass... he was right.
My valuables are on display for all to see and admire under my gown.
I don't want jinx myself, but I am feeling no pain now. Probably have me juiced up pretty good. When my children visited me about 1.5 hours ago, I was lisping a little -- indicating pain medication. Definetely, have no plans to be a hero. Wondering what I will feel like when the pain medication i s reduced. Still though, so far, so good.
When I had oral surgery, I also received oxycodone. I had the same experience as you. I felt so good I wondered whether I was in pain all of the time and just didn't know it.They sent my home on 7 days worth of oxycodoine. It was the best thing ever. I can se how people get addicted to the stuff. One tablespoon of that and all my worries went away
I am being released from the hospital tonight. That is good news. Doc is told me that I shouldn't have a whole lot of pain when the stronger medications quit. So, so far it appears pretty good.
I offer the very same advice. I, too, waited until 54 to have my first checkup and, sure enough, a cancerous polyp was discovered. I was quite fortunate that I did not wait until I was 55 for that checkup. Furthermore, if there is a history of colon cancer in your family, you need to get checked well before you are 50.If your in the neighborhood of 50 - don't hesitate and do it. It could save your life! I had apprehensions and waited till 54 and it almost cost me mine. Research your gastro extensively - like any profession there are good and bad.
That is great news db777! Sounds like everything is going well - so glad to hear that. rest and relax the next couple of days and don't push too hard.Give yourself the time needed to heal and keep us up to date on your progress. It has been great of you to share your experience here as i hope it alleviates the fears of some one reading enough that they don't put off similar treatment or even the colonoscopy / screening that is so crucial!
Glad that a fair amount of people like my posts. Was a little afraid that people would be bored or worse. Feeling 96% normal today other than realizing I have to be very gentle with myself.
I realize this is a PSU board, so it is not my place suggest anything different or radical. However, concerning the demographics of part of the board, I believe there are probably a fair amount of people that could benefit from a thread dealing with prostate cancer. There are many difficult decisions and undoubtedly many here have faced them and some have had surgery. In some ways, part of this board is a perfect to discuss prostate cancer. Just an idea on my part.
Glad to have been helpful to some people on the board.
Cecum and ye shall find ‘em.I just want to see pics of your HOT nurses sir!!
I had zero symptoms and in fact feel great. However, I went 8-10 years without a colonoscopy. I am generally low risk -- no family history, exercise and don't drink or smoke. That is probably why my polyp is looking pretty good (tubular is a good sign) even though it is quite big.
For other readers here, I would mention that about 20-30% of the people over 50 have polyps, and that it really makes sense to have colonoscopies every 5 years. (Numbers get higher as you get older) My family doc probably saved my life by sending out a routine message about a colonoscopy, which I had ignored for several years. (If this polyp was untreated, it would have almost certainly developed into a cancer)
TG, I would strongly suggest going to youtube and looking for doctors doing or discussing procedures similar to yours. I saw an interventional radiologist at work on ytube and it helped me a lot. I wish you the very best on your upcoming procedure.
Just stumbled on an amazing Ytube video of gastrointestinal surgery.
Not for faint of heart. About 25:40 the doc starts pulling out the patient's intestine. Interesting to see how the docs sew and appearance of organs. Might be useful for some people here. Personally, I am still doing well although I still have to be careful.
Honestly, at the beginning where they show the laparoscopic technique and how comparatively non-invasive it is, and how skilled the surgeon is, it is reasonably comforting. The surgeon is comfortably zipping through this procedure, which gives you some confidence. Got to admit that watching the intestine come out is not for faint of heart.Good God, man, you were doing so well up to this post! Way to put me off any potential GI surgeries!
