TJM Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Well. As a number of you said, while not the most comfortable procedure in the world, a VAT is really not as bad as I had feared. I have been fortunate to not have any complications yet, it is tolerable..at least for a relatively young guy like me (58 young...LOL). By far the worst of it all was the waiting and the fear of the diagnosis. Drain is out, lung capacity is good, no difficulty walking around and no discernable breathing issues. Only issue I got is my bladder not cooperating so had to have two catheter experiences. Reloading now. If I can empty my bladder I will get discharged today. I stand by the strategy that if in doubt take the little sucker out. My next major decision will be adjunctive Chemo. From a stress standpoint that is a peice of cake. Thanks to all for your support and all of the excellent experiences you guys and gals shared with me. Still sore, right side feels real funny and from what many of you tell me, probably always will. But I am in a much better place than two weeks ago. Peace Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Glad to hear all went well Tom! I hope your bladder cooperates and you can get home soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Very glad to hear that you found the previous posts so helpful. Almost to the finish line to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Stay the course Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Look out at the rain, run your hands under warm water and maybe you're bladder will get the idea. Maybe you're right side won't keep feeling funny. Mine doesn't. Sometimes my right lung sounds funny to me, but it feels normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Bridget. That feeling on my right side was all be ausevof my bladder. Once I got the bag on it went away. I'll figure out what's up with the bladder in a day or two. Till then I'll just enjoy being (relatively) pain free. Oh...thanks for the positive vibes yesterday Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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