Hernia surgery with new tractor on it's way :(

[raptorterry]

I am home. I think I took this too lightly. I have 8 holes in me. The worst part was waking up. I would have thought they would bridge me with something before I woke up. I woke up to no pain killer. The pain was bad enough I started throwing up and was hoping to pass out. I think you could hear me 50 feet away. My God. The pain killers work pretty well. Sitting here at my desk this morning but I will take it easy for some time. No rushing this as I certainly underestimated it. I thought 3 holes in the stomach and I am out. My understanding is the most pain comes from all the corkscrews they put in the mess. I am tired though.

Ay caramba!! Sorry about you pain...
It's not fun at all. Mine wasn't quite that bad.
Prison shank is the feeling.
Get better..

 

[TractorGuy]

WOW!

I had the 3 hole job. Yours may turn out to be a better, more even repair.

Good luck with your recovery.

 

[RSKY]

As I said above I took no pain pills. My surgeon was recommended by the doctor who replaced my knee. Said he was the only surgeon in four states that would operate on one of his daughters.

I had an acquaintance who had surgery right after I did. He had two hernias, one on each side. He had a horrible time and was still in pain a month later. I guess mine wasn't that bad.

But I do have a funky looking navel.

Hope you get better quick but remember, DO NOT OVERDO IT. Or you will need surgery again. And I'm told it is much worse the second time.

RSKY

 

[check]

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[screamin400]

New tractor came in yesterday. I am not suppose to drive yet but I will be seeing it sometime today

 

[Thomas]

BIG congrats on your new investment...just take your time.

 

[Katahdin]

I've had the 3-hole done. I spent the first week catching up on movies and shows on Netflix, I suggest you do the same!

Hernia surgery has much improved, my grandmother was a nurse and could not believe I could stand and slowly walk on the first day. Back in her day you'd be recovering in bed for a month.

 

[screamin400]

I have 8 holes and a lot of mesh. The mesh hurts.

 

[grnspot110]

Headed to St Joe just before 6 am yesterday, arriving a little before 7:30. Into surgery on time at 9:30, woke up at 10:52, out of the hospital before 2 pm. Part of the time problem was lack of bed space coming out of recovery. Wasn't able to hold any food down yesterday evening, going to try some applesauce for breakfast this morning. Not feeling bad this morning, except for lack of sleep. Little sore this morning, but not too bad, biggest problem is getting up & down.

Agenda for today is rest, but several trips to the shop & back to keep moving!

 

[darmstrong2319]

I wish you all a speedy recovery. I will have to face it myself in the future but also have other issues to deal with first.