getting a lobotomy on Tues....

oh wait a moment, that would be incorrect. It's actually laparoscopic surgery to repair an umbilical hernia I've had for around 2 years now. Hopefully all will go well even though I hate hospitals and don't like the thought of anyone cutting on me but myself. I only hope that I'll still be able to lift as much as I could before the surgery after I have it done and I've healed up a bit. In my trade it's vital that I'm able to lift heavy loads (got to carry that larger ego of mine around you know ). Anyway, it's Tues, the 18th, just in time for the holidays.

 

That's a minimally invasive procedure so you should have minimal pain and healing time. Hospitals ain't that bad, ours even has decent food made by a catering outfit. Only thing I hate is when I wake up with that tube down my throat. Ughh!!!

 

That sounds like a major drag, Wraith.
Do take your time even ATTEMPTING to lift anything! Until you are completely healed, you are at high risk of reoccurrence, which is something you'll want to avoid after this surgery. Trust me, I just recently had a bilateral herniorrhaphy. Nothing like seeing your "stitches" taken out with a medical set of sidecutters!

 

Man, I was so looking forward to seeing pictures. roflmao
Just the same good luck to you and a speedy recovery , too.

 

You won't feel a thing roflmao

Seriously though, I've had several laparoscopies and you are in and out the same day. recovery time is short - the worst part is the fact they pump you up with gas and that all has to come out again:fart

You will very quickly be back to lifting and feeling your normal self again.

 

Yeh, you should ignore me, my surgery wasn't laparoscopic, so can't quite compare.

 

Normally, a comment like this would upset me.....

 

Ummm, keep your scars where they ares, PLEASE!

 

Hey Wraith...glad you got the surgical technique rightLOL...lobotomy:eek

You'll have to be patient with yourself as far as gaining strength afterwards.

Good luck with it all...it will go well I'm sure

 

Know how you feel about hospitals, laparoscopic is way better then being opened, you'll be fine in no time, good wishes

 

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y253/archangel_uk/icepick.jpg

I rather you than me.

 

Wish you all the best mate, see you other side

 

All the best Wraith - you will be up and about in no time at all :strong

G

 

This is true - I had an uncle get this procedure, and as I recall he was up and around in rapid fashion. Still any surgery is a drag. Good luck!

Ya know, I thought I had a lobotomy once, but now I can't remember for sure . . . :confused Um, what was I saying?



How's the snow over your way?

 

And for Men, this is NEVER a problem- ask my wife!

 

Wraith, we trust all will be well for you.

 

Hey Wraith,

Just wanted to let you know that prayers are going up for a trouble-free surgery tomorrow and a quick recovery time. Get back on as soon as you feel well enough and let us know you are doing ok.

Hugs my friend

 

Surgery is at 8:00 a.m. central time. Should only take an hour to perform and an hour or so for recovery room, then it's off to the house for my own recovery. Should be online late tomorrow night or Wed via my son's laptop. Will update you then.

Jack

 

You will be fine Try not to worry. Look forward to hearing from you.

 

Good luck Wraith!
Hope you get some nice nurses!
Enjoy all the attention!

abri

 

Best wishes to you this morning.
Take care and hurry back to us.

 

Sure you'll do fine...besides, everyone is rootin' for ya

Speedy recovery WRAITH:wave

Cheers

LS

 

doing fine, more information on my blog at Realm of the Shadow Redux. Check it out if you have any desire or spare time.

Jack

 

Glad the surgery went well, Jack. My thoughts and prayers are you. Take care.

 

Glad to hear everything went well and you are home.
Take care and rest when you can.
Oh yea, and listen to your wife

 

One good thing about recovery is lots of rest & no work. Glad everything went well.

 

Always a relief when it's over, take care get better

 

Well, better late than never I guess... glad to hear it went well man!!!

Having had 2 seperate surgeries for bilateral inguinal herias, I envy you the laprascopic route. Second one was significantly larger than the first so they had to wait longer to take out the 2nd half of the staples and I healed over some.... I have an extremely high pain tolerance, but whoah that was nasty. Be glad you get the little cutz


~C