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RE: Surgery Update

hckynut — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:41:01 GMT

Had my hernia surgery early this morning. Went well with no problems with the sugery itself. Surgeon told me that I was probably born with this hernia, who knew?

Do have a peeing issue and was told if after 8 hours I am still having this issue, to go to the ER and they will have to insert a catheter for a couple days or so. Not anything new for me, but who in the world likes having that done?

Ice bag stuffed in my pants and haven't had real pain with the surgical part of it, just this "p" issue. Can't take any anti-inflammatory pain meds because of my bleeding colon issues, and won't take any Opiod Mers or anything with Codeine in it. Pretty much stuck with plain ole Tylenol as far as any pain meds.

Now I want to get this danged thing heal up so I can get back to my 2-3 day per week of my ice skating workouts/recumbent/treadmill/resistance machines and doing my Ab workouts on my Teeter Inversion Table. Won't rush anything as I learned by experiences decades ago that usually ends up taking longer, because of setbacks, than paying close attention to what my body is telling me. For some athletic individuals (even us real old farts), that ain't as easy as it sounds.

Thanks to everyone that offered me their thoughts and prayers, words cannot express how much those mean to me and my precious wife, Cindy.

A Wellness Forum Friend,

JOhn(hckynut)

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Vivian — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:43:58 GMT

Hope all goes well. Those of us who have been here a long time, and by that I mean on QVC boards and on this earth, need to support each other. Get well soon.

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Drythe — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:45:37 GMT

Very best wishes for good healing and a timely return to your wonderful family!

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Mama Mia — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:45:38 GMT

John, I am so glad all went well with thi surgery and glad it is over for you. My best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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Mmsfoxxie — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:53:45 GMT

Glad all went well @hckynut except the pee issue. I'm well familiar with those catheters as my husband went through that after his prostate surgery due to his bladder being injured during the surgery. Hope you don't have to use them as long as he did.

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OKPrincess — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:57:12 GMT

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. 🙏🏼 are with you and your family.💐🌺

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loveschocolate — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:58:22 GMT

@hckynut, best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

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SXMGirl — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:58:53 GMT

@hckynut, glad that the surgery is over and that it went well. Praying for a quick recovery so that you can get back to your activities. Take care of yourself.

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Ruby Laine — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:06:18 GMT

I bet you’re glad that’s over, @hckynut. My husband had a robotic bilateral repair a few months ago. He had the same problem, and wasn’t allowed to go home until he was urinating. By 7 pm I thought he might have to spend the night so I told him to take a nap or at least relax. I left the room for a while, came back, and then ran water in the sink. I think the combination helped and we were home by 9.

Hopefully, you will soon have good results. I’ll say a prayer for you and your wife.

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Lilysmom — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:32:20 GMT

@hckynut, you’re a trooper. Glad to hear your surgery went well and hoping the complications sort themselves out soon.

I had a chuckle when I read about you getting back into your skating. I have been dogged with foot injuries for almost three years. Broke my foot once, (3rd metatarsal) healed, broke it again exactly a year later (4th metatarsal). Had the boot on the second time for ten weeks then on crutches for seven more. Finally healed. I took up swimming instead of walking during the summer months. Went back to elliptical in the fall and now have another repetitive use injury (inflammation around the sesamod).

At least it’s not broken. No more elliptical so I have switched to swimming in a pool (hate pools) and aeropilates. I am sure my doctor just rolls his eyes when he sees me coming. I have been active all of my life so this past two years has been a bit of he11.

I hope you are up and at ‘em soon John. My very best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. Your DW, pets and skates await your return to full health. LM

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BirkiLady — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:40:17 GMT

@hckynutBest wshes for a complete, uneventful and speedy recovery. You're much too busy for this to keep you down!

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jubilant — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:47:17 GMT

So glad to hear it's done and over with. I never heard of being born with a hernia. You're right....go figure! These bodies are a puzzle sometimes. Be Well!

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 22:49:30 GMT

Take care @hckynut.....you have a good attitude and I am sure you will be back to skating soon!

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AKgirl2 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 23:16:42 GMT

@hckynut ~ very glad to hear all went well, and that it's over with!

Prayers everything continues to go well for you, so you can continue your very active life!

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Trinity11 — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 02:00:36 GMT

Thinking of you @hckynut. I read on another thread that you were having surgery today so I prayed for you this morning.

Rest and take good care of yourself. Hope you have a rapid recovery so you can get back to your regular routine...

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meallen616 — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 11:08:47 GMT

John,

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Beansey — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:50:48 GMT

@hckynutGlad to know your operation is over. My husband had this operation a few months back and did just fine. I am sure you will too. Just heed your own advice. Listen to your body and don't overdo. It's just good to have the operation over and be ready to return to your activities -- but take time to do that.

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wonderfulworld — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:48:33 GMT

John, your attitude and ability to regroup and move on is an inspiration to us all. You are the energizer bunny. Best wishes and I hope you are on the ice again soon.

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riley1 — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:30:42 GMT

@hckynut - wishes for a speedy recovery, well, not too speedy - as you know your body needs time to heal.

Glad everything went well and just by your update attitude I would guess you are feeling better already! Riley1

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mousiegirl — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:43:06 GMT

@hckynut Glad to hear surgery went well, I can relate to the other uissue, happened to me after a surgery and had the catheter temporarily.