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neuroma_racer

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Post op day one
« on: April 10, 2010, 03:30:59 pm »
Feeling good
Slept well last night with an ambient, despite hourly visits for vitals signs, lumbar csf draining, and blood sugar checks, and a free medicine doses.
Took a flexural last night and this am because my neck and back felt SO staved-up from laying in bed so long.
Felt better, and the flexural helped me get a good nap today.
Walking o.k.. Holding wides hand and rolling I.l. Pole, - feel just a little off balance, not a vertigo though.

Bladder catheter, and csf drain removed today, so i am moving even better.
Head dressing off tomorrow.

I can't say how ecstatic i am for th results, findings and outcomes.

Maybe home mnoday or tuesday at the latest.
Aces,
Jesse
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2010, 04:02:32 pm »
Jesse ~

Congratulations!!  You seem to be doing quite well.  The ICU is sometimes annoying but you'll be out of there soon.  Pace yourself - don't try to set recovery records - and thanks for the updates from your hospital bed.  Now, that's dedication!  :)

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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2010, 04:12:37 pm »
Sounds like you're doing just great, Jesse.  Keep up the good work  ;D

Having the bandage removed will make you feel better.  As I recall, that thing's pretty darn tight  :(

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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2010, 06:55:10 pm »
Jesse-
Just wanted to send a congratulations to you.  It seems encouraging that you're already able to post on here and you're up and walking around.  I'll keep you in my prayers.  Keep up the good work. 
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2010, 08:07:24 pm »
I'm amazed you're able to type on the computer! It took me two weeks to get there and even then it was hard!
Keep up the good work!
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2010, 09:52:36 pm »
Congratulations, Jesse!
You sound great for just having brain surgery. :o
We'll talk baby steps when you get home. You don't want to over do it. :)
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2010, 10:19:33 pm »
1 day post op - ARE YOU KIDDING US ??? !! You are either unbelievably strong or an alien from another planet !!!!  God bless,  Continued healing my friend.
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2010, 06:42:04 am »
I was not even consciouss untill day 2 !!!! and not out of then bed untill day 4 (or 5) !!    (in the hospital for 7 days)
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2010, 11:20:35 am »
Quote from: Joef on April 11, 2010, 06:42:04 am
I was not even conscious until day 2 !!!! and not out of then bed until day 4 (or 5) !!    (in the hospital for 7 days)

Me too, I can't imagine using a computer, but I guess everyone is different.  Lucky duck!
Keep at it you seem to be doing great!
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Re: Post op day one
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2010, 01:41:53 pm »
Well, Jesse - I think it is official - you ROCK!  Hope you are continuing to have a good recovery.  Just remember to take it one day at a time!

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