Multiple hernia repairs tomorrow (11.10.11)

maryc543
on 11/8/11 1:54 pm
hmmmm   they're going to have to cut through the old gall bladder scar, it's about 5 inches long, vertical, and I have no belly button anymore............   Crickey....   I'm going to look like the (older) Bride of Frankenstein!              Mary C

DS Part 1 (VSG) 11/14/06 DS Part 2 12/18/07
HW 430 SW 400 CW 210 GW 170 Blog: lifeisgood-mc.blogspot.com

gak
on 11/8/11 10:36 am
Revision on 06/21/13
 Mary
Praying everything goes smooth and NOTHING is difficult.  It will be good to be rid of those hernias ! 

Ginger<><  
 Revision #2 Dr John Rabkin June 21, 2013; First Revision DS - Dr Maguire
  5-18-09; First DS 7-15-2003 Dr Clark Warden = Third time is the charm   


 



 

maryc543
on 11/8/11 1:55 pm
Thanks!

DS Part 1 (VSG) 11/14/06 DS Part 2 12/18/07
HW 430 SW 400 CW 210 GW 170 Blog: lifeisgood-mc.blogspot.com

Jennifer D.
on 11/8/11 11:03 am
Hi Mary
Not to scare you, but I also had a lot of pain along with my hernia repair (same pain I had with tubal ligation). Instead of being outpatient, they kept me in the hospital overnight on a morphine pump. The pain was manageable after that at home. If you can, I would ask to be admitted at least over night with a pump.
Also, I know if you have to have me**** should not be the kind that I have. I emailed Dr. Gagner to ask him about it, will let you know when he responds.
maryc543
on 11/8/11 1:56 pm
Thanks...the surgeon says at least one night over, maybe 2.  I will use whatever pain meds they offer...and if you hear about which is the 'bad' type mesh, let me know!!!!!!  Thanks

DS Part 1 (VSG) 11/14/06 DS Part 2 12/18/07
HW 430 SW 400 CW 210 GW 170 Blog: lifeisgood-mc.blogspot.com

Jennifer D.
on 11/10/11 9:19 am
To lower the risk of adhesion to small bowel, and make it easy for
reoperation in the future, the goretex dual mesh is the best for that,
unfortunately it is the most expensive and many Canadian hospitals do
not have it in stock, Request it when you see your surgeon in Ontario,
so they have it in the operating room, or have the budget approved.

http://www.goremedical.com/dualmesh/

                                      Jennifer
          Thank you Cheri and Holly!
       Think twice, cut once! I've had 3 surgeries now, RNY, VSG and DS .
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2002 - RNY
2010 - RNY to VSG
2011 - Full DS-August 24th
                HW 311   SW 306  CW 235  GW 150
Diane Davis
on 11/8/11 11:45 am
Hugs and prayers for you Mary that all goes well, that your pain will be managed, and you'll have peace of heart and mind.

Have someone let us know how you do, please.
 My  is Jewels.  Love her very much!            
maryc543
on 11/8/11 1:57 pm
Thanks!

DS Part 1 (VSG) 11/14/06 DS Part 2 12/18/07
HW 430 SW 400 CW 210 GW 170 Blog: lifeisgood-mc.blogspot.com

Amy Farrah Fowler
on 11/10/11 11:33 am
Looking for an update that all is going well. I'm sure you're recovering right now, but I am thinking healing thoughts for you.
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