For those who might be interested and helped this is a follow-up. 3 days ago met with cancer survivor doc after March 4 surgery (previously found stage 1 cancer that hadn't spread.) She was very good and was actually happy that I brought a couple of studies with me. (One said that eggs were bad for both colon cancer and prostrate cancer. https://healthylivingsg.com/2017/11/27/egg-consumption-and-cancer-risk/ / Another (Yale https://www.nhregister.com/health/a...-soda-may-keep-colon-cancer-from-13090038.php) said that drinking diet colas was protective against colon cancer. [Realize only 1 study, but if true very good news for me because I drink a lot]) I have eliminated a lot of red meat and have started eating more red vegetables. This doc forcefully agreed with my decision to have 4 inches of the colon removed instead of having the polyp clipped off. Also, the doc stated that exercise and good physical conditioning prior to surgery is generally quite helpful and they are starting to recommend it pre-surgery.
Following the 6 week recovery period after the surgery (in which I was careful not to stress the wound but wasn't feeling any pain), I have had zero problems. Interesting that I ran into a dentist at my gym who is contemplating back surgery, and he is just astonished that I have had zero problems following the laparoscopic surgery.
One little example of how you have to look after yourself. The nurse gave me a blood pressure test with a high reading (systolic) of only 100. Told her I was typically in the high teens, something like 118. She ignored me. I mentioned this to the doc, she retook the pressure and her reading was 110. The 110 is plausible and very good for me, but the 100 reading seemed way out of whack, but it didn't matter to the nurse.
For those who might be interested and helped this is a follow-up. 3 days ago met with cancer survivor doc after March 4 surgery (previously found stage 1 cancer that hadn't spread.) She was very good and was actually happy that I brought a couple of studies with me. (One said that eggs were bad for both colon cancer and prostrate cancer. https://healthylivingsg.com/2017/11/27/egg-consumption-and-cancer-risk/ / Another (Yale https://www.nhregister.com/health/a...-soda-may-keep-colon-cancer-from-13090038.php) said that drinking diet colas was protective against colon cancer. [Realize only 1 study, but if true very good news for me because I drink a lot]) I have eliminated a lot of red meat and have started eating more red vegetables. This doc forcefully agreed with my decision to have 4 inches of the colon removed instead of having the polyp clipped off. Also, the doc stated that exercise and good physical conditioning prior to surgery is generally quite helpful and they are starting to recommend it pre-surgery.
Following the 6 week recovery period after the surgery (in which I was careful not to stress the wound but wasn't feeling any pain), I have had zero problems. Interesting that I ran into a dentist at my gym who is contemplating back surgery, and he is just astonished that I have had zero problems following the laparoscopic surgery.
One little example of how you have to look after yourself. The nurse gave me a blood pressure test with a high reading (systolic) of only 100. Told her I was typically in the high teens, something like 118. She ignored me. I mentioned this to the doc, she retook the pressure and her reading was 110. The 110 is plausible and very good for me, but the 100 reading seemed way out of whack, but it didn't matter to the nurse.
Happy for you sir.
Good health going forward.
Glov. Where in the Rox do you live. I am in robindon.
I lived in Island Heights - Stowe Twp. back in the day sir. Very close to Ted Kwaulick's house (sp?)
Now, back in Las Vegas, since a small stint in Wyoming.
Actually, talked to a guy who went to Montour HS and graduated from their 1979 and I think I dated his wife's sister (1-time date). Never thought I meet someone, in Wyoming, from my hometown area. I graduated from Sto-Rox in 1978. St. Malachy church.
Where at in Robinson Twp. sir??
Close to the Vith's? Johnson's? Bannon's? Minder's? Homer's? Davis's? Malezie's? Fadool's? Larson's? Rak's? Carter's? Ferrie's?? I know Tidball well. Canevin 71? You know Shanta's? Clements? Drudy's??Lived on William's circle when first married. Canevin class of 71. Kwalicks cousin was in my class. Now live on walnut drive off of tidball road. Three kids all went to psu. One now living in the state college area which is great for football werkends.
I haven't read all the entries so if my story is similar to past posts, please move on.
I had ulcerative colitis and cancerous polyps 30 years ago. The doctors removed all but 1/2 inch of my colon, made a j-pouch out of the end of my ilium (small intestine) and hooked me back up again. May I say in the beginning it is important to stay on top of the pain. But you have to tapper off the pain meds as you heal. Life for me has been much better since the surgery. Hope the same is true for you.