nancyf267 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Hi everyone...I survived my surgery and have lots to tell all of you but I think it will have to wait a few days. I just got home and as you all know, I'm really sore and weak. I just have to tell Connie that I couldn't imagine heading into surgery with a happy go lucky attitude like she suggested, but I did! My hubby and kids told me I was so goofy I was pulling on my lips, stretching them out and saying "I can't kiss you because I can't feel my lips, but I love you all!" It was nothing like I was fearing it would be! Talk to you all soon. Thanks again for your prayers and thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Welcome home. You sound really good. Now just rest and heal!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Welcome home! Glad it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 welcome home and I hope you have a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Glad you are back home. Remember to hold that pillow on your incision if you have to cough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Nancy, Glad you made the best of it. Nothing like smiles and laughter to help us through each day Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 So glad surgery went well and you sound fantastic. When my mom came home from her surgery she would of never been able to sit at the computer. Congrats get some rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Welcome home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Another big welcome home from me too, Nancy! And a giant 'WAY TO GO, GIRL'!!!!! You are awesome, indeed! What wonderful news to hear you are home and doing well enough to even think of letting all of us know! This calls for high-fives all around! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 So glad you're home, Nancy. Take care of yourself and follow doctors' orders! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 [nancyf267] Hi everyone...I survived my surgery...It was nothing like I was fearing it would be! I had the same experience with my thoracotomy last year. The medical descriptions and some of the personal accounts I'd read on the Web had me prepared for the worst, but it was a piece of cake compared to my expectations. There was never any pain when I was lying or sitting still, just when I moved in certain directions or had to cough. Even laughing was no big deal! I tossed my Percoset a couple of days after coming home and found that regular OTC ibuprofen was more than enough (I should add that I'm not particularly stoic or blessed with a high threshold of pain). I think a lot of the credit for good surgery outcomes should go to the anesthesiologists and the modern tools/medications available to them. They're an underappreciated group in my opinion, and their preoperative consultation is at least as important as the surgeon's quick visit. Glad you're doing well, and remember that pillow! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I am so glad to see your post. It is wild the way the tips and tricks people give you here effect you, isn't it? Anyway, so glad to know you are at home getting stronger. XOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Nancy, Very glad you are home and it was better than you expected. Take care of yourself and get well real soon! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Wecome Back Nancy. I've been thinking about you this last week and I am so happy to hear it went well. Kick back and enjoy the vacation. Remember, full recovery requires that you eat lots and lots of chocolate, ice cream and all those goodies. And the hubby is supposed to buy you lots of valentines roses. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'm so glad you're home and I hope the recovery time will be as easy as it possibly can be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Glad the surgery went ok. I agree that the fear before hand can be terrible. Glad that's over for you also. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Welcome Home Nancy!!! (((((NANCY)))))) I'm so GLAD all went so well for you! This is just AWESOME NEWS!! It really does help though to go into that with a sense of humor and a positive attitude. As I always say, "I never say never" and you proved that you could go into this with a smile on your face and some happy in your heart! It's just GOOD MEDICINE! ((((NANCY)))) I'm SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Welcome back, Nancy! Ahhhhh, the wonder of drugs.... Remember to surround yourself with pillows and prop yourself up in the recliner to sleep...it's nice to have some kind of furry critter to cuddle with and keep the stress level down, too. Hope you have a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Welcome home....you sound great...and at that speed ..you'll be up and about in no time...and good that you were being funny ...made the family feel good....praying for a speedy recovery.... My best...PamS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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