Stick a fork in me, I'm done!

Jul 10, 2011 08:38

I actually got the "good to go" from my surgeon last night but I didn't want to try getting out and then find my meds somewhere and be exhausted and hurty when I finally got home. So I elected to stay one more night and head out this morning. Of course my temp spiked a wee bit last night but I did some coughing and deep-breathing. (Sumbitch that ( Read more... )

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madshutterbug July 10 2011, 14:11:53 UTC
Ah, the sore throat from intubation. I remember that from my perc.

One of my friends, non-medical and very intelligent, likes to describe how one's throat feels after surgery or more correctly the why as: First, they stick a Coke Bottle down your throat. Then, there's this small door in the wall, and they pass the tow-chain through that door to the 4x4 jeep in the parking lot, attach it to the Coke Bottle, and have the jeep drive away...

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pagawne July 10 2011, 14:17:02 UTC
Please remember to take care of yourself after you get home. Glad you are getting to go home.

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fatfred July 10 2011, 14:53:46 UTC

There's no place like Home!
There's no place like Home!

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janetmiles July 10 2011, 15:09:39 UTC
Glad you're on the way home and hope your recovery continues apace.

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vonandmoggy July 10 2011, 16:42:40 UTC
Oooh never let anyone tell you laparoscopic surgery is minor...I'm heading towards #5 in the spring and I'm not looking forward to it one bit. Awful stuff. You take care of yourself. *hug*

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